William Cortese

Bill Cortese serves as a Senior Advisor to House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY). In that role, Bill provides advice and insight on legislative strategy, communications, coalition building, and outreach efforts.

During his career, Bill has advised elected officials, candidates, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies on formulating effective lobbying, strategic communications, and public affairs programs. Past clients include Walmart, Lockheed Martin, PSEG, Mohegan Sun, Genting Group, Verizon Communications, and others. . 

Previously, Bill has served in a number of capacities on the local, state, federal, and international levels, including the New York City Council, Connecticut General Assembly, the G20 Summit, and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 

His accomplishments have been noted by the Hartford Business Journal, which named him one of their “Top 40 Under 40” leaders in Connecticut and by PolitickerNJ, which named him to their annual “Power List”—a list of the top business and political leaders in New Jersey. 

Bill has been quoted in the Washington Post, Politico, Hartford Courant, National Journal, Roll Call and other media outlets for his perspectives on politics, campaigns, and public policy.

Bill is an Operation Enduring Freedom veteran–serving six years in the United States Marine Corps and attaining the rank of Corporal.