Eric Hauser
President
The founder and President of The Hauser Group, Inc., Eric Hauser has a distinguished reputation in the field of strategic public communications. His career combines an outstanding record of achievement with a deep-seated commitment to the public interest.
Hauser launched the company – expressly dedicated to progressive causes – after more than a decade in politics, public relations consulting, and academia. Prior to forming The Hauser Group, he created and executed major communications strategies for national politicians, non-profits, foundations, labor unions, advocacy groups, and others.
The firm has flourished under Hauser’s leadership, working with more than 200 clients since its inception in 1996. The Hauser Group has built a solid reputation as the place to go for inventive, affordable public relations fueled by a passionate commitment to public values.
Hauser also served as the press secretary for Bill Bradley’s 2000 presidential bid. As a member of the campaign’s inner circle, Hauser managed the national press operation and played a major role in shaping political and communications strategy. He also acted as chief spokesman for the campaign and was a frequent guest on national television talk shows.
Hauser worked for Bradley previously, serving as his Senate Communications Director from 1991-1995. This position capped a ten-year career on Capitol Hill where Hauser also worked as press secretary for three Members of Congress, including now-Senator Chuck Schumer.
From 1995-96, Hauser was a Vice President at The Widmeyer Group, a prominent Washington public relations firm.
Hauser’s experience also includes stints in teaching and in the media. He was an Adjunct Professor in Journalism at the University of Maryland and a contributing reporter to Pacifica Radio, and has written a number of newspaper commentaries. He is frequently invited to speak in Washington about the relationship between politics and the press and is often quoted in the national media for his views on political developments.
Hauser graduated from Kenyon College in 1984 with degrees in Political Science and Philosophy.
Doc (RIP – February, 2009)
The brains behind The Hauser Group, “Doc” Hauser provides sleepy yet disinterested guidance to the firm. A complicated personality, Doc defies conventional labels. Nevertheless, here they are:
Hobbies: napping
Exercise: yawning
Moods: yes
Vertical Leap, in inches: no
Favorite Expression: “I’m all ears.” (he kills the ladies)
“If I were a tree, I’d be …” a stump
Che’ (RIP – 2007)
A sidekick to the firm, Che’ is a sweet-tempered idealist who pants when he’s happy. His revolutionary tactics target errant bicycle messengers and garbage trucks. He’s also been known to chew plastic jugs and eat the mail. His best friend is a squeaky hedgehog, and his next best friend is Doc, though Doc’s, uh, pace slightly inhibits the revolution’s progress.