Wade Balkonis

Wade Balkonis is an accomplished professional specializing in government affairs and grassroots advocacy, currently serving as the Government Affairs Manager at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since November 2024. Prior to this role, Wade held significant positions such as Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers from August 2019 to November 2024, where responsibilities included directing national and regional advocacy initiatives and managing internal collaboration. Additional experience includes serving as Federal Government Relations Manager at Walgreens and Government Relations Manager at H&R Block, both of which involved developing and leading grassroots advocacy programs and managing political action committees. Wade's early career includes roles such as Scheduler in the U.S. House of Representatives and Staff Assistant to the Mayor of Milwaukee, complemented by a robust educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's Degree in Global Politics from Marquette University.