Steven “J.r.” Burke

Steven “J.R.” Burke, JD, currently serves as the Director of Government Relations & Legal - On-Road at Polaris Inc., where responsibilities include managing federal, state, and local government relations and policy for the multinational manufacturer and retailer since April 2019. With prior experience as the Director of Government Affairs at Target and extensive roles in government relations at Polaris Industries, The Harrington Company, and the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Burke has developed a robust expertise in advocacy strategy, issue management, and stakeholder engagement. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a Master’s in Public Administration from Hamline University, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science & International Relations from St. Cloud State University.