An experienced political strategist and lobbyist, Craig Schoenfeld serves as the president of CR3connect in Des Moines, Iowa. In this capacity, he and his colleagues design and implement strategies that educate key constituencies and inform public officials and the public about complex political issues. One of the leading strategic advocacy and lobby firms, CR3connect is an affiliate of Prairie Lawn Political Consulting in Iowa. Craig Schoenfeld also leads Prairie Lawn as principal, and is particularly skilled in state lobbying, campaign management, and outreach strategies. Over the course of more than 8 years, he and his team have taken on a range of policy matters relating to such things as health care, energy transmission, and telecommunications.

In preparation for his career, Mr. Schoenfeld earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He subsequently earned a master’s in journalism and mass communication from Drake University before joining the Iowa House of Representatives as a legislative analyst and director of communications. For over 6 years, he provided political analysis to the Republican caucus and managed daily media plans for House members. From there, Craig Schoenfeld took on positions as director of government relations at Whitaker Strategy Group, chief operations officer of Domiknow, and senior account executive for LS2group.