Harris, DeVille & Associates, Inc. is a full-service issues management firm.
Established in 1984 by founding partners Jim Harris and Renwick DeVille, HDA rapidly positioned itself as a leader in issues management and strategic communications. Our strength is helping clients identify and manage complex, controversial issues. From idea and strategy development to implementation and evaluation, the HDA staff is with you every step of the way, using methods that are decisive, effective and complete.
HDA is comprised of a unique blend of professionals with backgrounds ranging from journalism to public administration, political science, public relations, business and environmental science. These diverse backgrounds, as well as extensive experience with industrial and business issues, government and media ensure HDA’s ability to effectively manage the highest profile issues.
HDA provides practical approaches to our clients’ communications challenges by listening to and understanding client needs and offering a wide range of skills and services. Our services include issues management and strategic communications planning, government affairs, community and employee relations, crisis communication planning, training and management, litigation communications, communications training and media relations, opinion research and multimedia production.