Keith brings extensive expertise in Alberta politics to clients of New West. He understands well the machinery of the Alberta government and has significant experience with stakeholder relations, project and campaign management and strategic communications.

Keith’s career began at the Calgary office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. There he served as an Assistant Trade Commissioner helping companies grow their international business and access new markets. He has also served as a Chief of Staff to several ministers in the former Rachel Notley government. Throughout his time in Alberta politics, Keith has worked closely and effectively with political officials in all three levels of government, and helped lead many strategic initiatives related to municipal governance, consumer protection and local election reforms in Alberta.

Keith is active in electoral politics and has run political campaigns for progressive candidates in both Alberta and Ontario. Keith has cultivated strong relationships across the political spectrum with Conservatives, Liberals, and New Democrats alike and has personal and professional connections spanning the country.

Born and raised in Calgary, Keith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Lethbridge.