Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2025) – BGR Group, Washington, D.C.’s, premier bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm, today announced that Douglas Sellers, Jr., has joined its Advisory Board. Sellers brings extensive experience from the Executive Branch and development agencies to the role.
“We are thrilled to have Douglas join our bipartisan Advisory Board,” BGR Founding Partner and Advisory Board Co-Chair Ed Rogers said. “Douglas is among the rising generation of GOP leaders who have served in the Trump administration and are now making an impact in the private sector and in public policy debates. He will be a tremendous asset to BGR.”
“BGR Group is well regarded for its policy expertise and political acumen,” Sellers said. “It’s an honor to join its distinguished Advisory Board.”
Douglas is a Senior Counselor at Palantir Technologies. During President Trump’s first term, he served as Special Assistant to the President and Associate Staff Secretary in the White House. Earlier in the administration, he served in the White House Office of Management and Budget before being asked to be Chief of Staff of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), which is now the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). While at OPIC, he oversaw the agency’s day-to-day operations and served as the Board Liaison to the agency’s Board of Directors.
During his time at OPIC, Douglas played a key role in working with members of the executive branch and Congress to pass the BUILD Act—legislation that transformed OPIC into the DFC and significantly expanded its resources and authorities.
Following its passage, Douglas led the team responsible for implementing the legislation, drafting the agency’s bylaws, and designing its organizational structure. During his time at OPIC, he also represented the U.S. Government at major international summits and led official delegations abroad.
In addition to understanding West Wing operations, Douglas has a particular expertise and experience with DFC and international development banks. Earlier in his career, he served as a policy aide for Republicans in the United States Senate.
A native of Alabama, Douglas received a B.A. in History with Honors and Distinction from Southern Methodist University.
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