Washington, D.C. (July 8, 2025) – BGR Group, Washington, D.C.’s premier bipartisan lobbying and public relations firm, today announced that Joe Ellis, a former senior executive with BP, is joining the firm as a Vice President. He brings more than two decades of experience in positions in government, as a litigator, and as a director of government affairs and advocacy for one of the largest corporations in the world.
“We are thrilled to welcome Joe to BGR,” BGR President Erskine Wells said. “His breadth of experience as a chief of staff, senior executive, and top advance man for three presidents makes him stand out in Washington. He will be a tremendous asset to the firm and our clients.”
Most recently, Joe served as Chief of Staff to Representative Max Miller (R-OH). In this role he helped manage the Congressman’s staffing, legislative strategy, policy initiatives, and political matters. He oversaw internal and external engagements and helped manage both official and political communications efforts.
Prior to his time on Capitol Hill, Joe served as Vice President and Head of U.S. Government Affairs and External Campaigns for BP, a major oil and gas exploration and production corporation with interests in more than 40 U.S. states. He led a team of 25 government and public affairs specialists across the country focused on BP’s broad business interests that include oil and gas exploration and production, refining and marketing of consumer fuels, shipping, and renewable energy. In this role, Joe led strategic planning and execution for all government and public affairs activities federal, state, and local levels across the U.S., which also included strategic investments in communities. Joe also served as the Head of State & Local Affairs and as Head of Strategy & Planning for BP’s government and public affairs organization.
Additionally, he has represented three presidents, including President Trump, in planning and executing some of the most memorable and complex visits both domestically and around the world. Most recently, Joe led the planning for President Trump’s trips to Doha, Qatar and the NATO Summit at The Hague, Netherlands.
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