Raymond Glendening

Raymond Glendening is an experienced political strategist and consultant currently serving as a Partner at Firehouse Strategies since January 2023. Prior to this role, Glendening was the Chief Executive Officer at Scarlet Oak Strategies from May 2017 to December 2023, where the focus was on helping clients achieve market and regulatory objectives through grassroots mobilization. Glendening has also held senior positions including Senior Vice President at Direct Impact/Burson-Marsteller, Vice President of Innovation at McBee Strategic Consulting, and Chief Operations Officer at the political engagement platform Ruck.us. Significant prior experience includes serving as the National Political Director for the Democratic Governors Association and Deputy National Political Director for the Bill Richardson for President campaign. Glendening's career in political action began as a Political Action Representative for AFSCME, managing various political campaigns. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History from West Virginia University.