Michael Dennehy is the founder and president of The Dennehy Group, based in Concord, New Hampshire.

Now known as a political and government relations advisor to corporations and nationwide organizations, Dennehy currently serves a senior political advisor to Senator John McCain's 2008 Presidential Campaign. He served as the National Political Director in 2007. With Dennehy's strategic guidance, Senator McCain again defied the odds and claimed an upset victory on January 8, 2008. As New England Political Director and New Hampshire Campaign Manager in 2000, Dennehy led the McCain movement to its biggest victories including an upset victory in New Hampshire's First-in-the-Nation Primary.

Michael has led several successful campaigns in the region including New Hampshire Governors Craig Benson (2002) and Steve Merrill (1992 and 1994). Previously, Michael was the Executive Director for the New Hampshire Republican Party, Republican National Committeeman from New Hampshire and served as special assistant to Governor Stephen Merrill, managing political and legislative crises for Merrill and helping to make him one of the most popular New Hampshire Governors in recent memory.

Furthermore, Dennehy has consulted with elected officials and party leaders in the Republic of Turkey on grassroots politics, communications and message development.

Dennehy was named to the 2001 inaugural class of The Union Leader's 40 Under Forty, a group of men and women whose impact will be felt across New Hampshire for decades to come. Joining Dennehy on the list were such luminaries as US Senator John E. Sununu, Justice Tina Nadeau, and major league pitcher Chris Carpenter.

Michael has frequently appeared and is regularly sought for state, regional and national media programs including ABC News, Fox News and CNN.

Michael holds a B.S. from Southern New Hampshire University. He and his wife, Sarra, live in Concord with their sons Liam and Aidan.