Business group hires Scott Reed to guide political planning, promotes Rob Engstrom to oversee grassroots and election activities Engstrom As the 2012 election season ramps up, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filled two positions to strengthen its political operation, including hiring a long-time Republican Party official. Scott Reed, former executive director and COO of the Republican National Committee, joins the Chamber as senior political strategist, the group announced Nov. 2. Reed is also former manager of Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign and chairman of political consulting firm Chesapeake Enterprises. In addition, the Chamber promoted Rob Engstrom… Read More