About Adam Koenig
Former Legislator. Policy Expert. Political Consultant.
Adam Koenig is the owner of Koenig Public Policy and Political Consulting. Previously Adam was elected to the Kentucky State House of Representatives in November 2006. He was the first ever Republican Chairman of the Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations committee, and served on the Banking and Insurance, Local Government, Education and Economic Development and Workforce Development Committees.
Among Adam’s legislative successes include bills to repeal the prevailing wage, modernize Kentucky’s Workers Compensation system that has resulted in an average decrease of over 30% for employers, allow for the direct shipment of alcohol, and carried the HHR bill in the House. In addition Adam was the leading proponent of permitting sports betting in Kentucky.
Prior to his election as a State Representative, Adam served 8 years as a Kenton County Commissioner and 3 years as a Villa Hills City Councilman.
In addition to being a consultant, Adam is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker West Shell.
Adam Koenig resides in Erlanger. A graduate of Covington Catholic High School, Adam received a B.A. in Political Science from Miami University in Oxford Ohio with a minor in Geography. Adam is a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs and is a board member of the Covington Salvation Army. Adam has also served as a guest lecturer for both Political Science and Education classes at Northern Kentucky University.
Resume
Summary
Adam Koenig
Experienced elected official at State and local level known as a solution-oriented problem solver. Expertise in effective policy creation, communication, and collaboration.
- 170 Herrington Ct. #12
Erlanger, KY 41018 - (859) 653-5312
- [email protected]
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
May 1993
Miami University, Miami, OH
Skills
- Policy development
- Legislative process expert
- Negotiating
- Coalition building
- Effective communication
- Expertise in the following policy areas:
- Horse racing and gaming
- Alcohol
- Occupational licensing
- Insurance, particularly Workers Compensation
- Banking
- Labor law
Community Involvement
- Salvation Army of Covington Advisory Board 2006-present
- Leadership Northern Kentucky 2006
- Member and Chairman, Northern Kentucky Area Planning Council 1999-2006
- Member and Chairman Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky 1994-2006
- MeetNKY (Convention and Visitors Bureau) 2012-present
- Vision 2015, co-chair Effective Governance committee
- Villa Hills City Councilman 1994-1996
Professional Experience
Kentucky State Representative
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2022
Frankfort, KY
- Chairman of House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations for last 6 years. Responsibilities include setting agendas, running committee meetings, coordinating priorities with House Leadership, drafting editing and prioritizing legislation to further the goals of making Kentucky a more business friendly state while balancing the needs of public protection.
- Creating and passing legislation outside of committee of jurisdiction.
- Member of several other committees, including Banking and Insurance, Local Government, Labor and Industry, Economic Development and Workforce Investment, Education, Small Business and Information Technology, and multiple subcommittees of Appropriations and Revenue.
- Assisting constituents in need of government assistance and helping them wade through the bureaucracy of government to seek solutions to their issues.
- Served as Co-chair of Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce committee for the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL). Also serve on the Task Force on Insurance for NCSL.
Realtor
January 2009 - Present
Coldwell Banker Realty
- Work with clients to both purchase and sell real estate in Kentucky. Skills include negotiating contracts, managing process from initial contact to closing.
Kenton County Commissioner
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Kenton County, KY
- Elected countywide and served as one of 4 members of the Kenton County Fiscal Court, which manages the operations of the 3rd largest county in Kentucky. Represented the county on several boards and commissions.
Awards
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
MVP 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 - Kentucky Friend of Cities Award
2011, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 - Kentucky Retail Federation
Legislator of the Year 2017 - Kentucky Coal Association
Legislator of the Year 2018 - Kentucky Guild of Brewers
Legislator of the Year 2018 - Kentucky Distillers Association
100 Proof Award 2020, 2022