Devin Saunders

As Government Affairs Manager for Pac/West Strategies, Devin supports a diverse portfolio of campaign monitoring, government affairs, and strategic communications projects on behalf of the firm’s clients. His work includes legislative & campaign monitoring, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, public affairs strategy, and client advocacy at the state and local levels. Devin analyzes policy developments and develops strategic recommendations to help clients navigate complex political and regulatory environments and achieve their objectives.

Prior to joining Pac/West Strategies, Devin served as the Senior Government Affairs Fellow for the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), where he represented the interests of Colorado’s franchised automobile dealers before the Colorado General Assembly, state agencies, and elected officials. During his tenure, he worked on a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues including transportation, consumer protection, taxation, workforce development, and environmental policy. He also played a key role in advancing updates to Colorado’s Lemon Law and coordinating stakeholder engagement efforts on behalf of the industry.

Devin also served as Executive Director of the Denver North Business Association, where he led community engagement initiatives, economic development efforts, membership growth strategies, and partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and local governments throughout North Denver. His background includes extensive experience building relationships with elected officials, business leaders, community stakeholders, and advocacy organizations to advance policy and organizational objectives.

Devin holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, playing with his dog, and exploring Colorado’s communities and outdoor recreation opportunities.