National Association of Counties

Paul Guequierre

Communications Director

Paul works to increase NACo’s profile in the media, raise the visibility of issues important to the organization and its membership and expand NACo’s digital presence. Paul has over 15 years of communications experience in the public and nonprofit sectors. Prior to joining NACo, he was the director of communications at the Urban Libraries Council. Paul’s communications experience also includes serving as the director of communications at the American Constitution Society, the deputy director of communications at the Human Rights Campaign, the communications manager at the National Criminal Justice Association, the public and media relations officer at the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance and as a television news reporter. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master of Public Administration from American University.

Stronger Counties. Stronger America.

About NACo

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments.  Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service. 

Mission

Through NACo, county officials:

  • Advocate with a collective voice on national policy
  • Exchange ideas and build new leadership skills
  • Pursue transformational, cost-effective solutions
  • Enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and
  • Exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

Vision

Healthy, vibrant and safe counties across the United States.