Alex Conant

Alex Conant is an American political operative, communications and media strategist, and consultant. He is best known for serving as the Communications Director for Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign. Conant was born in New York and grew up in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. He obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During his time at university, he served as the editor-in-chief of the student daily, The Badger Herald. Conant is also a founding partner of Firehouse Strategies, a renowned consulting firm. He has extensive experience in the political sector, having volunteered for Rudy Boschwitz's Senate campaign in 1996.