Tim Hyde Partner As a Founding Partner of DCI Group, Tim Hyde has helped oversee the explosive growth of the firm. His extensive knowledge of grassroots programs and corporate public-issues campaigns has ensured that DCI Group is always on the cutting-edge of public affairs technology and methodology. He has taken special responsibility for several of DCI Group’s long-term high-tech clients. Before co-founding DCI Group, Mr. Hyde spent ten years as Senior Director of Public Issues at RJR (1988-1997) and has held several national and state political positions, including Coalitions Director for the Dole/Kemp Presidential Campaign (1996), National Political Director for the DuPont Presidential campaign (1987-88), Deputy Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (1983-1987) and Executive Director of the Iowa Republican Party (1979-1983). Mr. Hyde lives in Virginia with his wife Suzanne and three teenage daughters. He serves on several boards in the community, including the Alexandria Country Day School Board of Trustees and the Alexandria Park Association. A native of Iowa, he did undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Iowa. Back to Our People