Who We Are
Terry Donelon
Owner & Founder
With more than 15 years of experience in government relations, strategic communications, political campaign management, and public affairs, Terry has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to elected officials, business leaders, trade associations, and advocacy organizations navigating high-stakes political and regulatory environments.
Prior to launching Clarion Advisors, Terry served as Senior Director of Government Advocacy at the Greater Cleveland Partnership, where he represented the federal, state, and local advocacy priorities for more than 12,000 member companies. Before that, he served as Director of Strategic Public Affairs at the Ohio Insurance Institute, representing the interests of the state's property & casualty insurance industry.
Terry's career in Ohio government began in 2011 with the Ohio House of Representatives, where he ultimately rose through a series of increasingly senior roles in that institution, serving as Legislative Aide to Speaker William G. Batchelder III, and ultimately as Deputy Chief of Staff to House Speaker Ryan Smith. In that capacity, Terry worked directly with the Speaker to oversee the administrative management of the institution and to guide the legislative affairs of the House Republican Caucus.
A proud West Side Clevelander with deep Irish-Catholic roots, Terry is a graduate of Saint Ignatius High School and The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He resides in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.