About

Jeff Bentoff formed Bentoff LLC, the parent company of Bentoff Communications, in February 2003, after nearly 20 years as a newspaper reporter, spokesman to a top city elected official, government lobbyist and corporate public affairs strategist.

Bentoff LLC’s clients have included AT&T Wisconsin, where Jeff has been responsible for public affairs media relations and strategies since 2000. Jeff has served as the public affairs lead for the company in Wisconsin, handling strategic communications and media relations on government issues. He has been responsible for AT&T Wisconsin legislative and regulatory communications, media strategy, issue development, some third-party relations, research and writing. He has served as the company spokesman on government issues.

Bentoff LLC has also provided media relation services for other businesses and for non-profit organizations, including 88Nine RadioMilwaukee (WYMS-FM).

Before forming Bentoff LLC, Jeff held top positions in former Milwaukee Mayor John O. Norquist’s administration. He served as Norquist’s communications director and press secretary, economic policy coordinator for the Department of City Development and a registered state lobbyist for the City of Milwaukee.

Prior to his work for the City of Milwaukee, Jeff worked as full-time reporter at the daily Milwaukee Sentinel newspaper. His beats included Milwaukee County government, City of Milwaukee government, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, plans for Miller Park and Waukesha County courts, law enforcement and government.

Jeff is a former president of the Public Relations Society of America’s Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter and holds the group’s Accredited in Public Relations (APR).