Cory Tilley
President, CoreMessage, Inc.
Cory Tilley is a long-time veteran of the public relations, political communications and government arenas in Florida. In 2001, Cory founded CoreMessage, Inc. and is well-known in Florida and throughout the nation for his political and communications expertise. He strives to provide clients with fully integrated, innovative and effective public relations strategies tailored to meet their individual needs.
Prior to establishing CoreMessage, Cory worked as a top adviser to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush for nearly eight years where he spearheaded the governor’s public relations efforts. From fall of 1999 to summer of 2001, Cory served as Governor Bush’s deputy chief of staff. In this position, Cory was responsible for the oversight of several state agencies and numerous policy units.
Before his appointment to deputy chief of staff, Cory served as director of communications for Governor Bush during his first year in office. Cory was also the director of communications for the Bush-Brogan Transition Team and the successful 1998 Bush-Brogan gubernatorial campaign. In these roles, Cory managed all communications and public relations efforts for the Governor’s Office and campaign, and acted as chief spokesperson for the governor and lieutenant governor. Cory oversaw short- and long-term media strategies for the Governor’s Office and coordinated speechwriting efforts for the governor, as well as media events and crisis communications planning with the Florida Emergency Operations Center.
Prior to joining the 1998 Bush-Brogan campaign, Cory served as executive and deputy executive director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future. Residing in Coral Gables for two years, Cory managed the Foundation’s headquarters and oversaw a significant communications and public policy operation.
Cory also previously served as communications director for the Republican Party of Florida, press secretary for the Bush-Feeney 1994 gubernatorial campaign, press secretary to Maine Governor John R. McKernan and executive director of the 1992 Maine Bush-Quayle campaign.
Cory has positioned CoreMessage to be active in the state and local community through involvement with not-for-profit organizations including The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, The Tallahassee Ballet, Florida State University, Best & Brightest Awards, the American Red Cross, the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund, the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and many others. CoreMessage is also a proud member of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.
Cory, a native of Stamford, Connecticut, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University.
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