C.J. Chapman is a founding partner of Pilgrim Strategies, LLC, a Boston based multi-disciplined government relations and strategic media communications firm.  C.J. has worked in various roles in the private sector, ranging from the financial services industry to political campaigns.  C.J. worked at Fidelity Investments as a senior manager in their Legal Product Group, where he was responsible for addressing mutual fund regulatory requirements with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).   In his role as a senior manager, he also managed a team of professionals responsible for the production of various regulatory reports.  C.J. has served various roles for Congressman William R. Keating (D-MA).  He acted as a field organizer for his 2010 primary campaign and led his advance team in his general election campaign.  He currently serves as an advisor to the Congressman’s political committee.  In his current capacity as Partner of Pilgrim Strategies, LLC, he creates and executes complex strategies for various private sector clients seeking high profile, public solutions.  He’s worked extensively with Penn National Gaming in their successful bid for a category 2 slot parlor license at Plainridge Park Casino.  He has worked on various complex permitting issues throughout the Commonwealth.  C.J. has a well rounded and diversified background that has allowed him to successfully create and manage complex strategies in highly publicized and fast paced environments.