You Lead in a High-Stakes World. We Help You Win.

When you're responsible for moving the needle—on revenue, regulation, or reputation—you need more than just advice. You need a strategic ally who’s been there.

At Patrick Rhode Strategies, we help C-suite leaders and organizations navigate the complexities of commercial development support, government and public affairs, political risk, and strategic communications. Whether you're advancing high-profile infrastructure across multiple sectors of the economy, managing a crisis, or influencing public policy to protect commercial interests, we’re by your side—translating complexity into clarity, and pressure into progress.

You know what success looks like. We help clear the path to get there.

WHY CLIENTS CALL PATRICK

Trusted Guide. Seasoned Strategist. Committed to Your Success.

Patrick Rhode has spent his career supporting high-impact leaders in the moments that matter most—when reputations are on the line, big bets are at play, and failure isn’t an option. He brings more than 20 years of real-world expertise and calm-in-the-storm judgment to help you succeed when the stakes are high.

  • 16-year Corporate Affairs Vice President for a global infrastructure equity firm with United States headquarters in Texas
  • Former Special Assistant to the President of the United States
  • Senior Executive and Advisor roles at NASA, United States Department of Homeland Security, Small Business Administration
  • Led communications during times of crisis for federal agencies and Fortune 1000s
  • Built strategic relationships, coalitions and campaigns that helped secure billions in project advancements in Texas and across the United States
  • Elected to Texas and National Coalitions and Boards

He’s not here to tell you what to do. He’s here to help you make the best move—and make it count.

You've Got Big Goals. We Help You Get There, Intentionally.

When you're responsible for moving the needle—on revenue, regulation, or reputation—you need more than just advice. You need a strategic ally who’s been there.

You’re driving a project, leading a company, or managing public perception in a high-risk environment. But behind every major milestone are hurdles—regulatory, reputational, and relational.

That’s where we come in.

With deep experience across the White House, NASA, Fortune 500 boardrooms, and multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investments, Patrick Rhode Strategies is your behind-the-scenes advantage; delivering insight, discretion, and impact where it matters most.

We help you:

  • Navigate government and policy with confidence
  • Defend your project from political risk and public pushback
  • Craft narratives that influence, align, and lead
  • Prepare for—and power through—moments of crisis

You lead the mission. We help make it unstoppable.

PATRICK RHODE STRATEGIES

COUNSEL THAT SUPPORTS LEADERS LIKE YOU

  • Strategic Business Development

    Project advancement and protection

    Political risk assessment and navigation

    Stakeholder engagement strategy

  • Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

    Government affairs and advocacy

    Coalition-building and strategic partnerships

    Media relations and message strategy

    Public campaigns and issue navigation

  • Crisis & Risk Management

    Crisis communications and response

    Reputation protection and recovery

    Policy and public pressure navigation

  • Leadership Advisory & Executive Coaching

    1:1 counsel for executive teams

    Building and scaling Corporate Affairs functions

    Board-level strategy and public-sector guidance