California’s Premier Public Affairs Firm

About Us

Southwest Strategies is California’s most respected, recognized and successful public affairs firm. For two decades, we have helped clients in both the public and private sectors achieve their goals through innovative outreach strategies that get results. Our firm has helped to secure and build more than $10 billion in infrastructure projects in California.

Our Mission

In 2000, Alan Ziegaus and Chris Wahl founded Southwest Strategies to provide their clients with a relentlessly dedicated partner and expert to solve complex public affairs issues. We continue that mission today by combining our diverse experience, depth of knowledge and comprehensive services with our insatiable desire to produce winning results.

Our Core Principles

Adaptability: We thoughtfully evaluate each situation, then develop a customized strategy that turns challenges into opportunities. We leverage both traditional techniques and emerging technologies to meet the needs of every client – and every audience.

Creativity: From strategy to medium to message, we strive for new ideas that differentiate our approach and ensure our clients reach their goals.

Availability: When we talk about dedication to our clients, we mean it. We know that the modern news cycle pays no attention to normal business hours. Our team is available to our clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When the phone rings (or a text comes in), we answer it.

Reliability: We say what we do, and we always do what we say – on time and budget. Fulfilling our commitments to clients is the hallmark of our success.