Our Approach

Our approach is, first and foremost, a team approach. We begin by rolling up our sleeves and working to thoroughly understand our clients’ goals. Once we understand the objectives, we begin analyzing and exploring actions that might facilitate, hinder or otherwise affect those goals. Using our experience and expertise, we work to develop and execute proactive strategies designed with one goal in mind: success.

We make it our mission to provide highly personalized service and client advocacy for each client throughout the process. We offer a full-service approach to government relations which means developing the right strategies to accomplish desired objectives. This method can involve working to secure appropriations for specific projects, drafting testimony and legislative language, assisting with federal marketing, coordinating meetings with Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials, monitoring client’s interests throughout the legislative process, or supporting the implementation of our client's programs and positions. Our success is demonstrated by verifiable legislative and policy achievements, as well as one of the highest client retention rates in our industry.

In an effort to provide a competitive edge, we focus on a select number of clients to provide them with a full range of federal relations services. As a result, The Rhoads Group is known for the scope and depth of services provided to clients. 

Further, many of our clients require the expertise and knowledge of professionals from both sides of the political aisle – a requirement The Rhoads Group can meet. Often, this bipartisan approach is essential to successfully resolve issues where the primary legislative divisions are driven by geographic and interest group pressure, as well as party politics.

At the end of the day, the benefits of a sophisticated, strategic approach in Washington are substantial - namely, the edge over your competition. In order to win in Washington, and win consistently, a clear strategic plan is essential. In a world where navigating Washington gets more difficult every day, devising the winning strategy and executing it properly takes the expertise provided by The Rhoads Group.

The Rhoads Group is a unit of the Interpublic Group of Companies, (NYSE: IPG); a global advertising, public relations and marketing communications services company. We are a consultancy with the right attributes - highly personalized service by proven professionals who offer superior value to our clients