MEET YOUR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM
With experience winning political campaigns, winning on key public issues, and communicating stories, our team has experience not just advising on how to win but implementing the tactics that move the dial.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
CHRIS COLLIER
Chris Collier is a veteran of California politics. In 2008, he founded Rincon Strategies, focused on public affairs, political campaigns, and data related to local governments in the Golden State. Over the last 13+ years, Chris and the Rincon team have successfully won elections in almost every major media market in California. In the public affairs realm, Collier has built a reputation of solving complex public problems in energy, waste, transportation, water and land use for key corporate clients.
BRYAN PALMARO
At Rincon, Bryan has worked on nearly a hundred campaigns, ending many with a win. He has built an expertise in digital advertising that has resulted in millions of impressions for Rincon’s clients, while maximizing budgets. He prides himself on recommending a right sized spend for a campaign, rather than overspending and overcharging.
MATT GUTHRIE
Matt Guthrie has been a fixture in Southern California policy, advocacy and politics for close to two decades. His experience includes a variety of high profile campaigns, government relations and advocacy for business and agriculture, and senior staff for several elected officials at the county and state levels. Having worked in both the public and private sectors, Matt has built many strong relationships throughout the central and south coast. He has a reputation as a thoughtful and effective navigator of complex issues and policy considerations.
ADAM A. RUIZ
Adam A. Ruiz, a Southern California native, brings extensive experience in public and government affairs to Rincon Strategies. With strong ties to Southwest Riverside County and active involvement in local business and non-profit sectors, Adam has dedicated over 12 years to collaborating with local, state, and federal officials to shape public policy. He is highly regarded in the communities he supports, and is recognized for his leadership and contributions. Adam has also played pivotal roles in various local organizations and committees.
STACIA PITTARIO
Stacia Pittario has extensive experience in event planning, project management, social media, marketing, and communications strategies. With a degree in Public Relations, Stacia brings a strategic approach to each role, having successfully orchestrated numerous events, managed complex projects, and devised effective marketing campaigns across various platforms.
TAKING OWNERSHIP IS OUR PRIORITY
In today's world far too many people's first instinct is to pass the buck. We pride ourselves on taking ownership of our work. To us, ownership means being accountable for our actions, deadlines, and outcomes, communicating often to stakeholders, our clients, and internally so nothing gets dropped, and being empowered to do the job with the right tools and information.
OUR LASER-FOCUSED STRATEGIC APPROACH
As we tackle tough public problems, we've found success comes from consistency. Our LASER method frames every project we tackle and guides us to success.
LISTEN- Utilize listening tools and existing relationships to understand the landscape
ANALYZE- Assess potential opportunities and obstacles based on complete research
STRATEGIZE- Craft a strategy to position you and chart a clear path
ENGAGE- Execute the strategy and move your objective forward
RECALIBRATE- Track measurable results against goals and adjust quickly to optimize outcomes