Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Southwest Strategies and Former San Marcos Council Member Chris Orlando Create Strategic Partnership


Chris Orlando
SAN DIEGO, CA, July 07, 2020 –– Southwest Strategies, one of California's leading public affairs firms serving clients in transportation, land-use, water, energy and more, is excited to announce a new partnership that will help us better serve clients in North County San Diego, Orange County, the Inland Empire and beyond. 

Chris Orlando, former San Marcos City Council member and business leader, has entered into a strategic partnership with Southwest Strategies to bring added expertise and relationships to support our growing business in areas beyond central San Diego.

“We’re excited to partner with Chris Orlando to provide strategic public affairs support in some of the fastest growing communities in Southern California. His long track record of success as an elected official and public affairs practitioner is well recognized throughout the region,” said Chris Wahl, President of Southwest Strategies.

Orlando possesses more than 25 years of corporate communications, marketing and public affairs experience, including as co-founder of Fit Pay Inc., a technology platform the enables contactless payment capabilities.

“The opportunity to partner with Southwest Strategies is very exciting for me personally,” said Chris Orlando. “I have long respected and admired their approach to the business and how they have achieved so many accomplishments on behalf of their clients.”

During his tenure on the San Marcos City Council, Orlando served as the City’s representative on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors, where he served as chair of the Regional Energy Working Group. 



Chris Wahl
He also represented San Marcos on the North County Transit District’s (NCTD) Board of Directors, including service as Board Chair, Vice Chair and representative to the Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency.

Yes, Southwest Strategies Works Outside of San Diego!

"Many of our friends and clients are unaware that we work on projects all across California and the southwestern part of the United States," said Wahl. 

"We love San Diego, but we’re proud to also to do work in the Bay Area, Central Valley, Orange County and places in between. We have offices in Central and Northern California, too."

CONTACT:

Ben Boyce

(858) 541-7800

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