What Alpine Group Partners does

Alpine Group Partners is a bipartisan, bicameral government affairs consulting firm founded in 1996 and headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The firm provides strategic representation, policy analysis, relationship building, appropriations advocacy, regulatory affairs, coalition management, narrative intelligence, and global business strategy to Fortune 500 companies, next-generation startups, nonprofits, coalitions, and leading trade associations. Core services are delivered through customized teams assembled per client challenge rather than via individual rainmaker relationships, with disclosed customers spanning technology (AWS, Lyft, Tenable), energy (Shell, Duke, NiSource), pharmaceuticals (Amgen), industrial and manufacturing (Siemens, Ford, Boeing), retail (Walmart), and entertainment (STARZ, RIAA), among others.

The firm operates two offices: its Washington, D.C. headquarters at 500 North Capitol Street NW, located blocks from the House and Senate office buildings, and a Dallas-Fort Worth office in Southlake, Texas, opened in April 2024 and led by Principal Barry Brown. Alpine is the U.S. flagship of the FIPRA international public affairs network spanning more than 50 countries, and it operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC), a publicly traded platform on Nasdaq. Alpine also launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition in 2024, a 60-member nonprofit coalition spanning the full SAF value chain, and maintains a structural alliance with Capitol Funding Solutions for federal grant capture work.

Alpine generates over $20 million in annual revenue from professional services fees on customized engagements (pricing is not publicly disclosed) and employs 25 professionals. Leadership includes Chairman Rhod Shaw (35+ years of government experience), CEO & Managing Principal Keenan Austin Reed (effective January 2025, former chief of staff to two Members of Congress and 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign national political director), and President Les Spivey (former U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee senior staff). The firm has been consistently ranked a Top 20 Washington lobbying firm by Roll Call, Politico, and The Hill, and operates without patents, proprietary software, or a public API, reflecting its relationship-driven professional services business model.

Name

Alpine Group Partners

Legal name

Alpine Group

Website

https://alpinegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpine Group Partners is a bipartisan Washington, D.C. government affairs consulting firm serving Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, coalitions, and nonprofits through federal lobbying, policy analysis, appropriations advocacy, and global public affairs strategy across the FIPRA network.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Affairs Consulting: Professional consulting services providing strategic advocacy, policy analysis, relationship building, and legislative consulting to help clients shape policy and drive impact before federal, state, and international policymakers. The firm generates over $20 million in annual revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alpine Group Partners is a bipartisan, bicameral government affairs consulting firm that provides strategic representation, policy analysis, relationship building, and legislative advocacy before federal, state, and international policymakers. The firm assembles customized teams to help Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, coalitions, and trade associations shape policy, secure appropriations, and drive outcomes across Congress and the Administration.

Product overview

Alpine Group Partners is a bipartisan, bicameral government affairs consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The core offering consists of Federal Lobbying & Advocacy, Strategic Policy Consulting, Regulatory Affairs, Coalition Management, Narrative Intelligence, and Global Business Strategy services, all supported by End-to-End Appropriations Advocacy capabilities. The firm operates through its U.S. flagship office in Washington, D.C. and a regional office in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Alpine serves as the U.S. member of the FIPRA network spanning 50+ countries and is part of the Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC). Notable specialized offerings include the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition, a 2024 initiative advancing SAF policy, and Competitive Funding Services through an alliance with Capitol Funding Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition: A nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition representing the full SAF value chain, established in 2024 to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States.

Products and services

• Federal Lobbying & Advocacy Strategic representation before federal, state, and international policymakers, with customized teams built around each client's specific challenges and flexible as priorities shift. Includes landscape assessment, strategic engagement timing, and precise execution.
• Policy Analysis Clear, in-depth analysis and tailored legislative strategies designed to position client priorities at the forefront of policy conversations and anticipate emerging opportunities and threats.

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• FIPRA NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpine Group serves as the U.S. flagship within FIPRA, a global public affairs network spanning more than 50 countries across every continent including every EU and EEA Member State. FIPRA's coordination hub in Brussels provides seamless global service, allowing clients to benefit from both breadth of reach and precision of local approach.
• Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpine Group joined PPHC in 2020 to expand reach and scale. PPHC is a family of premier advisory firms specializing in government relations, public affairs, and strategic communications. PPHC is publicly traded on Nasdaq.
• TrailRunner InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal communications support integrated with policy advocacy. TrailRunner provides elite communications support and rapid counsel for reputation management, integrated with Alpine's policy work.
• Silent QuadrantcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity and technology risk management partner covering tech, cyber, and AI matters. Provides risk management and digital resilience services to protect clients from emerging threats.
• Ohio Business CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Alpine Group, serves as a forum for companies with strong Ohio presence to engage with state U.S. Senators and Representatives. Brings together leading employers across industries to share insights and shape discussion on Ohio issues.
• Capitol Funding SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWoman-owned small business in structural alliance with Alpine Group. Guides clients through federal funding capture process, helping identify and secure competitive funding opportunities through end-to-end grant services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cassidy & Associates: Long-standing Washington government relations firm focused on appropriations and federal funding advocacy — overlaps Alpine's appropriations practice and Fortune 500 client base.
• Mehlman Consulting: DC-based bipartisan lobbying firm specializing in appropriations, tax, and healthcare advocacy — a similarly sized direct competitor with overlapping policy verticals.
• Holland & Knight: Major law firm with one of the largest federal lobbying practices in DC, serving corporate clients across healthcare, energy, transportation, and financial services — a direct competitor across multiple Alpine verticals.
• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: One of the largest and most recognized Washington DC lobbying and government relations firms, serving Fortune 500 clients across energy, healthcare, and technology — directly comparable to Alpine in both clientele and bipartisan positioning.
• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Major international law firm with a top-tier DC government relations practice serving corporate clients on legislative and regulatory matters — competes directly with Alpine for Fortune 500 advocacy engagements.
• Squire Patton Boggs: Global law and public policy firm with a substantial DC lobbying practice, including bipartisan government affairs work — comparable in serving multinational enterprises on legislative and regulatory strategy.
• Cornerstone Government Affairs: Bipartisan DC government affairs firm founded by former Hill staff — closely comparable to Alpine in size, bipartisan positioning, and focus on appropriations and policy advocacy.
• BGR Group: Established bipartisan DC lobbying and public affairs firm with comparable Fortune 500 client base and policy verticals (energy, healthcare, tech) — a like-sized direct competitor to Alpine.
• Forbes Tate Partners: Bipartisan public affairs and government relations firm combining lobbying with strategic communications — directly comparable to Alpine's integrated policy, coalition, and narrative intelligence offerings.

Broad incumbents

• K&L Gates: Global law firm with a substantial DC government affairs and public policy practice serving enterprise clients — overlaps Alpine on healthcare, energy, and technology lobbying but as part of a much broader legal platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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