With over 28 years of experience in government affairs and energy policy, Al Aldrich lends unique insight to our public policy sector.

From 1995 to 2006, Al served as the Government Affairs Director for the Snohomish County Public Utility District where he proved a savvy strategist, working with legislators at the state and federal levels and leading his team in the advancement of energy legislation. Al has also served the PUD as Senior Manager for the Communications and Marketing Department (1992-1995), as well as Senior Manager for Energy Conservation (1985-1992).

In 2005, Al led the effort with the US Congress and Senator Maria Cantwell to pass a federal energy bill that prevented the energy conglomerate Enron from collecting $125 million from Snohomish County ratepayers.

Throughout his career, Al has been involved in industry and community organizations. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors for the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce as well as the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He is also a long time member and past president of the South Everett/Mukilteo Rotary Club.

Among Al's passions are golf, music, and wine. A relative latecomer to golf, he now builds most of his vacations around the game.

Portland State University (M.B.A.) and Washington State University (B.A.) by way of Chehalis, Washington.

Over the past twenty years, Paul Berendt has constructed an extensive network of national, state and local leaders. His ability to build bridges between diverse groups and entities is unparalleled.

Spearheading Strategies 360's grassroots advocacy and state government relations, Berendt manages complex campaigns by developing and executing field staffing strategies, media strategies, fundraising campaigns and an extensive grassroots network.

During Paul's eleven-year tenure as Chairman of the Washington State Democratic Party, Washington Democrats compiled the best record of any State Party in the nation for winning federal, statewide and legislative electoral offices. Under Paul's leadership, Washington became the only state in United States history to elect women to all three major offices (Governor and both US Senators) at the same time. Additionally, Washington elected more women to the state legislature than any other state during Paul's term.

His political career made national news and history when he spearheaded the winning post-election strategy in the closest statewide race in US History. In 2004, Christine Gregoire was elected to the office of Governor in the state of Washington after three vote counts and five lawsuits.

Berendt believes in Bill Gate's philosophy that "how you collect, manage and use information will determine if you will win or lose".

Growing up on a family farm, the son of an elected official, Paul learned that being smart, working hard and following good instincts will help you get ahead - whether you are hauling hay, managing a complex campaign or fighting on behalf of a business client.

The Evergreen State College (B.A.) by way of a cattle ranch in Northeast Washington's Pend Oreille County.

With more than 17 years of experience with local and state government agencies, Angela brings a wealth of experience to Strategies 360. Her broad range of skills, sharp political instinct, and history as a specialist in government relations, community affairs and civil engineering make her an important member of the public policy team.

Angela began her Civil Engineering career at the City of Olympia in 1991, and later worked for the City of Puyallup in 1996. In 2000, she joined the City of Auburn's Public Works Transportation Department and worked under the direction of the Mayor to help create a Citywide Grant Team, advocating for transportation funding and freight-related issues and for community needs such as emergency services and recreational programs.

Angela's switch to Governmental Affairs Manager for Investco Financial Corporation in 2005 allowed her to continue her public advocacy, focusing on the developments of Master Planned Communities and large commercial and industrial developments throughout the Puget Sound region. She continues to advocate for transportation funding and freight-related issues through her work as the NAIOP South Sound Government Affairs Chair, and by continuing to serve on boards of directors for the Bonney Lake Chamber, the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber and the South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition.

Among her Pierce County achievements, Angela built a coalition of support for Pierce County to approve a new Traffic Impact Fee program. She also helped advance a 25 year-old volunteer chamber in the Bonney Lake area by analyzing the structure of the chamber, building collaborative support, updating the by-laws and increasing dues in order to be able to hire an Executive Director. In serving as a board member since the inception of the South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition, Angela advocates for the region's businesses and maintains relationships with state lawmakers to fight for regional concerns and educate chamber members on priority issues.

Angela and her husband - along with their two children and several friends - form the band 3 Drink Minimum, with Angela singing lead on songs ranging from Carrie Underwood to Def Leppard. Angela said she's not ready for "American Idol" any time soon, but the singing has helped her gain confidence and stamina for public speaking.

Warren National University (impending B.A. Civil Engineering) and Centralia College (ATA Civil Engineering) by way of Olympia, Washington.