Paul Phillips

Paul Phillips is one of the leading public affairs and political campaign strategists active today. With more than 30 years of professional experience in politics, marketing and issues management, Paul has an impressive track record of designing and implementing successful bi-partisan and non-partisan programs, initiatives, and campaigns on a wide range of issues.

Paul began his political career while working on the successful Oregon gubernatorial campaign of Victor G. Atiyeh. After five years working as assistant to Governor Atiyeh, Paul was hired by Nike, Inc., to manage communications and community development. Paul was then appointed to the State House of Representatives. After successfully winning two elections, Paul left the House and was elected to the State Senate where he served two terms.

Upon leaving the legislature in 1997, Paul and his wife, Nancy Phillips, began Pac/West Communications. Since then, Paul has grown Pac/West into one of the most successful political public relations and marketing firms in the region. Paul and Nancy have built a reputation as a national leader in the arena of behavioral change, whether they be national campaigns or statewide efforts.

Together, the Phillips’ worked to build a political public relations firm that once had office in five states and the District of Columbia. Pac/West’s coalition of clients included Tektronix, Intel, Genentech, Precision Castparts, Nike, Schnitzer Steel, and Columbia Sportswear and many others in Oregon. Elsewhere he represented the State of Alaska, Oxy Petroleum, Chevron, Anadarko Petroleum, Noble Energy, and outdoor sporting conservation organizations throughout the Western United States.

Paul has a B.A. in economics from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon where he served on the Board of Trustees for over a decade. Paul also is a Board Member of the Boone and Crockett Club and remains active in the outdoors.