About Us

Experts at Influencing Public Perception

On the Rail Advisors combines on-the-ground action with cutting-edge tools to ensure your organization is positioned for success.

At some point, nearly every organization and business finds itself needing to communicate and build support for its strategy.  It may need to secure government approval, a policy change, or resolve a dispute at the local, state or federal level.  To be successful, it requires critical internal communications to ensure employees, customers, and stakeholders understand the plan.  Externally, it requires navigating the law, public policy, and politics, which often plays out in public through the media and a government body.  

Message and reputation can be the most important aspects of a project.  When the public perception is negative, it can taint the rest of the project or the entire organization.  Relationships are important, and so is understanding the audience in front of you. We develop deep relationships with key officials and ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of every person or entity that can impact your project so you can maximize your persuasion.

Our team has a combined 65 years of experience advising public officials and advising organizations who need to interact with public officials and government bodies.  We understand the people and processes that can help ensure your success or prevent you from achieving your goals.  We are experts at our craft and dedicated to your success.

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. Babe Ruth”

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Strategy

Communications

Advocacy

Legal

Partnering

Why Partner with On the Rail Advisors?

Not Just Another Business Relationship, an Advisor Dedicated to Your Success.

  • Deep Relationships with Key Officials: Our network of key stakeholders and subject matter experts is vast and ready to support your goals.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: We leverage innovative technologies from political campaigns and apply them to corporate clients.
  • Strategic Advisors: We combine data and research with on the ground intelligence to understand the challenges before you and then deploy innovative strategies to shape the community, government, and stakeholder perceptions to help you achieve success.

Jeremey Shepherd

Shareholder, Schreiber GR Group

Creating effective messaging and utilizing social media and digital tools are becoming more and more critical in the public affairs arena. We look forward to using this strong team of Advisors as a complement to the boots-on-the ground lobbying we currently do for our clients.

Steve Biskupic

Attorney

Developing and managing the messaging can be crucial in some cases. When it is, the team at On the Rail Advisors is one of the best in Wisconsin.

Hon. Tommy G. Thompson

42nd Governor of WI

I know what it’s like to take on big challenges and get results. The team at On The Rail Advisors are true pros that have been battle tested and know what it takes to win.

Industries Served

Industries

Small and Large Dairy

Agriculture

Cannabis & Hemp

Food Processing
Utilities
Renewables
Health Providers
Health Insurers
Long-term Care
Manufacturing
Banking & Financial
Pharmaceutical
Political
Commercial Development

Professional Services Firms

Trade Associations
Higher Education
Food and Beverage