Creating innovative
policy solutions
Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Engagement
What We Do
Crosswater Strategies was founded by Dan Jarman in 2016 to represent and advise clients in the areas of advocacy, public affairs, strategic communications, and government relations. For over ten years, Crosswater Strategies has successfully represented a broad array of corporate, non-profit, and public agency clients in Oregon at the state and local levels, as well as before Congress and a host of federal agencies.
Today, Crosswater’s professional focus is advising clients in:
Public affairs
Strategic communications
Policy development
Advocacy strategies
Political advising
Stakeholder and Influencer engagement
Ethics and government compliance
Board leadership and involvement
Strategic Partnership
Crosswater Strategies partners with CFM Advocates, a leading Northwest firm with expertise in advocacy for clients before governments in Oregon, Washington, and in Washington DC at the federal level. Crosswater collaborates with CFM when clients have specific advocacy needs in Salem, Olympia, or Washington, DC.
35 years of experience in Oregon government and politics
Dan brings more than 35 years of experience in Oregon government and politics. This experience includes serving as a state and federal lobbyist, a congressional aide, and a senior staffer at the Oregon legislature.
Dan has represented business clients, trade associations, and local governments. He has helped his clients with significant policy work on issues ranging from taxation, health care, land use and natural resources, to transportation, energy, education and general business.
His extensive work in government and the non-profit sector has led to a deep network and strategic vision benefiting clients whose policy objectives he has represented before the Oregon legislature and state agencies, City of Portland officials, and in front of Congress and the federal administration.
DAN JARMAN
President and Founder
Read Dan's Bio
Crosswater Strategies was launched in 2016 by Founder and President: Dan Jarman who brings more than 35 years of experience in Oregon government and politics. This experience includes serving as a state and federal lobbyist, a congressional aide, and a senior staffer at the Oregon legislature.
Dan has represented business clients, trade associations and local governments. He has helped his clients with significant policy work on issues ranging from taxation, health care, land use and natural resources, to transportation, energy, education and general business.
His extensive work in government and the non-profit sector has led to a deep network and strategic vision benefiting clients whose policy objectives he has represented before the Oregon legislature and state agencies, City of Portland officials, and in front of Congress and the federal administration.
Before launching Crosswater Strategies, Dan spent 20 years lobbying in Washington, D.C. and in Oregon as a partner and co-owner for a leading public affairs and public relations firm. He began his professional career as a Washington D.C. staffer and later campaign aide to his political idol, U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield. He then gained valuable non-profit experience working for the president of the American Red Cross, Elizabeth Dole. In the Oregon legislature, Dan served as the communications director for a House Speaker, as the chief of staff to the House Majority Office, and as the administrator of the House Committee.
Dan is very involved in his community currently serving on the boards of the Oregon State Alumni Association (past Chair), Sport Oregon and the Oregon Zoo Foundation (past Chair). His past board service includes Oregon State Capitol Foundation, American Red Cross (local chapter and regional blood services boards), the Oregon State Society of Washington, D.C. (past Chair) and committees of the Lake Oswego School District.
He has been recognized for his civic and professional involvement as a Portland Business Journal 40 under 40 winner; Oregon State Society of Washington, D.C. Webfoot Awardee; Chapter Service Award recipient from the American Red Cross Chapter in Oregon; and recipient of the Oregon Wine Board’s 2019 Industry Partner Award.
When he is not working for his client or running a small business, Dan enjoys outdoor adventures (hiking, biking, kayaking, and exploring), traveling with his family, playing golf and watching his favorite sports teams (Beavers and Blazers).
Integrity and Experience
Our firm values trusting relationships that forge collaborative solutions to meet our clients’ specific needs. We are proud of our work, and our track record of success speaks to our high ethical standards and reputation. We value our clients and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and curating long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners, and we strive to serve as both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.
- Decades of experience
- Success is helping clients meet policy and public affairs goals
- Deep relationships forged in trust
Current and Past Clients
Crosswater Strategies is proud to represent prestigious and leading organizations and businesses before policymakers at the local, state and federal levels. Our focus has always been to develop and execute innovative strategies to achieve policy success.
Get In Touch
info@crosswaterstrategies.com
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 246
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Crosswater Strategies is located in the beautiful Portland, Oregon area. Our clients have national and international footprints, or operate in the western US. We are here to help you find creative solutions to your public affairs, engagement and policy needs.