About

Shipley Strategies brings extensive public affairs experience to the table.

We have a long track record of developing successful public affairs strategies and campaigns in Arizona and beyond.

Our work includes candidate campaigns at all levels, ballot initiatives, school district bond and override elections, issue advocacy causes, and land use and zoning cases.

Our goals are simple: Add Value. Deliver Results. Win.

How do we achieve your goals? First, we listen. We want to fully understand your objectives and establish a success metric for your campaign - taking everything into account before building your strategy.

After gathering your input, we develop a unique strategy accounting for the political and social landscape that fits your specific needs and deploy tactics using proven digital and traditional marketing techniques.

What separates us? Basing our strategy and decision-making process on data and experience, as well as our ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment.

Through compelling and engaging content, we amplify your message to the target audience to influence public opinion in your favor.

Shipley Strategies is led by Colin Shipley, an 18-year veteran of public affairs, with experience in both the private and public sectors.

In his 14+ years in the private sector, Colin has directed and provided leadership in over 150 political, issue advocacy, and land use and zoning efforts.

In addition, Colin’s background includes serving former Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters.

Colin is a second generation Arizonan and proud graduate of Arizona State University. He resides in Phoenix with his wife Michelle and their three children.

Chris Shipley is the Vice President of Shipley Strategies. He has worked in Arizona public affairs and across the political landscape for over a decade.

Chris has coordinated and executed campaigns at all levels of Arizona government, developed public relations strategies, led issue advocacy campaigns, and established messaging platforms to help clients achieve their goals.

Previously, Chris was Chief of Staff for Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio, where he established a comprehensive understanding of municipal government and land development issues.

He has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors providing a unique insight into the strengths and weakness of both sectors and the working relationship between them.

Chris was born and raised in Arizona and earned his degree in Political Science from Arizona State University.