Gregory Patterson Email & Phone Number

Dover, DE, US

Dover, Delaware, United States

Currently overseeing federal funding to Delaware from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for broadband, water, energy, resilience, roads and more. Interact with White House infrastructure office, federal agencies, National Governors Association and infrastructure coordinators in other states to understand and shape implementation. Also coordinate allocating.

Dover, Delaware

Advised Secretary and took part in all aspects of management of 690-employee environmental agency. Had primary responsibility for legislative relations, including advancing or commenting on bills in the legislative process and coordinating agency handling of constituent issues. Oversaw communications efforts, including response to media inquiries, social.

Smyrna, Delaware, United States

Redeployed from DNREC to state public health agency for four months during COVID-19 pandemic to assist with communications, including preparation of weekly briefings by Gov. John Carney and Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, and to help stand up mobile vaccination clinics, including creation of online sign-up systems for vaccine appointments.

Wilmington, Delaware

Working for Attorney General Matt Denn (2015-2018) and Attorney General Kathy Jennings (2019-2020), advised on and directed communications and messaging, legislative relations, policy, budget and operations for the Delaware DOJ. Created communications strategy and direct media response regarding public policy issues, criminal cases and investigations.

Wilmington, Delaware

Provided government relations representation in Delaware for clients of Wilmington, Del. office of national law firm. Clients included AstraZeneca, Firefly Music Festival, Gift of Life Foundation, St. Francis Hospital and Westown Movies.

Wilmington & Dover, Delaware

Dover, Delaware

Served Gov. Jack Markell as legislative liaison for four years and as deputy chief of staff for one year. Was Governor’s primary contact with members of the General Assembly and coordinated legislative strategy and activity among all executive branch agencies. Advised on media response and messaging. Served as the Governor’s crisis response contact for.

Dover, Delaware

Responsible for communications and outreach, along with policy advice, for Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn. Focused on creating coordinated brand and messaging for the Insurance Department, including rewriting and redesigning every department outreach publication, overhauling website and creating auto insurance comparison online tool.

Dover, Delaware

Served Governor Ruth Ann Minner as chief media spokesperson, interacting daily with reporters on all issues facing state government and planning events and media strategy. Was main writer for Governor, authoring speeches, news releases and publications, including serving as lead on five State of the State addresses and two inaugural addresses. Coordinated.

Newport, Delaware

Implemented strategy and tactics and supervised staff for 2000 election of Delaware’s first woman governor, as well as for her re-election in 2004. Coordinated team of media, polling and mail consultants as well as in-state advisors to implement television, radio, mail, website and grassroots campaigns. Served as primary writer of media and other messaging.

Dover, Delaware

Policy and communications staffer for Lt. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, with responsibility for media relations and events, constituent relations and policy areas including adult education and legislation.

Augusta, Georgia & Aiken, South Carolina

Based in Aiken, S.C. bureau, reported on state and local government and politics, along with local events, breaking news and features.

Sumter, South Carolina

Reported on local and state government and politics, along with local events, breaking news and features. Award for political reporting from South Carolina Press Association.