Strategic Public Affairs
Strategy
That Moves
What Matters.
Concordia Group brings public affairs, communications, coalition building, and media together to advance complex priorities.
Our Companies
Two Brands. One Vision.
Concordia Group and Global Direct Mail bring expert counsel and full-service delivery together to help clients advance consequential priorities.
About Concordia Group
Every engagement begins with the client’s objective. We assemble the plan, talent, relationships, and hands-on delivery required to advance that objective — whether the challenge involves business, government, public opinion, or advocacy. Concordia connects clients with an experienced national network of public affairs professionals, communications specialists, researchers, creative partners, and industry leaders. We build the right team around each challenge and stay focused on advancing the priorities that matter most to the client.
Access to experienced consultants, trusted partners, industry leaders, and decision-makers across the country.
Every plan is built around the client’s objectives, circumstances, and definition of success.
Planning, research, coalition building, communications, creative, media, and direct mail coordinated by one team.
Our Services
Concordia brings together the capabilities required to advance complex priorities, including planning, research, coalition building, communications, creative, media, fundraising, digital engagement, and direct mail.
+ Public Affairs Strategy and Counsel
+ Regulatory and Tax Policy
+ Infrastructure and Siting
+ Policy, Capital and Market Analysis
+ Issue and Reputation Management
+ Research and Competitive Intelligence
+ Coalition Building and Management
+ Stakeholder Engagement + Grassroots and Community Engagement
+ Government and Public-Policy Communications
+ Fundraising and Organizational Development
+ Campaign Management
+ Strategic Communications and Message Development
+ Advertising and Paid Media
+ Digital Engagement
+ Creative Development
+ Media and Planning
Key Areas
Concordia has worked across industries and across the country, connecting clients with the expertise, relationships, and hands-on support required to advance complex priorities.
Our experience includes energy, agriculture, infrastructure, real estate, utilities, technology, logistics, financial services, government, and nonprofit advocacy.
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Tell us what you are working to accomplish. We will bring together the strategy, relationships, communications, and execution required to move it forward.
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Downtown Des Moines, IA
Part Time • Summer 2026
Concordia Group
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Concordia Group
Nick Ryan
Founder & CEO
Nick Ryan is an entrepreneur, investor, attorney, and public affairs executive with deep experience across agriculture, energy, renewable fuels, infrastructure, financial services, technology, real estate, and strategic communications.
He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Concordia Group, a leading public affairs and strategic advisory firm headquartered in Central Iowa. Under Nick’s leadership, Concordia Group has built a reputation for delivering results through integrated public affairs, project management, communications strategy, coalition building, and grassroots advocacy. While rooted in the Midwest, the firm maintains a growing national footprint, advising corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and political entities navigating complex policy, regulatory, and reputational challenges.
Nick has worked extensively on issues involving agriculture, infrastructure development, energy production, and low-carbon markets, with particular expertise at the intersection of public policy, rural economic development, farming, and American energy production. His work often focuses on helping organizations navigate emerging opportunities related to agriculture, fuels, carbon management, and industrial growth.
In addition to his leadership at Concordia, Nick has been actively involved in launching, investing in, and advising ventures across multiple industries, with a focus on innovation, growth, and long-term value creation.
Nick earned his law degree from Drake University Law School and has spent his career helping organizations solve complex challenges at the intersection of business, government, and public perception.
Nick and his wife, Jill, enjoy raising their family and are deeply committed to their community. A dedicated supporter of the University of Iowa, Nick is an avid Hawkeye fan and can often be found attending Iowa athletic events. Together, Nick and Jill are strong advocates for Catholic education and actively support Dowling Catholic High School. They are also active members of Sacred Heart Church, where faith and service remain central to their family life.
