PUBLIC STRATEGY | STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
WHAT WE DO
From project planning through implementation, we work alongside legal, financial, engineering, and executive teams to evaluate political and regulatory challenges, engage stakeholders, and create pathways for successful outcomes.
Sawin Group helps organizations navigate complex political, regulatory, and community landscapes where infrastructure, natural resources, and public policy intersect—with expertise at the urban-rural policy nexus.
We partner with companies, PE boards and executives, nonprofits, and public entities to develop public strategies that reduce risk, build coalitions, and advance critical projects. To date, Sawin Group strategies have supported:
- Developed and executed public strategies supporting over $1B in infrastructure development and resource acquisition
- Led “inside-the-building” legislative efforts resulting in governor-signed legislation
- Achieved a 100% approval rate across county, municipal, and regulatory jurisdictions
- Recognized expert in Texas state and local policy and politics, including land use and water development at the urban-rural intersection
- Defended the “fence line” of the largest privately held, contiguous tract of land in a high-growth region of Texas
If it is complex, make it simple. Design like an engineer. Think like an attorney. Always talk like a local.
ABOUT KODI SAWIN
Kodi Elizabeth Sawin is a public strategy advisor with 20+ years of experience advancing large-scale infrastructure and natural resource projects—from water to agriculture to carbon capture—from concept to completion.
She demonstrates expertise in policy development, regulatory strategy, stakeholder alignment, community engagement, and securing local approvals at the urban-rural policy nexus, where political priorities and competing constituencies collide. Trusted by executives, elected officials, and project teams to de-risk complex initiatives, protect asset value, and deliver results in rapidly evolving public environments requiring local, county, and state approvals.
Known for her political acumen at the urban–rural intersection, she has led high-profile, multi-jurisdictional efforts spanning groundwater resources, well fields, pipelines, and carbon capture and storage. Sawin brings deep experience in stakeholder engagement, local government advocacy, and strategic communications, with experience across public affairs, political consulting, and startups.
CORE EXPERTISE
Political Risk Analysis • Policy & Regulatory Evaluation • Local Government Affairs • Stakeholder Management • Community Development • Community Partnerships • Grassroots Engagement • Siting & Permitting Strategy
