Our Story

In 2012, R.D. Sewald and Joshua Hanfling set out to redefine public affairs - to shape conversations and cultivate relationships amongst decision makers. Leveraging a combined 75 years of government, business and community experience, the Sewald Hanfling team is equipped with the influence, experience and recognition necessary to help clients achieve their goals at the local, state and national level. We offer clients a full suite of public affairs and engagement strategies to help them take on complex issues, all while making a meaningful impact. Our services include lobbying, government affairs, business development, strategic communications, community engagement and much more.

We work with key influencers and stakeholders, to manage crises on all scales in order to build, maintain and protect our clients’ brands and reputations. At Sewald Hanfling we adopt a client-centric way of thinking. From analyzing the public and political landscape to developing a strategic plan, building the right team, and crafting and delivering your message to key demographics, we are engaged at every step. At the end of the day, our top priority is to effectively manage your strategic interests in order to achieve measured, long-term success.

We take pride in working only on things that are good for Colorado.