Firehouse Strategies: DC Firm Bought by Precision in 2026

Firehouse Strategies is a Washington, D.C. public affairs firm founded in 2016 by veterans of Senator Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign, together with Democratic strategist Ray Glendening, to apply campaign experience to corporate public affairs. Precision Strategies acquired it on March 4, 2026 and keeps the Firehouse brand as a conflict subsidiary. Co-founder Alex Conant joined Precision as senior partner.

Originally published June 2026. Updated October 22, 2026.

What did the Precision acquisition involve?

Precision Strategies, an integrated strategy and marketing agency founded in 2013 by senior leaders of President Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns, announced the acquisition on March 4, 2026. O'Dwyer's reported the combined firm would have 125 staffers and a 50-state network of civic leaders, local officials and community influencers. Conant said clients cannot afford an agency that works only one side of the aisle and need bipartisan savvy and strategic depth.

Who leads Firehouse Strategies after the deal?

Precision's leadership structure remained unchanged: Stephanie Cutter continues as acting CEO and managing partner, and Teddy Goff as chief growth officer. Conant joined as senior partner and Glendening as partner. Precision said it would integrate Firehouse fully over the coming months while maintaining the Firehouse brand as a conflict subsidiary.

What does Firehouse Strategies do?

Firehouse says it was created to apply lessons from decades of political experience, culminating in Rubio's 2016 campaign, to corporate public affairs. EPR's public affairs page covers the discipline.

How does Firehouse Strategies compare with other public affairs firms?

Firehouse is now part of a larger campaign-veteran firm. Peer profiles include Rational 360, Clyde Group, Avoq, BGR Group and APCO Worldwide.

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