Celebrating our First-Place City

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We are proud to have the opportunity to work with so many top-notch individuals and organizations in our city. From science to sports and everything in between, Cincinnati is out-ranking its competitors on the national stage. 

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital was recently ranked the number one children’s hospital in the nation by US News & World Report. According to US News, hospital rankings are determined by three broad areas: clinical outcomes, efficient coordination of care and availability of care-related resources. Cincinnati Children’s also ranked number one in cancer care, neonatology, urology, and diabetes and endocrinology. We are proud to work with this world-class medical facility.

Cincinnati sports are also dominating the headlines. Just this week, the Cincinnati Reds moved into first place in the National League Central division, FC Cincinnati continues to hold the first-place spot in Major League Soccer, and it was only a few short months ago that the Bengals finished first in the AFC North division. 

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We have always known that Cincinnati is a first-rate town, so all this good news is no surprise. At GSG, we are lucky to partner with individuals and organizations who, while they may not always be in the national spotlight, make it their mission to ensure that our region is the best it can be.

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Charles “Chip” Gerhardt

President & CEO

Chip Gerhardt has made government affairs, economic development, and issue advocacy his life’s work. He’s worked for decades in the public and private sectors, and advocated at the local, state, and federal levels of government. In 2007, he used that experience to found Government Strategies Group, a full-service government relations firm. At GSG, he works directly with clients, helping them navigate the complicated intersection of politics, public policy, and business.

In his many years in public policy, Chip has been involved in significant policies including; creation of tax increment financing districts, the Clean Ohio program, Cincinnati City Center Development Corporation, and most importantly, the passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. He has also been at the forefront of some of the biggest developments in Greater Cincinnati, including the Horseshoe (now Hard Rock) Casino, TQL Stadium for FC Cincinnati, parking garage structures at The Banks, and the redevelopment of the @580 building. Rarely is there a public policy endeavor in Cincinnati that does not involve GSG.

Chip received his B.B.A in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame and his Juris Doctor from the St. Louis University School of Law. He lives in Anderson Township with his wife Jane. Son Charlie is a local chef and children Hank and Anne have completed their education and started lives of their own.

Focus areas:

  • State and local government relations
  • Economic development
  • Issue advocacy

Driven by:

  • A lifelong interest in the political system has driven Chip to a career in public policy and politics. As a parent of three, one with Down syndrome, has compelled him to promote public policies designed to help others. Whether it is enabling financial independence for people with disabilities, advancing funding for housing families facing homelessness, or assisting with economic development projects, Chip involves himself in things that make a positive difference. 

In the community:

  • Hamilton County Board of Elections member
  • Current Board Member for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, People Working Cooperatively, Corporation for Findlay Market, goVibrant, and the African American Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Chairman of the Board for the National Down Syndrome Society
  • Former board member of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority, the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce, and the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati Magazine’s 300 of the Region’s Most Powerful Business Leaders, 2021-2022
  • Cincy Magazine Power 100, 2011-2022