Patrick Dorinson is a communications strategist specializing in media relations, public affairs, political communications, crisis communications and government relations. He has a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all sides of an issue and build consensus.  His reputation with the media is one of integrity and credibility.

Over the last 15 years, Dorinson has been at the center as an active participant in some of the key issues that have faced California and the nation. During the Clinton Administration, he received Presidential appointments in communications to the General Services Administration, NASA and the Department of Energy.

Upon his return to California in 1997, he played a key role in the development of California ISO  which was created to manage California's electricity grid.  During California's energy crisis of 2000 - 2001, Dorinson managed global media relations and was the lead spokesperson for the ISO, doing hundreds of interviews with media outlets from around the world including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX News, CNN, the BBC, USA Today and The New York Times.

During California's historic recall election of 2003, Dorinson answered the call once again to return to public service. He served on press staff for Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign and transition teams. After the election he was tapped by Governor Schwarzenegger to be Deputy Secretary for Communications for the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency.

Mr. Dorinson graduated from the University of Oregon, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in History. He resides in Folsom, California with his wife Carol. His hobbies include reading military history and the history of California and the American West and horseback riding. He is appears weekly on The David Glass Show on KSRO Santa Rosa providing analysis and comment on issues of the day.