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Patrick M. Theisen
President

Strong record of securing public policy results, proactive engagement, anticipatory issues management and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders regardless of political party affiliation. Proven ability to develop strategies and deliver results on issues important to stakeholders.

Core Competencies include:

  • Business Driver

  • Reputation Management 

  • Results Driven 

  • Policy Development

  • Industry Leadership 

  • Emotional Intelligence 

  • Anticipatory Issues Management

  • Relationship Building 

  • Boardroom Presence 

  • Strategic Planning

  • Coalition Building 

  • Political Intelligence

Professional Work Experience

General Electric Political Action Committee Board (GEPAC) April 2012 - September 2017

General Electric Company (GE) June 2010 – September 2017 

McDonald’s USA Director - Government Relations December 1995 – June 2010 

Water Quality Association (WQA) November 1989 – October 1995 

  • Director – Public Affairs

  • Director – Government Affairs

Illinois House of Representatives Office of Speaker Madigan August 1984- November 1989 

  • Interim Director – Issues Development Staff 

  • Member – Issues Development Staff 

  • Illinois House Democratic Majority 

Awards

2016 – GE Project Plum Award 

2014 – GE Chicago Executive Leadership Team 

2014 – GE Project LEAP 

2013 – GE Government Affairs and Policy Pinnacle Award 

2012 – GE Transportation HQ Relocation Team 

2011 – GE Golden GECO Award 

2010 – GE Capital Chicago Expansion 

2005 – McDonald 50th Anniversary Development Team 

2002 – McDonald Illinois Tollway Development Team 

2002 – McDonald Bradley Airport Development Team 

2001 – McDonald Reward and Recognition Team 

2001 – Ronald McDonald House Charities in Illinois 

2001 – McDonald’s Salute to the Military Team 

2000 – McDonald All-American Basketball Program 

1999 – McDonald 25,000 Restaurant Core Team 

1999 – McDonald 2002 Founder’s Week Team 

1998 – McDonald Eastern Division Relocation Team 

Leadership, Membership and Volunteer Activities

2012 – Present: Catholic Education Foundation – Executive Committee and Board Secretary 

2011 – Present: Chicago Youth Program – Board Member 

2010 – 2017: Illinois Chamber of Commerce – Board Member 

2007 – 2008: State Government Affairs Council – President 

Education

Illinois State University  B.S. Political Science, May 1983