MADISON, Wis. — OTR Advisors announced today that veteran public affairs strategist and campaign leader Jake Hajdu has joined the firm as a Principal, further strengthening the firm’s ability to help organizations navigate complex public perception challenges, stakeholder engagement, and high-profile advocacy campaigns.
Hajdu brings nearly two decades of experience leading successful campaigns, building coalitions, and advising organizations on public affairs, grassroots engagement, and strategic communications. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with national advocacy organizations, presidential campaigns, statewide organizations, and private-sector companies, earning a reputation for building trusted relationships and guiding organizations through complex public challenges.
“Jake has spent his career bringing people together around difficult issues and building campaigns that move people to action,” said Andrew Hitt, Founder and President of OTR Advisors. “His experience leading organizations, managing high-stakes initiatives, and building authentic relationships makes him an exceptional addition to our team. More importantly, he shares our belief that winning public perception requires relentless strategy, creativity, and execution.”
As Principal, Hajdu will advise clients on stakeholder engagement, coalition building, public affairs strategy, grassroots advocacy, and community outreach. His experience complements OTR Advisors’ multidisciplinary approach to helping organizations overcome public opposition, build trust, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
“I’ve spent my career helping organizations connect with people, build relationships, and navigate difficult challenges,” Hajdu said. “OTR Advisors has built an outstanding reputation for helping clients win public perception battles through innovative thinking and strategic execution. I’m excited to join a team that shares my passion for solving complex problems and delivering real results for clients.”
Hajdu will continue serving political and campaign clients through his firm, Badger State Strategies, while joining OTR Advisors to focus on helping businesses, associations, and nonprofits address public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and public perception challenges. The complementary relationship allows Hajdu to continue his political consulting practice while expanding OTR’s ability to serve clients facing complex public issues.
About OTR Advisors
Founded by Andrew Hitt, OTR Advisors helps organizations overcome public opposition, navigate crises, and build support for initiatives that matter. The firm’s team combines expertise in public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, research, and creative campaign development to help clients influence public perception and achieve lasting success.
OTR Advisors is a strategic public affairs and communications firm specializing in public perception. The firm partners with businesses, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, local governments, and community leaders to overcome public opposition, navigate complex issues, and build the public confidence needed to move forward. Guided by its commitment to being Fiercely Creative and Continuously Pursuing, OTR Advisors develops innovative strategies that help clients win the public perception battles that define success.
