About Us
Strategic Communications You Can Trust — When It Matters Most
At PDR Strategies, we believe effective communication is more than messaging — it’s leadership. Whether you’re managing a crisis, navigating public scrutiny, or building long-term trust with internal and external audiences, we help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
Founded by Paul Raymond, Jr., PDR Strategies is a national communications consulting firm based in Concord, New Hampshire, serving corrections agencies, government entities, public safety organizations, and mission-driven leaders across the country.
our corrections expertise
Communicating Behind the Walls — and Beyond
At PDR Strategies, we have unmatched real-world experience in corrections communications, including:
- Developing internal and external communications strategies for prison systems
- Managing public messaging during critical incidents and use-of-force events
- Creating death-in-custody protocols and notification templates
- Coaching commissioners, wardens, and command staff on media response
- Building internal newsletters and staff morale campaigns
- Supporting legislative testimony, community engagement, and transparency efforts
We know the unique pressures of corrections — security, legal sensitivity, chain of command, and public scrutiny — and we speak your language.
What We Do
We work with clients in corrections, public safety, healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit sectors to:
- 🔒 Provide specialized consulting for correctional and justice system communications
- 📢 Build and execute crisis communication strategies
- 🧭 Create messaging frameworks aligned with mission, audience, and risk
- 📰 Draft and review news releases, media statements, talking points, and internal memos
- 🎓 Deliver custom training for PIOs, agency leaders, and public safety teams
Our clients include:
Departments of Corrections & Justice agencies
State, County & Local Governments
Fire, Police, & Emergency Management Agencies
Public Health and Healthcare Organizations
School Districts & Higher Education Institutions
Nonprofits & Mission-Driven Organizations
Who We Serve
We work with leaders who care deeply about how their organizations are seen, heard, and understood.
Our Story
PDR Strategies was born from boots-on-the-ground experience in some of the most complex communications environments — not classrooms or theory.
Founder Paul Raymond, Jr. has served in senior public sector leadership roles for over 20 years, including:
- Assistant Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, following Governor & Executive Council confirmation
- Director of Personnel & Information at the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, following Governor & Executive Council confirmation
- Strategic Communications Administrator at the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner
- New Hampshire COVID-19 Joint Information Center Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic, tasked by Governor Chris Sununu
- Public Information Officer at the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
- New Hampshire State Emergency Operations Center Public Information Officer & ESF-15 Lead
- One of only 179 FEMA Executive Public Information Officers nationwide
- Adjunct Instructor at the National Disaster & Emergency Management University
He has developed, led, and executed strategic messaging during prison incidents, high-profile legislative issues, leadership transitions, death-in-custody responses, community protests, natural disasters, and more. From planning media statements to briefing the Commissioner, Governor, legislative leaders, and members of Congress, Paul has lived the realities that correctional and public safety leaders face every day.
He launched PDR Strategies to help other agencies do what he’s done firsthand: lead through communication—especially when it’s hard.
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Paul, your service to the state is legendary. I wish you the very best of luck in your future endeavors.
Grant N.
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Thank you for your extraordinary service. Your public service has made a difference in the lives of countless individuals. Thank you!
Cristine M.
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It was an honor and privilege to serve with you during one of the toughest times to be in public communications. What a storm we weathered!
Kathy R.
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New Hampshire is a better state because of your work through the years. It was great working with you.
Mike C.
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A man of character and integrity is hard to come by. A great loss to the state, but you are off to do more great things! You have taught a lot of people a lot of things and I am thankful for what I learned from you. You have served the state very well!
Richelle C.
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Your kindness and patience have been truly remarkable, and I’ve learned so much from you over the time we spent together. Your mentorship has made a difference and I’m incredibly grateful for that. Thank you for everything!
Kim R.
We help public sector leaders, first responders, and mission-driven
organizations communicate clearly—when it matters most.