Local knowledge. Broad perspective.
Willamette Strategies combines deep experience in policymaking, campaigns, corporate engagement, and government affairs. We believe the strongest outcomes are built through preparation, credibility, and genuine collaboration.
Jennifer Arguinzoni-Ward Partner, President of Local Affairs
Jennifer co-founded Willamette Strategies, Inc. with Jordan after rising to President of Oxley & Associates, where she helped clients navigate Portland City Hall, including the rollout of Portland’s new form of government. She brings more than 20 years of experience in public policy, political strategy, corporate engagement and advocacy.
Jennifer previously led external engagement at Nike, Inc., advised Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on external affairs and community partnerships, and built the finance operation for his record-setting mayoral campaign. Earlier, she spent nearly a decade at the National Conference of State Legislatures in Washington, D.C., advocating for state interests on critical policy issues. She began her career in the Georgia Legislature, helping advance landmark legislation, including the Georgia Film Tax Credit.
Jennifer holds a B.A. in Political Science from Georgia State University and serves on the board of Friends of Baseball. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, James, and their two children, especially near a ballpark.
jennifer@willamettestrategies.com
Jordan Bice Partner, President of State Affairs
Jordan is one of the most active advocates in the Oregon Capitol. His commitment to his clients and passion for the political process put him in the middle of many top issues affecting the State. Before founding Willamette Strategies with Jennifer, Jordan was President of Oxley & Associates, a government affairs firm based in Oregon.
Prior to that, Jordan worked in government affairs for the electric utility, Pacific Power, specializing in Oregon legislative issues and transportation electrification policy and programs. Earlier in his career, he worked in Washington, D.C. as a Legislative Aide for U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on energy, environment, and agriculture issues. Jordan has also campaign experience from his time working on a successful U.S. Senate race.
Jordan graduated from the University of Washington with a political science degree and a minor in music. Aside from work, he sits on the Board of Directors for the youth mentorship non-profit, Friends of Baseball, and lives in Lake Oswego with his wife, Samantha, sons Elliott and Adrian, and Chihuahua, Griffey.
jordan@willamettestrategies.com