Patrick Rhode is United States Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Cintra US. He is a senior executive manager recognized through U.S. presidential appointments with over two decades of government and private industry experience conceptualizing, developing and implementing strategies that strengthened the performance of high-profile organizations and improved stability during unprecedented times of national crisis.

Professional experiences include service for the White House, Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, state agencies and a successful U.S. presidential campaign.

Experiences include service as Special Assistant to the President of the United States, NASA Senior Advisor, Associate Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Chief of Staff for two FEMA management administrations within the then-newly created United States Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of 9/11, which included the awarding of high-level national security clearances.