# Ron Dotzauer

> Ron Dotzauer is the co-founder and former CEO of Strategies 360, a political strategist and former Clark County auditor whose work includes Booth Gardner’s 1984 gubernatorial victory, Maria Cantwell’s 2000 Senate victory and Strategies 360’s work on Paul Penzone’s 2016 campaign. His public career also includes political analysis, international campaign training and ownership of a quarter-horse ranch north of Seattle.

- **Role:** Political strategist, public affairs consultant and political analyst
- **Organizations:** Strategies 360, Clark County Auditor’s Office, KOMO News
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, Central Washington University, Graduate coursework; degree not specified, Lewis and Clark College
- **Known for:** Managed successful campaigns for Washington governor Booth Gardner and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell., Co-founded Strategies 360 and developed a network combining local offices with shared specialist services., Strategies 360 helped Paul Penzone win the 2016 Maricopa County sheriff election, 56% to 44%.

## Career timeline

- **1974** — Elected Clark County auditor.
- **1980** — Democratic candidate for Washington secretary of state; lost to Ralph Munro.
- **1984** — Managed Booth Gardner’s successful campaign for Washington governor.
- **2000** — Managed Maria Cantwell’s successful U.S. Senate campaign.
- **2004** — Co-founded Strategies 360 with Eric Sorenson.
- **2008** — Volunteered to advise women campaigning for office in Mongolia.
- **2016** — Strategies 360 managed Paul Penzone’s successful campaign against Joe Arpaio.
- **2023** — Strategies 360 filed for Chapter 11 amid a dispute over the Sorenson buyout.
- **2026** — Reported ousted; Strategies 360 assets purchased by John Oceguera through Rise West Partners.

## Achievements

- Managed successful campaigns for Washington governor Booth Gardner and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.
- Co-founded Strategies 360 and developed a network combining local offices with shared specialist services.
- Strategies 360 helped Paul Penzone win the 2016 Maricopa County sheriff election, 56% to 44%.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Strategies 360 confirmed John Oceguera became owner and CEO after an asset purchase finalized January 15, 2026.
- **2026-01** — Reporting described Dotzauer’s ouster following debt defaults and the sale of Strategies 360.
- **2025-05** — Quoted in Strategies 360’s announcement welcoming Grifynn Clay to its government relations practice.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-dotzauer-6b410246

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Last updated: 2026-10-22