Robert is a dynamic business and government affairs strategist with decades of experience in advising large corporations and small businesses alike. With a strong background in construction, affordable housing, green energy, and waste management, Robert puts his experiences and network to work representing some of largest companies in the world.
Robert has consulted on complex projects in New York, and throughout the world, ranging from growing a business, to mitigating local, national, and international opposition to projects, to navigating union matters, to advising how to navigate challenges inherent to large-scale projects.
Robert currently serves as Founder, President, and CEO of McBride Consulting & Business Development where, in addition to representing his clients, he guides the strategic direction of the firm ensuring the firm’s continued commitment to the highest levels of client service, diversity and inclusion, pro bono work, and excellence.
A successful entrepreneur, Robert has built several profitable businesses. He’s “walked his talk” and brings that experience to all his consulting projects. In addition to his role at McBride Consulting & Business Development Group, he continues to own and manage several enterprises, including Metro Transportation Planning & Solutions Group, a company based in Denver, CO, distinguished for its environmentally friendly fleet of hybrid vehicles.
Robert is consistently voted as City & State’s Top 50 New York State Lobbyists. In 2021, Robert was chosen as a Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics, naming him as one of the Top 100 lobbyists in the United States.
He currently serves on the Board of New York League of Conservation Voters, Education Assistance Corp (EAC), Irish Americans in Government, and Operation Healing Forces.
