Individual service with attention to detail

Indiana State Bar Association, Legislative Committee - Past Chair
Indiana Society of Association Executives, Governmental Affairs Committee - Co Chair
CKC Member - Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana - Board of Directors
Columbia Club

20+ years

Continual presence before House and Senate Environmental Affairs Committees. Several years of experience with Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

For nearly 30 years, Patrick Bennett has represented business interests as a lobbyist before state government. In both the legislative and regulatory arenas, he is known as a trusted source of information and a tireless advocate. Bennett joined Rideout Public Affairs in January of 2023 when the opportunity to work with long-time friend, Sally Rideout, came up.

Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University and a Juris Doctorate from the IU McKinney School of Law School. He has represented trade associations for manufacturing, home building, waste and recycling.

A native Hoosier, raised in Crawfordsville, Bennett resides in Brown County. There he enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking and spending time with his wife and the family dogs.