Sally G. Rideout is a recognized and respected public affairs professional with more than 30 years of public and private sector experience. She became the 2nd youngest woman ever elected to the Indiana House of Representatives when she defeated the Speaker of the House in an upset election in 1994. After her term in office, she worked at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, the University of Evansville, the Evansville Chamber of Commerce, and the global aluminum manufacturer, Alcoa, before launching Rideout Public Affairs, Inc. (RPA) in 2013.

Rideout serves on the University of Evansville Board of Trustees and led the Search Committee for the University’s 24th President. She recently completed a term as President of the Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Board and has been active with the Women’s Fund of Warrick County.

Rideout’s community work has been recognized with the 2007 Evansville area ATHENA Award, the University of Evansville 2008 Outstanding Young Alumna, and the 2007 Business Leader of the Year from the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity at the University of Evansville.

Rideout earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Evansville and now lives in Newburgh where she spends free time on the golf course, traveling, and tending to her cats, who frequently make guest appearances during virtual meetings.

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.

 Kristine Ormsby has worked with Rideout Public Affairs since 2019 after two decades as a paralegal. She provides strong communication support to RPA clients and legislators with her attention to detail and personable approach.

Outside of the legislative session, Ormsby has served as campaign manager for state and local level races. She serves as the District Director for State Senator Ryan Mishler, the Vice-Chair of the Kosciusko County Republican Party and as County Coordinator for Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch.

When she breaks away from government and politics, Ormsby is a member of a non-profit literacy services board in her community; a cause that is dear to her as the eldest of nine children who grew up on a farm, she is the first in her family to earn a college degree. She has also been able to represent the voice of children in the foster care system as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and has fundraised for two Safe Haven baby boxes in her region.