We Build, Protect, and Enhance Corporate Reputations and Investment Brands
DIFFERENTIATED
The “Alpha Way”
Through multiple decades and over 1,000 partnership clients, our leaders have developed a high-touch strategy and service model that is unmatched in our industry.
This means we build, train and demand that our teams bring an intense focus on both research-based strategic thinking, as well as flawless execution in line with the engagement plans we’ve developed.
We remain committed every day to improving our clients’ Return on Investment (ROI) across all of their critical stakeholder communication functions. This defines our culture and is what we refer to as the “Alpha Way.”
Strategically Focused with
Disciplined Execution
Investor
Relations
1,000+
Partnership
Clients
200+
Years of Collective
Senior Experience
Corporate
Communications
our story
A Foundation of Excellence
Alpha IR was founded in early 2012 and quickly became one of the country’s premier independent IR and transaction consultancies.
In 2023, the team expanded its capabilities through the addition of Alpha Advisory, which brought a deep, complementary corporate communications and issues management team.
Today we are a leader in C-Suite communications and advisory services focused on protecting, enhancing and building corporate reputations and investment brands.
Alpha Defined
The Pursuit of Alpha
We originally chose the moniker Alpha as it symbolizes our direct relationship and understanding of one of our clients’ critical stakeholders, their investors. Investors are said to always be “seeking alpha” in their quest to beat the market.
As we’ve expanded our focus through the addition of high-profile corporate communication, crisis, and transaction services, we’ve further leveraged our model by utilizing broader research, communication and visibility tools to help our clients better understand and influence not only Wall Street, but all of their critical stakeholders.
Similar to an investor, the Alpha Companies strive to outperform our benchmarks and deliver “alpha” to all of our corporate reputation and investment branding clients.
2025
Alpha Founder Quoted in Financial Times publication, Agenda
“In recent years, increased board sensitivity to shareholder pressures has driven a sharper focus on identifying vulnerabilities and maximizing value. Spinoffs have emerged as a proven strategy for creating near- to mid-term value.”
2024
Alpha Executive Presented at NACD Summit
Chris Hodges hosted an Activism Panel with good friends from White & Case and KPMG at the National Summit in partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors.
2024
Corporate Communications Team Enhanced its Leadership
Alpha Advisory Group added Elizabeth Castro and James McCusker, to further expand its corporate communication, crisis, transaction, and board advisory capabilities.
2023
Alpha Leader Recognized in NIRI's Rising Leaders Under 40 Program
Congratulations to Joe Caminiti, CFA, Managing Director of Alpha, for his recognition in NIRI’s Rising Leaders Under 40 Program!
2023
Launched Alpha Advisory Group to Add Corporate PR and Crisis Service Capabilities
The combined investor relations and corporate reputation advisory establishes a communications consultancy helping C-Suite leaders build reputations among critical influencers – investors, customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
2022
Expanded Footprint into the Southwest with New Dallas Office
Ryan Coleman, Managing Director, opened a new office in Dallas, to provide senior leadership presence and serve Alpha’s growing client base in Texas and across the Southwest.
2021
Alpha IR Heads High-Profile SPAC Industry Expert Panel
Alpha IR’s leaders joined Partners from Foley & Lardner, Grant Thornton, and Craig Hallum — who collectively have led hundreds of successful IPO & SPAC transactions over the last 20 years — to lead a webinar aimed at helping private companies prepare for life as a public company following a de-SPAC transaction.
2021
Alpha Expanded its Leadership at Chicago Headquarters
Added Ross Collins, a former 20-year buy-side investor, as Managing Director to a growing Chicago team.
2020
Alpha Hit 300 Clients Served Milestone and Helped Clients Navigate COVID
Alpha’s client list continued to expand, and two of its COVID white papers went viral, helping its clients and friends navigate an incredibly complex communication period.
2019
Boston Leader Elected as President Boston NIRI & Added to Inaugural 40 Under 40 Class
Jackie Marcus, Managing Director, was elected by her peers as Chapter President and was also inducted into the inaugural NIRI 40 under 40 class.
2018
Alpha's CEO Presented to Chicago NACD Chapter with Other Activism Experts
Chris Hodges and good friends from Sidley Austin, Morrow Sodali, and Morgan Stanley hosted “Activists at the Gate,” a well-attended local NACD event in Chicago.
2017
Alpha's Leaders Delivered Highest Rated Panel at NIRI National
In conjunction with client partners from Sysco and Tyson Foods, the Alpha team outlined its proprietary strategic framework for IR Measurement that resonated highly with attendees at the Orlando event.
2016
Surpassed 150 Clients Served and Launched Blog
In only a few short years, the Alpha team reached over 150 clients served and launched one of the first financial communications blogs in the industry.
2016
Alpha Executives Presented on Four Panels at NDI
Alpha’s senior staff presented on Activism, M&A, Governance and Crisis panels at Foley & Lardner’s National Directors Institute (NDI) Executive Exchange.
2015
Launched New York City Location
Added Bobby Winters, former Bear Stearns/Credit Suisse sell-sider and Zesiger Capital buy-sider, as Senior Managing Director and GM of the New York office.
2014
Expanded Leadership Team & Entered Boston Market
Appointed Ashton Partners alum and FTI veteran, Michael Cummings, as EVP and General Manager of the Boston Office.
2013
Alpha’s Founder Quoted in WSJ
“Companies spend at least two or three weeks preparing for a typical earnings call. Getting CEOs and CFOs camera-ready could take even longer. And what investors want to watch a CFO read his earnings script?” — Chris Hodges
2012
Alpha IR Launched on February 1, 2012 with First Client
We chose the moniker Alpha as it symbolizes our direct relationship and understanding of one of our clients’ most critical stakeholders, their investors. Investors are said to be “seeking alpha” in their quest to beat the market. In our role as strategic communication consultants, we use our research, communication and visibility tools to help our clients better understand and influence not only Wall Street, but all of their critical influencers.
Industries we support
Driving Success Across Industries
No matter your industry, we offer tailored solutions designed to meet your unique challenges and drive success.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Experts Behind Our Success
Our team is a diverse group of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results.
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Where Your Passion Meets Possibility
As a growing organization, we’re always looking for talented people that can help us outperform our peers and lead our industry.
CASE STUDIES
Transforming Challenges Into Success
We help our clients solve unique, often confidential challenges that don’t always have a black or white answer.
To do so, we leverage over 200 years of collective senior experience, across over 1,000 client engagements.
Our case studies highlight just a fraction of that work, but provide context around our broad, strategic capabilities.
IR Partnership: Decade Plus Relationship Brings Continuity, Perspective & Best Practices to Large-Cap Company
Media Relations: “Made in America” Story Positions Small-Cap Energy Company for National Spotlight
Board Engagement: Enhancing Board & Investor Relationships for a Publicly Traded Technology Company
Perception Studies: Issues Based Approach Provides Large-Cap Company with Actionable Insights
Crisis Preparedness: Creating a Plan to Reduce Risk & Support Critical Software Implementation
