About
We live in a world of chaos where clutter reigns supreme, and noise is the soundtrack that’s forever on repeat.
Lawmakers are befuddled by competing constituencies, voters are enamored with drama, and consumers acquiesce to algorithms as members of the media juggle more projects and crippling metrics with tighter deadlines.
To notch public policy wins, earn attention and trust from the electorate, build brand awareness, and harness the power of multifaceted media platforms, you need powerfully simple messaging coupled with modernized targeting strategies.
To win – in the legislature, the voting booth, the marketplace, or the court of public opinion – you need a team that’s methodical and measured.
Sugarcane is a full-service public affairs firm led by one of the country’s top communications strategists. After two decades of service to Governors, U.S. Senators, Fortune 500 executives, and issue leaders, this Georgia-based company uses data, technology, and unmatched experience to craft strategies that work.
The volume continues to rise as competition for attention intensifies. Sugarcane builds campaigns that clear the field so you can connect, convince, and win.
Why Sugarcane?
“Growing up in South Louisiana, we would take field trips to the Parish Fair. While tempted by the fried Oreos and funnel cakes, I would inevitably pony up a few dollars and purchase a stalk of sugarcane that served as both a sweet treat and a makeshift weapon.
Powerfully simplistic messaging – like a stalk of sugarcane – can inspire change or kill legislation, elect an inspiring leader, end a political career, save a company from crisis, or bankrupt a business deemed too big to fail.
At Sugarcane, we build campaigns for politicians, issue advocates, business and non-profit leaders. We walk tall, carry a big stalk, and clear the field so you can win.”
-Ryan Mahoney, President and Founder of Sugarcane
Ryan Mahoney
President and Senior Strategist
Ryan Mahoney is a native of Mandeville, LA, and a proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi.
In addition to managing high-profile political campaigns and ballot initiatives for nearly 20 years, Mahoney worked as the Communications Director for the Georgia Republican Party, where he helped re-elect Governor Nathan Deal, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, and dozens of Georgia House and Senate members. He was the Communications Director and Senior Strategist for Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgians First Transition Committee. Mahoney recently served as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler, Insurance Commissioner John King, and Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-6).
Ryan Mahoney is an avid writer, public speaker, and presenter. He is a proud alumnus of Leadership Augusta (Class of 2012) and serves on the Boys and Girls Club of the CSRA Board of Directors.
In 2019, Mahoney was named Young Alumni of the Year at his alma mater, Southern Miss, and joined the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. He was recently appointed to serve on the National Board of Directors for Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity.
Ryan lives in Augusta, GA, with his wife, Dr. Holly Mahoney, two daughters, and their dog, Mr. Gibbs. They are members of Trinity on the Hill Global Methodist Church.