Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

(page updated January 7, 2016)

announced June 16, 2015.
Headquarters: New York, NY
see also: pre-campaign organization 

Campaign Manager  Corey R. Lewandowski 

(started in Jan. 2015; reported Feb. 25, 2015...senior political advisor until launch)  National director of voter registration (from March 2014) and East Coast regional director (March 2013-March 2014) and New Hampshire state director (from 2008) at Americans for Prosperity.  Director of public affairs at Schwartz MSL, Sept. 2004-July 2012.  Executive director of the New England Seafood Producers Association, May 2003-Aug. 2004.  Campaign manager and communications director on Bob Smith for U.S. Senate, Dec. 2001-Jan. 2003. Northeast region legislative political director for the RNC, April-Nov. 2001.  Administrative assistant to U.S. Rep. Robert Ney (R-OH), Dec. 1997-Feb. 2001.  Development assistant at Citizens for a Sound Economy, May-Nov. 1997.  Executive assistant to U.S. Rep. Peter Torkildsen (R-MA), Jan. 1996-Jan. 1997.  Masters in political science from American University, 1997; B.A. in political science from University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1995.

Political Director  Michael Glassner

(reported by various news outlets on July 30, 2015)  President of C&MT Transcontinental from April 2008; clients have included McCain-Palin 2008 and SarahPAC (hired as chief of staff to SarahPAC in Feb. 2011).  Southwest regional political director at AIPAC, Jan. 2014-July 2015.  Senior vice president for external affairs at IDT Corporation, July 2001-April 2008.  Chief of staff to the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, May 1998-July 2001.  Senior advisor to Sen. Bob Dole, Jan. 1986-Jan. 2001.  B.A. in political science from University of Kansas, 1985.  twitter

National Spokeswoman  Katrina Pierson

(announced Nov. 9, 2015)  Spokesperson for the Tea Party Leadership Fund from Aug. 2014; owner of Pierson Consulting Group from June 2013; commentator/columnist.  Founder of the Garland Tea Party (TX).  Challenged U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (TX) in the Mar. 2014 Republican primary in CD-32.  Healthcare administrator for Baylor Health Care System, 2009-11.  Bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Press Secretary  Hope Hicks

Started at The Trump Organization in Aug. 2014.  Account rep. at Hiltzik Strategies.  Bachelor's degree in English from Southern Methodist University, 2010.  Native of Greenwich, CT. 

Coordinator  Megan Powers

Degree in political strategy and psychology, law, marketing and branding from New York University, 2015.  twitter

Marketing  Amanda Miller

Started working at The Trump Organization in 2001, most recently serving as vice president of marketing.  Worked at Piazza Sempione Fashion Company.  Degree in fashion merchandising and business from University of Rhode Island.  twitter

Treasurer  Tim Jost

Vice president at Red Curve Solutions in Beverly, Mass.  Deputy CFO and assistant treasurer on Romney for President in 2012.  Experience on campaigns in Maryland, Illinois and New York.  Deputy finance director on Romney for Governor starting in Jan. 2003.  B.A. in political science from Arizona State University. 

Legal Counsel  Donald F. McGahn

Partner at Jones Day.

National Co-Chairman and Policy Advisor  Sam Clovis

(announced Aug. 25, 2015)  Clovis served as Iowa chair of Rick Perry's campaign (announced June 6, 2015 +; departure reported by AP on Aug. 25, 2015).  In the 2011-12 caucus campaign he endorsed Rick Santorum +.  Professor of economics at Morningside College and the director of the Col. Bud Day Center for Civic Engagement.   Republican nominee for Treasurer of Iowa in 2014, losing to incumbent Mike Fitzgerald; candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in the June 3, 2014 primary.  Radio talk show host in the Siouxland market on KSCJ 1360 AM.  Private sector experience including  division manager for the Logicon Corporation.  25-year Air Force veteran, achieving the rank of full colonel.  Doctorate in public administration from University of Alabama; M.B.A. from Golden Gate University; B.S. in political science from the Air Force Academy, 1971.  

Senior Advisor  Daniel Scavino Jr.

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Endorsements
Veterans for A Strong America

(announced Sept. 15, 2015)

Kathryn "Kat" Gates-Skipper - first woman marine in combat operations (announced Nov. 28, 2015)

Headquarters: 3330 Westown Parkway. Suite 15, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

Co-Chairs 
Col. Brian Miller (Sioux City)
Tana Goertz (Des Moines)
Richard Thornton (Des Moines)
(announced July 9, 2015)

State Director  Chuck Laudner

(reported by Breitbart on Feb. 24, 2015...advisor)  On Jan. 24, 2015 the Des Moines Register reported that Laudner had been named camapign coordinator for Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund.  Campaign manager on Sam Clovis' U.S. Senate primary campaign in 2014.  Prominent supporter of Rick Santorum in 2011-12 Iowa Caucus campaign.  Managed the anti-retention campaign (Iowa for Freedom) in 2010.  Executive director of the Republican Party of Iowa, 2007-08.  Chief of staff to Rep. Steve King, 2003-06, and senior policy advisor for several months at the end of 2006.  In 2002 Laudner guided Steve King to victory in four-way special nominating convention in the 5th CD.  Managed Bill Salier's 2002 primary campaign against Sen. Chuck Grassley.  Worked on Steve Forbes' 2000 campaign.

Deputy State Director  Ryan Keller

(announced April 7, 2015)  Deputy Iowa Victory director and test manager, Sept.-Dec. 2014.  Campaign manager on Zaun for Congress, Jan.-Sept. 2014.  Executive director of Polk County Republicans, Nov. 2011-Jan. 2014.  Iowa political and organizational director on Americans for Rick Perry, an independent 527 group, July-Aug. 2011; Iowa field staffer on the initial interation of Newt 2012.  Staffer in the Republican Senate Minority Leader's Office in the Iowa Senate.  Political and organizational director on Zaun for Congress, 2010.  General manager at Heart of America, limited service hotel, 2002-08.  Personal and small business banker at Wells Fargo, 1998-2001.  Master's degree from Drake University.  Bachelor's degree from Grand View College.  A.A. from Indian Hills Community College.  Lifelong Iowan. twitter

4th CD (NW Iowa)  Chris Hupke

(announced April 7, 2015)  President of the SD Family Policy Council.  Graduate of Iowa State University.  twitter

3rd CD (SW Iowa)  Marc Elcock

Owner of Elcock Law Firm, PLC in Des Moines from Oct. 2006.  Legislative analyst for the State of Iowa, Dec. 2003-May 2006.  Ed.D. in educational leadership from Drake University, 2009; J.D. from Drake University Law School, 2003; M.P.A. from Drake University, 2002; and B.S. in psychology from Iowa State University, 1996.

2nd CD (Iowa City)  Brad Nagel

(announced April 7, 2015)  COO at Providence International, LLC.  Served as a U.S. Navy SEAL; retired in 2012.  M.B.A. from the University of Iowa, 2014; B.S. in workforce education and development from Southern Illinois University.  Originally from Cherokee, Iowa and now a resident of Coralville.  twitter

2nd CD (Quad Cities)  Elizabeth Mae Davidson

Experience includes paralegal at Betty, Neuman & McMahon in Davenport from Feb. 2015; government relations specialist for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, 2013-14.  M.A. in Christian formation from Princeton Theological Seminary, 2014; B.B.A in entrepreneurship from Loyola University Chicago, 2012.  twitter

1st CD (Dubuque)  John Hulsizer Jr.

From Dubuque.  Candidate for Iowa State Senate in District 50 the June 5, 2012 Republican primary., also ran for State Senate in District 14 in 2008 and for State House in District 27 in 2006.  Experience includes security supervisor at Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, and screening manager for U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.  twitter

Endorsement

State Sen. Brad Zaun (announced Oct. 13, 2015)

>According to the NBC News on Oct. 15, 2015 the campaign had 12 paid staffers in state.
>According to Des Moines Register and the Washington Post, as of Aug. 2015 the campaign had a total of 10 operatives working in state.
See:
Betsy Klein.  "Donald Trump's Iowa playbook: Organize, organize, organize," CNN, Aug. 5, 2015.
Philip Rucker and Robert Costa.  "An Iowa surprise: Donald Trump is actually trying to win."  The Washington Post, Aug. 13, 2015.
Vaugn Hillyard and Danny Freeman.  "Trump Sets up Formidable Iowa Ground Game."  NBC News, Oct. 15, 2015.

Headquarters: 340 Granite St., Manchester   @TrumpNH
...office open May 1, 2015 (reported by the Union Leader's Dan Tuohy); opening event with Ivanka Trump on June 24, 2015
Offices: 25 Main St. (in the historic Newmarket Mills), Newmarket ...reported by NH1's Paul Steinhauser on Oct. 21, 2015
141 Winchester St., Keene ...reported by NH1's Paul Steinhauser on Oct. 21, 2015; opened Oct. 22
Colebrook

State Director  Matt Ciepielowski

(reported Feb. 25, 2015)  New Hampshire field director at Americans for Prosperity, April 2012-Feb. 2015.  Youth for Ron Paul regional coordinator in Louisiana, Oct. 2011-March 2012.  B.A. in political science, public relations from Quinnipiac University, 2011.  Active in Young Americans for Liberty, including Connecticut state chair, June 2010-July 2011.  twitter

Deputy State Director  Andrew Georgevits

(announced March 31, 2015)  Vice chairman of Concord City GOP.  Sales rep. for Off the Vine from Jan. 2010; crew manager for Capital Productions from April 2004; owner of Andrew's Auto Detailing from Jan. 2004; marketing rep. for LaBelle Winery from Jan. 2004.  Field director for Romney for President in Merrimack, Belknap, Straffort and Carroll Counties, May-Oct. 2012; production assistant for Romney for President, Nov. 2011-Jan. 2012.  Senior account executive at ReaXion Energy Drink, March 2008-May 2010.  Waiter at Outback Steakhouse, Jan. 2004-May 2007.

Coalitions  Rep. Joshua Whitehouse

(announced March 31, 2015)  Elected to the State House from Farmington in Nov. 2014.  Administrative assistant at SAN Group, Inc. from July 2014.  Studied at Saint Anselm College.  "NH family since 1632."  In Jan. 2014 Whitehouse launched Draft Andrew Hemingway for NH Governor PAC. twitter

Field  Zach Montanaro

(announced March 31, 2015)  Field director on Marilinda Garcia's 2014 campaign in NH's 2nd CD.  Bachelor's degree in political science from the Catholic University of America.  twitter

Field  Jonathan W. Dimock

(announced Aug. 25, 2015)  From Newfields, NH.

Office Manager  Lisa Maciejowski Gambuzza

(announced Aug. 25, 2015)  Senior development office for United Way of Massachusetts Bay.  M.A. in holistic counseling from Salve Regina University, 1993; B.A. in liberal arts from Providence College, 1983.

New Hampshire Leadership Team

(announced May 21, 2015)
Belknap County
Chair- Josh Youssef
Vice-Chair- Ben Wilson
 
Carroll County
Chair- Nate Sullivan
Vice-Chair- Zac Mercauto
 
Cheshire County
Chair- Gregory Johnson
 
Coos County
Co-Chair- Jack Riendeau
Co-Chair-Sandra Riendeau
 
Grafton County
Chair- Raul Cervantes [resigned effective July 19, 2015]  ...reported by WMUR on July 30
George H. Cook of Haverhill
Pete Petelle of Warren
 
Hillsborough County
Chair- Ellen Suprunowicz-Stepanek
Vice-Chair- Tony Mayfield
 
Merrimack County
Co-Chair- Rick Cibotti
Co-Chair- Debbie Cibotti
 
Rockingham County
Co-Chair- Lou Gargiulo
Co-Chair- Mary A. Gargiulo
 
Strafford County
Chair- Karen L. Warburton
 
Sullivan County
Co-Chair- Cynthia Howard
Co-Chair- Phil Howard

Additional Endorsements

State Rep. Stephen Stepanek (Hillsborough District 22-Amherst)
(announced June 26, 2015)

"Women for Trump"

(announced July 9, 2015) Over 160 women representing all 10 counties.

"Veterans for Trump"
Co-Chairs

Rep. Werner Horn of Franklin
Rep. Dan Tamburello of Londonderry
Rep. Joe Pitre of Farmington
Jerry Delemus of Rochester
(announced July 23, 2015)

Youth Coalition
Chairman  Bob Burns

(announced Dec. 10, 2015)  Chairman of the New Hampshire Young Republicans.  Candidate for Executive Council in 2014 and 2012.  Deputy director on Newt Gingrich's NH primary campaign late 2011-12.  Hillsborough County Treasurer, 2010-12.  Degree in business management from Keene State College 2002.  Grew up in Bedford; his mother served as a state rep. in the 1980s.

New England Police Benevolent Association

(endorsement announced Dec. 10, 2015)

Town Chairs in More then 200 Communities

(announced Dec. 22, 2015)

Headquarters:
Columbia: 133-B State St. (803.638.4319)
Myrtle Beach: 604 16th Ave. North (843.251.9422)
Charleston: (843.817.3226)
Greenville: 2 North Main St. (843.422.3409)
@scteamtrump

Co-Chair  Ed McMullen

(reported as co-chair by The State's Andrew Shaun on March 10, 2015; reported as advisor by the Washington Post's Robert Costa on Feb. 25, 2015)  President of McMullen Public Affairs LLC, based in Columbia.  25 year career in public policy, politics, and business.  President of the South Carolina Policy Council, a conservative think tank through 2007.  Experience also includes chairman of the S.C. Research Centers of Economic Excellence Review Board.  Bachelor's degree in political science from Hampden-Sydney College.

Co-Chair  John Russell

(reported as co-chair by The State's Andrew Shaun on March 10, 2015)  Former state legislator; served in the SC House representing Spartanburg from 1983-87, then in the SC Senate until retiring in 2000.  Assistant to the President Pro Tem of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Strom Thurmond in 1981; staff counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in 1981.  J.D. from St. Mary's of Texas Law School, 1978; B.A. in history from the University of South Carolina, 1973.  Son of former Gov. Donald S. Russell.

State Director  Rep. James H. Merrill

(reported Feb. 25, 2015 as political advisor)  Member of the House, elected in 2000; represents District 99-Berkeley and Charleston Counties;served as House Majority Leader from 2004-Dec. 2008.  Owner of Geechie Communications since 1994. District administrator for U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, 1994.  Political director for the South Carolina Republican Party, 1992-98.  Press secretary to U.S. Rep. Floyd Spence, 1989-92.  B.A. (1989) and M.P.A. (1992) from University of South Carolina.  Resident of Daniel Island.  Originally from Florida.

Political Director  Jeff Taillon

(announced May 6, 2015)  Campaign manager on Henry McMaster for Lt. Governor, April 2014-Jan. 2015.  Director of advance (Sept. 2012-April 2014) and press assistant (Jan. 2011-Sept. 2012) for Gov. Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Office of the Governor.  General aide on Nikki Haley for Governor, Aug. 2009-Nov. 2010.  B.S. in business and behavioral science from Clemson University, 2009.  twitter

Field Director  Gerri McDaniel

(announced May 6, 2015)  Active role in the campaigns of several successful city and county political candidates.  7th CD field director on Newt Gingrich's 2012 campaign.  Grassroots activist on the SC GOP 2010 Victory campaign.  Co-founder of the Myrtle Beach Tea Party and is the organizer of the annual SC Tea Party Coalition Conventions.  twitter

Upstate Regional Director  James Epley

Owner of Arbor GreenBuilders LLC on Hilton Head Island, SC; 25 years of real estate development experience.  Regional director/chairman for Beaufort County on NEWT 2012.  B.S. in economics and political science from Western Carolina University, 1990.

Coalitions Director  Nancy Mace

(announced Aug. 25, 2015)  Mace runs The Mace Group, a small consulting business she started in 2008 and is a commercial realtor.  She ran for U.S. Senate in the June 10, 2014 Republican primary challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham and finished fourth with 6.2% of the vote.  Worked for Accenture, the management consulting firm.  Master's degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia.  First woman to graduate from The Citadel (degree in business, 1999); author of In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel.  twitter

Gavin Smith

twitter

South Carolina Steering Committee

100-person steering committee announced on July 9, 2015.

State Director  Charles Munoz

(announced Aug. 25, 2015)  President and founder at Rebel Public Affairs.  Deputy state director, grassroots coordinator, and southern Nevada field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity Nevada, started with the group in mid-2011.  Attended University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Chairman  Joe Gruters

(announced Oct. 23, 2015)  Vice chairman of the Republican Party of Florida from Dec. 2008 and chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota from Dec. 2008.  Owner of Gruters CPA in Sarasota since Aug. 2015.  CPA and tax manager at Shinn & Company LLC, Jan. 2010-July 2015.  Campaign manager, political director and director of government relations for Buchanan Enterprises and Vern Buchanan for Congress, 2000-09.  Vice president and project manager for Yacht Clubs of the Americas, Dec. 2006-May 2008.  Project manager for Githier Development, Sept. 2004-April 2006.  M.B.A. from University of South Florida's College of Business, 2002; B.S. from Florida State University's College of Business, 1999.  Fourth generation Sarasotan.  twitter

Co-Chair  Susan Summerall Wiles

(announced Oct. 23, 2015)  Managing partner of the Jacksonville office of Ballard Partners from 2011 and principal at Right Coast Strategies from 2011.  Led Jon Huntsman's ampaign for president, serving as executive director of H-PAC from late Jan. 2011 and then managing the campaign until resigning in July 2011.  Managed Rick Scott's successful campaign for Governor of Florida in 2010.  Principal at Wiles Consulting, Inc. 2001-04.  Co-managing partner for Florida  at APCO Worldwide, 2000-2001.  Director of communications (1995-96) and chief of staff (1996-99) in the Office of the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville.  District director to U.S. Rep. Tillie Fowler (FL), 1992-95.  Deputy director of operations at Bush-Quayle '88.  Principal at Summerall, Smith & Wiles in Jacksonville, 1984-86.  Special Assistant to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Labor, 1982-83.  Special Assistant to the President  (scheduler) during the first year of the Reagan Administration, 1981-82.  Deputy director of scheduling on Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign.  Staff assistant in the office of Congressman Jack Kemp, 1979-80.  B.A. in English from University of Maryland.  twitter

State Director  Karen Giorno

(announced Oct. 2, 2015)  Principal and founder (April 2005) of Kingston Public Affairs in New York.  25 years experience in public relations, communications, organizational management, and presidential advance operations.  Florida state director of American Commitment (group founded by Phil Karpen), Jan. 2012-Feb. 2013.  Director of external affairs in the Office of Gov. Rick Scott (FL), 2011-12.  Director of press advance and operations at Meg Whitman for Governor (CA), March-Nov. 2010.  Senior advance rep. for First Lady Laura Bush, Sept. 2003-Jan. 2009.  Senior advance rep., press advance and scheduler for the office of former President George H.W. Bush, Jan. 2001-March 2007.  B.A. in political science and communications from Marymount University, 1990.

Deputy State Director  Jennifer R. Locetta

(announced Nov. 24, 2015)  Data director on Mitt Romney's 2012 general election campaign in Florida (from May 2012).  Statewide data director for the Republican Party of Kentucky, June-Nov. 2011.  Human resources and office manager at Innoprise Software in Colorado, 2006-11.  B.A. in American studies from University of Notre Dame, 2006.

Director of Field Operations  Ken Mayo

(announced Nov. 24, 2015)  Experience includes director of field operations for the Convention of States Project; work at Coalition for a Prosperous America (a national trade association); manager of field operations for Americans for Prosperity in Florida, 2012-13; and work with American Majority.  U.S. Navy veteran.

Director of Coalitions  Craig Bachler

(announced Nov. 24, 2015)  Manatee County resident.  Campaign experience includes Florida director of field operations for Rick Santorum for President; grassroots leader on Rick Scott's 2010 gubernatorial campaign; also worked on Sen. Bob Smith's campaign in New Hampshire and Pat Buchanan's 1992 and 1996 campaigns in New Hampshire.  President of Medi Worx of Bradenton.  Previously president/CEO of A&J Travel Solutions, Inc.  MBA in operations and supply chain management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Southeast Regional Field Director  John Pughe

(announced Nov. 24, 2015)  Founder of Pughe Consulting, 2010.  Director of community affairs for the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, 2013-15.  Legislative aide to State Rep. George Moraitis, 2012-13.  Campaign manager on Romney Rogers for Fort Lauderdale City Commmission, 2008-09,  Business development at Tech One Electronics, LLC, 2007-09.   Co-founder and special assistat at C9, 2007-08.  Financial analyst at PCE Investment Bank, 2006-07.  Graduate of the University of Florida, 2006.

State Director  Brandon Phillips

(announced Nov. 2, 2015)  Managing partner at Wiregrass Strategy Group.  General consultant with Georgia-based Southland Strategies.  Executive director of the Fulton County GOP.  Georgia state director on Mitt Romney's 2007-08 presidential campaign.  Regional coordinator for Jim Whitehead's congressional campaign in 2007 special election in GA-10.  Worked on Ralph Reed's race for lt. governor in 2006 and Herman Cain's race for U.S. Senate in 2004.  Managed John Bulloch's campaign for State Senate in 2006; worked on Gary Black's race for Agriculture Commissioner and Johnny Hopkin's race for County Commissioner in Grady.  Worked in the Georgia State Senate for both the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.  Started in politics in 2003 on a State House race.  Originally from rural Southwest Georgia.

Initial State Director  Seth Weathers

(announced Sept. 22, 2015)  President of Weathers Corp since Jan. 2003, and president of Weathers Design & Advertising since Jan. 2001.  Johns Creek resident.  twitter

Endorsement
State Sen. Michael Williams (District 27, Forsyth County) 

(reported Oct. 6, 2015)  Elected in 2014.  Started a restaurant franchise in Oct. 2014.  Operated a chain of 18 franchise businesses which he sold in 2013.  Worked for Arthur Anderson.  Earned a CPA license; bachelors degree in accounting from the University of Montevallo, 1999.

State Director  Kent Gray

(announced Oct. 9, 2015)  Attorney in Springfield specializing in labor and employment law since Feb. 2007.  Advance representative and consultant on Newt 2012.  Advance representative for the George W. Bush White House.  Advance representative on John McCain 2008.  Senior associate at Gifffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, PC in Springfield, May 2001-Feb. 2007.  Advance representative on Bush-Cheney 2000.  Executive assistant to the Illinois Comptroller, 1995-99.  Advance representative on Dole/Kemp '96.   J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, 2002; M.B.A. from University of Illinois Springfield, 1999; B.B.A. in business finance from Loyola Univrsity of Chicago, 1995; studied at Lincoln Land Community College.

State Director  Dean Cavaretta

(announced Dec. 7, 2015)  Founder (Feb. 2003) and principal of GEN X Companies in Greater Boston area.  Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate in 2012.  Deputy campaign manger on Karyn Polito for State Treasurer, 2010.  Political director on Jim Rappaport's campaign for Lt. Gov. in 2002. Worked as a transportation official for MassDOT (formally MassHighway) and Keville Enterprises, Inc..  M.A. in public policy and management from Northeastern University; secondary education training at Framingham State University; B.S. in political science from Northeastern University, 1994.   twitter

State Director  Scott Hagerstrom

(announced Dec. 21, 2015)  Director of grassroots and strategic engagement at the Coalition Against Higher Taxes and Special Interest Deals (Anti-Prop. 1) from Feb. 2015.  Nearly seven years directing Americans for Prosperity in Michigan from June 2008.  Worked for 15 years in the Michigan House of Representatives.   J.D. from Western Michigan University's Cooley Law School; B.A. in political science from Michigan State University.

State Director  Dane Maxwell

(announced Dec. 7, 2015)   CEO of CMV Experts, LLC in Biloxi since April 1998.  President/CEO of Transportation Compliance Services, USA, April 1998-Feb. 2015.  Deputy director of the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute, 2000-02; officer in charge of the Harrison County Sheriffs Department motor carrier division, 2000-02.  Has worked and volunteered on campaigns since 1972.

Endorsement
State Sen. Mike Doherty (District 23) 

(announced Oct. 14, 2015)  Currently in his third term after serving four terms in the General Assembly.

State Director  Earl Phillip

(announced Nov. 19, 2015)  President and owner of Innovative Consulting Services in Charlotte since Sept. 2008.  North Carolina African-American State Director for the RNC, announced Oct. 2013.  Other experience includes chairman of the National Veterans for Republicans Association and director of The Frederick Douglass Foundation in the Greater Charlotte area.  Site director-staffing and recruiting for Seaton Corp./SMX, Sept. 2009-Jan. 2012.  Assistant vice president, client service treasury manager for Bank of America, Dec. 2004-Aug. 2008.  M.P.A. from Troy University, 2004; currently working towards a Ph.D. in public administration from Capella University.  Veteran.  twitter

Deputy State Director  Taylor Playforth

(announced Nov. 19, 2015)  Based in Raleigh.  Has worked with the RNC on voter registration efforts and a regional field director for RNC deployment.  twitter

State Director  Rob Scott

(announced Nov. 2, 2015)  Practicing attorney, Kettering City Councilman, weekly columnist for the Dayton City Paper, and an adjunct instructor.  Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party for 17 months; from April 2012 until resigned Sept. 2013.  Founder of the Dayton Tea Party.  Native Ohioan; grew up in Kettering.  twitter

State Director  Stephanie Milligan

(announced Nov. 2, 2015)  Founding partner (Sept. 2015) at 26/7 Lifestyle Management in Oklahoma City and president of HERA Consulting from June 2014..  Vice president of government relations at Capitol Insight, Nov. 2010-June 2014; vice president at Alexander Companies, May 2010-Dec. 2014.  State chairman of the Oklahoma Federation of Young Republicans, June 2010-July 2013.  Finance director on several campaigns.  Legislative assistant in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Nov. 2009-June 2010.  Loan officer at the Oklahoma Employees Credit Union, Oct. 2008-May 2009. 

Field Director Ben Keel

(announced Dec. 8, 2015)  from Norman.

Co-Chairs

(announced Dec. 8, 2015)
Bob Mills - founder of Bob Mills Furniture, with stores in Oklahoma and Texas (endorsement announced Oct. 15, 2015)
Dan Keating - president of Summit Consolidated Group; retired Marine; ran for state treasurer in 2006.

Endorsements

(announced Oct. 15, 2015)
State Sen. Ralph Shortey
State Sen. Mark Allen
State Rep, Mike Christian
State Rep. John Bennett
State Rep. Mike Turner
Bob Mills
Rodney Timms
Dr. Sam & Lynn Coury
Carol & Robert Hefner, IV
Bob Dani
Stan Ward
Lisa & Steven Kalman
Ferlin Kearns
Larry Stein
Darren Ward
Angie & Jason Thomas
Lester Claraval
Guy & Jennifer Madison
(announced Dec. 8, 2015)
Dan Keating and Kathy Keating
Beth Marshall  Ronnie Farmer
David Morgan
Orvel Robinson
Ella McDonald
Andy Barber
Suzanne Landess
D.W. & Rochelle Converse
Kelly Gatz
Jo Senske
John Horn
Richard Leathers
Monte Kleiner
Gene Marshall
April Miller

State Director  Darren Morris

(announced Sept. 22, 2015)  President of Morris Global Strategies, a public affairs and political consulting firm based in Nashville.  Has worked in each presidential campaign cycle since 1996.

Headquarters: 815-A Brazos Street PMB 403 Austin, TX 78701

State Director  Corbin Casteel

(announced Oct. 2, 2015)  President at FourOneThree Communications, LLC in Austin, TX from Jan. 2013.  Partner at RedRock Strategies, Inc. in Austin, Jan. 2010-Dec. 2012.  Partner at Casteel, Inc. in Austin, April 2005-Dec. 2009.  A regional finance director at the RNC, Aug. 2003-April 2005.  B.A. in political science, business from The University of Texas at Austin, 1997  twitter

Deputy Director  Joshua Jones

(announced Jan. 6, 2016)  Has an MBA, is an engineer by trade and a veteran of campaigns at the highest levels including U.S. Senate, Governor and U.S. Congress races.

Field Directors
Dallas/Fort Worth and north Texas  Eric Mahroum

A former candidate for State Board of Education, has extensive business background and has worked on several campaigns.

Houston area and east Texas  Kayla Hensley

A social media expert and helped organize grassroots volunteers across the state via one of the first pro-Trump Facebook groups.

Central, south and west Texas  Paul Janiczek

Former state director for Concerned Veterans of America, served in several roles in the U.S. State Department and mobilized veterans for McCain for President in 2008.  U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of U.S. Naval War College.

Texas Women for Trump Coalition

(announced Dec. 10, 2015)  "over 100 accomplished leaders - Republican women, Tea Party leaders, former city officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and philanthropists."

State Director  Michael Rubino

(announced Oct. 2, 2015)  "has worked in varying capacities on twenty political campaigns to elect conservatives in nine different states."  twitter

Field Director  Dena Espenscheid

(announced Sept. 22, 2015)  Lobbyist and scheduler for the Coalition for a Strong America and End Global Governance from Nov. 2014.  Project director for the Independent Women's Network, July 2013-Dec. 2014.  In West Palm Beach, FL field representative for American Majority, March 2012-July 2013; and office  manager and chief of staff for American Majority Action, Sept.-Nov. 2012.  Educational programs director, lobbyist, communications, public policy, advisor and development for National Abstinence Clearinghouse, in Sioux Falls, SD, 2001-07.  B.A. in biology, speech communications from Thomas More College, 2001.  twitter

Field Director and Director  of Coalitions  Mark Kevin Lloyd

(announced Nov. 2, 2015)  Longtime political activist and operative in Virginia where he was involved in the rise of the Tea Party movement. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, and the father of an Iraq War veteran.

Western Field Director  Landon "Tucker" Davis

(announced Nov. 2, 2015)  Experience includes candidate for Soil and Water Conservation Director of the Big Sandy District in Nov. 2011.

Hampton Roads Chairman  Gary C. Byler

(announced Nov. 2, 2015)  Attorney and Virginia Beach Republican activist.

Southside/Central Virginia Leadership Team
Chair  Former U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode - first elected to Congress in Nov. 1996 as a Democrat, switched to Republican in 2002, defeated in 2008 re-election bid.  Constitution Party nominee for president in 2012.
Co-Chairs
Ron Scearce - Danville Tea Party Chairman and Pittsylvania County Supervisor-elect.
Eric Zehr - Campbell County Supervisor and GOP Chairman.

(announced Nov. 25, 2015)

Southwest Virginia Leadership Team
Chair  Jack Morgan  - former chairman of the 9th CD Republican Party.
Co-Chair  Tamara Neo - former Buchanan County Commonwealth Attorney.

(announced Nov. 18, 2015) 

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not part of the campaign, but a key Trump advisor...
Executive Vice President and Special Counsel to Donald J. Trump  Michael Cohen

Joined The Trump Organization in 2006; key advisor t Trump on his 2011 look into running (ShouldTrumpRun.com).  Formerly partner at Phillips Nizer, LLP.  Candidate for New York City Council in 2003, running as a Republican against Eva Moskowitz (D).  twitter

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Advisor  Sam Nunberg

(fired Aug. 2, 2015 over racilally offensive Facebook posts)  Director of the Middle East Forum's Legal Project, Jan. 2012-Nov. 2014.  Deputy political director at the American Center for Law and Justice, Aug. 2009-Jan. 2011.  J.D. from Tuoro College Jacob D Fuchsberg Law Center, 2009.  B.A. in history from McGill University, 2004.  Served as NYC chair of Students for Mitt.  twitter

Advisor  Roger Stone

(resignation reported Aug. 8, 2015)  A longtime consultant, Stone also advised Trump when he was thinking of running in 2011 and 2000 (>).  Senior consultant for California on George H.W. Bush's 1988 presidential campaign.  Regional political director on Reagan's 1984 and 1980 campaigns.  Co-founder of National Conservative Political Action Committee (NCPAC) ("where he is credited with developing the negative campaign into an art form and pioneering the modern use of negative campaign advertising.")  National director of Youth for Reagan in 1976.  Staff assistant and travel aide to Sen. Bob Dole, 1973. The youngest member of the staff in President Richard Nixon's re-election camping in 1972.  Attended but did not graduate from The George Washington University.  Originally from Connecticut.  Author of The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ and Nixon's Secrets.  stonezone.com |   twitter

See also:
MJ Lee and Dana Bash. "Trump campaign claims it fired top adviser -- who says he quit." CNN.  Aug. 8, 2015. 

Maggie Haberman.  "Did Roger Stone Jump, or Was He Pushed from Donald Trump's Campaign."  The New York Times.  Aug. 8, 2015.

Elise Viebeck.  "Hope Hicks flies quietly in the eye of the Trump storm."  The Washington Post.  July 27, 2015.

Ben Schrekenger and Cate Martel.  "The man behind Donald Trump's run."  Politico.  July 22, 2015.

Robert Costa.  "Trump says he is serious about 2016 bid, is hiring staff and delaying TV gig."  The Washington Post, Feb. 25, 2015.

Matthew Boyle.  "Exclusive-'Major Coup': Donald Trump Picks Up Top Iowa Grassroots Operative for Potential 2016 Campaign."  Breitbart, Feb. 24, 2015.

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