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Sean Mossman, President and Managing Partner
Sean is the President and Managing Partner of Persuasive Strategies, LLC, a direct mail and media consulting firm. In the 2004 elections, Sean was particularly successful in helping Democrats win several tough legislative races in Oklahoma. He has also consulted on several successful special and off-year elections in 2003 and 2005 and managed a series of Democratic Presidential candidate forums and debates in 2003. Sean also works with a wide range of corporate and non-profit organizations. Before becoming a political professional, Sean served as a campaign correspondent for CBS News covering Western Iowa during the 2000 Caucus season and also for KOTV-Tulsa as their primary political and government reporter. He lives in Oklahoma City, with his wife and their daughters.
Sean 405-600-6860 ext. 12
sean@perstrategies.com
Sean is the President and Managing Partner of Persuasive Strategies, LLC, a direct mail and media consulting firm. In the 2004 elections, Sean was particularly successful in helping Democrats win several tough legislative races in Oklahoma. He has also consulted on several successful special and off-year elections in 2003 and 2005 and managed a series of Democratic Presidential candidate forums and debates in 2003. Sean also works with a wide range of corporate and non-profit organizations. Before becoming a political professional, Sean served as a campaign correspondent for CBS News covering Western Iowa during the 2000 Caucus season and also for KOTV-Tulsa as their primary political and government reporter. He lives in Oklahoma City, with his wife and their daughters.
Sean 405-600-6860 ext. 12
sean@perstrategies.com
Representative Ryan McMullen, Partner
Prior to becoming a full partner in Persuasive Strategies in mid-2007, Representative McMullen completed a term as the Democratic Caucus Chairman of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His service as Caucus Chairman made him the youngest legislator in state history ever elected to House Leadership. His duties included leading the Oklahoma House Democrats campaign efforts in 2006. Ryan is one of those unusual elected officials that enjoys the campaign just as much as governing. Since 1998 Representative McMullen has served as manager or consultant on numerous legislative campaigns. Perhaps most notably was his election to the State House in 2004. Despite the overwhelming odds of opposing the son of a 9-term Congressman in a rural district that Bush carried with 76%, Ryan pulled off the upset. His victory was one the few bright spots in what was a disastrous 2004 election cycle for Oklahoma Democrats. Representative McMullen has first hand success in winning the reddest of districts in the reddest of states. Ryan's less political experiences include a degree in Agricultural Economics, serving as Director of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation, working for many years in radio broadcasting, serving as State 4-H President, and now volunteering as an advisor to 4-H youth in his community. He lives in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, with his Basset Hound, Abby.
Ryan 405-600-6860 ext. 18
ryan@perstrategies.com
Prior to becoming a full partner in Persuasive Strategies in mid-2007, Representative McMullen completed a term as the Democratic Caucus Chairman of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His service as Caucus Chairman made him the youngest legislator in state history ever elected to House Leadership. His duties included leading the Oklahoma House Democrats campaign efforts in 2006. Ryan is one of those unusual elected officials that enjoys the campaign just as much as governing. Since 1998 Representative McMullen has served as manager or consultant on numerous legislative campaigns. Perhaps most notably was his election to the State House in 2004. Despite the overwhelming odds of opposing the son of a 9-term Congressman in a rural district that Bush carried with 76%, Ryan pulled off the upset. His victory was one the few bright spots in what was a disastrous 2004 election cycle for Oklahoma Democrats. Representative McMullen has first hand success in winning the reddest of districts in the reddest of states. Ryan's less political experiences include a degree in Agricultural Economics, serving as Director of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation, working for many years in radio broadcasting, serving as State 4-H President, and now volunteering as an advisor to 4-H youth in his community. He lives in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, with his Basset Hound, Abby.
Ryan 405-600-6860 ext. 18
ryan@perstrategies.com
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Pat Maloney, Partner and Director of Campaign Operations
Pat joined Persuasive Strategies in March of 2008, bringing 8 years of political campaign experience in dozens of states. One of the nation's premier organizers, he joined the firm after serving as Iowa Political Director and Senior Advisor to the John Edwards for President campaign. He helped manage all political operations in Iowa which included over 150 full time employees, coordinated candidate and surrogate travel, paid communications planning, and political outreach for the early primary state. Following the Iowa Caucus, Pat was dispatched to New Hampshire, South Carolina and the national office in Chapel Hill. Before working for Senator Edwards, Pat served as the National Field Director for 21st Century Democrats. At 21st Century Democrats, Pat oversaw all political operations for the nationŐs 13th largest Democratic PAC, which included candidate budget management, political program design (35 candidates and 2 legislative caucuses in 17 different states) hiring and managing 72 staff, and candidate consulting (campaign planning, GOTV, earned media, fundraising, paid media, and message development). Other political work includes helping build the field operation for Brad Carson's US Senate race in Oklahoma, which was tagged "the best run Senate campaign of 2004" by National Journal's Hotline, Vince Orza for Governor, and countless local and state elections. In addition to campaign work, Pat has helped to pass on the campaign tactics to new operatives. He has drafted campaign "how to" manuals for 21st Century Democrats focusing on campaign management, Get Out The Vote (GOTV), voter contact tactics, and message development. He has lead training sessions for democratic operatives in Ohio, Florida, Maryland, Oklahoma, Florida, Iowa, New York, and Washington, D.C. Pat lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Lesley, and their dog, Eddie Sutton.
Pat 405-600-6860 ext. 14
pat@perstrategies.com
Pat joined Persuasive Strategies in March of 2008, bringing 8 years of political campaign experience in dozens of states. One of the nation's premier organizers, he joined the firm after serving as Iowa Political Director and Senior Advisor to the John Edwards for President campaign. He helped manage all political operations in Iowa which included over 150 full time employees, coordinated candidate and surrogate travel, paid communications planning, and political outreach for the early primary state. Following the Iowa Caucus, Pat was dispatched to New Hampshire, South Carolina and the national office in Chapel Hill. Before working for Senator Edwards, Pat served as the National Field Director for 21st Century Democrats. At 21st Century Democrats, Pat oversaw all political operations for the nationŐs 13th largest Democratic PAC, which included candidate budget management, political program design (35 candidates and 2 legislative caucuses in 17 different states) hiring and managing 72 staff, and candidate consulting (campaign planning, GOTV, earned media, fundraising, paid media, and message development). Other political work includes helping build the field operation for Brad Carson's US Senate race in Oklahoma, which was tagged "the best run Senate campaign of 2004" by National Journal's Hotline, Vince Orza for Governor, and countless local and state elections. In addition to campaign work, Pat has helped to pass on the campaign tactics to new operatives. He has drafted campaign "how to" manuals for 21st Century Democrats focusing on campaign management, Get Out The Vote (GOTV), voter contact tactics, and message development. He has lead training sessions for democratic operatives in Ohio, Florida, Maryland, Oklahoma, Florida, Iowa, New York, and Washington, D.C. Pat lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Lesley, and their dog, Eddie Sutton.
Pat 405-600-6860 ext. 14
pat@perstrategies.com
Brenda Speaks, Director of Operations
Brenda serves as the Director of Operations, which includes managing the office and providing price quotes to our clients. Brenda is also responsible for the event planning facet of Persuasive Strategies. She has over ten years of marketing and event planning experience. Brenda is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She and her husband Sterling live in Edmond.
Brenda 405-600-6860 ext. 11
brenda@perstrategies.com
Brenda serves as the Director of Operations, which includes managing the office and providing price quotes to our clients. Brenda is also responsible for the event planning facet of Persuasive Strategies. She has over ten years of marketing and event planning experience. Brenda is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. She and her husband Sterling live in Edmond.
Brenda 405-600-6860 ext. 11
brenda@perstrategies.com
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Ashley Parks, Art Director
Ashley serves as the Art Director for Persuasive Strategies. She handles all graphic design for the firm, which includes state and federal clients, as well as other associations and organizations. Ashley has designed print material for clients including candidate identities, candidate direct mail, advertising and marketing pieces, etc. Ashley was the lead designer on many winning Mississippi House races. Ashley is a graduate of Oklahoma City Community College with a degree in Graphic Communications. She lives in Oklahoma City.
Ashley 405-600-6860 ext. 13
ashley@perstrategies.com
Ashley serves as the Art Director for Persuasive Strategies. She handles all graphic design for the firm, which includes state and federal clients, as well as other associations and organizations. Ashley has designed print material for clients including candidate identities, candidate direct mail, advertising and marketing pieces, etc. Ashley was the lead designer on many winning Mississippi House races. Ashley is a graduate of Oklahoma City Community College with a degree in Graphic Communications. She lives in Oklahoma City.
Ashley 405-600-6860 ext. 13
ashley@perstrategies.com