About Us
Capitol Financial Strategies is a campaign finance and compliance firm with one focus: helping Democrats run clean, well-funded, fully compliant campaigns.
Too many great candidates lose time, money and momentum to paperwork. We started Capitol Financial Strategies so progressive candidates, county parties and grassroots organizations can hand off the books and reports to people who care about the same outcomes they do, and get back to talking with voters.
We keep your records organized, prepare and file your state or federal reports, and give you clear answers about what the rules allow. No jargon, no surprises.
Transparent by default
You see every dollar in and out, in plain language, whenever you ask.
Deadline-first
We map every filing date the day you sign on, so nothing sneaks up on you.
Built for first-time candidates
New to running? We explain each step and handle the paperwork for you.
Our Founder
I am a seasoned government relations professional with more than 30 years of experience navigating Tennessee's legislative, regulatory, and executive-branch landscape. My career spans senior leadership roles in state government, association advocacy, and over two decades as an independent consultant representing clients before the Tennessee General Assembly and key state agencies.
I began my public-policy work at the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce before serving in multiple executive roles within state government, including positions with Economic & Community Development, Health, Finance & Administration under Commissioner Bob Corker, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and ultimately as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Since 2002, I have advised clients on legislative strategy, policy analysis, grassroots engagement, and relationship-building with leaders across government, education, healthcare, economic development, and technology. My work has also included advocacy and partnership efforts connected to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the East Tennessee Economic Council, the Tennessee Valley Corridor, and Cummings Research Park.
I bring a bipartisan approach, strong communication skills, and a long track record of helping organizations advance their priorities and navigate complex government systems.