A bipartisan conversation about campaign and opposition research. Registration required. Speakers include...
Joe Pounder- Joe Pounder founded Bullpen Strategy Group in 2019 after starting several successful communications and research groups in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, the strategic advisory firm has expanded to 50 employees with offices now in London and Dallas. In 2016, he served as a senior advisor for Sen. Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign. In 2012, he was the Research Director and Deputy Communications Director at the Republican National Committee. Pounder joined the RNC from the office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, where he served as Communications Director. Previously, he served as Deputy Campaign Manager for Sen. Rubio’s successful 2010 bid for the United States Senate. Previously he worked for then-House Republican Whip Eric Cantor in 2009, was Director of Rapid Response for Gov. Mitt Romney’s 2007 presidential primary campaign, and later served in the same capacity for Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. Pounder is also a veteran of the George W. Bush Administration and is a 2005 graduate of George Washington University.
Ryan Micik- Ryan Micik is a political research and communications consultant based in Oakland, California who has assisted in public affairs, political, government, and advocacy campaigns nationwide. His clients have included dozens of candidates and officeholders, businesses, labor unions, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and the FBI. He previously served as research director for the Maryland Democratic Party, former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, and the National Labor Table. In 2020, his research won a client national recognition for Best use of Opposition Research from the American Association of Political Consultants. He also serves as chair of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission, which works to ensure fairness, openness, honesty, and integrity in city government.