(Following is a press release from Marlin Stutzman's campaign)
HOWE, IN – Republican Senate Candidate Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) today announced his campaign manager and senior campaign team hired to support his senate race.
“I'm pleased to announce this team of experienced leaders with strong ties to our state and a proven track record of success in tough races,” said Stutzman. “Hoosiers know Washington is broken and are ready for a Senator who is a tested, proven conservative that will give hardworking taxpayers the strong, secure America we deserve. I'm confident this team will help deliver that message to Hoosiers.”
Brendon DelToro will serve as campaign manager. Previously, DelToro led two consecutive winning campaigns for Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) in one of the most competitive and closely watched House races in the country, and was hired as chief of staff for her official office in Washington. Before joining Walorski, he worked as Deputy Campaign Manager for Governor Dalrymple in North Dakota and managed legislative campaigns in New Jersey.
Brooks Kochvar, GS Strategy Group, will serve as the General Consultant and pollster. Kochvar has spent more than a decade at the intersection of public policy, politics, and public opinion, with a long history of success in Indiana. Kochvar managed Chris Chocola's open seat congressional campaign and was his chief of staff for his time in Congress. He also managed Senator Kelly Ayotte's primary and general election victories in New Hampshire. Kochvar currently serves as the general consultant and pollster for Indiana congresswoman Jackie Walorski and as general consultant to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT).
Terry Nelson and Rob Jesmer, FP1, will serve as the media consultants. Nelson has played a senior role in the last four elections and was named one of “Politics Fabulous Fifty” — a listing of the fifty most influential political operatives in Washington. Nelson has worked in the last two presidential campaigns and been a general and media consultant on numerous House, Senate and Gubernatorial campaigns around the country. Before joining FP1 Strategies in 2013, Jesmer spent four years directing the NRSC, an effort that netted five seats for Republicans and raised over $200 million. Prior to the NRSC, Jesmer lived in Texas where he managed Senator Cornyn's re-election campaign and continues to serve as the Senator's political advisor.
Brandon Waters, Arena Communications, will serve as the mail vendor. Arena's creative messaging and award-winning designs have earned a proven record of winning tough primary and general elections. Prior to joining Arena, Waters served as a Regional Political Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee and ran a variety of statewide, congressional and legislative campaigns. Arena helped to elect Governor Mike Pence, Senator Dan Coats and several Indiana Members of Congress.
Wesley Donehue and Joel Sawyer, Push Digital, will lead Stutzman's digital effort. Donehue and Sawyer both have extensive digital experience with races in more than 30 states. Most recently, Push successfully led the digital efforts of newly-elected Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue. Push also counts NRCC Chairman Greg Walden and the Wisconsin Republican Party among its clients.
