TeamNathan SproulNathan Sproul founded Sproul & Associates in 2003. Since then, the firm has represented over 100 clients in over 21 states. Prior to founding Sproul & Associates, Sproul served as the Executive Director for the Arizona Republican Party. While Executive Director, he oversaw the entire get-out-the-vote operation for the 2000 election cycle. Sproul is frequently sought after by local and national press for comment. He is frequently quoted in the Arizona Republic, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen, East Valley Tribune and the Business Journal. He has been quoted in national newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Roll Call and the Wall Street Journal. Sproul has lived all but a few years of his life in Arizona. He graduated from Pillsbury College in Owatonna, Minnesota and earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He is married to Tiffani and as three children, Reagan, Kaylin and Madeline. Email: Nathan@sproulassociates.com Meghan CoxMeghan Cox joined up with Sproul & Associates in the fall of 2003. Meghan oversees the day to day operations of Sproul & Associates and is responsible for the public affairs and campaign clients. Meghan brings in a broad depth of ability and experience to help meet the diverse needs of our clients. Meghan got her start in politics working as a volunteer coordinator on McCain 2000. She interned in Senator McCain’s Washington DC Senate office while at Arizona State University, and also served as the Deputy Campaign manager for Tom Liddy’s primary congressional run. While working for another consulting company, Meghan also helped with a public relations campaign for K-Mart. Meghan attended the Republican National Committee’s Campaign Management College and has worked on a number of political campaigns throughout Arizona. Meghan serves on the board of directors for the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Foundation in Arizona, and also volunteers with several local non-profits. Meghan attended Arizona State University, and was a member of the Barrett Honors College. While at Arizona State, Meghan was involved in student government and served as the Government Relations Director, where she helped lobby the legislature on behalf of ASU. Meghan is a native of Winslow, Arizona and is a third-generation Arizonan and currently resides in Phoenix with her dogs Ellie and Simon. Email: Meghan@sproulassociates.com Garrick TaylorGarrick Taylor joined Sproul & Associates in 2007 after serving as the communications director for the Arizona Republican Party in the 2006 election year, where he acted as the main liaison to the media and served as the party's chief spokesperson. Prior to joining the AZ GOP, from 1999 to 2006 Garrick served as the director of policy development for the Border Trade Alliance, a 501(c)6 trade association headquartered in Phoenix, where he directed all of the organization's governmental affairs activities. Members included Fortune 500 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Delphi and Wells Fargo. Garrick has been quoted in newspapers nationwide, such as The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Arizona Republic, The San Diego Union-Tribune and The Christian Science Monitor. At Sproul & Associates, Garrick works with our clients to generate positive media coverage in order to influence voters and opinion makers, while confronting dissenting opinion and recognizing threats and opportunities. Email: garrick@sproulassociates.com Christine BrownChristine Brown joined Sproul & Associates in the summer of 2004. Chris is the Office manager of Sproul & Associates, and handles all of the billing, AR/AP for our client’s complex needs. Chris brings in over 10 years of experience in organization and office management to Sproul & Associates. When Chris takes a break away from the office, she enjoys exploring Arizona, whether it is out quad riding with her husband or spending time at one of Northern Arizona’s many lakes. Native to Pennsylvania, Chris now resides with her husband, Daniel, and three children in Gilbert. Email: chris@sproulassociates.com Brittney ScottBrittney Scott joined Sproul & Associates in August of 2005. Brittney has worked on several different accounts, honing her skills in grassroots outreach, special event planning, media relations, campaign finance reporting, and collateral development to meet the needs of our clients. Prior to coming to Sproul & Associates, Brittney worked in marketing and public relations for a local comedy club and a public relations agency where she learned the ins and outs of strategic media planning. Brittney has studied abroad in Brazil and Spain and loves to travel whenever possible. She currently serves on the Rotary Club selection board, where she interviews and mentors students interested in studying abroad. Brittney graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in Political Science. Throughout college she was involved in the Leadership Scholarship Program, The Public Relations Student Society of America, and served on the Public Programs College Student Advisory Board. Brittney has lived most of her life in Arizona and now resides in Tempe. Email: brittney@sproulassociates.com Karyn RhodesKaryn Rhodes joined Sproul & Associates in February of 2006. Karyn handles the payroll and HR needs for our large campaign clients, and oversees the complicated process of fraud detection and prevention for our petition projects. She also assists in the areas of graphic & web design and collateral development for the firm and its clients. Prior to joining Sproul & Associates, Karyn worked with the League for Innovation in Community Colleges, where she assisted with the preparation and implementation of several National Education Conferences. Karyn volunteers with the Crisis Nursery and has contributed her time and service on several overseas mission trips including assisting in the building of a school in Roatan, Honduras and teaching English at a summer camp in the Czech Republic. Karyn attended Arizona State University and graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Sociology. Karyn was also a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. She has recently continued her education and training in the areas of Database Management, Web Development, and Photoshop. Karyn has lived throughout the Southwest, and now resides in Scottsdale. Email: karyn@sproulassociates.com Chuck CoolidgeChuck Coolidge joined Sproul & Associates in March of 2006. He has in-depth experience in grassroots, voter registration, and absentee ballot programming, with extensive work in Voter Vault, micro-targeting and candidate website support. He now concentrates on creating targeted mail/e-mail lists and implementing fundraising programs aimed to build donor files. A Phoenix native, Chuck obtained his Bachelors Degree in Political Science at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Prior to joining Sproul & Associates, Chuck worked for Senator John McCain in Tucson and Tempe as the Southern Arizona correspondent and also managed Senator McCain’s Arizona federal grants program and Arizona press articles. When Chuck is not working in Politics, Chuck races in a Formula-D racing circuit. Email: chuck@sproulassociates.com Tiffany RiddleTiffany Riddle joined Sproul & Associates in the summer of 2006. Tiffany helps with anything and everything around the office, from administrative items to event support. Tiffany attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, and is currently enrolled in the Nursing program at Grand Canyon University and is also an intern at St. Joe’s Medical Center. Tiffany is a second-generation Arizonan, and resides in North Scottsdale. Email: tiffany@sproulassociates.com
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