Former Mayor of Hillsdale Headlines Rooney's Field Staff
(Jackson, MI) - Today, Congressional candidate Brian Rooney announced additions to his campaign staff, a group that has had significant leadership experience and several Michigan political victories. His growing staff includes:
Political Director: Michael Sessions
Michael is a graduate of Hillsdale College with a degree in History. While in college, he served as mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan and as an intern to the Vice President of Government Affairs for Constellation NewEnergy. In addition to these roles, Michael learned about political campaigns through his work on over ten different campaigns throughout the state. While also in college, Sessions was initiated as a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
Director of Phone Banking: Trisha Brumley
Trisha is a senior at Michigan State University's James Madison College studying International Relations. She is a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and the MSU College Republicans. Within her sorority, Trisha holds leadership positions and through College Republicans has attended events such as the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference and CPAC.
Calhoun County Field Representative: Eddie Sleeper
Eddie is a resident of Marshall, MI. He is a former LCC Chair for the Mitt Romney for President Campaign in 2007, as well as an avid volunteer for several 2008 campaigns. Starting in 2009, Eddie worked as a field representative in Calhoun and Jackson County for State Senator Mike Nofs and then worked as his Constituent Relations Specialist. He is an active member of the Calhoun County Republicans and the Marshall First Presbyterian Church.
Eaton County Field Representative: Melanie Case
Melanie joins the Brian Rooney for Congress campaign having been involved with grassroots political campaigns since 2004 when she first volunteered and organized phone banks for President Bush's re-election campaign. Since that time, Melanie has assisted with the Get Out The Vote efforts of Republican candidates at all levels throughout Michigan. A native of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Melanie is an accomplished performance musician and is a Psychology major at Lansing Community College.
Jackson County Field Representative: Lindsay Esson
Lindsay was the Senior Advisor on Governmental Affairs to The Michigan State University Council of Graduate Students. She has also worked for The Franklin Partnership, LLP in Washington D.C., the ASMSU Governmental Affairs Office, and has completed several legislative internships within the Michigan House of Representatives. Lindsay is a graduate of Michigan State University, and holds a degree in Public Policy and Administration. Lindsay graduated from Dearborn Divine Child High School and is a current student at the Michigan State University College of Law.
Jackson County Field Representative: Edward Yap
Edward Yap graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in political science and public policy. While in college, he was elected chairman of the Notre Dame College Republicans and founded the Notre Dame Conservative Coalition. During his junior year, he co-organized the student-led opposition to President Obama’s commencement speech and honorary degree with fellow Catholic and conservative campus leaders. He has worked on numerous local, state, and federal political campaigns. In addition, he worked on state budget and tax issues at Americans for Tax Reform in Washington DC. Yap is a proud member of the National Rifle Association, Right to Life, and Knights of Columbus.
Hillsdale, Lenawee, Branch Counties Field Representative: Rich Pewe
Rich Pewe is a sophomore at Hillsdale College. His past experiences include interning for both the Hillsdale College Kirby Center and the Heritage Foundation. Pewe is a political science major.
Washtenaw County Field Representative: Dane Kabcenell
Dane Kabcenell is a junior at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in political science. He is a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and held the positions of Vice President and House Manager. He aspires to enter the field of political journalism, specifically political talk radio.
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Team Rooney looks forward to using their extensive knowledge to help lead the campaign as it explores new innovative ways to reach voters in the U.S. House District 7. Rooney is one of three Republicans hoping to take the seat held by U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek.
The Rooney for Congress team also includes campaign manager Mike Marzano, senior strategist Jason Roe of Revolvis Consulting, finance consultant Peter Simmons of the Simmons Group, compliance advisor Jean Kordenbrock of Kordenbrock & Associates, the Sterling Corporation, and WWP Strategies.
