JUSTIN R. MCCAULLEY — PRESIDENT
justin [at] mccaulley.com
justin [at] mccaulley.com
Justin McCaulley is an experienced consultant in philanthropic, media, and political/government arenas serving corporations, local governments, higher education, and nonprofit organizations.
Justin brings a new approach to the delivery of communications and opportunity development services. Justin works with McCaulley&Company clients face-to-face to develop customized and innovative solutions which meet their goals. His expertise in the legislative, regulatory, procurement, grants/incentives, and budget/appropriations processes has provided his clients with an exceptional record of success in securing favorable policy or funding for programs, technology development, and capital projects. Justin maintains excellent relationships with funders, federal and state legislators and their senior staff, and agency officials, which enables him to advocate effectively for clients and their causes. Justin puts those relationships to work for clients, opening doors and delivering insight which had been previously out of reach.
Prior to McCaulley&Company, Justin was a grant writer and director of the federal advocacy practice in the Washington, DC office of a government relations firm he cofounded in 2002. There, he influenced federal policy on behalf of client interests and delivered tens of millions of dollars in federal, state, and local funding for client projects.
Justin splits his time between Washington, DC, Cleveland, Ohio, and client locations across the United States, working closely with clients and government officials.
An Ohio native, Justin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Ohio University and an MBA from Cleveland State University.
In his spare time, Justin has volunteered for the Alzheimer's Association and the American Diabetes Association and served on the Professional Ethics and Standards Committee of the American League of Lobbyists. Today, Justin prefers to spend time with his wife and daughters. He is also an occasional guitar player, frustrated golfer, avid reader, and karaoke rock star.
Justin brings a new approach to the delivery of communications and opportunity development services. Justin works with McCaulley&Company clients face-to-face to develop customized and innovative solutions which meet their goals. His expertise in the legislative, regulatory, procurement, grants/incentives, and budget/appropriations processes has provided his clients with an exceptional record of success in securing favorable policy or funding for programs, technology development, and capital projects. Justin maintains excellent relationships with funders, federal and state legislators and their senior staff, and agency officials, which enables him to advocate effectively for clients and their causes. Justin puts those relationships to work for clients, opening doors and delivering insight which had been previously out of reach.
Prior to McCaulley&Company, Justin was a grant writer and director of the federal advocacy practice in the Washington, DC office of a government relations firm he cofounded in 2002. There, he influenced federal policy on behalf of client interests and delivered tens of millions of dollars in federal, state, and local funding for client projects.
Justin splits his time between Washington, DC, Cleveland, Ohio, and client locations across the United States, working closely with clients and government officials.
An Ohio native, Justin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Ohio University and an MBA from Cleveland State University.
In his spare time, Justin has volunteered for the Alzheimer's Association and the American Diabetes Association and served on the Professional Ethics and Standards Committee of the American League of Lobbyists. Today, Justin prefers to spend time with his wife and daughters. He is also an occasional guitar player, frustrated golfer, avid reader, and karaoke rock star.
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SHANNON STRACHAN — SENIOR ASSOCIATE
shannon [at] mccaulley.com Shannon Strachan is experienced in philanthropic, legal, community, and government arenas serving local governments, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Shannon brings a unique background to the delivery of communications and opportunity development services. Her expertise in community development and branding as well as collaboration-building has provided public and nonprofit clients with the ability to reach further and do more with their resources. She has had extensive experience in fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship development, and volunteer recruitment, management, and stewardship. She has worked to develop funding streams for many nonprofits through grants, sponsorship, and donors. Prior to McCaulley&Company, Shannon was Chief of Staff for the Mayor of the City of Lakewood, Ohio. There, she served as a member of the executive team, project manager on high-profile projects, liaison for the Mayor to coordinate stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional city department teams, boards, commissions, and task forces to improve decision-making and ensure program success. An Ohio native, Shannon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University. Shannon has served as a volunteer for the Internationals Soccer Club and the Cleveland Internationals US Development Academy, handling marketing and administration for ten years. She has volunteered for many nonprofits in Lakewood including the Lakewood Public Library Foundation, Junior Woman's Club, and the Lakewood Ranger Education Foundation, holding team and leadership positions in each. She has also served on the Parent Board for the University of Akron. Today, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and adult children. She is a soccer enthusiast and a dedicated Akron Zips Men's Soccer fan. She enjoys boating and being on Lake Erie with her family and she enjoys reading and hiking with her husband and Goldendoodle. CAMRYN PILLAR — ANALYST
camryn [at] mccaulley.com Camryn Pillar has experience in research, public policy, and nonprofit services. Camryn graduated from the University of Akron as a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Political Science and Economics. During her time at Akron, she was very involved on campus serving in leadership roles in Undergraduate Student Government and Greek Life.
In her spare time, Camryn advocates and volunteers her time with the children and families at Ronald McDonald House Charities. Camryn is a passionate reader and participates in local book clubs. On the weekends, she can be found on hiking trails with her beloved dog, Teddy. |
SEAN LOWE — ASSOCIATE
sean [at] mccaulley.com Sean F. Lowe is an experienced public policy and public affairs professional, having worked in the media, government relations, community development, and legislative arenas.
Prior to joining McCaulley&Company, Sean worked in government relations for a health system in Cleveland and for a Member of Congress both in Washington, DC and in Northeast Ohio. While working in Congress, he worked on appropriations requests and specialized in small business, labor, finance, and electric vehicle issues. Sean studied communication and public policy at The Ohio State University and received his Master of Public Administration from Ohio University. In his free time, Sean enjoys watching Cleveland sports, hiking, and visiting local breweries. STEPHANIE KREINER — OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
stephanie [at] mccaulley.com Stephanie Kreiner is an experienced executive assistant working with both small and large businesses in multiple industries.
Stephanie brings a diverse skill set to her function in support of McCaulley&Company’s initiatives. She has extensive experience providing customer service, scheduling, event planning, team management and administrative support. In her capacity, Stephanie brings a collaborative mindset, a creative problem solving approach and a positive attitude to ensure maximum client satisfaction and company efficiency. In addition to her time at McCaulley&Company, Stephanie has been working full-time for a sports and entertainment company for 16 years providing executive administrative support and customer service. An Ohio native, Stephanie received a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational communication from Ohio University. In her spare time, Stephanie volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Today, Stephanie enjoys spending time on her boat on Lake Erie with her husband and friends, watching anything on the Bravo network and fawning over her two cats. DEVON ELDRIDGE — ASSOCIATE
devon [at] mccaulley.com Devon Eldridge champions the voice of the client in the areas of government relations and resource development.
As a skilled researcher and writer, Devon enables clients to efficiently stay abreast of current policy trends by effectively conveying complex and technical information in digestible and engaging ways. She has extensive experience supporting clients by coordinating conversations with decision-makers and creating compelling communications. During her time in Teach for America, Devon evaluated the efficacy of academic programs in urban schools, and then provided strategic recommendations to network leadership. Most recently, Devon was writing and editing proposals for a government relations consulting firm in Columbus. Devon studied writing and literature at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and she received her Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University. In her free time, Devon enjoys cheering for the Big Ten, rewatching any Law & Order episode, and spending time with her 100-lb. rescue dog. |