About Us

Tommy Knepper

Prior to starting In Field Strategies, Tommy served as the Pennsylvania State Director for the Republican National Committee in 2016 where he was instrumental in winning the state for the first time in 28 years. In 2014 Tommy was Campaign Manager for Carl DeMaio in California’s 52nd Congressional Race and served as Deputy Campaign Manager for the 2012 Mayors Race in San Diego, California.

Tommy has over 11 years of experience managing campaigns involving large-paid ground operations, worked as a District Director in the California State Assembly, the Director of Intern Recruitment in the City of San Diego District 7 office and recently worked in the Public Liaison Office for the 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Brandon Vidrine

Brandon Vidrine is President and co-founder of In Field Strategies, a national political consulting firm. Prior to starting In Field Strategies, Brandon served as the Pennsylvania Senior Advisor for the Republican National Committee and Vice President of Business Development and Client Services at Causeway Solutions.

Before joining Causeway Solutions, Brandon served as the Director of Data Analytics for the Strategy Department at the Republican National Committee. Brandon was Deputy Regional Political Director for the 2010 RNC Victory operations in the Midwest and Victory Director for the 2008 RNC Victory operations in New Hampshire. Brandon is one of the few political operatives to have successfully made a transition from field programs to a strategic data position and is able to bring both backgrounds to his work with clients to successfully bridge these operations.

Brandon also served as Campaign Manager for the successful election of Mike Strain for Commissioner of Agriculture in Louisiana, 72-Hour Director for the Republican Party of Arkansas, worked in the Office of Public Liaison for the 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee, and served as Absentee-Early Vote Director for the 2004 RNC Florida Victory efforts to re-elect Former President George W. Bush.

A graduate of St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, La., Brandon received his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in May 2004.

Colby McCarron

Colby is the Chief Operations Officer of Infield Strategies. She oversees company operations and productivity, building strong and successful teams that ensure staff members thrive and that company goals are met.

She is a leader with a diverse professional background including political recruiting, campaign finance, and private finance consulting. Through her previous professional experience, she has developed an excellent eye for talent, team building, and effective company processes.

Prior to her role as COO, Colby was Director of Human Resources and Recruitment at In Field Strategies. In this role, she ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations and placed thousands of employees in key and impactful positions across the nation.

As a seasoned political finance director, Colby successfully led the financial operations of numerous high-profile campaigns across the nation, raising millions of dollars for her clients. She has been instrumental in expanding donor bases, increasing memberships, and donor participation in several organizations. Her clients include PACS and non-profits, city council, congressional, senate, secretary of state, and gubernatorial races.

Colby is also a private finance consultant and board member for a hedge fund in Silicon Valley, California. She works closely with venture capitalists and investors who specialize in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

Colby holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from San Diego State University. She currently resides in San Diego, CA.

Ariel Estrada

As a recruiter Ariel has experience in staffing nationwide campaigns which include city council, state, and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining IFS, Ariel was serving a leadership role at a non-profit organization based out of the South Bay in San Diego, California.

Tatiana Dos Santos

Tatiana has served as a Project Manager with In Field Strategies since 2018. She has successfully led In Field Strategies team in Pennsylvania 14th District, Arizona 2nd, 8th, 9th District and California 39th& 45th District, resulting in multiple election and initiative victories for IFS clients. Tatiana has a passion for leadership and focuses her efforts in mentoring and managing her grass roots teams, effectively communicating with clients, and ensuring data and personal integrity of those under her charge.

Prior to her time at In Field Strategies, Tatiana served as a project manager and account manager focusing on sponsorship and political fundraising activities for clients, such as Governor Gary Herbert, Attorney General Sean Reyes, Mia Love, Tooele County, and Visit Salt Lake. She also assisted in marketing projects for her clients; Screaming Eagles Football, Utah Warriors Rugby, Intermountain Volleyball Association, Golden Gloves of America Boxing, UCAP, Vanderhall Motorworks, and UCAIR.

Tatiana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the BYU Idaho. Recently, she has become certified in Social Media Marketing (HootSuite Academy) and Google AdWords in attempts to stay current and continue learning in the marketing field.

She currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tiffany Cuenca

Tiffany serves as a recruiter at In Field Strategies and oversees the sourcing, interviewing and hiring processes of candidates. She works in collaboration with team members to support strategic initiatives of organizations IFS supports.

Prior to joining In Field Strategies Tiffany spent 8 years in sales and management. She hired, trained and lead multiple teams to reach their objectives successfully. She is trained in using applicant tracking software and Human Resource databases to screen and interview job candidates. She has a natural empathy towards people and their development and building meaningful rapport.
Tiffany holds a B.S. in Apparel Merchandising and Management with a minor in Marketing Management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

She currently resides in San Diego, CA

Anna Katherine

As a seasoned operations professional, Anna Katherine is responsible for the travel and logistics of IFS staff as they are deployed on projects across the country.

Prior to working with In Field Strategies, Anna Katherine served in multiple roles in the Trump Administration, including in the Office of Presidential Scheduling and as the Receptionist of the United States (ROTUS) in the West Wing. In her roles at the White House, Anna Katherine was responsible for overseeing logistics and operations for West Wing events, receiving and hosting presidential guests, and providing support for foreign delegation visits.

Prior to serving the Trump Administration, Anna Katherine worked at the Republican National Committee in Member Services where she was a part of the team that coordinated presidential primary debates, RNC Meetings, and Member hospitality events at the Republican National Convention and Presidential Inauguration.

Anna Katherine is also a consultant for state parties and corporate clients, providing meeting and event management services.

Anna Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Alabama and currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama.

Alex Henderson

Alex has extensive experience both on political campaigns and in state government. With In Field Strategies, he manages data operations, client reporting, data integrity, and canvasser tracking for all projects nationwide. He is very experienced in data warehousing software such as SQL along with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Microsoft PowerBI.

Prior to joining In Field Strategies, Alex spent 3 years with the Republican National Committee in multiple roles. He was Data Director for the RNC in the battleground state of North Carolina during the 2020 campaign, and next he became the RNC’s Deputy Regional Analytic Director for the Southeast region. In these roles, he became proficient not just in data tools but also working seamlessly and efficiently with myriad stakeholders towards a common goal.

Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He resides in Durham, North Carolina.

Amy Bacon

Past work

9 years of experience in sales and management.

Experienced with numerous Applicant Tracking Systems in-depth prescreening for hires.

Established solid partnerships with staffing firms for exclusive hiring needs.

Amy serves as a recruiter at In Field Strategies

Amy serves as a recruiter at In Field Strategies where she develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.

Prior to joining IFS, Amy began her professional career managing a major global retail brand. She provided proactive outreach to customers, trained new hires, and set clear expectations for her team to be successful. In this role Amy was able to acquire an impressive skill set that contributes to her role at IFS.

Amy’s ability to learn from others and work in a team-based environment demonstrates leadership and expertise. She currently resides in Reno, Nevada.

Les Davies

Les graduated with a BA in Political Science from Brigham Young University and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves as an Intelligence Specialist, achieving the rank of E-6 during 12 years of service. He ventured into politics, volunteering for both 2008 and 2012 Romney campaigns. Later, Les became a Regional Field Director for the Ohio Republican Party and, following the 2016 election, he was appointed by the Trump Administration as a Regional Advocate for SBA’s Office of Advocacy.

As a Regional Advocate, Les worked with small businesses in a six-state Midwest region, advocating for their concerns regarding burdensome regulations before the federal government. During this time, he also joined In Field Strategies as a Project Manager, overseeing outreach and canvassing work for various political campaigns, including those of a Presidential candidate, two U.S. Senate campaigns, a Governor campaign, and several statewide and county races.

Beyond his professional life, Les is happily married to Crystal Davies and takes immense pride in being a father to 10 children and a grandfather to 20 grandchildren. He actively serves in leadership positions within his local church and currently holds the role of Committee Chair on the Reynoldsburg Ward Boundary Commission in Ohio.

Throughout his journey, Les has remained committed to politics, service, and family, blending his passion for political engagement with a fulfilling personal life.

Robert Warner

Robert Warner serves as the Payroll Manager at In Field Strategies. In this capacity, he oversees all payroll operations, resolves employee compensation issues, and provides guidance on award changes and new policies. Robert is committed to ensuring that employees are well-informed and educated on payroll matters.

With over a decade of experience spanning management, accounting, and politics, Robert brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Prior to joining In Field Strategies, he held significant positions such as Regional Field Director and Campaign Manager, where he was instrumental in shaping campaign strategies and leadership. His career is marked by his success in training hundreds of individuals to achieve their professional goals.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Robert is engaged to his fiancée, Gina, and is a devoted father to four daughters, aged 6 to 11. He resides in Lake Mary, Florida, where he enjoys spending quality time with his family.

Chase McDowell

Chase McDowell is a key member of the team at In Field Strategies, where he oversees data operations, client reporting, data integrity, and canvasser tracking. With extensive experience in political campaigns and state government, Chase ensures the seamless management of crucial data processes within the organization.

Before joining In Field Strategies, Chase spent a decade working with 15 state legislatures, primarily focusing on drafting and supporting legislation to protect independent pharmacies. His expertise extends to independent consulting on political campaigns across several states, including New Hampshire, Michigan, Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina.

Chase holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Business Administration from Southern Arkansas University. He resides in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Rachael Hudicka

Rachael serves as a Project Manager at In Field Strategies, where she leverages her extensive experience managing statewide operations, coordinating logistics, and leading teams across multiple states. She joined In Field Strategies in 2024, taking on the role of Wisconsin State Director and overseeing personnel and operational logistics for a large-scale, statewide canvassing operation.

Prior to joining In Field Strategies, Rachael was the 2022 Wisconsin State Director for the Republican National Committee. In this role, she developed data-driven voter contact plans, built relationships with campaigns, stakeholders, and community leaders, and organized impactful, high-profile events. During the 2020 Presidential Cycle, she served as the Republican National Committee’s Director of Political Training, where she was responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for field staff and volunteers nationwide.

Rachael’s leadership approach is shaped by her diverse background in hospitality and politics, which emphasizes adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and a passion for developing people. She excels in training and mentoring staff, building coalitions, and adapting strategies to achieve goals in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.

Originally from Southern Pennsylvania, Rachael gained early experience managing campaigns and field activities for local Republican organizations. Now residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she enjoys utilizing her Swing State experience to merge grassroots efforts with a national perspective, contributing to the shaping of Republican outreach and strategy.

Blake McGuirt

Blake is a Project Manager at In Field Strategies, where he plays a crucial role in overseeing grassroots projects with a particular focus on voter contact. He is responsible for managing staff, coordinating with subcontractors, and collaborating with other department heads to ensure the effective implementation of company operations.

Blake’s involvement in campaigns and grassroots outreach began during his college years while working for his state GOP. After a brief period managing a region for the Republican National Committee, he transitioned to grassroots outreach and campaign management, where he has made significant contributions over the past several years. Prior to joining In Field Strategies in 2024, Blake successfully managed multiple campaigns, voter drives, fundraisers, and events. Notably, he served as the campaign manager for Jason Ballard’s re-election campaign in 2023.

Blake holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina and currently resides in Columbia, SC. His academic background and extensive experience in political strategy and grassroots mobilization make him a valuable asset to In Field Strategies.

Joe Forkin

Joe serves as a Project Manager with In Field Strategies, where he brings over 23 years of experience in high-level campaign, political, and government roles at both the state and federal levels. His extensive background has been instrumental in shaping successful strategic initiatives.

As a key member of the Trump Campaign Strike Team in 2016, Joe contributed to securing primary victories for President Trump in seven states. He later served in the first Trump Administration, working in the offices of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Defense at The Pentagon. His expertise has also been pivotal to the Republican National Committee, including his role as West Virginia State Director during the 2018 election cycle. Joe’s involvement in the Republican National Conventions includes serving as a member of the Whip Team for President Trump in 2016.

Earlier in his career, Joe made significant contributions at the Ohio Republican Party during the 2006, 2008, and 2010 election cycles. His efforts in candidate recruitment and retention in 2010 led to a record number of GOP victories across Ohio.

In addition to his campaign experience, Joe has held top-level positions in various state government offices, including the Ohio Auditor of State, the Ohio Treasurer of State, and the Ohio Senate.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about learning and discussing topics related to the American Revolution. His leadership and strategic vision continue to make a meaningful impact in his role as Project Manager.

Kody Patterson

Kody Patterson serves as a Project Manager at In Field Strategies, where he draws upon a strong background in data analysis and operations management to drive successful project outcomes. Since joining the organization in 2024, he has played a key role in managing travel logistics and on-the-ground operations as a Deputy State Director for Georgia.

Before his tenure at In Field Strategies, Kody held several data-driven roles within Republican organizations, where he excelled in designing and implementing systems to monitor field staff metrics, enhance reporting accuracy, and streamline operations. His expertise with tools such as Power BI, Excel, and Carto mapping systems has been invaluable. In 2022, Kody served as Deputy Data Director for the Georgia Republican Party, where he contributed to election integrity efforts by monitoring fraudulent canvassing activities and refining canvassing techniques.

Kody’s diverse skill set extends beyond the political arena; he previously worked as an Assistant Kennel Manager in Madison, Mississippi. There, he managed schedules, streamlined operations, and coordinated supply logistics, further developing his leadership and execution abilities in various environments.

Kody’s blend of technical proficiency and operational expertise makes him a vital asset to In Field Strategies, where he continues to deliver effective and efficient project management solutions.