Our Founder
Mary Claire Barnes
Political fundraising is not one-size-fits-all. For the past decade, Mary Claire Barnes has held numerous roles in the political fundraising space. Raising more than $45 million in her career so far, Mary Claire has led fundraising operations for numerous political campaigns, committees and 501(c)4 organizations including Scalise Leadership Fund, The Grassley Committee, Heritage Action for America and GOPAC, Inc.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Mary Claire holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Belmont University and a master’s degree in political communications from Johns Hopkins University. She and her husband Peter live in Washington, D.C.
STAFF
Coleman Turnipseed
Finance Manager
Coleman started at Cardinal Strategies in May 2023 after graduating from Auburn University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Coleman currently resides in Washington, D.C.