Aaron Cohen: AARON@ARENASTRATEGIES.COM Aaron is President of Arena Strategies, a full-service business development, strategic planning, and political consulting firm based in Philadelphia. The firm has a diverse client base, ranging from small startups to large corporations to local, state, and federal candidates. Aaron is responsible for development and implementation of the company business plan, client recruitment, and coordinating all strategic activities on behalf of clients. Aaron has successfully served as campaign manager and advisor for United States Congressman, State Senators, State Representatives, District Judges, Township Commissioners, and School Board members. He is a trusted consultant and advisor to members of Congress, national, state, and local party leaders. In addition, Aaron has experience in administrative and managerial positions, working for the Project Management Institute, as a Certification Qualifications Coordinator and as the Ticketing Manager for the Coca-Cola Centennial Olympic Hospitality Program. Aaron served as Southeast Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley Victory Director for Republican Victory 2004. Republican Victory 2004 is the reelection initiative in Pennsylvania. The Victory campaign works with every republican candidate from State House to Congressional to United States Senate, as well as on behalf of the Bush/Cheney ’04 campaign. As Southeast Pennsylvania Victory Director, Aaron was responsible for mobilizing a staff of 36 directors and coordinators to effectively run the largest grassroots effort for a national presidential campaign in history. This grassroots effort includes Get-Out-the-Vote and 72 Hour programs, as well as a statewide commitment to voter registration and absentee ballot returns. In addition Aaron served as the Southeast Director of the successful Tom Corbett for Attorney General Campaign in the Primary and General Elections. Through his political and business experiences Aaron has developed a unique network in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. His network of political and business leaders provides Arena Strategies clients unparalleled opportunities to execute their goals. Aaron Cohen received his BA in Political Science from the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. in 1996. He received his MA in Government from the Fells School of Government- University of Pennsylvania in May 2004. Aaron and his wife Priscilla live in center city Philadelphia. Adam Gattuso ADAM@ARENASTRATEGIES.COM Adam Gattuso an experienced campaign manager and consultant joined Arena Strategies as the Managing Director of Campaigns and Outreach. He has successfully served as a campaign manager and consultant for many local and state campaigns helping a vast array of candidates and members running for re-election. In addition, Adam served as the Executive Director of the Montgomery County, Camden County, and Gloucester County Republican Committees and as the District Director For Senator Rob Wonderling. Adam has extensive experience in organizing groups of volunteers, fundraising and managing multiple campaigns at the same time. He has served in various rolls which affords him the knowledge of every aspect of campaign management and overall strategy. After a successful State Senate campaign in 2002, Adam was asked to become the District Director for State Senator Robert Wonderling. He was responsible for the daily management of 10 employees and 5 offices throughout 4 counties and Harrisburg. Adam organized aggressive proactive outreach efforts and with the help of the staff, they were able to increase the offices caseloads. Most recently, Adam served as the Executive Director of Greater Opportunities For Pennsylvanians (GOP). GOP is a grassroots organization focused on building better communities through service, integrity and results. Adam was directly responsible for the recruitment of new candidates, the training of municipal committees and as the campaign manager for local and state candidates. In 2006, Adam was successful in winning an unprecedented four Montgomery County State House campaigns in a year that was very difficult. Adam has worked in Southeastern Pennsylvania since 2000. During his political and legislative career, Adam has been able to build relationships with members and volunteers in Pennsylvania and beyond. Adam Gattuso received his BA in Communication/Rhetorical Theory from Bloomsburg University where he graduated with Honors. Adam and his wife Jennifer live in Hatfield Pennsylvania.