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KCP&LAt a young age, Jeff Roe had a passion for being involved in politics and the experience he gained led him to a career. He started out at the bottom, first as a driver, then looking up phone numbers and putting up four by eight signs. They say the best teacher in politics is experience.  Every campaign became a teacher, and Jeff got a first rate in education in how campaigns really work.

By the time Jeff graduated from college, he was a veteran campaigner. He worked for then -State Representative Sam Graves and later would become his first Chief of Staff in the Missouri State Senate and then served as his Chief of Staff as the Freshman Congressman went to Washington. He served in that capacity for a total of 10 years.

Roe continued helping local candidates as he engineered Graves’ overwhelming re-election victories. He helped Missouri Republicans take over the General Assembly for the first time in 50 years by flipping long-held Democrat strongholds into conservative Republican seats. He ran the decisive election to flip the State Senate in the Graves open seat in 2001 and then helped coordinate the statewide effort to take the House in 2002.

In 2005, Jeff founded Axiom Strategies in Kansas City, in 2008 they opened a Washington, DC office. The firm specializes in cutting edge technology and razor sharp messaging. Jeff worked on his first Presidential election in 2008 for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Axiom Strategies ran the phone ID and turnout effort in dozens of states including Iowa, South Carolina, Florida and the all important Super Tuesday states.

Under Jeff’s direction, Axiom Strategies has now expanded its footprint into every region of the country. Running Congressional races from Delaware to California and statewide campaigns from Maine to Georgia to Nevada; Jeff has gained broad national experience. In addition to campaigns, Jeff regularly consults corporate clients on federal, state and local issues.

In 2003, Ingram’s, Kansas City’s Business Magazine, named Jeff a member of the elite 40 Under Forty group.  Jeff is also an adjunct professor at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, and a guest lecturer for The Washington Campus, a consortium of business schools from top universities across the nation.  He also participates as a panelist for business and political forums hosted by numerous organizations including the Committee for Economic Development, based in Washington, DC. Jeff serves as a panelist for Election Magazine and occasionally writes features for their publication.

A Brookfield, Missouri native, Jeff was born on a farm, became an Eagle Scout and entered the Army at the age of 16.  He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville.  He and his wife, Melissa, live in Kansas City and attend Northland Cathedral Church.

 

 
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Sarah Bowles

Sarah is a Missouri native and was raised in Liberty. In 2004, she graduated from Kansas State University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and French.

Sarah began her political career working as an aide to Kansas State Representative Bonnie Huy. From 2005 to 2006, Sarah served as the Finance director for Graves for Congress, Missouri Congressman Sam Graves' successful re-election campaign.

Sarah provides fundraising support for Axiom's statewide, congressional, and state legislative candidates.

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SusAnnah Woody

Susannah is one of the newest members of Axiom and functions as our receptionist, administrative assistant and “go-to person” for a host of responsibilities.  She was born and raised in Springfield, MO and arrived in Kansas City in early 2007. She continues to pursue education opportunities in marketing and communications at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.



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Justin Bush

Justin is a life long Missouri resident, born and raised in Independence, Missouri.  He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2004, with degrees in journalism and political science. While in college he served as sports editor of the school newspaper and vice-president of the College Republicans.

 Justin began his political career as an intern in Congressman Sam Graves’ Washington D.C. office.  After college he served as the grass roots coordinator for 6th Congressional District candidate Jeanne Patterson.  In early 2007, he joined the naval reserves. Upon returning from his naval training he decided to re-enter politics and joined Axiom Strategies in June of 2008.  

 Justin is involved in grassroots efforts, communications and media relations, opposition research and campaign strategy.

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Lindsey Blank

Lindsey was born in Peoria, Illinois, but has lived all across the Midwest.  She currently calls Smithville home.

 Lindsey began her political career while interning for Congressman Sam Graves in 2007.  At Axiom, Lindsey works closely with clients on fundraising support, grassroots and constituent involvement and on various projects for clients.   In addition to her duties at Axiom, she continues to pursue her education at the University of Missouri in the areas of marketing and political science.

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Fred Shumate

Fred joined Axiom in December of 2008. He brings with him a wealth of political and legislative experience at the local, state, and federal levels.

Prior to his work at Axiom, Fred served as the executive director and grassroots lobbyist for a newly formed non-profit civil justice reform group in Louisiana. He has been a part of over 40 campaigns in five different states. From intern to manager, Fred has served at every level of a political campaign and has implemented winning strategies for candidates from councilman to Congressman. In addition, he has served as legislative assistant and policy advisor to two current members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means.

Fred is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
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