Lon Johnson, CEO, Founder & Chairman

For more than 20 years, Lon has served in critical strategic roles for national business, advocacy, and political organizations. Previous positions include Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, Vice President in a private equity firm, and senior staff roles for former Vice President Al Gore, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Congressman John D. Dingell. Lon holds a BA from Arizona State University.

Julianna Smoot, Founder & Sr. Advisor

During the 2008 and 2012 election cycles, Julianna served as the National Finance Director and Deputy Campaign Manager for Barack Obama raising more money than any campaign in U.S. history. President Obama tasked Julianna with key roles in his administration, including Chief of Staff to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, White House Social Secretary and Co-Chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committees in 2009 and 2013. Julianna is a graduate of Smith College and currently serves on the Board of the Obama Foundation.