Christopher Thrasher, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Westport, Massachusetts, United States

Westport, Massachusetts, United States

• Elected official for the Town of Westport, Massachusetts. Westport School CommitteeCommissioner of Public Trust Funds Additional appointed positions for the Town of Westport include:
• At-Large Member, Audit Committee
• At-Large Member, Economic Development Committee
• At-Large Member, Finance Committee
• At-Large Member, Infrastructure Oversight Committee
• Chair, Long Term Building Planning Committee

• Established and directed a highly specialized project management, consulting, and lobbying firm.
• Delivered successful complex projects in high-pressure, deadline-based environments, including multiple historic achievements.
• Designed and implemented data-driven methodologies for campaign performance enhancement.
• Consistently navigated multifaceted statutory, regulatory, and public relations intricacies with unprecedented success. Ballot Access Marketing is a political consulting and petitioning firm offering services for.

• Executive Director for a non-profit independent expenditure SUPERPAC committee and policy lobbying organization.
• Directed and developed all strategic, administrative, and communications operations.
• Managed fundraising development, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Developed and led stakeholder engagement policy initiatives.

• Director-Level Senior Staffer and Project Manager for an Independent 2020 Presidential Campaign.
• Successfully achieved all ballot access and project management goals, navigating complex political landscapes amid challenging conditions.
• Developed strategic campaign resource allocation and strengthened stakeholder relationships.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and effective logistics coordination.
• Demonstrated complex problem solving, adaptability, and acuity by consistently exceeding expectations while simultaneously enrolled as a full-time, first-semester Law student.

• Campaign Manager for the 2020 Presidential primary campaign of a former United States Senator and State Governor.
• Developed, initiated, and directed a national presidential primary campaign from its inception.
• Coordinated and oversaw all administrative, fundraising, and strategic functions of the campaign while traveling extensively.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and effective logistics coordination.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Director-Level Project Manager and senior staffer for the 2016 Presidential campaign of Gov. Gary Johnson (NM) & Gov. Bill Weld (MA)
• Complex problem solver and project manager responsible for crucial elements of a national Presidential campaign.
• Successfully directed & managed complex nationwide projects resulting in historic achievements.
• As National Convention Floor Director for the campaign, successfully developed, implemented, and oversaw all strategic initiatives amidst a contested and highly-charged atmosphere at a national political party.
• As the Director of Ballot Access, successfully directed all facets of multiple complex regulatory and logistical projects across the nation.
• Achieved historic accomplishment as the first successful 50-state ballot access effort for an Independent Presidential ticket in more than twenty years.

• Campaign Manager for the 2016 Presidential primary campaign of an idiosyncratic, widely-known public figure.
• Developed, initiated, and directed a national presidential primary campaign from its inception.
• Coordinated and oversaw all administrative, fundraising, and strategic functions of the campaign while traveling extensively.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and effective logistics coordination.
• Generated significant national earned media with key strategic decisions on a consistent basis.

Welcome, North Carolina/ Daytona Beach, Florida

• Strategic Development Consultant for The Wagon Works Group, a dynamic consulting firm with specialization in Motorsports Marketing, Political Communication, and commercial real estate development.
• Developed, initiated, and managed multiple successful political and motorsports marketing projects.
• Oversaw successful strategic initiatives for commercial real estate development.

• Director-level senior staffer for 2020 Primary & General Presidential Campaign.
• As National Fundraising Director, oversaw a 65% increase in fundraising.
• As National GOTV (Get-Out-The-Vote) Director, managed grassroots organizing, campaign coordination, event management, and logistical support efforts while traveling extensively.

Brownsburg, IN

• Partnership Marketing Manager for Don Schumacher Racing, the largest NHRA Championship Drag Racing team in the nation.
• Directed sponsorship activation, coordination, logistics, and event management of field marketing events for a diverse group of corporate partners including Aaron’s Sales and Lease, NAPA Auto Parts, and the US ARMY.
• Traveled full-time to oversee and coordinate field marketing events in conjunction with the 2011 NHRA season.
• Fostered key stakeholder relationships and managed high-pressure projects.

Clemmons, NC

• Chief Operating Officer and VP of Business Development for start-up marketing and BPO firm.
• Oversaw all daily administrative and operational functions of the business, including human resources.
• Coordinated all logistics including client services and procurement, all while acting as the chief solicitor of new business for the company.
• Successfully negotiated and implemented business development program with a Fortune 500 member; tripling company revenues.

Chicago, IL

• Executive and Political Director for The Free & Equal Elections Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit electoral reform organization.
• Directed day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the organization, and ensured regulatory compliance and effective logistics coordination.
• Directed fundraising development and lobbying projects.
• Successfully coordinated nationally televised events, and met or exceeded all lobbying and fundraising goals.

Washington, DC

Senior national staffer and State Director for the 2008 general election Presidential campaign of a renowned consumer advocate and public figure.

Arlington, VA

Senior national staffer for the 2008 Presidential primary campaign of a former United States Senator.

Harrison, New Jersey

• Logistics & Customer Service Manager for FDA and DEA regulated pharmaceutical outsourcing firm.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of 8 skilled employees.
• Oversaw all shipping, receiving, logistics, and procurement.
• Developed and nurtured extensive stakeholder relationships with clients, investors, and vendors.
• Ensured regulatory compliance in a highly-visible environment with advanced FDA and DEA scrutiny.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Master Of Science - Ms, Maritime Business Management