Kelly S. Eustis, Executive Director
Some events are life-altering, and for Kelly Eustis, at the age of 13, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 had that kind of impact. The attacks culminated a 20-year escalation of violence against Americans by Islamic radicals, and this inspired Kelly to become politically involved as a Republican activist, candidate, and advisor.
In college he started a College Republican chapter, then soon became a leader in New York's College Republican State Committee. He has worked for congressional and local campaigns, ran for town office at the age of 19, and owns a public relations and political consulting firm, Eusatrix Corporation, in which he helps conservative Republican candidates and organizations.
Outside business and politics, Kelly enjoys movies, traveling, wine, and spending time with his wife, son Jack, and his Maine Coon cat, Ted.
Dan Backer, Esq., Treasurer and Counsel
Dan Backer is the lead attorney for DB Capitol Strategies, where he focuses on PAC Treasury & FEC Compliance law, as well as publication of "The Strategist", an e-alert that highlights the rapidly changing legal environment effecting political organizations. He specializes in compliance with FEC reporting and regulations and currently serves as treasurer, assistant treasurer, or counsel to several PACs. Dan has extensive experience with non-profit, membership, grassroots, and public policy organizations and advocacy and in 2009 earned the American League of Lobbyists' prestigious Professional Lobbying Certification (PLC).
Dan is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the George Mason University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia and before the U.S. District Court for both the Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia, DC pending.
Dan volunteers with several collegiate educational organizations and has received numerous awards for leadership and service. He resides in Virginia with his wife Erin.