Tara helps to develop, create, and manage high-quality digital campaigns for Dover clients.

Prior to joining Dover, Tara created and managed digital communications for the DLCC, Democratic GAIN, House Majority PAC, and the 2012 Obama-Biden presidential campaign.

Maria has worked as a visual designer for over 20 years with a variety of clients in the political, tech, and educational fields.

She specializes in turning client messages and ideas into eye-catching, impactful designs that move targeted audiences to action.

Chris is a nationally recognized and respected campaign strategist with three decades of experience and expertise in targeting. He started his career by helping to elect Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore in 1998, using targeting to win in a district that hadn’t voted for a Democrat in 40 years.

Chris went on to help elect Democratic governors, senators, and members of Congress at the DCCC and EMILYs List.

Joe is a graphic designer who draws from a diverse creative background to craft memorable visual messaging. Before a career pivot into design, Joe worked as a copywriter for national QSR brands and local not-for-profit clients and has toured around the world with Chicago’s Second City as a musical director.

These experiences, along with a “show don’t tell” ethos he learned in film school, enables him to strike the perfect balance between word and image.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Georgia is a proven leader in Production and Project Management. She has led teams to success by managing multiple integrated campaigns across all channels (Broadcast, Digital, Social, Print). She is a strong collaborator and creative problem solver.

Mark has developed winning direct mail programs for races from Hawaii to Massachusetts and places in between. He served as the Pennsylvania communications director for the Hillary Clinton for President campaign in 2008 and the John Kerry for President campaign in 2004.

Mark also spent two cycles as a communications strategist for the DCCC.

Kaitlyn Waterson generates creative content and copy for direct mail, laying the groundwork for unique and engaging communications. Before joining Dover Strategy Group in 2022, she worked as a market research analyst and communications specialist for several Pennsylvania state and local races. When not helping to elect Democrats up and down the ballot, Kaitlyn is a professional operatic soprano.

Katherine Bezares excels in political strategy across Cook County, driving advocacy and forging pivotal relationships with officials. Her diverse roles have demonstrated expertise in campaign management and voter engagement, particularly within the Latinx community, emphasizing her strengths in communication, legislation advocacy, community organizing and strategic planning.

Megan has spent the past fifteen years managing print, logistics, and direct mail production teams in both retail and agency settings.

She is passionate about solving problems for clients—the wilder and weirder, the better.

Aaron manages the Dover Group’s digital services, including digital advertising, social media and email advocacy, and website development.

Before joining Dover, Aaron worked in development at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Business and completed a Master’s degree in international politics.

Dave has managed and consulted for candidates in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and he has worked as a direct mail consultant for state caucuses in Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.

Dave helped build Lori Lightfoot’s campaign for Mayor of Chicago, serving as a senior advisor and digital strategist for Mayor Lightfoot’s historic victory in 2019.

Travis Rothe is a visual designer, art director, and marketing designer. He is trained in traditional design and digital art methods, and he continues to explore tools at the forefront of design, including Artificial Intelligence.

He is a graduate of the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology and has taught visual design communication courses at Illinois Institute of Technology and the Chicago High School for the Arts.