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Founded by Steve Grubbs in 1993, Victory Enterprises, Inc. is a comprehensive political and corporate consulting and communications firm based in Davenport, Iowa.

Victory Enterprises has an in-house public opinion polling division.We've conducted survey research and market research for campaigns, associations and corporations across the country. Our survey research is regularly disseminated and carried by the media including The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Des Moines Register, Omaha World Herald, Roll Call and Quad City Times to name a few.

Victory Enterprises also has a full service media production division with the capacity to produce television, radio, direct mail and web based communications. We also provide all placement services needed for your communication needs.

Our other array of services include live and auto phone services, as well as grassroots messaging and general consulting. If you have any needs or would just like to visit about our capabilities, please contact us today.

Steve Grubbs, CEO
800-670-5716 steve@victoryenterprises.com
Steve Grubbs is the founder and CEO of Victory Enterprises, Inc. Steve is a former Iowa state representative and Chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa Business school as well as its law school. Steve has extensive experience in politics, both as a candidate and in the management of campaigns.

Brian Dumas, President
800-670-5716 ext.1105 brian@victoryenterprises.com
Brian serves as the President of Victory Enterprises, Inc. Brian's extensive political experience includes time as field staff for Lamar Alexander's Iowa 1996 Iowa Caucus campaign, Organization Director for U.S. Senator Charles Grassley's re-election in 1998 and Executive Director of the Legislative Majority Fund, overseeing Iowa State House and State Senate campaigns. In addition, Brian also worked in an official capacity for U.S. Congressman Tom Latham. Brian also served as an alderman for the City of Davenport from 2006 - 2007.

Dave Hageman, Vice President
573-301-7701 dave@victoryenterprises.com
Executive Director of the House Republican Campaign Committee from 2003 - 2007. Managed the 2004 effort when Missouri House Republicans won a record 97 seats. Led the House Republican Caucus through the 2006 election and won 92 seats. He has extensive experience in recruiting and training legislative candidates, grassroots campaign efforts, voter identification and turnout, fundraising, polling and media messaging development, production and placement. Dave graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business.

Kelli Grubbs, CFO
800-670-5716 ext.1111 krg@victoryenterprises.com
Kelli Grubbs serves as Chief Financial Officer for Victory Enterprises, Inc. Her undergraduate degree is in journalism from the University of Iowa. In addition, she graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa Law School and was formerly a law partner with Stanley, Lande and Hunter in Davenport, Iowa.

Steve Schoeffel, Senior Consultant - Illinois
217-836-6773 schoeffel@victoryenterprises.com
Steve Schoeffel began his career as Doorkeeper of the Illinois House in 1995 and Illinois House Republican Policy Staff from 1995 through 1999. He went on to work for two executive branch agencies before serving as Executive Director of Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch, a not-for-profit grassroots legal reform organization. He has served in management positions in municipal, congressional and statewide campaigns over the past fifteen years, most recently as Deputy Campaign Manager for Field Operations for the successful Bill Brady for Governor primary campaign. Steve has a Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Wayne Yocum, Messaging Director/Senior Consultant
573-821-4505 wayne@victoryenterprises.com
Opposition Research Director for the House Republican Campaign Committee in 2004, Wayne helped the House Republican Caucus defeat two incumbents and pick up 7 total seats. Wayne was promoted to the Messaging Coordinator in 2006 and helped manage the campaign that won 92 seats. He has extensive experience in opposition and policy research, polling construction and analysis, message development, media design and production, and direct mail fundraising. Wayne graduated from Truman State University with a B.A. in Political Science and received a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Cory Done, Campaign Management Consultant
618-531-1301 cory@victoryenterprises.com
Northeast Missouri Field Director for RNC Victory in 2006, where he coordinated and oversaw grassroots activities across 19 counties, Cory has experience developing campaign plans that incorporate multiple forms of media including print, TV, and radio. He has conducted opposition research and developed messaging based on analysis of poll results. Cory graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History.

John Murante - Nebraska State Director
402-213-4898 john@victoryenterprises.com
Nebraska including the stunning upset victory of State Senator Colby Coash, State Senator John Nelson's first and second campaign for the State Legislature and State Senator Scott Lautenbaugh's re-election campaign. John has also managed campaigns for County Board including Jim Warren from Sarpy County and Brent Smoyer from Lancaster County. John has been working in campaign politics since 1998. He has served as State Operations Director for Don Stenberg's 2006 US Senate campaign, Field Director for Rep. Lee Terry's 2002 re-election campaign, Field Assistant for Don Stenberg's 2000 US Senate campaign and others. From 2007-2011, John worked as Legislative Aide to State Senator John Nelson. John is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. John and his wife Melissa live in Gretna, Nebraska.

David Summers, Project Specialist - Wisconsin
424-BIG-1GOP dsummers@victoryenterprises.com
Summers is a graduate of Northwestern University and has worked in the Madison area for the last eight years, spending six of those leading enterprise healthcare informatics deployments and the two most recent consulting as an IT program manager for financial services organizations. Throughout that time Summers has remained active in local and statewide politics, working in varying capacities for federal and statewide races. He is a founding member of the Dane County Young Republicans, directing their media relations and messaging programs. His focus with Victory is pairing a strong technological background with creative political insight to achieve clients' and candidates' goals.

Doug Wagner, Consultant
doug@victoryenterprises.com
Doug is a Consultant for Victory Enterprises, Inc. His experience spans the public, private and non-profit sectors, where he has served in senior staff positions for the Mayor and City Council of Cedar Rapids and for the Chairman of the U.S. House Representatives Banking and Financial Services Committee, and as the President of an affordable housing entity. Using his policy, marketing and communications expertise, Doug has assisted client in the financial services, governmental and non-profit sector from across the Great Plains and Upper Midwest by successfully conducting market research, Community Needs Assessments, Community Health Care Assessments, Employee Satisfaction Studies and branding studies. He is a member of the board for the Housing Fund for Linn County, the Chamber of Commerce's Community Enhancement Committee, and is Clerk of Session for his church

Betty Fogle, Administrative Assistant
800-670-5716 ext.1112 bfogle@victoryenterprises.com
Betty joined Victory Enterprises in April of 2003 as the Administrative Assistant to CEO, Steve Grubbs. Prior, she served as Vice President of the Davenport Chamber of Commerce. A lifetime of public service, Betty has served on dozens of boards for various community organizations. She is active in the Iowa Federation of Republican Women and is a Past President of Scott County Republican Women.

Leslie Gillette, Office Manager
800-670-5716 ext.1115 leslie@victoryenterprises.com
Leslie Gillette graduated summa cum laude from St. Ambrose University in December 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Management Technology. She also earned her Associate's Degree from Scott Community College in Administrative and Office Support in 2001.

Beth McQuady, Graphic Designer
800-670-5716 ext.1107 beth@victoryenterprises.com
Beth McQuady joined Victory Enterprises in May of 2008. Beth is a 2002 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Advertising. Beth brings 4 1/2 years of Graphic Design experience to Victory.

Kris Burns, Director of Media
800-670-5716 ext.1102 kris@victoryenterprises.com
Kris Burns joined Victory Enterprises in June of 2008. Kris graduated from Western Illinois University in 2004 with a Bachelors in Instructional Design and Telecommunications. Kris brings 5 years of web development experience along with Audio/Video and Graphic editing skills to the Victory Team.

Jamie Hopkins, Director of Technology Sales
800-670-5716 ext.1212 jamie@victoryenterprises.com
Jamie serves as Director of Technology Sales for Victory Enterprises. He led KWPC/KWCC Radio Group to record volume years through effective station and advertiser promotions between 1999-2003. Jamie controlled the fundraising strategy for Iowans for Tax Relief through 2007 as Development Director and worked on local, state and national campaigns during that time. As a National Trainer and Leadership Development Program member for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Jamie generated over 1500 new members, trained the National Rookie of the Year and National #1 Rep in the country. He understands what every type of small business owner values, resists and how it intersects with governmental policies and regulations. Jamie has extensive experience in retail, management, promotions, sales and fundraising.

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Headquarters
5200 SW 30th Street
Davenport, IA 52802
Victory Enterprises - The Midwest's Largest Political Consulting & Polling Firm 800.670.5716
Illinois Office
P.O. Box 7521
Springfield, IL 62791
217.836.6773
Missouri Office
208 N Central Suite B
Eureka, MO 63025
573-821-4505