STRATEGIC POLITICAL MANAGEMENT - Key Persons


Brian Taef - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Brian Taef's interest in politics started at a young age, as he and his family escaped his motherland, Iran, with nothing but the clothes on their back, as they were the target of religious persecution. Brian started his political tenure during the 2008 Presidential election campaigning for the former Senator John McCain and went on to sit on the board of Houston Young Republicans shortly after. Following Brian's campaign for Houston City Council, he enlisted in the Texas Army National Guard and served the country faithfully.

Charlie Kolean

Job Titles:
  • Member of the American Association of Political Consultants
  • Partner & Political Consultant
Charlie Kolean has been involved in politics for over a decade as an activist, candidate, political consultant, and party leader. In 2020, Kolean was a bundler on the Trump Finance Victory Committee. Kolean has been in party leadership on the State and National level, and he has acted as an advisor to numerous campaigns and Super PACs. Charlie is a member of the American Association of Political Consultants.

Zach Barrett

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Zach Barrett has been deeply involved in conservative grassroots politics as an activist and party leader. Barrett served as President of the Collin County Conservative Republicans (CCCR), one of the largest and oldest conservative political action committees in North Texas. Barrett has successfully advised and managed numerous campaigns throughout Texas. Barrett was awarded a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Leadership from Congressman Pat Fallon. Zach obtained a B.S. in Agricultural Development from Texas A&M in 2003 and was a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.