The Patman Center hosts a bipartisan conversation about voter targeting. Registration required. Speakers include...
Derek Ryan
Fifteen years ago, Derek created Ryan Data & Research, a company specializing in research, voter data, and database management for candidates and campaigns. Since founding this business, Derek has helped candidates at all levels of government, from US Senate to Justice of the Peace. During the previous two primary seasons, his candidates have gone 50-12. Prior to opening his own firm, Derek was on the staff at the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) from 1999 to 2009. Initially hired as a part-time intern while in school at The University of Texas, a full-time position was created for Derek after finishing school. During his tenure at the RPT, Derek became the Research Director and his responsibilities included: opposition research, targeting, and managing the RPT’s master voter file which was used by candidates across the state.
Mykle Tomlinson
Mykle is a 5th generation Texan from Grayson County in North Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with government and religious studies degrees. Mykle worked on campaigns in the Austin area, managing city council and Democratic primary and general election campaigns until accepting a position at Rifeline, a community engagement and consulting firm, as their Director of Campaigns. In 2013, Mykle started Y Strategy to focus on progressive down-ballot candidates. Mykle’s passion is helping local candidates realize their full potential and work in the community to ensure that progressive candidates and organizations have a voice at the local level.