Our Team

Michael Meyers

Partner & President

As president, Michael helps guide the company and maintains a broad range of political, corporate, and association clients. Michael’s past political clients include President George W. Bush’s reelection campaign, Mitt Romney’s campaigns in 2008 and 2012, and Senator McCain’s in 2008. He has also worked for senators, gubernatorial, and congressional campaigns across the country. Numerous ballot campaigns across a spectrum of issues have also benefited from his insights and services.

While at TargetPoint Consulting, Michael has worked with a number of corporate and association clients including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Comcast and the Retail Industry Leaders Association. Additionally he has worded for a number of energy related clients such as DTE/Detroit Edison, the Southern Company, and the American Petroleum Institute. Michael’s clients also include a diverse set of charitable and philanthropic organizations including Save the Children and Voices for National Service. He also worked with CBS News as part of their Election Night decision team in 2016.

Alicia Downs

Partner

As a principal at TargetPoint, Downs has worked with political and corporate clients across the country on strategic voter contact efforts to effectively and efficiently deploy their resources. Downs’ clients include over one hundred statewide and congressional races, five presidential campaigns, right to work, 2nd amendment, climate change and marriage equality efforts.

Brent Seaborn

Partner

While at TargetPoint, Brent has worked on survey research, analytics, and direct contact efforts for a wide range or corporate and public affairs clients. He has also worked with all of the major Republican campaign committees, and has worked with every presidential campaign since TargetPoint’s founding.

Meredith King

Research Director

As research director at TargetPoint, Meredith manages research and project development conducted at TargetPoint. She implements proven research methods in all phases of research including study design, questionnaire development, fieldwork coordination, and analysis to produce insights and recommendations for her clients. Meredith also leads qualitative research as one of TargetPoint’s focus group moderators.

Christy Wolschleger

Project Manager

As project manager, Christy manages the research process through all stages, ensuring quality delivery. She creates project timelines, monitors progress, and assists with analysis and deliverables. Christy also manages and organizes focus groups at TargetPoint

Ethan Heilig

Project Manager

As a project manager, Ethan spends time interpreting data, researching, and supporting TargetPoint staff. He enjoys exploring public opinion at the nexus of qualitative and quantitative research.

Catherine Smart

Research Analyst

As a research analyst, Catherine researches issues, prepares surveys, and analyzes and visualizes data. She enjoys analyzing public opinion on a wide variety of issues.

Chris Bahr

Research Fellow

As a research fellow, Chris works on analyzing data and providing deliverables for the TargetPoint team.

Alexander P. Gage

Co-Founder

Alex Gage helped found TargetPoint in 2003 and continues to advise TargetPoint on how best to maximize opportunities in a way that inspires creativity and forward thinking. He promotes and encourages innovation and a culture that reflects TPC’s values of change and innovation.  Gage also looks to identify potential strategic business partnerships that will help expand TargetPoint’s products and services while ensuring that TargetPoint is ahead of the technology curve.