Leslie Sorrell

Leslie Sorrell President Leslie formed the Magnolia Group, a political consulting and fundraising firm, in 2002 after a winning election cycle as Finance Director for Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-5). While Finance Director for Congressman Hensarling, Leslie increase contributions from $19,000 as of March 30, 2002 to over $1.2 million as of November 30, 2002, by establishing and implementing an innovative and aggressive fundraising strategy. In the first six months of the firm's cr ...

Damon Galose

Damon Galose Compliance Director Damon brings over ten years of experience in political compliance, campaign organization, and government affairs.  An Ohio native, Damon first caught the political bug after his middle school history class studied the 1988 presidential campaign.  That experience sparked his interest in politics, which he would pursue as a hobby, then academically, and ultimately professionally. Damon studied political science at Coastal C ...

Andrew Topa

Andrew Topa  Communications and Finance Coordinator Andrew has been with The Magnolia Group since June of 2010; beginning his tenure here as an intern. He is a Dallas native and graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Communication Studies.  Andrew’s interest in politics flourished while completing his Minor in Political Science as an intern for Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-08) in spring of 2009. While in D.C., Andrew was intrigued ...

Kelsey Mueller

Kelsey MuellerEvent and Campaign CoordinatorKelsey has been with The Magnolia Group since October of 2011.  She is a recent graduate of University of Missouri with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Business. Before moving to Texas, Kelsey worked at the Missouri State Capitol for one year.  While working at the State Capitol, her interest in politics grew and she could not wait to get more involved.  Kelsey continues to progress her enthusiasm for getting a job well don ...

Meg

  Meg Office Mascot Meg was rescued twelve years ago at the Fort Worth pound and has been grateful to be off the streets ever since.  Meg has embraced the city life of Dallas, becoming quite the urban dog; who enjoys walking to work and dining in the dog-friendly restaurants and playing with friends in the park.                            &nb ...