Austin Marquette

Austin is a seasoned political consultant and one of the Founders of Express Canvassing, a consulting firm specializing in direct voter engagement strategies. With extensive experience in door-to-door canvassing, ballot initiatives, ballot access, voter registration, and GOTV (Get Out the Vote) efforts. Austin has built a reputation for delivering results through grassroots campaigns. Austin’s journey into politics began in March 2016 when he joined the Trump campaign during the primaries. He quickly became immersed in the fast-paced world of political campaigning, helping to organize grassroots efforts and build effective voter engagement strategies. This experience provided Austin with firsthand insight into the importance of direct voter contact, and it set the stage for the development of his consulting career. Since then, Austin has been at the forefront of numerous campaigns across the United States, offering tailored solutions that have made a tangible difference in local, state, and national races.

Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

University of Florida
Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Concentration in Political Communications

Florida State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Samuel Arena

Samuel Arena is one of the Founders of Express Canvassing, a consulting firm specializing in direct voter engagement strategies. With extensive experience in door-to-door canvassing, ballot initiatives, ballot access, voter registration, and GOTV (Get Out the Vote) efforts,. Before launching Express Canvassing, he successfully managed and oversaw door-to-door campaigns, ballot initiatives, ballot access drives, and voter registration efforts across more than 40 states. Over the years, Samuel has been entrusted with high-level roles such as National Political Strategist, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Fundraising Director, Project Director, and numerous other leadership positions in campaign management.