Our Management Team

Nicole Schlinger

Nicole founded Campaign Headquarters in 1999 to provide candidates professional quality fundraising and event management services. Now Campaign HQ has grown to provide high quality live telephone voter contact services to candidates, initiatives, and causes nationwide. She is the most prolific political fundraiser in Iowa Republican history for candidates ranging from city councilmen to governors. She was also the Straw Poll Director for Mitt Romney’s victorious 2007 Iowa Presidential Straw Poll campaign. Prior to founding the company, she served as Finance Director of the Republican Party of Iowa. She is a 1995 summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and policy studies. In her spare time, Nicole is a nationally known, award-winning beadwork artist and proud mother to Weiner, the official Canine Security Officer for Campaign Headquarters. She’s also plotting her never-ending quest for world domination.

Favorite quote: “I’m going to succeed. The only question is whether or not you coming along for the ride.”

Jason Niehaus

Jason joined Campaign Headquarters in 2007, assuming the role of Vice President for Operations. He is responsible for the development and implementation of fundraising plans for political candidates as well as taking the lead on policy initiatives in which Campaign HQ is involved. Prior to joining Campaign HQ, Jason served as a Senior Advisor to a gubernatorial campaign and a District Representative for Congressman Jim Nussle. He received his Bachelors of Science in Political Science from Wartburg College, Waverly Iowa. In his free time Jason is an avid golfer and weather permitting, if he’s not at the office he can be found on the course.

Fun Fact: The German to English translation of Niehaus is Never Home.
Favorite Quote: “In the court ruling US vs. Fishbine, a man subjected to potential incineration while wearing another man’s suit is entitled to $10,000 worth of airline tickets. It’s an obscure ruling, but a very important one to me.” – Irwin M. Fletcher

Chad Foster

Chad joined Campaign Headquarters in 2003 as a campaign representative and now serves as the Vice President of Communications. In the last eight years he has developed a systematic program for recruiting, motivating and training the best conservative calling team in the nation. Chad has fourteen years of telemarketing, professional fundraising, and phone company experience. He is a firm believer in positive thinking, attention to detail and creating a fun work environment. When not at Capitol Resources Chad enjoys spending time with his family, wife Hannah,  son Jax and daughter Brynley. Some of Chad’s hobbies include fantasy football and collecting anything Superman, playing video games, riding all terrain vehicles, rock hunting, gardening with father, playing softball and cooking for family.

Fun fact: When Chad gets older he would like to become a Superhero.
Favorite Quote: “We speak awesome.”

Marlys Popma

Marlys joined Campaign Headquarters in early 2010 and serves as the Senior Projects Director. Marlys’ political experience helps her carry out her duties as the director of projects for state and federal candidates. Previously Marlys has served as the Executive Director for the Republican Party of Iowa, has held numerous state and national roles with presidential candidates and is the founding chair of Iowa Right to Life and executive director of the Iowa Family Policy Center. She has a teaching degree and enjoys meeting and working with people, fostering and nurturing relationships. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending as much time as possible with her three grown children and five grandchildren.

Interesting Fact: At their birth, Marlys served as the national spokesperson for the McCaughey septuplets
Favorite Quotes: “There is nothing politically right that is morally wrong.” -Daniel O’Connor
“No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.” -Anonymous

Kayte Kintz

Kayte Kintz is the Technology and Information manager at Campaign Headquarters. As the Technology and Information manager, she is in charge of managing campaign databases, sending daily reports to our clients, and computer maintenance. Kayte graduated from Marshalltown Community College in 2007 with an Associate in Arts degree. In her spare time, Kayte enjoys spending time with her three children, and is a movie fanatic.

Favorite quote: “If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you are outclassed, you are. It’s all a state of mind. If you don’t like the state you are in, just change your mind.”

Aaron Windeknecht

Aaron joined Campaign Headquarters in 2012 as an Operations Specialist. Aaron has worked on a number of different political campaigns throughout the years and that experience helps him tailor our services to our clients. Prior to joining Campaign HQ, Aaron served as Political Director for Bobby Schillng’s re-election campaign and was part of Rick Santorum’s winning Iowa Caucus team. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from St. Ambrose University, Davenport Iowa. When he isn’t in the office, Aaron is practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission grappling.

Favorite Quotes: “The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.” -Milton Friedman

Krystal Hines

Krystal started working at Campaign HQ with a temp agency in February of 2009. She worked her commitment of hours needed and got hired on full time as a Campaign Representative in June of 2009. By January of 2010, Krystal was promoted to Orientation Leader. In January of 2011, she was offered the position of weekend supervisor. She accepted and within a month, she was a full time call floor supervisor/campaign programmer. Her roles include managing the calling floor, nightly reports, setting up campaigns in our dialer, and making sure programs run smoothly throughout the shift. When Krystal isn’t at Campaign HQ, she enjoys spending time with her 2 children, Teylor and Emma.

John Buckley

John joined Campaign HQ in 2009 as a Campaign Representative. He was promoted to Team Leader and eventually to Call Floor Supervisor. His responsibilities include managing the call floor, nightly reports, and making sure the programs run smoothly throughout the shift. John graduated from the University of Detroit in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration. Before moving to Iowa 10 years ago from Michigan, John worked for his families wholesale food distributor as Vice President/Treasurer. When John isn’t at Campaign HQ, he is spending time with his wife, Debra, and 2 daughters. He also enjoys following all Detroit area sports teams (Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings) and the Michigan Wolverines.

Favorite quote: “May those who love us, love us; and those who don’t love us, may God turn their hearts; and if He doesn’t turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we’ll know them by their limping.”

Marveen Altemeier

Marveen started working for Campaign HQ in September 2009. She already had a full time job, but was in need of extra income to help with college expenses for her daughter. She started as a Campaign Representative making phone calls, then assisted with new hire training, moving into the position of Orientation Leader. Marveen helped to develop our extensive three day training system and now has 2 assistants. Most recently, Marveen has become the Call Floor Supervisor of the 9-11 shift. Since coming to work at Campaign HQ, she has become so much more politically informed about our country and work with a great group of people.

Brenda Higgins

Brenda Higgins is the Monitoring Assistant Leader here at Campaign HQ. She rejoined our on-site staff in August 2011 after taking just over a year off to stay at home with the newest addition to her family, twin sons. She has worked with us here at Campaign HQ in one respect or another since February of 2007. She has always been passionate and involved in conservative politics in her personal life. She knew that she wanted to make a meaningful difference, not just for her own future, but for the future of our great country. Brenda takes an enormous amount of pride in the quality of her work and the quality of our Campaign Representative’s work. It is that pride that has such a direct impact on the success of every campaign we work with. In her free time, Brenda relishes every moment with her husband, their daughters who are 16 and 14 and their twin sons who are 1. She also serves on her local Republican Central Committee and is an avid photographer.

Favorite quote: “It’s not personal, it’s business. What does that mean?! All that means is that it isn’t personal to you. Whatever anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.”

Paul Brown

Paul Brown recently became the newest member of our team at Campaign Headquarters, assuming the role of Technology & Information Coordinator. Each day he produces many of the daily results trackers provided to clients along with printing the majority of our follow-up letters that are sent to people who have pledged donations to any of the great causes we support. Paul graduated from Grinnell College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In his free time, Paul enjoys snowboarding and spending time with his family.

Favorite quote: “You’re walking around blind without a cane, pal. A fool and his money are lucky enough to get together in the first place.” – Gordon Gekko

Cindy Rose

Cindy joined Campaign Headquarters in 2008 as a Campaign Representative and became our Office Manager in 2009. She works with our great network of volunteers who fold, stamp and seal the mail that is generated each day. She also is responsible for keeping the office supplied with all the envelopes, paper, stamps, and supplies that are needed to keep everything running smoothly. Prior to coming to Campaign Headquarters, she had a 31 year career with Verizon. When not at work, she enjoys reading, crocheting and visiting with her two daughters.

Favorite Saying: “Could I talk you into taking some of these flyers to fold at home”?

Weiner A. Lang

Weiner is the longest serving employee of Campaign Headquarters. He officially “marked” the office as his own territory on its first day of operation. His duties include barking at intruders, sniffing visitors, and begging for treats. In his spare time, Weiner enjoys a good nap.

Favorite quote: Woof.