Brewser Brown

Brewser Brown of SKB Consulting Group has nearly twenty years of experience as a government relations and policy consultant. As a senior advisor to one of the nation’s recognized reformers – former Governor Jeb Bush – Brewser served four years in the executive office of the governor with a primary focus on education issues. He previously served four years as communications director and policy advisor for Florida Commissioner of Education Frank Brogan. In addition to his work in education reform, Brewser has also represented Fortune 100 financial and technology companies, and consulted for the nation’s largest philanthropy as well as local nonprofits in Florida.

Brewser began his career in politics and government in 1988 at the national headquarters for the George Bush for President campaign in Washington, D.C. He worked in the Bush-Quayle administration as a legislative assistant and in policy research. Today, he provides clients with representation at the Florida statehouse, seizing opportunities that are unique to a state as large as Florida.

Professional Experience

• Education Advisor to Governor Jeb Bush; Chief of Staff to Lt. Governor Frank Brogan
• Communications Director and Policy Advisor, Florida Commissioner of Education
• Press Secretary and Policy Coordinator, Republican Party of Florida
• Legislative Aide and Policy Researcher, Bush-Quayle Administration
• Administrative Assistant, National Headquarters, Bush-Quayle 1988 Campaign

Jon Coley

Jon Coley operates out of Tampa focused on growing Capitol Resources’ sister Company, BullsEye Public Affairs. Jon works with political campaigns, business associates and independent advocacy groups to develop and deliver their message.  Coley most recently served as the president of Winning Edge Communications, a nationally recognized direct voter contact firm, serving political campaigns, national business associations and independent advocacy groups. Coley has also used his indispensable, long-term relationships to maximize his grassroots and procurement lobbying efforts for Fortune 500 companies, European infrastructure services companies, professional sports teams and a host of other clients in the health care, infrastructure, retail, agriculture and transportation fields.

Professional Experience

• President of Winning Edge Communications
• Political Appointee at the United States Department of Energy and the USDA
• State Director for George H.W. Bush’s successful run for the White House
• Local Programs Director for the Republican National Committee

Patricia Mitchell

Prior to joining our Capitol Resources Florida team, Patricia worked as a case manager for a major Florida law firm.  She has extensive experience in the fields of research, project management and communications.  Her background also includes public affairs at the state and local level where she has coordinated fundraising events and public meetings.  A veteran of local, state and national political campaigns, Patricia has worked with the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit and the Republican National Convention.

Patricia earned a Master’s Degree in Political Science and a Graduate Certificate in Political Campaigning from the University of Florida.

Ben Torpey

Ben is based out of our Tampa BullsEye Public Affairs office and specializes in digital targeting, advertising, and strategy to assist clients with developing coordinated, strategy-driven, and precisely targeted digital operations. Ben earned a Master’s Degree in Political Science and Certificate in Political Campaigning from the University of Florida, and has served in senior roles and managed political operations from the local to national level.