Meet the Strategists Behind the Strategy
Together, we’ve led the data programs behind multiple presidential efforts—
something no other team in the industry can claim.
Christopher S. Wilson
One of the most respected names in political data, Chris has led polling and analytics programs for multiple presidential campaigns, national party efforts, and gubernatorial wins. Former Director of Research & Analytics for Cruz for President and Pollster of the Year (AAPC), he brings decades of experience and a reputation for rigorous, actionable insight.
Albert Mashkulli
Public Opinion/Data Analyst. Expert in political research, regulatory operations, and misinformation studies. Previous roles at DAI Global and the American German Institute. Enjoys reading, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and working out.
Andres Guilarte
Vice President of Opinion Research. Originally from Venezuela; led student protests. Interned at Cato Institute and House GOP. Worked at WPA Intelligence. Speaks publicly on socialism risks across the U.S.
Bridger Hackworth
Data Analyst with a background in computer science and statistics. Former WPA Intelligence intern, now working in machine learning for real-estate investing. Grew up in San Diego; motivated by faith and conservative values; enjoys basketball, skiing, and fitness.
Chandler Mouw
Director of Research. Industrial engineer focused on conservative political data. Served as sampling coordinator for Trump campaign data collection across 47 states, maintaining 100% accuracy. Managed projects at WPA Intelligence.
Crystal Caragine
Director of Analytics. Led data science for campaigns like Ted Cruz and Kristi Noem at WPA. Began career in voter file development at Data Trust. Enjoys swimming, hiking, boxing, and spoiling her dog.
Daniel Tirado
Data Analyst. From Venezuela, focused on democratic and AI research. Holds degrees in International Affairs and Political Science. Former policy aide and campaign staffer; worked in constituent services and grassroots organizing in U.S. locales.
Eric Amos
Director of Operations. Former USAF Information Warfare Officer; now serves in Air Force Reserves, integrating AI for policy decisions. Ran Patriot Academy’s programs; led military-veteran training simulations in state capitals. Educated in Operations Research.
Kyle D. Loveless
Experienced in political strategy and consulting. Worked for Congressman Istook, House GOP, and founded Phoenix Consulting for Fortune 100 clients. Served as State Senator, advancing child safety legislation, and helped save a market research firm during the pandemic. Married with four children and a fan of OU football.
William Kanatzar
Data Analyst specializing in AI-driven sentiment analysis. Previously Deputy Regional Finance Director at the RNC and contributor to congressional campaign media strategy. Based in Washington, D.C., with a background in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Capabilities That Drive Competitive Advantage
We don’t run polls for headlines — we build instruments that inform action. Every study is tailored to your objectives, fielded with scientific rigor, and delivered with strategic insight you can deploy immediately.
Includes:
- Message and creative testing
- Trend tracking and split-sample design
- Mixed-mode collection (live, SMS, panel)
- Hard-to-reach population sampling
- Real-time reporting overlays
Voter File Enrichment & Predictive Targeting
Message Optimization & Persuasion Modeling
Strategic Analytics & Infrastructure
Why Top Strategists Choose Stratus
Real-Time Insight Pipeline
Our live data ingestion, modeling, and filtering systems ensure you're operating with current, accurate, and strategically relevant information.
Flexible Integration
Export-ready datasets, API access, and modular reporting tools make our intelligence plug-and-play with any tech stack.
Operational Trust
Stratus supports campaigns, institutions, and advocacy teams that cannot afford to be wrong. Accuracy isn’t a feature — it’s the foundation.