Kathy Groob is a successful political and business executive with over 35 years experience. As a former elected municipal official and a high profile state senate candidate, Kathy earned a reputation for savvy political strategy and accomplishment. In her business career, Kathy is an entrepreneur and small business owner and served as a senior executive for a $178 million real estate and construction firm.

Kathy is the founder of ElectWomen, political advocacy for women and was a co-founder for Emerge Kentucky, a political training program for women. She is a well-known speaker, trainer and author of Pink Politics. Kathy was appointed to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear’s transition team.

Kathy has broad expertise in strategy, communications, crisis PR, fundraising and digital media. She and her firm have won several awards for leadership and political strategy and messaging.

Jeff Groob is founder and principal consultant at November Strategies, LLC. Jeff has been an entrepreneur and management consultant for over 30 years, advising business owners and executives on leadership, management, strategic planning, marketing, and organizational development issues. He has advised many high-profile local and national clients, and served in multiple extended engagements as a President and CEO.

Prior to bringing his strategic marketing and new media technology talents to the political realm, Jeff was President of First Mobile Technologies, a subsidiary of a $6 billion publicly-held British company. His career started in international marketing for General Electric Aircraft Engines. Jeff has served as an adjunct professor of business at Thomas More College and Northern Kentucky University for over 25 years. In 2010, Jeff was appointed by Governor Steve Beshear to serve on the Board of Directors of Gateway Community Technical College, and in 2014 was elected Chairman of the Board.