Our Team
Lindsey Slanker | Kate Szafran | Stan Olshefski | Jessica Langhaim
Lindsey Slanker
Lindsey has spent her professional career connecting donors to political candidates and philanthropic organizations.
She served as Finance Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, where she provided critical support for key races through comprehensive nationwide fundraising efforts. She managed a multi-media solicitation campaign, special events and key personal visits. Her efforts resulted in impressive fundraising gains during a challenging political environment.
She has spearheaded fundraising efforts for numerous members of the United States Senate and Congress, Presidential candidates, and statewide office holders including Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Treasurer, State Senate and State Assembly. She has managed fundraising efforts for national and state parties, and state ballot initiatives. She has guided political and non-profit entities alike in strategic planning and implementation for growth and success in the area of development.
Lindsey's volunteer efforts have included St. Jude's Ranch for Children in Boulder City, the National MS Society, Spread the Word Nevada, Las Vegas Prom Closet and the Sally Kate Winters Home for Children. She also organized relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina victims in Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian, MS.
Lindsey has a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. She resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her husband Mike and their daughters Claire and Charlotte.
Kate Szafran
Kate's extensive work with contributors, elected officials, and various political organizations has helped her achieve a diverse background in political fundraising.
Prior to joining October Inc., Kate worked as the Majority Makers and Senatorial Trust Director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Kate also served in a fundraising capacity at the Republican Governors Association under the Chairmanship of Governors Mitt Romney and Kenny Guinn and at the Republican National Committee with the Republican Regents program.
Upon graduating from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Kate moved to Washington D.C. where she attended The George Washington University and received her Masters in Political Management.
Stan Olshefski
Stan Olshefski most recently served as chief Internet strategist for the National Republican Senatorial Committee where he oversaw the Committee's email marketing, online advertising, Internet campaigns and social networking outreach. During his tenure at the NRSC, Stan helped increase online contributions to the NRSC by 135%.
Before working at the NRSC, Stan worked on Senator Rick Santorum's 2006 U.S. Senate campaign. On the campaign trail, Stan was actively involved in every aspect of the campaign's online outreach efforts.
Stan has been involved with campaigns at the grassroots level for the past 13 years -- when he first volunteered for Congressman Jim Greenwood's re-election campaign. He currently resides in Washington, D.C., with his wife Meghann.
Jessica Langhaim
Prior to joining October Inc., Jessica worked as a member of the finance team at the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Jessica has previously served as a field director for the Mitt Romney presidential campaign, legislative aide to state Representative Holly Benson of Florida and as a legislative affairs assistant to Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
Jessica is a graduate of Florida State University and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her husband Dave.