Stephen comes to Byers, Minton & Associates with a diverse range of experiences. From being selected as a Legislative Service Commission fellow, to Senator Gardner’s administrative aide, and then landing the position of Senator Seitz’s legislative aide, Stephen gained a keen understanding of the legislative process. Prior to his time in the General Assembly, Stephen worked for Congressman Geoff Davis and worked on several campaigns in Kentucky. He is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a Political Science degree and a minor in Pre-law.

Mara brings five years of political and legislative experience to Byers, Minton, & Associates. Mara began her career as a member of the campaign finance team to former Congressman Pat Tiberi. She then joined the campaign Pat’s successor and current Congressman, Troy Balderson during the 2018 special election in Ohio’s Twelfth District. She has campaign experience and relationships with elected officials that spans from the local through the federal level. Most recently, Mara served as Legislative Aide to State Representative Brian Baldridge where she worked on legislation in the transportation, public safety, and energy sectors as well as garnered valuable experience working on Ohio’s most recent Main Operating Budget.   

Mara completed her degree in Political Science and Philosophy at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to politics and policy, Mara is passionate about mental health and is currently working on her Master’s in Clinical Counseling at Capital University in Columbus. She enjoys staying involved in her community and serves as an Assistant Track and Cross-Country Coach at Dublin Scioto High School in Central Ohio.