Southern Republican Leadership Conference

FLS Connect, sponsor of the Southern Republican Leadership Conference’s Digital Strategies/ New Media Challenge, has announced three more judges who will recognize the successes in the dynamic online world for marketing, persuasion and information dissemination. The first three judges were previously selected.

David James is a partner at FLS Connect with more than 20 years of experience as a GOP political operative. James has developed many new cutting-edge products that have assisted in the victory of Republicans in all levels of government. Prior to joining FLS Connect, he held positions at every level of the Republican Party. He previously served as a strategic consultant to the Republican National Committee (RNC) and also as a Regional Political Director for the RNC, managing the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio regions from 2001 to 2005. He was also the Executive Director and Political Director of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania from 1997 to 2001. He was the executive Director of the Republican Committee of Chester County, as well as a consultant to many successful political campaigns. Today, James continues to lend his campaign experiences as a leading instructor of Republican campaign managers and political operatives. He has been the lead consultant for the RNC’s Campaign Management College since 2007. He and his wife, Mindy, live in West Chester, Penn., where they raise their three children.

Nathan Imperiale is President and CEO of NJI New Media, providing advanced web development, graphic design, branding, video production and online communications services. NJI New Media has managed some of the most notable political campaigns, issue advocacy, corporate and non-profit media initiatives. At 25-years-old, Imperiale is considered a trailblazer in the field of digital communications. Previously, he served as a partner at Endeavour Global Strategies, implemented the first-ever new media department on Capitol Hill and worked with the Director of E-Communications in the Bush White House. As the Director of New Media for the House Republican Conference, Imperiale was charged with spearheading the development of the first new media department on Capitol Hill.  He was responsible for launching what is considered the most advanced congressional website, GOP.gov, producing award winning viral web videos, and supporting an effort to grow the number of republicans using social networking tools. Last year alone, Imperiale and his team won prestigious awards for best political web video, best political website, best energy website and best non-profit website along with many other accolades.

Zac Moffatt is a partner with Targeted Victory, a leader in online advertising, text messaging, social networking and integrated data management for political candidates and causes. Targeted Victory also provides comprehensive web design and development services, as well as strategic campaign management. Prior to joining Targeted Victory, Moffatt served as the Deputy Director for Statewide efforts at Freedoms Watch. Previously, he served as the RNC Director of Political Education, where he oversaw 33,000+ hours of training in 18 months.  In 2006, Moffatt served as the Victory Director for the Maryland Republican Party for Governor Robert Ehrlich and Senate candidate Michael Steele. He has also served as the Deputy Field Director for William Weld’s New York Gubernatorial campaign and field director for Central Oregon for President George W. Bush’s reelect. He also worked at the 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee, where he was the Deputy Director for Operations in the Office of Public Liaison and at the 2004 Republican National Convention where he was an Associate Director for External Relations. Prior to the Convention, Moffatt served as the Associate Chief of Staff for Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City following the Mayor’s successful election in 2001. He is a graduate of Stanford University, where he majored in Political Science and History.

SRLC 2010 is excited to have these judges participate in this fun and important competition. More NMC judges will be announced in the near future. For more information about the Digital Strategies/New Media Challenge please call (225) 753-3549.