Meet the team
Jef Green, He/him
CEO & Treasurer
Jef’s love of spreadsheets is second only to his passion for Oregon Duck Football. If you spot a Duck baseball cap at the Limelight in Sellwood, there’s a 95% chance it’s him.
Jef's real talent lies in assembling a team that's smarter than he is. Their passion and dedication to progressive politics are the true heart of C&E.
When he’s not talking your ear off about politics, Jef will happily entertain you with videos of his razor-sharp 4-year-old daughter, who has a habit of out-quipping him at an alarming rate.
With a knack for crafting efficiency out of chaos, Erik’s all about simplifying life – whether it's creating tools or making sure his own name gets spelled right.
He's on a mission to bring transparency to campaign finance while pedaling through Portland's bike streets.
When not optimizing processes or fighting the good transparency fight, you'll find Erik minimizing his impact on nature and contemplating the complexities of progressives over a cup of sustainably sourced coffee.
Erik Pedersen, He/him
Director of Operations
Tammy Lewis, She/her
Compliance Officer
With a Fine Arts degree and a background that's anything but ordinary (think modeling as a mannequin and reciting the alphabet backward), Tammy brings the same level of creativity and meticulousness to compliance that she brings to her love of pottery.
When not crunching numbers or advocating for compliance, you'll find her dancing through afternoon breaks, embracing autumn in big sweaters, and enjoying quality time with her cat.
Megan Vaughn, She/her
Compliance Officer
Megan is our problem-solver extraordinaire who firmly believes that life is all about balance, whether in the books or on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean. Megan's love for Star Trek has her boldly going where no compliance officer has gone before.
In her downtime, you'll find Megan hiking the majestic PNW mountains, exploring new vacation destinations, embracing the motley crew of progressives, and working with an amazing group of colleagues who share her passion for making compliance both efficient and fun!
Meet Cindi, our cash flow maestro and connoisseur of electoral intricacies. Cindi helps clients navigate the financial labyrinth, ensuring their cash flows smoothly toward their goals. She's all about the little details, be it in the electoral process or balancing the books.
Cindi loves jet-setting around the globe and volunteering her time to make the world a better place. And when it's downtime with family, you can find her curled up with a good book, relishing both the small details and the big picture of life.
Cindi Carrell, She/her
Compliance Officer
Laura Michaelis, She/her
Office Manager
Laura is the organizational guru and payroll wizard who keeps the office humming. She loves working with this crew of smart, witty, and downright hilarious people who make every workday feel like a sitcom.
Outside the office, Laura's a cinephile with a particular fondness for vintage movies. And here's a fun twist – she's not just a master of payrolls but also a ribbon-winning pie baker at the county fair.
In her downtime, you'll find Laura buried in a good book, or enjoying quality time with her husband and two feline friends.
Elizabeth O’Leary, She/her
Compliance Support Associate
Meet Liz, the unsung hero behind the scenes. Liz's role is all about support, whether it's juggling deposits, reconciling accounts, or providing that much-needed boost on tough days. When it comes to the world of progressives, Liz appreciates how they all march to the same beat but with wildly different dance moves.
Fun fact: Liz once rubbed elbows with the old Seinfeld writers (it feels like a lifetime ago!). In her spare time, you'll find her soaking up nature in the parks with her husband and trusty canine companion.
Leisa Leibbrand, She/her
Compliance Support Associate
Meet Leisa, our Compliance Support virtuoso, the bridge between chaos and order, handling the monumental to the minuscule with grace and precision.
Since moving from Oklahoma City in 2022, Leisa is enchanted by the vibrant community of politics and progressives in Portland that welcomes everyone with open arms.
She's a dedicated dog cuddler, sharing her heart and home with Natalie and Bailey. Her love for ink is evident, but the standout piece is a lemon slice tattoo that adds a zest of uniqueness to her life.
Quinn Fetrow, He/Him
Software Developer
Quinn's day revolves around crafting software solutions for clients and colleagues alike, making life easier one code at a time. In the world of politics, Quinn finds the complexities baffling, which is why he sticks to coding as his contribution to the progressive world.
Beyond the screen, he's an avid guitarist, and his love for music is matched only by his talents for crochet and bouldering. A random fact about Quinn is that he has never burped - in his life… which is only partially why we consider him a rare gem in the office!
