About Us
Unusual for our field, we’re posting honest bios. No embellishments. We are not responsible for George W. Bush’s two successful presidential campaigns, we didn’t direct Oppenheimer, we weren’t the first to use the phrase, ‘chip in,’ and we probably didn’t write that ad you liked for that candidate in that race in that state you can’t remember. Nonetheless, we have played essential roles in many successful campaigns and have been lucky to work with many excellent candidates.
Michael Clingaman
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
As a Co-Founder of Art and Copy Partners, Michael Clingaman brings a unique perspective built on 28 years of direct work in political campaigns. From 1996 to today, Michael has seen it all, from managing statewide campaigns, running a state GOP, and working for the National GOP. He understands how campaigns work and, more importantly, what you must do (or avoid!) to come out on top on Election Night.
Michael and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in Louisville, Kentucky, and are proud parents to Maddie, a college student, and Charlie, a high school student.
Trip Radtke
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Before co-launching Art and Copy Partners, Trip Radtke spent 20 years helping lead an Atlanta-based national voter contact firm. During that time, he provided strategic advice, direct mail, and digital services to hundreds of federal, state, and legislative political campaigns.
Prior to his time in Atlanta, Trip served in the Capitol Hill offices of Congressmen Paul Ryan and Mike Pence.
Trip and his family live in Suwanee, Georgia.
Josh Bailey
Partner
Josh Bailey brings more than 20 years of political experience to Art and Copy Partners. He has served on Capitol Hill and every level of campaigns – from grassroots organizing, management, and messaging.
Throughout his time in politics, Josh has played a role in helping flip multiple state houses across the country and was part of the team that helped elect multiple new Speakers of the House.
Josh and his family reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
Andrew Lajeunesse
Partner
Andrew Lajeunesse has worked to elect Republicans for over a decade, doing everything from doorknocking to general consulting. For the last nine years, Andrew has helped guide nearly 100 candidates across the country to victory by leading direct mail and digital advertising campaigns.
In addition to advising campaigns, Andrew oversees Art and Copy’s operations, data management, and artificial intelligence research team.
Andrew is also a part-time triathlete (and currently only Ironman) at the company. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Emily, and their son, Jack.
Erik Wooten
Vice President and Creative Director
Erik has been a graphic designer and art director within the political space for over 12 years, shaping the creative for hundreds of campaigns. He’s used his diverse skillset to produce impactful branding, direct mail, print collateral, apparel, and everything digital. During that time, Erik has guided multiple teams of designers to elevate their creative output and consistently exceed client expectations.
Erik and his family live in Canton, Georgia.
