MEET THE TEAM
Kyle Bonini
Founding Partner
Matt McCann
Founding Partner
With over fifteen years in political campaigns and public affairs, Kyle is among the nation’s premier digital fundraisers. Bonini has served as a chief digital fundraising strategist for campaigns at nearly every level of politics and has generated tens of millions in net revenue for candidates and committees. Bonini’s career has included nearly a decade on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Chief of Staff, as well as leading the public affairs offices in two separate federal agencies during the Trump Administration. Bonini is originally from Upper Michigan, and lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and two daughters.
McCann is a political strategist and digital fundraiser who has raised and scaled over nine figures for conservative candidates and causes. After beginning his career on back-to-back gubernatorial races in Illinois, McCann went on to serve as a State Director for the Republican National Committee, where he led Trump Victory’s 2020 campaign operations in New York. Following that election cycle, McCann found his true calling—building small dollar programs from the ground up and transforming them into recurring, compounding, multi-million-dollar revenue engines. Today, he is recognized as one of the most effective digital fundraisers on the right, known for building durable infrastructure that powers movements, not just campaigns.
Dillon Jones
Managing Partner
Jeff Longust
Managing Partner
As our Vice President of Fundraising, Dillon brings a proven track record of success, and game-changing potential to the Imperator team. Entering the digital fundraising space after a stint on Capitol Hill, and graduating from Liberty University in 2021, Dillon has already built numerous digital programs from scratch, growing them into multi-million dollar powerhouses that are built to last. Most notably, Dillon generated over $10 million in net revenue online for battleground congressional campaigns and gubernatorial candidates in the 2024 cycle.
Jeff Longust is a seasoned digital strategist and executive with a distinguished track record of launching and scaling some of the largest and most efficient online fundraising operations in the country. He's raised a combined $200+ million for his clients, ranging from House Leadership, tier-one Senate races and statewides, to dozens of competitive Congressional races. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Pepperdine University, and was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest.
Pat Wronkiewicz
Managing Partner
Alec Cherney
Director
Pat Wronkiewicz is a nationally recognized digital fundraiser and political operative. A Marine veteran, Pat began his political career by running for the State Senate in college. Wronkiewicz then went on to become a top tier digital strategist and political operative in Washington, D.C. His work centers on constructing the systems that move money at scale and power winning campaigns. Prior to joining us as a Managing Partner, Wronkiewicz served as a key strategist and digital fundraiser on President Trump's historic victory in 2024.
As a Manager at Imperator, Alec Cherney brings three years of hands-on experience to the firm’s digital fundraising and marketing efforts. With a strong background in data management, reporting, and performance analysis, Alec supports email strategy and P2P strategy by translating complex datasets into actionable insights that improve program execution. Known for a detail-oriented, data-driven approach, he plays a key role in supporting high-performing online fundraising programs that drive consistent engagement and long-term revenue.
Dylan Harrinton
Director
George Brehl
Director
With over five years working with political campaigns, committees, not-for-profits, and other right-of-center groups, Dylan brings a proven track record of crafting and executing winning strategy in the areas of issue advocacy and electoral politics. Harrington's career has included key roles with firms at the center of Republican small dollar fundraising, persuasion, and get out the vote, as well as in digital e-commerce.
George brings over a decade of on-the-ground political experience, having worked across local, state, and federal elections. Operating primarily in the Eastern US, he has driven strategy for state parties, national committees, and high-profile campaigns. Over the last several years, George transitioned his grassroots experience into the digital space. He now focuses on building digital strategies that seamlessly translate real-world political momentum into online success. In his free time, George enjoys cooking, traveling and complaining about the Indianapolis Colts' QB turnover.
Liam McCann
Director of Business Operations
Zachary Smith
Manager
As Director of Strategic Business Operations at Imperator, Liam brings more than seven years of operational leadership experience across multiple industries. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he began his career in logistics and supply chain management before advancing into senior operational roles within the medical device sector, where he led data analytics, KPI optimization, and inventory control strategy. At Imperator, Liam oversees firmwide business operations, driving process efficiency, performance management, and strategic infrastructure to support sustained growth and organizational scalability.
Zach graduated from James Madison University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Political Communication. After college, Zach moved across the country to northern Virginia to work in Republican politics. He began digital fundraising during the '22 midterms, securing key victories that flipped the House Majority. Zach continues to fundraise, specializing in small accounts, ensuring candidates have the resources necessary to win. In his free time, Zach can be found at the gym training for his next competition.
Jeana Anderson
Associate
Madilyn Cox
Associate
Jeana is a Business Operations Associate who has spent the last 10 years working in both HR and administrative roles. Through her experience, she’s developed a love for organization, problem solving and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Originally from Northern Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her family and fully embraces the warm weather lifestyle. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and making the most of the sunshine.
As our Account Associate, Madi leverages her background in the political sector and institutional development to drive digital fundraising strategy. Madi began her political career while at the University of Georgia, serving in various roles for both WinRed and the Georgia Republican Party. After a few successful years fundraising for her Alma Mater, she hopped back into the digital space and joined Imperator. A Georgia native, Madi enjoys coaching soccer and spending time with family outside of work.
