Our Team
Ashley S. Hunter
Chief Executive Officer
T: @AshleysHunter E: ahunter@mpastrategies.com
As MPA’s newly named CEO, Ashley has spent more than fifteen years advocating for state and local organizations. Prior to starting MPA in 2010, she spent five years working for the largest association management and lobbying firm in the state. Ashley was selected for The State Newspapers “Top 20 Under 40ʺ in 2012. In 2015 and again for 2016, Ashley was named Legislative Columnist for MidlandsBiz, LowcountryBiz and UpstateBiz. Ashley is also a certified State Procurement Agent. As the former lobbyist for the Municipal Association of SC, Ashley has a passion for seeing cities and organizations thrive.
Chief Executive Officer
T: @AshleysHunter E: ahunter@mpastrategies.com
As MPA’s newly named CEO, Ashley has spent more than fifteen years advocating for state and local organizations. Prior to starting MPA in 2010, she spent five years working for the largest association management and lobbying firm in the state. Ashley was selected for The State Newspapers “Top 20 Under 40ʺ in 2012. In 2015 and again for 2016, Ashley was named Legislative Columnist for MidlandsBiz, LowcountryBiz and UpstateBiz. Ashley is also a certified State Procurement Agent. As the former lobbyist for the Municipal Association of SC, Ashley has a passion for seeing cities and organizations thrive.
Brooke Rowan
Vice President of Public Relations
T: @BrookeSRowan E: browan@mpastrategies.com
Raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Brooke graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Public Relations. Brooke has both statewide and federal experience, interning on Capitol Hill and paging for the South Carolina General Assembly. Brooke joined MPA Strategies in 2014, first serving as Creative Associate before moving up as Director of Operations and now, Vice President. A jack of trades, Brooke eagerly dives into any opportunity thrown her way.
Vice President of Public Relations
T: @BrookeSRowan E: browan@mpastrategies.com
Raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Brooke graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Public Relations. Brooke has both statewide and federal experience, interning on Capitol Hill and paging for the South Carolina General Assembly. Brooke joined MPA Strategies in 2014, first serving as Creative Associate before moving up as Director of Operations and now, Vice President. A jack of trades, Brooke eagerly dives into any opportunity thrown her way.
Ed Schafer
General Counsel & Legislative Liaison
T: @EdSchafer1 E: eschafer@mpastrategies.com
Cell: 803-707-8956
Ed has over 13 years of experience as staff attorney and lobbyist for SC local governments and state associations. He was Staff Attorney/Lobbyist for the SC Association of Counties, Legislative Counsel for the Municipal Association of SC, and General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for the Manufactured/Modular Housing Institute of SC. He graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at The Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law.
General Counsel & Legislative Liaison
T: @EdSchafer1 E: eschafer@mpastrategies.com
Cell: 803-707-8956
Ed has over 13 years of experience as staff attorney and lobbyist for SC local governments and state associations. He was Staff Attorney/Lobbyist for the SC Association of Counties, Legislative Counsel for the Municipal Association of SC, and General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for the Manufactured/Modular Housing Institute of SC. He graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at The Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Mollie M. Miller
Director of Association Management
T: @MolsMM E: mmiller@mpastrategies.com
Raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mollie graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2005 with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Information Studies. After living in Atlanta for 5 years, she relocated back to the Midlands. She has an extensive background in the management and financial services industry. She lives in Lexington with her husband Luke, and their two children, Trent and Evelyn. She enjoys Gamecock sports, cooking and spending time with family and friends! As the Director of Association Management, Mollie oversees the day-to-day operations of associations and other client organizations.
Director of Association Management
T: @MolsMM E: mmiller@mpastrategies.com
Raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mollie graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2005 with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Information Studies. After living in Atlanta for 5 years, she relocated back to the Midlands. She has an extensive background in the management and financial services industry. She lives in Lexington with her husband Luke, and their two children, Trent and Evelyn. She enjoys Gamecock sports, cooking and spending time with family and friends! As the Director of Association Management, Mollie oversees the day-to-day operations of associations and other client organizations.
Cayci Banks
Director of Communications
T: @CBanks11 E: cbanks@mpastrategies.com
A South Carolina native, Cayci is the former Director of Communications for a statewide non‐profit. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Newberry College and is a graduate of the United Way of the Midlands Blueprint for Leadership program. She is also a certified grants writer and puts together the monthly publication of the South Carolina Purchasing and Procurement Digest. With an eye on creativity and branding, she also provides Style & Branding Guides for MPA clients. Cayci lives in Newberry with her husband and four children and teaches public relations part time at Newberry College.
Director of Communications
T: @CBanks11 E: cbanks@mpastrategies.com
A South Carolina native, Cayci is the former Director of Communications for a statewide non‐profit. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Newberry College and is a graduate of the United Way of the Midlands Blueprint for Leadership program. She is also a certified grants writer and puts together the monthly publication of the South Carolina Purchasing and Procurement Digest. With an eye on creativity and branding, she also provides Style & Branding Guides for MPA clients. Cayci lives in Newberry with her husband and four children and teaches public relations part time at Newberry College.
Adrienne Patrick
Director of Development
E: apatrick@mpastrategies.com
Adrienne Patrick serves as our Director of Development and is a Certified Grants Writer. She assists clients with researching and applying for grants and has successfully secured funds for projects including city infrastructure and police department needs. Adrienne also has experience in fund raising for both political candidates and non-profits. She is a journalism graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Greenville.
Director of Development
E: apatrick@mpastrategies.com
Adrienne Patrick serves as our Director of Development and is a Certified Grants Writer. She assists clients with researching and applying for grants and has successfully secured funds for projects including city infrastructure and police department needs. Adrienne also has experience in fund raising for both political candidates and non-profits. She is a journalism graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Greenville.
Sarah Moore Isbell
Director of Health Initiatives
T: @CBanks11 E: sisbell@mpastrategies.com
As a certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Sarah manages all of our client healthcare, recreation, nutrition and wellness initiatives. She has more than fifteen years in the health care industry and provides a wealth of knowledge for our team and our clients. Sarah lives in the Midlands with her husband and has one daughter and four stepchildren. She is active in the Junior League of Columbia and Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.
Director of Health Initiatives
T: @CBanks11 E: sisbell@mpastrategies.com
As a certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Sarah manages all of our client healthcare, recreation, nutrition and wellness initiatives. She has more than fifteen years in the health care industry and provides a wealth of knowledge for our team and our clients. Sarah lives in the Midlands with her husband and has one daughter and four stepchildren. She is active in the Junior League of Columbia and Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.