MBA Consulting Group (MBACG) is a for-profit consulting firm that provides services for political action committees (PACs), the campaigns of political candidates running for office, and left-of-center nonprofit groups. ¹ MBA Consulting Group was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, D.C. ²

Background

MBA Consulting Group was founded in 2014 and is based in Washington, D.C. ² It provides consulting services for political action committees (PACs), the campaigns of political candidates running for office, and left-of-center nonprofit groups. ³

Activities

Services provided by MBA Consulting Group for its clients include improving technology and communications setup and adhering to government regulations. ¹

During the 2024 election cycle,  MBA Consulting Group released online ads and social media posts encouraging viewers to vote. ^{4 5 6 7}

Financials

Previous clients for MBA Consulting Group include Warnock for Georgia, Val Demings for U.S. Senate, Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin, Katie Porter for Congress, Catherine Cortez Masto for Senate, For Our Future, Priorities USA Action, Democratic Victory PAC, EDF Action Votes, Put Utah First PAC, and Progressive Change Campaign Committee. ⁸

Leadership

Christopher Koob is principal for MBA Consulting Group as of 2024. ^{9 10} He is also listed as the co-founder of the consulting firm Capitol Compliance Associates (CCA). ⁹

Other principals listed for MBA Consulting Group include Steven Mele, Lauren Decot, and Jeremy Begun. ¹¹ Mele operated a private consulting practice for political nonprofits and politicians in California from 2004 to 2009. ¹² Decot previously worked as the deputy comptroller for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and worked on political campaigns for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran (D) and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA). ¹³ Begun previously worked for CCA and left-of-center consulting firm New Partners. ^{14 15}

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13. “Lauren Decot.” MBA Consulting Group. Accessed November 16, 2024. https://mbacg.com/staff-item/lauren-decot/.
14. “Jeremy Begun.” MBA Consulting Group. Accessed November 16, 2024. https://mbacg.com/staff-item/jeremy-begun/.
15. “Jeremy Begun.” LinkedIn. Accessed November 16, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-begun-89000332/.