Our People

David Beattie

As president of Hamilton Beattie & Staff since 2000, Dave seeks to work with clients who are committed to improving their communities, whether through politics, good government, or as good corporate citizens. More...

Bryan Dooley

Bryan joined the Hamilton Campaigns team at a critical turning point in the company's history, coming onboard just as the 2002 election cycle was in full swing. He quickly displayed his ability as a fast learner, a team player, and a competent and thorough statistician. In January 2005, Bryan was promoted to Vice-President. More...

Tiffany Muller

Tiffany joined Hamilton Campaigns in the spring of 2007 to provide our clients with opposition and self-research. Her experience, political intuition and attention to detail help provide Hamilton Campaigns' clients with the information needed to develop winning strategies. More...

Maggie Ryner

A member of the Hamilton Campaigns team since 1990, Maggie Ryner oversees all field aspects of the firm's survey and focus group research projects. Since becoming a partner in 2000, Maggie has helped shaped the current direction of the company. She is the keeper of institutional knowledge of the firm, yet also responsible for training and indoctrinating new staff members into 'The Hamilton Way', ensuring that Hamilton Campaigns leads in the field of public opinion research in the 21st Century. More...

Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson joined the D.C. office of Hamilton Campaigns in 2007. Throughout his career, Scott has provided analysis and guidance on Senate and Congressional campaigns, as well as mayoral and statewide down ballot races. Scott is a trained focus group moderator, having received training at the RIVA Institute. Scott has a particular interest in helping minority candidates win tough seats and in helping clients understand the cultural differences and dynamics of minority communities. More...

Susan Taylor

Susan's Georgia drawl is the 'voice' of Hamilton Campaigns. Born and raised in Atlanta, she personifies the tradition of warm Southern hospitality. Susan became Hamilton Campaigns’s Office Manager after spending nearly 10 years in The New York Times’ Atlanta Bureau. More...

Anne Thibault

As a 30-year veteran of Hamilton Campaigns, Anne Thibault has experience with virtually every aspect of political research. Before coming to Hamilton Campaigns, Anne worked on three statewide campaigns in Massachusetts and spent a year in the polling division of Edmund Muskie's Presidential Campaign. More...

Kirk Eilers

Kirk joined the growing team at Hamilton Campaigns in the summer of 2007. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills to the research department. More...

Ani De La Quintana

Ani came to Hamilton Campaigns after working as a researcher and teacher at University of Florida, focusing on the analysis of leadership and political processes. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science; she also obtained a master's degree in political campaigning at UF. More...

Bill Hamilton

Bill Hamilton was widely considered one of the pioneers in public sector public opinion research. As the principal of one the nation's premier polling firms for 30 years, he continued to develop the field of strategic opinion and attitude research...both in the U.S. and internationally. More...