Leadership

Mark Finchem

Director Mark Finchem began his career with the Kalamazoo, Michigan Department of Public Safety, serving as a firefighter/paramedic before becoming a law enforcement officer and criminal investigator. After 21 years of service, he retired in 1999, relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and worked as a rancher.

In 2014, Mark was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives, where he served for eight years. In 2024, he was elected to the Arizona Senate, representing Legislative District 1. He holds a B.A. in State and Local Public Policy from Grand Canyon University, summa cum laude, and an M.A. in Legal Studies and Economics from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law, cum laude. He is also a Six Sigma–certified process engineer.

Seth Keshel

Seth Keshel is a former U.S. Army Captain and veteran with nearly 20 years of experience leading statistical and business projects across industries including the U.S. Army, healthcare, oil and gas, and professional baseball. He has extensive expertise in client engagement, project oversight, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations.

Seth’s career highlights include military intelligence analysis in Afghanistan, nationwide technical sales, and business analysis in the Texas oil fields. Known for his strong statistical and analytical skills, he has developed innovative solutions for Fortune 100–500 companies and created processes that consistently deliver results beyond expectations. He is also recognized for his ability to present complex information effectively to audiences at every level.

David Stevens

David Stevens holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and has built a 30-year career in IT. He served over ten years in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, followed by two decades as a Defense Contractor, where he tested Army communications, mapping systems, and internet security. He then spent three years in the private sector managing point-of-sale software for motorcycle vendors.

While working in Kuwait in 2008, David was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives, where he served eight years and held leadership roles as Rules Chairman and Speaker Pro Tem. Following his legislative service, he was elected Cochise County Recorder, serving for eight years and overseeing voter registration data, mail-in ballot signature verification, and early voting operations.

James Tesauro

James Tesauro holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Sacred Heart University and is a combat veteran who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Aviation branch, flying UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters in both medevac and VIP missions. James also served as a Company Commander and in multiple operational roles at the battalion, brigade, and division levels, including as officer-in-charge and as a liaison to surrounding communities.

In both military and civilian life, James has built extensive experience in leadership, team building, and operations. He has served as a campaign advisor and manager for local and state candidates, contributing expertise in political and logistical planning. Professionally, he has worked in leadership, networking, marketing, sales, and management, and now runs his own company in Wisconsin. Family-oriented and deeply committed to preserving freedom, James is driven by a belief in restoring accountability, fairness, transparency, and honesty to America’s election systems.