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Sarah BascomPresident
Named six times as one of Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders in the Florida Trend’s Florida 500 (2024 / 2023 / 2022 / 2021 / 2020 / 2019)
Named two times as one of Florida’s Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine by Florida Politics (2024 / 2017)
Named to the INFLUENCE 150 List as one of the 150 most influential people in Florida Politics (2022)
Named numerous times to the INFLUENCE 100 List as one of the 100 most influential people in Florida politics (2021 / 2020 / 2018 / 2016)
Referred to “as the go-to counselor in Florida’s Capitol after a determined rise through the political ranks…That’s all while building a firm that never retreats, only reloads, with talented operators who are also trusted by many powerful pols” by former House Speaker Dean Cannon
Highlighted in Roll Call as a key member of the sought-after “top Republican teams in Florida campaigns”
Featured in Tallahassee Magazine, Tallahassee Woman Magazine & 850 Magazine (February/March 2013)
Former principal on an international public relations and strategic consulting firm
Former communications director for the late Senate President Jim King
Former press secretary for the Florida Senate Majority Office
Former deputy communications director for the Republican Party of Florida
Sarah Bascom is the president of Bascom Communications Group.
As a noted political communications expert with more than 20 years of experience, Bascom has advised many of the state’s largest corporations, trade associations and highest-ranking elected officials on crisis management, strategic messaging, media management and public affairs campaigns.
Bascom’s successful tenure in the political communications and the public affairs arena in Florida stems from her on-the-ground experience and training, working on high-profile issues, serving as spokesperson for numerous coalitions, elected officials and companies all across Florida, and her daily interaction with the Capitol Press Corps and media outlets across the state, as well as frequent interaction with national media.
Bascom has served as a member of the communications teams for several noted Florida companies and trade associations, including ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Associated Industries of Florida, AT&T, The Everglades Foundation, The Everglades Trust, Florida Association of Health Plans, and the American Resort Development Association, among others.
Currently, Bascom serves as lead outside political communications advisor to Speaker Daniel Perez, having most recently served as lead strategic communications advisor to House Majority and then Speaker-designate Daniel Perez during the 2024 campaign cycle. Over the years, Bascom has served as a strategic communication advisor to former House Speakers, Chris Sprowls and Richard Corcoran, as well as former Senate Presidents Bill Galvano, Joe Negron, Ken Pruitt, and the late Jim King.
Bascom also served as lead spokesperson for the successful defeat of Amendment 3 during the 2024 election cycle, as well as served as lead communications advisor for the successful re-election campaigns of Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Aaron Bean. She has also served as the lead communications advisor to Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2018 General Election campaign, and as the spokesperson and strategic advisor for numerous congressional, state and referendum campaigns.
Prior to founding BCG, Bascom was a principal of an international public relations and strategic communications firm, where she managed the Florida office and serviced corporate, private sector and campaign clients. Bascom also served as the communications director for the Florida Senate, under the late Senate President Jim King, and as the press secretary for the Senate Majority Caucus and deputy communications director for the Republican Party of Florida.
Bascom is often quoted as a noted Republican consultant in national and statewide media, has been recognized as one of the “FLORIDA 500: Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders” by the Florida Trend, one of the “Brightest Minds in Florida Politics” by SaintPetersBlog and was named several times to the INFLUENCE 100 List as one of the 100 most influential people in Florida politics. Bascom has also been highlighted in Roll Call as a key member of the sought-after “top Republican teams in Florida campaigns.” Bascom serves on the Maclay School Board of Trustees and is a member of the American Association of Political Consultants and the Florida Public Relations Association.
Bascom is a graduate of the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Bascom, a native of Clearwater, resides in Tallahassee with her husband and daughter.
Sarah Bascom is the president of Bascom Communications Group.
As a noted political communications expert with more than 20 years of experience, Bascom has advised many of the state’s largest corporations, trade associations and highest-ranking elected officials on crisis management, strategic messaging, media management and public affairs campaigns.
Bascom’s successful tenure in the political communications and the public affairs arena in Florida stems from her on-the-ground experience and training, working on high-profile issues, serving as spokesperson for numerous coalitions, elected officials and companies all across Florida, and her daily interaction with the Capitol Press Corps and media outlets across the state, as well as frequent interaction with national media.
Bascom has served as a member of the communications teams for several noted Florida companies and trade associations, including ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Associated Industries of Florida, AT&T, The Everglades Foundation, The Everglades Trust, Florida Association of Health Plans, and the American Resort Development Association, among others.
Currently, Bascom serves as lead outside political communications advisor to Speaker Daniel Perez, having most recently served as lead strategic communications advisor to House Majority and then Speaker-designate Daniel Perez during the 2024 campaign cycle. Over the years, Bascom has served as a strategic communication advisor to former House Speakers, Chris Sprowls and Richard Corcoran, as well as former Senate Presidents Bill Galvano, Joe Negron, Ken Pruitt, and the late Jim King.
Bascom also served as lead spokesperson for the successful defeat of Amendment 3 during the 2024 election cycle, as well as served as lead communications advisor for the successful re-election campaigns of Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Aaron Bean. She has also served as the lead communications advisor to Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2018 General Election campaign, and as the spokesperson and strategic advisor for numerous congressional, state and referendum campaigns.
Prior to founding BCG, Bascom was a principal of an international public relations and strategic communications firm, where she managed the Florida office and serviced corporate, private sector and campaign clients. Bascom also served as the communications director for the Florida Senate, under the late Senate President Jim King, and as the press secretary for the Senate Majority Caucus and deputy communications director for the Republican Party of Florida.
Bascom is often quoted as a noted Republican consultant in national and statewide media, has been recognized as one of the “FLORIDA 500: Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders” by the Florida Trend, one of the “Brightest Minds in Florida Politics” by SaintPetersBlog and was named several times to the INFLUENCE 100 List as one of the 100 most influential people in Florida politics. Bascom has also been highlighted in Roll Call as a key member of the sought-after “top Republican teams in Florida campaigns.” Bascom serves on the Maclay School Board of Trustees and is a member of the American Association of Political Consultants and the Florida Public Relations Association.
Bascom is a graduate of the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Bascom, a native of Clearwater, resides in Tallahassee with her husband and daughter.
Named six times as one of Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders in the Florida Trend’s Florida 500 (2024 / 2023 / 2022 / 2021 / 2020 / 2019)
Named two times as one of Florida’s Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine by Florida Politics (2024 / 2017)
Named to the INFLUENCE 150 List as one of the 150 most influential people in Florida Politics (2022)
Named numerous times to the INFLUENCE 100 List as one of the 100 most influential people in Florida politics (2021 / 2020 / 2018 / 2016)
Referred to “as the go-to counselor in Florida’s Capitol after a determined rise through the political ranks…That’s all while building a firm that never retreats, only reloads, with talented operators who are also trusted by many powerful pols” by former House Speaker Dean Cannon
Highlighted in Roll Call as a key member of the sought-after “top Republican teams in Florida campaigns”
Featured in Tallahassee Magazine, Tallahassee Woman Magazine & 850 Magazine (February/March 2013)
Former principal on an international public relations and strategic consulting firm
Former communications director for the late Senate President Jim King
Former press secretary for the Florida Senate Majority Office
Former deputy communications director for the Republican Party of Florida
Lyndsey BrzozowskiExecutive Vice President
Named to News Service of Florida’s 40 under 40 (2025)
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (2024 / 2017)
Featured in SaintPetersBlog’s 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (May 2013)
Featured in Tallahassee Magazine (October 2012)
Former communications director for Senate President Mike Haridopolos
Former press coordinator for 2011 Florida Statewide Redistricting Hearings
Former press secretary for the House Leadership Team
Lyndsey Brzozowski is an executive vice president at Bascom Communications Group.
As a battle-tested communications and messaging professional, Brzozowski has advised leaders in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, as well as candidates across the state of Florida, private sector companies and trade organizations. Brzozowski develops and executes communications plans for organizations, such as Life Care Services, Florida Association of Health Plans, Chesapeake Utilities, and various harbor pilots’ associations, among numerous other client accounts that span a multitude of industries.
As a member of BCG’s leadership team, Brzozowski also has extensive experience serving on the communications teams for a number of campaigns. Most recently, she served as a communications advisor for the successful defeat of Amendment 3 and to the Laurel Lee for Florida Congressional District 15 during the 2024 election cycle. She also served as an advisor to House Majority and then Speaker-designate Daniel Perez.
Previously, Brzozowski served as a senior communications advisor to the DeSantis for Governor Campaign during the 2018 Florida General Election. Prior to that, Brzozowski served on the communications team for the No on Amendment 2 Campaign, as well as serving as press secretary for a number of state House and Senate races across Florida.
Brzozowski also has extensive experience working inside the halls of the Florida Capitol, having served as communications director for the president of the Florida Senate and press secretary for the leadership team in the Florida House of Representatives. In these high-level positions, Brzozowski served as the lead spokesperson, worked closely with Florida’s Capitol Press Corps and media outlets throughout the state daily, and coordinated all media for the more than two dozen joint public redistricting meetings across Florida during the once-a-decade redistricting process.
Brzozowski is a graduate of the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science. A native of Florida, Brzozowski resides in Atlanta with her husband, Mike, and their children, James and Nora, and regularly commutes to Florida.
Lyndsey Brzozowski is an executive vice president at Bascom Communications Group.
As a battle-tested communications and messaging professional, Brzozowski has advised leaders in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, as well as candidates across the state of Florida, private sector companies and trade organizations. Brzozowski develops and executes communications plans for organizations, such as Life Care Services, Florida Association of Health Plans, Chesapeake Utilities, and various harbor pilots’ associations, among numerous other client accounts that span a multitude of industries.
As a member of BCG’s leadership team, Brzozowski also has extensive experience serving on the communications teams for a number of campaigns. Most recently, she served as a communications advisor for the successful defeat of Amendment 3 and to the Laurel Lee for Florida Congressional District 15 during the 2024 election cycle. She also served as an advisor to House Majority and then Speaker-designate Daniel Perez.
Previously, Brzozowski served as a senior communications advisor to the DeSantis for Governor Campaign during the 2018 Florida General Election. Prior to that, Brzozowski served on the communications team for the No on Amendment 2 Campaign, as well as serving as press secretary for a number of state House and Senate races across Florida.
Brzozowski also has extensive experience working inside the halls of the Florida Capitol, having served as communications director for the president of the Florida Senate and press secretary for the leadership team in the Florida House of Representatives. In these high-level positions, Brzozowski served as the lead spokesperson, worked closely with Florida’s Capitol Press Corps and media outlets throughout the state daily, and coordinated all media for the more than two dozen joint public redistricting meetings across Florida during the once-a-decade redistricting process.
Brzozowski is a graduate of the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science. A native of Florida, Brzozowski resides in Atlanta with her husband, Mike, and their children, James and Nora, and regularly commutes to Florida.
Named to News Service of Florida’s 40 under 40 (2025)
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (2024 / 2017)
Featured in SaintPetersBlog’s 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (May 2013)
Featured in Tallahassee Magazine (October 2012)
Former communications director for Senate President Mike Haridopolos
Former press coordinator for 2011 Florida Statewide Redistricting Hearings
Former press secretary for the House Leadership Team
Kelsey DeasySenior Vice President
Named to News Service of Florida’s 40 under 40 (2025)
Served as a senior communications advisor to Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Bean during 2024 and 2022 election cycles
Served on the communications team for Dana Young for Florida Senate District 18 and on the communications team for the No on Amendment 2 Campaign
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (Spring 2017)
Named one of the 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (2017)
Kelsey Deasy is a senior vice president at Bascom Communications Group.
Specializing in legislative and political communications, Deasy devises and executes strategic communications plans on behalf of BCG’s clients, including associations, private-sector companies, statewide and local coalitions, and legislative efforts. Managing and leading accounts that span a wide spectrum of issues, Deasy develops statewide and local communications strategies that are tailored and fine-tuned to achieve the goals of BCG’s clients, identifying the end goal and working backward to form a unique strategy to achieve it.
Deasy has gained significant experience working on winning campaigns and served as a senior communications advisor of the reelection campaigns of Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Aaron Bean during the 2024 election cycle, as well as their first successful runs for Congress in 2022. Prior to that, Deasy served on the communications team for a state senate campaign during the 2018 election cycle, and she has worked on numerous campaigns for elected office and referendum campaigns.
Prior to joining BCG, Deasy worked on a successful statewide issue campaign to defeat a constitutional amendment, where she assisted with various grassroots efforts and provided constituent support through database management and research projects.
Deasy was named one of the 2017 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics by the SaintPetersBlog.
Deasy is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, American Politics and Policy focus. Born and raised in Sarasota, Fla., Deasy resides in Tallahassee with her husband, Patrick, their daughter, and their dog, Nico.
Kelsey Deasy is a senior vice president at Bascom Communications Group.
Specializing in legislative and political communications, Deasy devises and executes strategic communications plans on behalf of BCG’s clients, including associations, private-sector companies, statewide and local coalitions, and legislative efforts. Managing and leading accounts that span a wide spectrum of issues, Deasy develops statewide and local communications strategies that are tailored and fine-tuned to achieve the goals of BCG’s clients, identifying the end goal and working backward to form a unique strategy to achieve it.
Deasy has gained significant experience working on winning campaigns and served as a senior communications advisor of the reelection campaigns of Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Aaron Bean during the 2024 election cycle, as well as their first successful runs for Congress in 2022. Prior to that, Deasy served on the communications team for a state senate campaign during the 2018 election cycle, and she has worked on numerous campaigns for elected office and referendum campaigns.
Prior to joining BCG, Deasy worked on a successful statewide issue campaign to defeat a constitutional amendment, where she assisted with various grassroots efforts and provided constituent support through database management and research projects.
Deasy was named one of the 2017 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics by the SaintPetersBlog.
Deasy is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, American Politics and Policy focus. Born and raised in Sarasota, Fla., Deasy resides in Tallahassee with her husband, Patrick, their daughter, and their dog, Nico.
Named to News Service of Florida’s 40 under 40 (2025)
Served as a senior communications advisor to Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Bean during 2024 and 2022 election cycles
Served on the communications team for Dana Young for Florida Senate District 18 and on the communications team for the No on Amendment 2 Campaign
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (Spring 2017)
Named one of the 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (2017)
Kristen McDonald GrissomVice President
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (2024)
Featured in SaintPetersBlog’s 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (2014)
Former communications director for the Florida House of Representatives Majority Office
Former press secretary for the Republican Party of Florida
Kristen McDonald Grissom is a vice president at Bascom Communications Group.
As a skilled communications professional with experience in the fast-paced political arena and state government, Grissom specializes in helping clients develop and execute strategic communications and public affairs campaigns.
Grissom joins BCG after working as a senior account manager at an international public relations firm, where she advised a diverse set of clients on legislative initiatives, litigation communications, crisis management and executive thought leadership.
From 2012 to 2016, Grissom served as communications director for the Majority Office in the Florida House of Representatives where she was the spokesperson for the Majority Leader, managed media for the leadership team and advised more than 80 Republican lawmakers on proactive messaging and issue management.
Prior to her role in the Florida House, Grissom was press secretary for the Republican Party of Florida where she coordinated media efforts and served as the party’s spokesperson throughout the 2012 election cycle, including major events such as Presidency 5, two nationally televised Republican Primary debates in Florida and the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Grissom was included in Influence Magazine’s 2016 class of Rising Stars in the governmental affairs industry. In 2014, she was also named a “30 Under 30 Rising Star in Florida Politics” by SaintPetersBlog.com.
Grissom holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in political science from Florida State University. Born and raised in Panama City, Fla., Grissom now resides in Tallahassee with her husband, Mike, and their sons, Henry and Brooks.
Kristen McDonald Grissom is a vice president at Bascom Communications Group.
As a skilled communications professional with experience in the fast-paced political arena and state government, Grissom specializes in helping clients develop and execute strategic communications and public affairs campaigns.
Grissom joins BCG after working as a senior account manager at an international public relations firm, where she advised a diverse set of clients on legislative initiatives, litigation communications, crisis management and executive thought leadership.
From 2012 to 2016, Grissom served as communications director for the Majority Office in the Florida House of Representatives where she was the spokesperson for the Majority Leader, managed media for the leadership team and advised more than 80 Republican lawmakers on proactive messaging and issue management.
Prior to her role in the Florida House, Grissom was press secretary for the Republican Party of Florida where she coordinated media efforts and served as the party’s spokesperson throughout the 2012 election cycle, including major events such as Presidency 5, two nationally televised Republican Primary debates in Florida and the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Grissom was included in Influence Magazine’s 2016 class of Rising Stars in the governmental affairs industry. In 2014, she was also named a “30 Under 30 Rising Star in Florida Politics” by SaintPetersBlog.com.
Grissom holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in political science from Florida State University. Born and raised in Panama City, Fla., Grissom now resides in Tallahassee with her husband, Mike, and their sons, Henry and Brooks.
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (2024)
Featured in SaintPetersBlog’s 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (2014)
Former communications director for the Florida House of Representatives Majority Office
Former press secretary for the Republican Party of Florida
Alyssa RuddCommunications Consultant
Named one of the 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (2024)
Alyssa Rudd, MBA, is a communications consultant at Bascom Communications Group.
Rudd executes external communications strategies on behalf of BCG’s clients, crafting content, pitching stories, and tracking and analyzing media coverage, among other activities. Rudd also provides communications support for BCG by assisting its leadership team on various client, company and administrative projects from start to finish.
While at BCG, Rudd has gained notable experience in Florida’s political landscape. She contributed to successful congressional campaigns, including the reelection campaign of Congresswoman Laurel Lee during the 2024 election cycle and the first victorious runs of Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Aaron Bean in 2022. During the 2023 and 2024 Florida Legislative Sessions, she was responsible for tracking legislation and helped BCG develop communications products tailored to meet the legislative goals of BCG’s clients. Additionally, Rudd spearheads the firm’s internship program.
Rudd joined the BCG team while completing her master’s at Florida State University (FSU). During this time, she gained experience in developing media reports and aggregating and monitoring news and social media. After her graduation in 2022, Rudd transitioned from an intern to a full-time team member for BCG.
In 2024, Rudd was named one of the “30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics” in INFLUENCE Magazine by Florida Politics.
Rudd holds a Master of Business Administration degree from FSU and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Rudd was born and raised in Florida’s capital city, where she currently resides.
Alyssa Rudd, MBA, is a communications consultant at Bascom Communications Group.
Rudd executes external communications strategies on behalf of BCG’s clients, crafting content, pitching stories, and tracking and analyzing media coverage, among other activities. Rudd also provides communications support for BCG by assisting its leadership team on various client, company and administrative projects from start to finish.
While at BCG, Rudd has gained notable experience in Florida’s political landscape. She contributed to successful congressional campaigns, including the reelection campaign of Congresswoman Laurel Lee during the 2024 election cycle and the first victorious runs of Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Aaron Bean in 2022. During the 2023 and 2024 Florida Legislative Sessions, she was responsible for tracking legislation and helped BCG develop communications products tailored to meet the legislative goals of BCG’s clients. Additionally, Rudd spearheads the firm’s internship program.
Rudd joined the BCG team while completing her master’s at Florida State University (FSU). During this time, she gained experience in developing media reports and aggregating and monitoring news and social media. After her graduation in 2022, Rudd transitioned from an intern to a full-time team member for BCG.
In 2024, Rudd was named one of the “30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics” in INFLUENCE Magazine by Florida Politics.
Rudd holds a Master of Business Administration degree from FSU and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Rudd was born and raised in Florida’s capital city, where she currently resides.
Named one of the 30 Under 30 Rising Stars in Florida Politics (2024)
Rebekah StampsOperations Manager
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (Spring 2017)
Manages day-to-day operations of BCG and acts as chief liaison for contracts and billings
Former finance director for the Republican Party of Florida
Assisted fundraising efforts for the Bush/Brogan 2002 Campaign and the 2002 Florida Inauguration
Assisted with special events for Florida invitees for the 54th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., and the 2002 Republican National Convention
Former special assistant to Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Financial Service
Rebekah Stamps is the operations manager of Bascom Communications Group.
Specializing in political finance, Stamps manages the day-to-day operations of the Bascom office and acts as the chief liaison for clients regarding contracts and billing.
Prior to joining BCG, Stamps was the finance director for the Republican Party of Florida. While at the RPOF, she worked closely with statewide candidates and the finance committee to develop donor programs and raise money. She also assisted in the fundraising efforts for the Bush/Brogan 2002 Campaign and the 2002 Florida Inauguration. Stamps also helped plan special events for the Florida invitees for the 54th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., and the 2002 Republican National Convention.
Stamps served as special assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Financial Service. At DFS, she served as a liaison for the CFO and the residual markets, as well as overseeing the board appointments for DFS.
Stamps attended Florida State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Stamps resides in Tallahassee with her husband, Jamie, daughter, Paige, and goldendoodle, Winston.
Rebekah Stamps is the operations manager of Bascom Communications Group.
Specializing in political finance, Stamps manages the day-to-day operations of the Bascom office and acts as the chief liaison for clients regarding contracts and billing.
Prior to joining BCG, Stamps was the finance director for the Republican Party of Florida. While at the RPOF, she worked closely with statewide candidates and the finance committee to develop donor programs and raise money. She also assisted in the fundraising efforts for the Bush/Brogan 2002 Campaign and the 2002 Florida Inauguration. Stamps also helped plan special events for the Florida invitees for the 54th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., and the 2002 Republican National Convention.
Stamps served as special assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Financial Service. At DFS, she served as a liaison for the CFO and the residual markets, as well as overseeing the board appointments for DFS.
Stamps attended Florida State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Stamps resides in Tallahassee with her husband, Jamie, daughter, Paige, and goldendoodle, Winston.
Featured with BCG team as one of the Great Communicators in INFLUENCE Magazine (Spring 2017)
Manages day-to-day operations of BCG and acts as chief liaison for contracts and billings
Former finance director for the Republican Party of Florida
Assisted fundraising efforts for the Bush/Brogan 2002 Campaign and the 2002 Florida Inauguration
Assisted with special events for Florida invitees for the 54th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., and the 2002 Republican National Convention
Former special assistant to Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Financial Service