Team

Tim Cavanaugh

Senior Editor

Tim Cavanaugh is senior editor. Cavanaugh has worked at Real Clear, the Washington Examiner, Wired, National Review, The Daily Caller, Los Angeles Times and many other publications. He is an experienced reporter, editor, teacher, salesman, public relations professional, motion-picture screenwriter, and media personality.

Jamie A. Hope

Assistant Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Jamie A. Hope serves as the assistant managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential. She owns a consulting business, and previously worked at the Michigan Legislature as a legislative aide, as well as for the House Republican Policy Office. She is an author and has written for American Thinker and Human Events. Jamie has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University.

Mick McArt

Graphic Designer & Creative Projects Manager

Mick McArt is the graphic designer & creative projects manager.

Scott McClallen

Michigan Capitol Confidential Reporter

Scott McClallen is a reporter and editor for Michigan Capitol Confidential. He previously worked for The Center Square for five years covering Michigan’s taxing and spending, electric vehicle subsidies and labor strikes. His work has appeared in RealClearPolitics, the Washington Examiner and the Detroit Metro Times.

Jarrett Skorup

Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Jarrett Skorup is the senior director of marketing and communications. In this role, he is in charge of marketing efforts, media strategy, and overseeing policy campaigns and objectives.

Michael Van Beek

Director of Research

Michael Van Beek is director of research. He has authored several studies for the Center as well as analysis and commentaries that have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Detroit News, the Detroit Free Press, The Grand Rapids Press, The Oakland Press and elsewhere.

Holly Wetzel

Director of Public Relations

Holly Wetzel is the director of public relations. Wetzel has a B.A. in public relations with a minor in history from Palm Beach Atlantic University.