How Neptune Ops
IS DIFFERENT

The latest tools in political technology allow us to reach decision makers and voters in surgically targeted ways that were previously impossible. But technology is only as good as the inputs that go into it.

Our leaders are career-long political professionals with extensive training in all of the tools of political advocacy. Many digital firms offer technical experience without the political chops. Many political consultants have the political pedigree without the technical expertise.

We bring both skills to bear to drive superior outcomes for our clients.
Strategic Partnership
NeptunE OPS &
IVC Media

Neptune Ops and IVC Media bring Northern, Southern, and Baja California together with a team of political, digital, and creative talent that has executed award-winning campaigns at the highest levels.

who we
Represent

Organizations With
Public Affairs Challenges

We use the latest in political-tech to advocate for trade associations, non-profits, and businesses in Sacramento and other capitals across the country.

Candidates and Independent Expenditure Committees

We help candidates win elections for federal, state, and municipal offices throughout the country through the most surgical targeting tools available.

Businesses

We run B2B and other highly targeted digital campaigns for corporate clients where the stakes are high and key decision makers must be reached.

General Consultants

We serve as the digital arm to general consultants, allowing them to focus on overall strategy and client management, while we execute the digital infrastructure for campaigns.

Ballot Initiative Campaigns

We work with ballot initiative committees to bring the highest-impact political technology to their campaigns.

Full Service Public Affairs Firms

We partner with lobbying and public affairs firms to bring the latest digital communications to their advocacy efforts.

OUR
LEADERSHIP
Bryan Miller

Bryan Miller

President

Bryan serves as President of Neptune Ops overseeing all client strategy and campaigns. He has served two U.S. Presidents and has over 25 years of experience in campaigns and public affairs. Bryan started in politics as a fundraiser and grassroots organizer for Clinton/Gore ’96 where he was the campaign’s youngest employee. He went on to form a successful fundraising group that helped congressional and local candidates win competitive races. During this time, he practiced law for a full-service law firm, where he represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in regulatory and public affairs matters.

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Mathews Pierson

Mathews Pierson

Senior Advisor

Mathews is an adept navigator of the beltway political and industry landscape, with the chops of a political operative and the savvy to understand how complex businesses are built and managed. He has extensive campaign experience at all levels, including four presidential campaigns, three national conventions, and a Prime Minister’s campaign in Albania.

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Chad Peace

Chad Peace

Strategist

Chad oversees creative political ads and strategies for Neptune Ops that get attention and win campaigns. He has been recognized by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) as a 40 under 40 industry professional to watch. Chad is also a licensed attorney and partner at Peace & Shea LLP. He holds a BA in Economics and Philosophy from UCLA and a JD from the USD School of Law. He and his wife live in San Diego with their canine daughter and human son.

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Anthony Astolfi

Anthony Astolfi

Technician

Anthony is the mastermind of technology for Neptune Ops. He has built and overseen some of the most successful digital advertising campaigns in the country including California’s nonpartisan primary initiative, drafting a candidate to run and win for United States Senate, and a record-shattering fundraising hall for a third party presidential candidate. Anthony married his high-school sweetheart Ciara. They live in San Diego with their two young children.

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Juan Hernández

Juan Hernández

Producer

Juan is a bilingual border baby with a talent for getting things done. For Neptune Ops, he designs and directs a team of creative talent to produce engaging content that makes the competition play catch-up. Juan graduated from Suffolk University. He lives in San Diego and oversees a creative team in Mexico.

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Nora Miller

Nora Miller

Head of Finance

Nora has more than 20 years of experience in operations, benefits, compensation and total rewards, risk management, emergency and succession planning, recruiting and hiring, sales, and employee relations. She has held Vice President and Director level positions in companies in the real estate, clean energy, law, and education sectors. She was also a partner in an executive search agency. Nora received her B.A. from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation.

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Javier Inzunza

Javier Inzunza

Head of Design

Javier is a bilingual border baby who understands the art of implementation. For Neptune Ops, he pulls together the political, creative, and strategic parts of the campaign to deliver high-impact content. Javier graduated from San Diego State University and lives in Tijuana with his military-trained dog.

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Hannah Miller

Hannah Miller

Campaign Coordinator

Hannah is the Campaign Coordinator for Neptune Ops and the Nation State of Play podcast. She manages client communications and podcast production. She is currently attending Santa Clara University where she is majoring in Political Science and Entrepreneurship.

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THE NATION STATE OF PLAY PODCAST

On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders, advocates, and policy-makers themselves to get below the headlines, and show you the true forces shaping our nation state.

December 27, 2022
Larissa May - Half the Story Project
Larissa May with Half the Story Project joins us to discuss critical legislation to address social media addiction. (Originally aired 27Dec22)
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November 29, 2022
Danielle Perry & JD Hilzendager
Danielle Perry and JD Hilzendager join us to discuss low-income access to wireless service and data, and how the California Public Utilities Commission is widening the digital divide. (Originally aired 29Nov22)
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November 17, 2022
Jessie Ryan - Campaign for College
Jessie Ryan with The Campaign For College Opportunity joins us to discuss access to higher education and how policy-makers can improve community college transfer rates across the country. (Originally aired 17Nov22)
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