A record of service and success that is, quite literally, unmatched. It is 50 plus years of work built on a foundation of understanding the issues and relaying that knowledge with integrity and passion. Our team of professionals is just that, a team. We work as one to promote the client interest and place a high value on honesty, respect and results.
SCOTT FAUSTYN - PARTNER Scott has been with Karoub Associates since 1986. His tenure and profile with Karoub Associates has earned him recognition as one of Michigan’s top 15 individual lobbyists. Scott holds a B.S. from James Madison College at Michigan State University. sfaustyn@karoub.com
SHELLY STAHL - PARTNER Shelly joined Karoub Associates in 1997 after serving as the Finance Director for the Michigan Republican State Committee. She has an expertise in fundraising and political campaigns. She has a B.S. from Michigan State University. sstahl@karoub.com
TABITHA ZIMNY - PARTNER Tabitha joined Karoub Associates in 2003. She has experience in fund development, nonprofits, housing and local and state governments. She has a B.A. from James Madison College at Michigan State University. tabitha@karoub.com
MATT BRESLIN - PARTNER Matt joined Karoub Associates in 2011. He most recently served as the Legislative Director for the Senate Majority Leader. He earned his B.A. in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and his J.D. from Michigan State University of Law. mbreslin@karoub.com
MATT KURTA - PARTNER Matt joined Karoub Associates in 2011. He spent eight years in the Michigan Senate, ending as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate Minority Leader. Matt holds a B.A. from Western Michigan University, and is a Fellow of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP). mkurta@karoub.com
MADELINE FATA - ASSOCIATE Madeline has a robust background in local government, transportation, and environmental policy. She joined the firm after serving as governmental affairs associate at the Michigan Association of Counties. She also has 10 years of legislative experience, having worked as a legislative director in both the House and Senate. mfata@karoub.com
MITCHELL SCHUMACHER - ASSOCIATE Mitchell joined Karoub Associates in 2026. He spent the previous 8 years in various roles within the Michigan Legislature, most recently as a legislative director in the Senate. His time in the legislature has helped him develop expertise in various policy areas and the legislative process. Mitchell holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan. mschumacher@karoub.com
CALEB WORTZ - ASSOCIATE Caleb joined Karoub Associates in 2026. He has a solid legislative background having worked in the Michigan House and most recently as Chief of Staff in the Michigan Senate where he led policy development, advised on key legislative priorities and managed constituent service and stakeholder engagement. Before beginning his career in Lansing, Caleb worked as a fly-fishing guide, which gives him a unique insiders perspective on natural resource policy. cwortz@karoub.com
JOSEPH PALAMARA - ASSOCIATE Joe joined Karoub Associates in 2001. Prior to that he was a seven-term State Representative and is a current Wayne County Commissioner. He holds a B.A. Degree in Business from Michigan State University and a J.D. from the Detroit College of Law. jpalamara@karoub.com
GREGORY EATON - OF COUNSEL geaton@karoub.com
JACKIE SALAZAR - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Jackie is responsible for office and events management at Karoub Associates, including special event coordination for the Governors Room, Karoub’s premiere legislative fundraising and reception facility next door to the State Capitol. jsalazar@karoub.com
AMY BURNETT - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Amy has been part of the Karoub team since 1997. She oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations and handles accounting, payroll, 401(k) administration and IT. aburnett@karoub.com
DANA SMITH - CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Dana joined Karoub Associates in 2021. She brings experience from private, corporate, university and non-profit, and government. She most recently spent two years within the Whitmer Administration. She currently handles campaign finance, association management and client engagement. dsmith@karoub.com
ANDREA BALDACCI - CHIEF SCHEDULING & REPORTING OFFICER Andrea joined Karoub Associates in 2025. She is responsible for campaign finance and lobby reporting, invoicing, database management, and scheduling. abaldacci@karoub.com