Meet the Fixers.

Smart. Strategic. Unapologetically good at what we do.

OUR TEAM

Clayton Herbst

Founder

Clayton founded Sapphire Strategies to bring sharp strategy and heart to Missouri politics — blending data, design, and drive to help candidates win with purpose.

Chloé Ray

Managing Partner

Chloé leads our clients to victory, managing strategy, staff, and communications. She brings her experience in comms and rural MO roots to organizing up and down the ballot.

Beth Newman

St. Louis Division Director

Beth knows the field because she’s walked it — organizing, energizing, and turning out the vote with precision.

Rogelio Rodriguez

Kansas City Division Director

Rogelio leads with a deep commitment to community and connection — organizing teams, building coalitions, and turning local energy into real electoral power.

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Autumn Herbst

Fundraising Director

Autumn leads the charge in raising dollars, crafting the lists and managing the calls. Every session of call time guaranteed to bring smiles and dollars.

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