Modern Communication Strategies

What is Prosper?

With hundreds of cable channels to choose from, new DVR technology, and an increasing skepticism of traditional campaign methods, victorious candidates need to communicate creatively. That's where we come in.  Prosper is a modern communications firm.  Whether your organization is looking to reach out to bloggers, develop a new website, advertise online, maximize your internet fund raising, or blast emails to your supporters- we can help. 

Propaganda about Prosper

• We're award-winning
• We're beloved by our clients
• We've been doing this a while (since 2002, in fact)
• We want to be your partner

Who is Prosper?

Kristen Luidhardt: Perfectionist-in-Chief

Kristen's expertise in this field comes from a wide range of experience in the political and public policy arena on both the state and federal level.  Her last job was with US Congressman Dan Burton as the Director of eCommunications. In less than one year, she took the Congressman's website from a C- rating from the Congressional Management Foundation to an A+ rating, landing it in the top 5% of Capitol Hill and winning the coveted Gold Mouse Award. While serving as the Director of Public Policy for the Indiana state chapter of Eagle Forum, she lobbied on issues ranging from mental health screening to immigration reform.  Kristen honed her campaign management skills working for the Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee in the 2004 election cycle. Prior to that, she set fundraising records in the capacity of Political/Finance Director for US Congressman David McIntosh’s 2004 Governor’s campaign.

Understandably, Kristen is the woman in charge at Prosper.  Among her responsibilities are business development and making sure every project for every client is up to her standards.

Kurt Luidhardt: Strategery Expert

Kurt's unique blend of experience gives him a different perspective on politics and communication. Before starting his own company, Kurt managed large government consulting projects for Nexpointe Strategies, ranging from $60,000 to $500,000. In this capacity, he lobbied Congress on behalf of the Indiana Attorney General and the Do Not Call law and helped draft the state's Energy Plan.  He also served as Manager of Political Affairs for the the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, where he managed campaigns for targeted pro-business candidates all across the state of Indiana.

Kurt is second in command at Prosper, although he would tell you that power is shared equally.  Kurt is responsible for company strategy, business development, and a couple other things that keep him busy. Kurt is also a contributor to TechRepublican.com where he writes about the application of technology to the political spectrum.

Sarah Edrington: Operations Guru

Sarah moved from Illinois to Indiana and transferred to IUPUI, where she was an active member of the College Republicans and the Student Senate. She recently graduated with a major in Business Management at the Kelley School of Business with grades that put her classmates and co-workers to shame.

Sarah keeps the trains moving on time, makes sure the bills get paid, keeps track of inventory, handles human resources, does purchasing, invoicing, and assists the principals in the day to day activities of the company. In short, she is entirely indispensable and gets whatever she wants.

David Goecke: Master Problem Solver

David is a student at IUPUI, where he is a Finance and Marketing double major.  He is the President and Co-founder of the Entrepreneurship Club, a group focused on networking with students of like-minded business attitudes and promoting entrepreneurship in our community. David serves as the in-house web designer and master problem solver. 

David specializes in creative solutions to everyday programming challenges- in record time.  He manages the ProsperMail service in addition to designing and maintaining client websites. If you have a project that needs our immediate attention, David is probably on the other end of the phone.

Our partners in crime

Nate Todd

Nate is a talented developer / designer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphic Arts from Taylor University, Nate worked as a systems consultant before establishing his freelance business. His training in both computer science and graphic design, in addition to experience as a freelance photographer, make him a valuable addition to the Prosper team.

Read more about Nate.

Aaron Pratt

Aaron is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University's nationally known art program and is pleased to be a member of the Marion, Indiana community. A Wisconsin cheesehead by birth, Aaron brings his skills in graphic design, computer savvy and website development to the table for Prosper's clients.

When not surgically implanted to his computer, Aaron enjoys spending relaxing time with his wife, Heather, their dog, Bosco, and their cat, Fenway (Go Red Sox!). Aaron and Heather are expecting their first child this year.