Speakers

Caputo Michael R.

Michael R. Caputo is a well known and successful political strategist. He spent his childhood in Buffalo. He began his career in message-managing as an Army public affairs specialist based in Hawaii. After leaving the military, he worked for conservative politicians, including former Representative Jack Kemp. His career eventually took him to countries including Ukraine, Mongolia and Honduras. Mr. Caputo worked for the United States Agency for international development as an adviser to the Yeltsin administration in 1995. Нe has promoted Reagan administration policies in Central America. Now at the age of 48 he’s own brand of Republican, a successful political strategist, recognized and indispensable coach for aspiring politicians. Supports the theory that successful campaigns involve making politics entertaining He has brought his unconventional approach to American politics as well – deploying people wearing duck suits and blowing whistles to drown out opponents at political rallies, and dispatching comely models outside polling stations to lure more voters to his candidates. He cites Ronald Reagan and Gerry Garcia as people who have shaped his worldview. Besides he has also written extensively on protecting the environment.