Relationships. Resources. Results.

Our Team

Suzy Brown, Founder and CEO

Suzy founded TNG in 2011 out of her home office with one client! She knew there was a need among mid and state level organizations to develop effective and efficient relationship and resource management processes.

Graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2001 with a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Suzy took a “break” before full-time number crunching to work ONE campaign cycle. A passion for fundraising followed and she’s been helping professionals manage their dollars and donors ever since.

Her two decades of fundraising in organizations of all sizes and shapes, and a background in non-profit, faith-based development have allowed her to work alongside some of the most effective influencers across Illinois.

Suzy and her husband, Chris, live in Morris with their children. Chris was elected Mayor in the spring of 2021, and she currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois River Valley American Red Cross, and the Grundy Economic Development Council

She lives by a full google calendar, with pinot noir at the ready and usually wearing swag from one of the four kids colleges!

Sara Vaubel is the Vice President for The Newberg Group. She began with the company in August of 2019 as the Director of Events & Logistics. Sara graduated with an degree in Resort & Hospitality Management with a concentration in Event Planning from Florida Gulf Coast University. Sara has extensive event planning experience and prides herself on her organization skills. These skills help to ensure the success of a client’s event from start to finish.
Sara began as TNG’s Vice President in 2024 taking on a more active role in company and client management.

Beth Bertrand has been with The Newberg Group since 2015. Beth is our Vice President of Finance. Beth is the administrative cog that keeps the wheels turning here at TNG! As the head of our financial arm, she runs our bookkeeping and political compliance sectors. Beth is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor in all versions of QuickBooks Online. She will manage your valuable financial resources with timely and open communication, effective decision making in planning purposes, while ensuring your reports are filed timely and all of your deadlines are met.

Nikki Mertel is The Newberg Group’s Director of Operations. She is tasked with creating and maintaining systems within the office that make the day to day operations run smoothly. Nikki graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. Her previous experience includes working as a district office director for state legislators and assisting on a statewide campaign in the 2022 cycle.

What We Do

Our mission here at TNG is to facilitate effective relationship and resource management strategies that lead our clients to peak results, enabling them to be leaders and create a positive impact on their community, state and country.

We have developed systems and processes that allow regional and state level campaigns to capitalize on professional services at a cost effective pace. Our innovative approach to relationship management and a results-driven model allow us to make the most of our clients highly valued time and attention.

In the last decade, we have worked with over 50 Illinois campaigns and in 2020 our clients collectively raised over $7.5 million. The best part: $1 million of those gifts were under $250! The person behind each investment matters, and when a donor gives to you we expect them to feel appreciated and heard.

We believe if you want smart, effective and principled men and women to run for office, they must be resourced with a professional team. We strive to come alongside busy and successful candidates to make their fundraising and resource management second to none.

Services:

Fundraising
Event Planning
Illinois Compliance & Bookkeeping

Contact The Newberg Group

Who We’ve Worked With

Justice Lisa Holder White

Treasurer Dan Rutherford

Erika Harold for Attorney General

Congressman Darin LaHood

Esther Joy King for Congress

Scott Gryder for Congress

Senate Republican Victory Fund

Former Senate GOP Leader Dan McConchie

Former Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady (Retired)

Senator Jason Barickman (Retired)

Senator Tom Bennett

Senator Andrew Chesney

Senator Don DeWitte

Senator Dale Fowler

Senator Steve McClure

Senator Jil Tracy

Senator Sally Turner

House Republican Organization

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie

Desi Anderson for Rep.

Rep. Tim Butler (Retired)

Regan Deering for Rep.

Rep. John Cabello

Rep. Mike Coffey

Rep. Amy Elik

Rep. Randy Frese

Rep. Jackie Haas

Rep. Jeff Keicher

Rep. Seth Lewis

Rep. Mark Luft

Rep. Mike Marron (Retired)

Rep. Margo McDermed (Retired)

Rep. Charlie Meier

Kyle Moore for Rep.

Rep. Mike Murphy (Retired)

Rep. Nicole La Ha

Rep. Tim Ozinga (Retired)

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (Retired)

Rep. Steve Reick

Gabby Shanahan for Rep.

Rep. Patrick Sheehan

Rep. Ryan Spain

Rep. Dan Swanson

Rep. Dan Ugaste

Rep. David Welter (Retired)

DeWitt Co. GOP Central Committee

Grundy Co. GOP Central Committee

JoDaviess Co. GOP Central Committee

Kendall Co. GOP Central Committee

Livingston Co. GOP Central Committee

Peoria Co. GOP Central Committee

Tazewell Co. GOP Central Committee

Grundy County Circuit Clerk Cori Trotter

Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley

Grundy County Treasurer Lori Werden

Will County Executive Larry Walsh (Retired)

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine

Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow

Mayor Tim Baldermann

Mayor Chris Brown

Mayor Chris Curtis

Councilman Sid Ruckriegel for Mayor

Mayor Terry D’Arcy

Mayor Misty Buscher

IL Integrity PAC

2A Patriot PAC

ACEC-IL PAC

Big Tent Coalition

Edgar Fellows

What Our Clients are Saying

Collaborating with The Newberg Group provides a distinct advantage in our fundraising efforts. Suzy, Sara, Beth, and Nikki expertly keep our events on course, while also remaining vigilant and ready to adapt to the ever-changing political landscape. For those who are earnest about fundraising, the anxiety can be palpable until the contributions begin to flow. Suzy and her team alleviate that stress and consistently keep us updated on our progress. Their professionalism is evident; they are well-versed in laws and regulations, attuned to the political climate, and adept at navigating it with tact when necessary. They handle every facet of our fundraising campaigns with efficiency and success, including the events themselves. As the Chairman of the Tazewell County Republican Central Committee, I wholeheartedly endorse The Newberg Group for anyone serious about their fundraising endeavors.
— Chairman Jim Rule
Tazewell County Republican Central Committee
Working with TNG just takes the stress off your shoulders. They are amazing, affordable, professional and just great to work with. I value communication and TNG communicates very well. They make sure that their clients are involved in every step of the way and TNG really embraces the team concept. We will never do an event or fundraiser without them.
— Michael Dittmar
Chairman, Jo Daviess County Republicans
President, Village of Elizabeth
Suzy and the entire TNG team go all in to help me as their client. We’re on a team together and they give me the most bang for my buck for every service TNG provides. Call me if you want to hear a raving review of Suzy Brown and her entire team!
— Esther Joy King
Congressional Candidate
Fundraising and politics have become increasingly data-driven, and TNG understands and utilizes a suite of data tools and analytics to ensure clients are performing at their highest level. However, Suzy Brown and her team excel at developing and maintaining relationships, which positions organizations and candidates for long-term growth and fosters a fun and collaborative environment as we work together to improve our state.
— Jayme Odom
Executive Director, House Republican Majority
To keep it simple I’d share that my successful campaigns and fundraising have been a direct result of the sound advice and strategies shared by TNG over the years I’ve been in office. People who think they can “go it alone”, well often they do walk alone and it shows.
—Jeff Keicher
State Representative