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Sean Tonner is the founder and President of Phase Line Strategies. With more than a decade of experience in government and corporate affairs, Tonner offers clients expertise in developing and executing effective corporate strategies as well as providing sound political consulting. Prior to founding Phase Line Strategies, Tonner served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Colorado Governor Bill Owens. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office as well as managing intergovernmental affairs and external relations with various constituencies including political, minority, and business organizations. Over the course of his career, Tonner has worked on numerous political campaigns in the U.S. and abroad including Dole for President, Bush-Cheney, Bill Owens for Governor, Ben Nighthorse Campbell for Senate, Coors for Senate, and numerous local and state efforts. In 2002, he was named a national rising star by Campaigns & Elections magazine after he engineered a nationally recognized get-out-the-vote program that resulted in the largest gubernatorial vote received in Colorado history. Most recently, Tonner has been working with clients in Central Europe. In addition to his extensive political experience, Tonner has also amassed impressive corporate affairs experience developing and executing successful strategic plans for companies including Western Union, HealthOne, Wal-Mart, Noble Energy and others. As a result of his father's Air Force career, Sean was born in Landstuhl, Germany and grew up in numerous locations around the world. At the age of 18, Mr. Tonner joined the U.S. Army and attended Reconnaissance, Airborne, Ranger, Desert, and Jungle warfare training. In addition, he served as a scout for the 24th Infantry Division in Desert Storm where he earned the Army Commendation Medal for Valor. After his service, he attended Metropolitan State College of Denver where he recently served as a Trustee. His degree is in the field of History. Tonner currently serves on the board of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, Colorado Chapter and The Fund for Colorado’s Future. Sean and his wife Laura live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. They have two children, Reagan and Hunter. |
Sean Tonner - President, Phase Line Strategies