FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2025
Direct Edge Campaigns Announces Greg Manz as Senior Strategist Manz to Open New Midwest Office as Direct Edge Rapidly Expands
LANSING, MI — Direct Edge Campaigns, one of the nation’s premier Republican political consulting and voter contact firms, today announced the hiring of Greg Manz as Senior Strategist, marking a continued step for the company’s Midwest expansion. As part of his new role, Manz — who resides in Michigan — will lead the development of Direct Edge’s new Midwest Office. His addition strengthens Direct Edge’s rapidly expanding national footprint and reinforces the firm’s commitment to serving clients with data-driven precision, creative execution, and proven message discipline.
As a seasoned, veteran political strategist, Manz brings extensive experience in political operations, strategic communications, and executive counsel to senior officials and campaigns nationwide. Before joining Direct Edge, Manz served as Principal of a national consulting firm, Communications Director for the Michigan House Republican Campaign Committee, and Communications Director for the Pennsylvania Republican Party. He is also a veteran of President Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns, serving as the Trump campaign’s spokesman in battleground Pennsylvania in 2016 and as a national Strategic Advisor in 2020.
“Greg is one of the most talented political strategists in the nation,” said Gregory Gleaves, President and Founder of Direct Edge Campaigns. “He brings a rare combination of sharp instincts, disciplined messaging, and experience operating at the highest levels of competitive politics. His leadership will immediately enhance the value we deliver to our clients, and we are thrilled to have him spearheading our Midwest expansion.”
Michigan State Senator Jonathan Lindsey, a longtime Direct Edge client, praised both the firm and Manz’s addition.
“Direct Edge has been instrumental to many of the most successful Republican campaigns across the nation, including my own 2022 race against an entrenched incumbent. Their direct mail played a pivotal role in my victory, and consistently stands apart for its quality, creativity, and strategic edge,” Senator Lindsey said. “Greg Manz brings an impressive record of winning tough political battles and communicating with clarity in high-pressure environments. He’ll be a tremendous asset to Direct Edge and to campaigns across the Midwest.”
Manz remarked he is honored to join the firm at a moment of tremendous growth.
“Direct Edge’s reputation for excellence is unmatched, and I’m excited to help expand the firm’s footprint here in the Midwest,” Manz said. “Michigan is home for me, and I look forward to partnering with candidates and organizations across the Midwest to deliver the strategic discipline, messaging clarity, and campaign execution that Direct Edge is known for.”
Direct Edge Campaigns is a national Republican political consulting firm specializing in direct mail, digital voter contact, and strategic communications. With a proven track record of delivering results for candidates, committees, and conservative organizations across the country, Direct Edge combines data-driven targeting with creative excellence to give its clients a decisive edge.
