Mike
Fraioli is president of Fraioli & Associates, a political consulting firm
specializing in general campaign consulting and fundraising.
The
firm and its predecessors have achieved an enviable track record of working for
some of the most senior and respected Democratic candidates and party
organizations. In addition to working with dozens of candidates for U.S. House
and U.S. Senate, Mike has also served as an advisor to national Democratic
party organizations on major events and special projects.
In
1985-86, he served as Director of the major fundraising entity of the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, (DCCC). Mike previously served as
PAC Director of the DCCC in 1983-84, and Deputy Political Director during 1981-82.
He provided strategic and fundraising advice to Democratic incumbents and
challengers.
A
native of Modesto, California, Mike came to Washington, D.C. in 1978 after
working in the congressional campaign of Tony Coelho. From 1979 through 1980 he
served as Legislative Coordinator for Coelho's first term in Congress.
Mike
has participated in campaign seminars for Voters for Choice, Campaigns and
Elections, unions, associations and various Democratic Party Committees. He has
appeared on the Fox Morning News, Financial News Network and CNBC. He has
served as a member of the Executive Committee for the annual March of Dimes
Trade Union's Stars at Your Service fundraising dinner. He is also a member of
the Executive Committee of the National Democratic Club.