Emily Beam

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Emily Beam brings experience across state government, political campaigns, congressional operations, and association advocacy. She began her career in 2018 in Gov. Jeff Colyer’s Boards and Commissions Office before joining his reelection campaign as a finance assistant.

In 2019, Emily became finance director for Tracey Mann’s successful congressional campaign, helping raise more than $1.5 million. Following Congressman Mann’s election, she moved to Washington, D.C., to help establish his congressional office and served as his operations director for more than two years.

Emily returned to Kansas in 2023 to represent the Kansas Credit Union Association at the Statehouse and manage its PAC and grassroots advocacy efforts. She coordinated major advocacy events and helped secure passage of the Credit Union Modernization Act.

In May 2024, Emily fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming an entrepreneur by founding Beam Consulting Group. A Wichita native, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in human resource management from Kansas State University.

Cale Beam

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Cale brings experience across political campaigns, advocacy, Congress, and leadership in the Kansas Legislature. He began his career in 2018 on Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s successful reelection campaign before joining the legislative affairs team at the Kansas Contractors Association. There, he helped advance legislation modernizing tolling laws, requiring electric vehicle owners to contribute to the state highway fund, and establishing the 10-year Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program.

In December 2020, Cale moved to Washington, D.C., to work for Congressman Tracey Mann as a legislative assistant, advising the congressman on healthcare, financial services, tax, and budget policy while drafting legislation and official correspondence.

Cale returned to Kansas in 2023 to serve as legislative director for the Speaker of the Kansas House. He helped develop the House’s legislative agenda and advance priorities including comprehensive tax relief and key provisions of the state’s $25 billion budget. He later served as chief of staff to House Majority Leader Chris Croft, managing the House floor schedule, coordinating with committee chairs, and developing caucus messaging.

Cale joined Beam Consulting Group as a partner in December 2024. A Topeka native, he graduated magna cum laude from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in economics and finance. He is active with several Topeka nonprofit organizations and serves on the board of the 20/30 Club of Topeka. Cale’s greatest source of pride is his family and his role as a husband and father.