Principals and Associates in Political and Media Operations
Pete McRae — Represented architectural and engineering firms in various projects throughout Central and South Texas. His successful methods for winning public works projects for clients focuses on generating grass roots support for projects through information campaigns, media awareness and public official’s endorsements. McRae serves as the project manager and chief strategist of the team.
Lee Leffingwell — Former Mayor of Austin, has 30 plus years of transportation experience as a commercial airline pilot. Mayor Leffingwell specializes in all local government issues.
Greg Beatty — Former television news anchor, Mr. Beatty moved into the political realm in 1993. His experience ranges from audio and video production to grass roots campaign planning and execution.
Andrea Herrera — A University of Texas alumni with a Public Relations degree entering UT Law School in the Fall of 2021. She has worked as an intern with the Texas House of Representatives and has a special interest in policy. Andrea served as Chief of Staff and Local Policy Liaison in South Texas.
andrea@prevailingtrendsinc.com
Kennedy Bailey — A sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin studying Government and Race Indigenity and Migration. She has a special interest in policy and plans to get her masters in public policy after graduation. She currently serves as the Associate Chief of Staff.
kennedy@prevailingtrendsinc.com
Lily Pennock — A freshman at the University of Texas at Austin studying Government. She has a special interest in policy and plans on attending law school after graduating in 2026. She currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator.
Husnain Ali — A junior at the University of Texas at Austin studying Government and pursuing a certificate in Public Policy. He plans to work on Capitol Hill in DC and attend law school. He currently serves as Chief of Staff.