Richard R. Thomson
Richard R. Thomson is the CEO and Founder of Imperium Strategic Group, a leading marketing consulting firm specializing in empowering liberty-minded and right-of-center non-profits, political candidates, and businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a robust background in political advocacy and strategic leadership, Richard brings a wealth of experience to Imperium.
Prior to founding Imperium, Richard served as the Vice President of Programs at a prominent national Second Amendment advocacy and law non-profit, where he dedicated nearly a decade to advancing constitutional rights and shaping legislative, legal, communications, and marketing policy. His tenure there was marked by a commitment to effective advocacy and strategic program development and increasing revenue 15X over his decade in charge.
Richard's journey into advocacy and governance began in California, where he distinguished himself as Chief of Staff for a State Assembly Member and later as Capitol Director for a State Senator. In these roles, he honed his skills in legislative strategy, crisis communications, coalition building, and public policy implementation, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor and effective leader in the political arena.
Driven by a passion for liberty and a dedication to advancing principled causes, Richard founded Imperium Strategic Group to provide comprehensive, results-driven marketing and consulting services tailored specifically to organizations and candidates committed to advancing constitutional and liberty-minded values.
Richard currently lives in the Northern California foothills on his horse and cattle ranch where he serves as the elected Vice President of his Community Service District and remains actively engaged in promoting effective advocacy and strategic growth within the liberty-minded community.
Richard R. Thomson
Richard R. Thomson is the CEO and Founder of Imperium Strategic Group, a leading marketing consulting firm specializing in empowering liberty-minded and right-of-center non-profits, political candidates, and businesses to achieve their strategic goals. With a robust background in political advocacy and strategic leadership, Richard brings a wealth of experience to Imperium.
Prior to founding Imperium, Richard served as the Vice President of Programs at a prominent national Second Amendment advocacy and law non-profit, where he dedicated nearly a decade to advancing constitutional rights and shaping legislative, legal, communications, and marketing policy. His tenure there was marked by a commitment to effective advocacy and strategic program development and increasing revenue 15X over his decade in charge.
Richard's journey into advocacy and governance began in California, where he distinguished himself as Chief of Staff for a State Assembly Member and later as Capitol Director for a State Senator. In these roles, he honed his skills in legislative strategy, crisis communications, coalition building, and public policy implementation, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor and effective leader in the political arena.
Driven by a passion for liberty and a dedication to advancing principled causes, Richard founded Imperium Strategic Group to provide comprehensive, results-driven marketing and consulting services tailored specifically to organizations and candidates committed to advancing constitutional and liberty-minded values.
Richard currently lives in the Northern California foothills on his horse and cattle ranch where he serves as the elected Vice President of his Community Service District and remains actively engaged in promoting effective advocacy and strategic growth within the liberty-minded community.
Jeff Silvester
Jeff Silvester brings a wealth of experience in leadership, risk management, and marketing to Imperium Strategic Group (ISG). Over the past 20 years, Jeff has worked across multiple industries, including construction, insurance, and non-profit advocacy, helping organizations grow, manage risk, and achieve their goals.
Originally from Idaho, Jeff began his career in the construction industry, where he developed strong project management and leadership skills. As the industry changed, he transitioned into commercial insurance, where he became a successful broker and sales manager, consistently growing his client base and maintaining high retention rates. His marketing management degree further enabled him to lead sales teams and implement strategies that drove measurable growth.
Driven by a passion for civil rights, Jeff became deeply involved in non-profit advocacy, eventually taking on leadership roles as COO and Executive Director of a prominent Second Amendment legal organization. In these roles, he led marketing campaigns, built impactful programs, and raised funds to support core constitutional rights.
In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing pickleball with his five children and working on home projects. He’s an avid fan of Audible and Prime Video, and he never turns down the chance to see live music. Jeff’s goal is simple: help others succeed through focused team efforts and practical solutions.
Jeff Silvester
Jeff Silvester brings a wealth of experience in leadership, risk management, and marketing to Imperium Strategic Group (ISG). Over the past 20 years, Jeff has worked across multiple industries, including construction, insurance, and non-profit advocacy, helping organizations grow, manage risk, and achieve their goals.
Originally from Idaho, Jeff began his career in the construction industry, where he developed strong project management and leadership skills. As the industry changed, he transitioned into commercial insurance, where he became a successful broker and sales manager, consistently growing his client base and maintaining high retention rates. His marketing management degree further enabled him to lead sales teams and implement strategies that drove measurable growth.
Driven by a passion for civil rights, Jeff became deeply involved in non-profit advocacy, eventually taking on leadership roles as COO and Executive Director of a prominent Second Amendment legal organization. In these roles, he led marketing campaigns, built impactful programs, and raised funds to support core constitutional rights.
In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing pickleball with his five children and working on home projects. He’s an avid fan of Audible and Prime Video, and he never turns down the chance to see live music. Jeff’s goal is simple: help others succeed through focused team efforts and practical solutions.