A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO AMERICAN POLITICS
For many Americans, politics has become a place where it's easier to argue than to feel heard. But behind every political issue are real people, families, and communities whose lives are shaped by the decisions made in government. They deserve to know their concerns matter.
The Center Party was founded on a simple belief: we can disagree without losing sight of what we share. Guided by balance, pragmatism, compromise, and common sense, we're building a political organization that listens, welcomes independent thinking, and focuses on solutions that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Our leadership comes from different backgrounds and experiences, but we share a common purpose: helping build a government that listens to people, works through differences, and remembers who it's there to serve.
OUR LEADERSHIP
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Scott Brennan
Chief Executive Officer
Scott brings more than 25 years of leadership experience with major companies including Boeing, United Airlines, Accenture, IBM, and Verizon, along with experience mentoring startups through the University of Washington and Seattle’s Climate Innovation Hub.
An independent who believes neither major political party reflects his values, he joined the Center Party to support its principles and help build an alternative approach to governance.
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John M. Hugo
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
John brings more than 35 years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, and executive leadership, having helped scale high-growth organizations and held leadership roles at companies including Workday and Life Time Fitness.
Concerned by growing political division, he joined the Center Party as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to support its mission of fostering practical solutions, collaboration, and unity.
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Michael H. Schwartz, PhD
Chief Strategist
Michael brings more than 50 years of experience in the energy industry, including executive leadership at Duke Energy, advisory roles with McKinsey & Company, and academic appointments at Princeton University.
His expertise spans energy strategy, environmental policy, project development, and clean energy innovation, and he has advised members of Congress on climate and energy policy.
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Ben Snow
Founder & Board Advisor
Ben brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing, branding, and sales, having led campaigns and teams for major brands including Hasbro, Samsung, NASCAR, Mastercard, and WWE.
He founded the Center Party to provide an alternative to the traditional two-party system, drawing on conservative, libertarian, and progressive principles to support practical solutions that benefit society as a whole.