Jacob Seay is an Associate in CATALYST’s multistate government affairs practice. 

Before joining CATALYST, Jacob served as a deputy finance director for the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC). At the RSLC, Jacob was primarily focused on fundraising to support the election of Republicans to the office of lieutenant governor. In his role, Jacob managed relationships with 100s of corporate partners and built relationships with Republican lieutenant governors and legislative leaders from across the country. As a member of the finance team, Jacob served as an integral part of the RSLC’s record-breaking fundraising success in the 2023-2024 election cycle, having raised over $100 million for the cycle.

Prior to his time at the RSLC, Jacob served in multiple roles for his fraternity’s headquarters including as Director of College and University Relations. In that role, Jacob led the organization’s expansion strategy, advocating with college and university administrators for the establishment of new chapters and the re-establishment of closed or dormant chapters.

Jacob is a proud alumnus of Coastal Carolina University, where he studied political science and joined the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. During his time at Coastal, Jacob interned on multiple campaigns, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s gubernatorial campaign in 2018, in the US House of Representatives for Congressman Richard Hudson, and for a DC lobbying firm. He also served as the political director for the South Carolina State House campaign of now-Congressman Russell Fry. 

In his free time, Jacob enjoys playing golf, watching and attending sporting events, and attending country music concerts.

Contact Jacob at jacob@csga.com.