OUR TEAM
KYLE RUCKERT
Kyle Ruckert is a political strategist and senior advisor with nearly two decades of experience at the highest levels of government, campaigns, and public affairs. He founded Bold Strategies in 2017 and left the firm from 2023 to 2026 to serve as executive director of Governor Jeff Landry's transition team and the administration's Chief of Staff. He now serves as President & CEO of Red November, LLC.
Ruckert has advised multiple presidential campaigns, worked on behalf of Louisiana’s U.S. Senators, and played a leading role in hundreds of Louisiana State Senate and House races. His deep understanding of political strategy, messaging, and coalition building has made him a trusted advisor to candidates, elected officials, and organizations across the state.
Prior to returning to Louisiana, Ruckert spent more than 15 years on Capitol Hill, serving in senior leadership roles including Chief of Staff in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. In these roles, he managed large teams, directed legislative strategy, and helped navigate complex policy challenges at the federal level.
A native of New Orleans, Ruckert is a graduate of Jesuit High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University.
LYNNEL RUCKERT
In 2001, Lynnel arrived in Washington DC to answer phones for Chairman Billy Tauzin’s Energy and Commerce Committee. She departed in 2016 as the highest ranking House female staffer on Capitol Hill.
She served as Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s chief of staff for eight years.
During her DC tenure she worked with Congress and the White House to develop and execute strategy on major trade, health care and tax issues.
Since returning to Louisiana she has served as Chief of Staff to Attorney General Jeff Landry, Assistant Treasurer and graduated from the Baton Rouge Chamber Leadership program.
Lynnel is an active member of St. Aloysius Church and serves as a Greater Baton Rouge Port Commissioner.
As a native of Jefferson Parish, graduate of University of Louisiana Monroe and former lifeguard at Camp Hardtner in Grant Parish she finds charm in every corner of Louisiana.
When she is not cheering on her children Jack and Mary Kyle’s sporting events, Lynnel enjoys playing tennis and reading.
TOMMY JOHNSON
Tommy Johnson is a Monroe, Louisiana, native with extensive experience assisting both private and public sector clients with their digital strategy needs. Johnson cut his political teeth working on multiple US Senate campaigns, including current Senator John Kennedy. He also gained experience working for Congressman Ralph Abraham on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Tommy is skilled in advertising, marketing, and branding.
Currently, he works as a Vice President at Bold Strategies, where he oversees creative and digital strategy.
Tommy graduated with an MBA from the LSU Flores Program and a Bachelor of Science in General Business, Summa Cum Laude, from Louisiana State University.
When he’s not working, Tommy can be found watching college football, training his Boykin Spaniel for hunt tests, and creating content for his personal style brand @ThePelicanStyle.