HAMILTON, Mass. – Mike Minogue, candidate for Massachusetts governor, today announced Jennifer Nassour and Jay Calnan will serve as Finance Chairs for his campaign, leading the statewide fundraising operation to power the effort to win.
“Jenn and Jay are leaders in the community and dedicate much of their time to improving the lives of others,” said Mike Minogue. “They’ve built movements, companies, and communities that strengthen Massachusetts. They will lead our finance effort because they know how important this race is to bring affordability, accountability, and opportunity to our state.”
Jennifer Nassour, attorney, former Chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party (2009-2011), recently former Finance Chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party (2024-2025) and co-founder of the Pocketbook Project, said:
“Mike Minogue is the kind of leader Massachusetts needs right now: principled, disciplined, and focused on results. He’s built a career on service and success, and I’m proud to help ensure this campaign has the resources to reach every voter across the Commonwealth.”
Jay Calnan, founder and CEO of J. Calnan & Associates, one of New England’s leading construction management firms, and Co-Founder of Team IMPACT, a leading nationwide non-profit supporting children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, added:
“Mike has a proven track record in the military, business, and non-profit sectors. Most importantly, he leads in a way that career politicians can’t – with compassion. I’m proud to help rally support behind his vision for a stronger, more competitive Massachusetts.”
Jennifer Nassour is a powerhouse in Massachusetts politics. A candidate for office, former Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party, Co-Founder of the Pocketbook Project and CEO of Reflect US, Nassour has been a strategic force for campaigns in New England and beyond.
During her tenure as Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party, Republicans won the U.S. Senate seat held by Scott Brown and doubled their ranks in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the first gains in two decades. As Chairman, Nassour also rebuilt the party’s activist infrastructure. Under her leadership, the party added 100 additional city and town committees and launched an unprecedented series of training seminars covering all aspects of campaigning for activists, candidates, campaign managers, and elected officials.
She has been a prominent spokesperson for candidates up and down the ballot, notably as the Northeast Chair of the Women For Nikki coalition for the Nikki Haley for President campaign. Nassour currently leads the Pocketbook Project (formerly Conservative Women for a Better Future), a non-profit organization dedicated to electing more women in Massachusetts and the Northeast.
Nassour is an attorney, the host of the Political Contessa podcast, leading political strategist in the greater Northeast, and most importantly a mom of three daughters and two dogs.
Co-Founder, Team IMPACT
Jay Calnan is the Founder and CEO of J. Calnan & Associates (JC&A), a construction management firm he founded in 1996 with a strong belief in “doing well by doing good.” Under his leadership, JC&A has become a relationship-oriented firm, recognized as one of the leading construction management companies in the Northeast. The firm has earned a impeccable reputation through numerous repeat business relationships and has been honored by the Boston Business Journal as a Top Charitable Contributor for 19 consecutive years and as the Best Place to Work eight times. Additionally, the Boston Globe has consistently named JC&A as a Top Place to Work.
Beyond JC&A, Jay is deeply committed to supporting several causes, including Team IMPACT, Boston PAL, The Corey Griffin Foundation, The One Hundred Club, Champions for Children’s Hospital, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The Greg Hill Foundation to name a few.
Jay’s contributions and leadership have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2022 RFK Embracing the Legacy Award, the 2022 Navy SEAL Foundation Patriot Award, and the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New England. He was also featured as a CHANGEMAKER by CBS News Boston.
Jay resides in Downtown Boston, MA, and is the proud father of Christopher, Daintry, and Jake.