The Exoro Group

2021 Legislative Guide

We find the answers, relationships and resources you need to get the change you want.

The Exoro Group, founded in 2002, serves the best corporations, governmental entities and non-profits. We achieve results by blending scientific analysis, modern communications and deep connections.

Our Team

Experienced. Invested. Good instincts.
Critical minds. Committed to our clients.

President and Owner

Maura is one of the most influential people you’ve never heard of. An advisor and strategist to Utah’s top elected officials and business leaders, she’s driven by her desire to advocate and achieve success for others. Maura has built a thriving career from her passions. Her experiences span development work in Uganda, Time Magazine and as a leader of several organizations. She founded Exoro in 2002.

Maura Carabello
Senior Associate

Brittany’s expertise is strategy-management and problem-solving. Her decade in broadcast news makes her a savvy professional able to craft solid communications. Her ability to understand the client’s objectives and create the path for success makes her a senior and sought after project manager. She is one of the best in the business.

Brittany Manookin
Senior Advisor

Dan has proven success in business and government for over four decades. His influence is subtle, behind the scenes and ubiquitous. His mind is a wonder and he can map your path for success. He brings wisdom and improvements to any team. Dan does not abide fools.

Dan Hartman
Advisor

You think you are good at details until you see Dani’s work. With 15+ years of public communications, grassroots and project management under her belt, her project execution is exceptional, on time, strategic and successful.

Dani Johnson
Senior Advisor

LaVarr is an original owner and founder of Exoro. Although organic gentleman farmer is now his primary title - his 35 years of public policy and communications work has become legendary. As the founding publisher of Utah Policy Daily, he steers the most influential insider publication in the state. His diverse career has produced a unique advisor for our clients.

LaVarr Webb
Office Administrator

Aimee has worked in operations and systems both big and small. You can’t ruffle her feathers and there is nothing in administration she can’t handle. She can keep all the balls in the air and schedule meetings nobody else can. Just remember, if there's one person to keep happy at Exoro, it's Aimee.

Aimee Baarz
Associate

A self-described “comms nerd,” Kristen is multi-talented. Media relations, project management and event planning are her sweet spot. Kristen's dedication ensures her work won’t be done until she’s sure it goes above and beyond what is asked. Born and raised in Utah, she is passionate about her home and advancing efforts to move Utah forward.

Kristen Kerr
Project Coordinator

Colby is unrelenting in achieving the best outcomes for our clients. He is deliberate and analytical behind the scenes and outspoken, passionate and engaged in person. In public policy you don’t often meet individuals as balanced as Colby…as a professional he is competitive and ambitious; as a person he is caring, fun and empathetic.

Colby Hartman