About
At Red Elephant Reports, we specialize in providing comprehensive political compliance, research, and consulting services. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your campaign’s financial foundation is robust, accurate, and compliant, allowing you to focus on what matters most—connecting with voters and winning your campaign.
Our Expertise and Services:
We offer a range of services, including Federal (FEC) and Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) reporting, transaction recording, and treasury management. By handling daily financial activities such as donations, expenses, and essential reporting, we provide you with peace of mind and the confidence that your records are in expert hands. Our commitment to accuracy and precision ensures that your campaign’s financial data is always reliable and up-to-date.
The Red Elephant Advantage:
Our platform leverages years of experience and expertise to deliver outsourced financial recordkeeping functions that can significantly reduce your operating costs. By partnering with a specialist bookkeeping firm like Red Elephant Reports, you benefit not only from cost savings but also from our efficient and experienced FEC and TEC reporting capabilities. We are here to support your campaign every step of the way, providing you with a better understanding of the financial numbers that drive your political enterprise.
Join us at Red Elephant Reports and experience the security and peace of mind that comes with knowing your financial records are managed with the utmost care and professionalism. Let us help you streamline your campaign’s financial management and consulting needs, ensuring your path to success is clear and focused.
Our Founder
Fred Tate is a distinguished entrepreneur and public servant with a career spanning 18 years in corporate America. He founded CFO Shield to serve small businesses, recognizing them as key drivers of economic growth that often lack access to specialized services. Through CFO Shield, Fred provides innovative, consultative solutions, including the specialized service line, Red Elephant Reports, which supports conservative causes.
Fred’s extensive experience in global operations and credit management equips him to guide small businesses toward strategic success. He is known for leading teams to deliver exceptional customer service and enhancing financial performance through accurate reporting and analysis.
In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Fred has made significant contributions to public service. Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, he has served on the Judicial Compensation Commission, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and currently, the Trinity River Authority Board. Fred is also the Treasurer for the Republican Party of Texas, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to political engagement and activism.
Fred holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Economics from Baylor University. He continues to leverage his expertise to empower growth-oriented companies and support business owners in achieving their strategic goals.