Gregg Phillips Report

Executive Summary

Gregg Phillips, a figure with a history entwined in both technological innovation and electoral engagement, has made notable contributions through his ventures, AutoGov and VoteStand. AutoGov, his brainchild, is a pioneering provider of risk mitigation software harnessed by predictive data analytics, dedicated to streamlining the process of determining Medicare eligibility. The company adeptly delivers its services via the innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, boasting offerings such as CaseVue, a comprehensive verification app for private sector needs, and AutoGov, tailored for governmental clientele. On a separate front, Phillips delved into civic tech with VoteStand, an application designed to empower users in reporting instances of voting irregularities. Notably, his involvement extends to TrueTheVote, an organization driven by a mission to uphold election integrity by fostering active civic participation. As we delve into Phillips' intriguing trajectory, we uncover his past government appointments, his involvement in controversy-laden projects, and his association with the intricate landscape of election-related activities, all of which shape his multifaceted role in the realm of technology and democracy.

Personal Overview

  • Gregg Phillips
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    • AutoGov
      • Risk mitigation software employing predictive data analytics designed to assist in Medicate eligibility determination. The company provides software as a service (SaaS) for both the private (CaseVue), a full-service verification app; and AutoGov, for government clients.
    • VoteStand
      • Application that allows users to report voting irregularities.
    • TrueTheVote
      • Election integrity requires constant engagement. True the Vote is here to help you and guide you to do exactly that: constantly engage. Every step in the elections process offers you an opportunity to have your voice heard and we want to show you how. Not just inside the voting booth, but well beyond.

Audience

Notables

Early History

  • Gov. Kirk Fordice nominated Gregg Phillips to lead The Department of Human Services in Mississippi in 1993.
    • Gregg Phillips resigned in 1995 after state employees protested the privatization of child support collections.
    • During Gregg Phillips background check the Mississippi Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation & Expenditure Review discovered a discrepancy in Gregg Phillips resume, but the state still approved his nomination.
  • Gregg Phillips went to work for Synesis, at the time a division of Centec, the supplier of mobile learning laboratories used by LEAP, the ambitious job training program for welfare recipients almost immediately after awarding them a contract worth over 2/3 their current value and resigning from The Department of Health and Human Services.
    • The PEER Committee made the following recommendation:
      • The Executive Director of the PEER Committee shall immediately refer copies of this report to the Executive Director of the Ethics Commission and the Attorney General for an investigation of Mr. Gregg Phillips’s contractual relationship with a LEAP subcontractor for determination of violation of state ethics laws. If the Ethics Commission and the Attorney General do not determine this to be a violation based on strict adherence to the law, the Legislature should consider making terms of the ethics law more specific to address contracts executed by an executive officer who does not report to a board or commission.
  • GOP Chairman Mike Retzer apparently had Gregg Phillips removed from Executive Director of the Republic Party in Mississippi in or around 1998.
  • Gregg Phillips hired AutoGov his own company while he worked for Texas Health and Human Services, without allowing other companies to bid for the work.
    • Mike Gross (VP of Texas State Employees Union) was troubled that (2) vendor contracts were approved with (2) former aids stating “The whole thing smells very bad; We’re now hiring the guy who got us in the mess in the first place. It’s stunning…”
  • Gregg Phillips cronyism timeline. (2002-2005)

Elections

  • TrueTheVote released Konnech data related to the CCP.
    • TrueTheVote claimed in a Podcast that they had assisted in hacking the data from Konnech.
    • Judge ordered TrueTheVote to disclose the names of individuals who helped obtain the material
    • TrueTheVote then claimed that contrary to their public statements, TrueTheVote had never been in possession of Konnech’s data but simply has been shown it by a source.
  • Fred Eshelman gave TrueTheVote 2.5 million dollars after the 2020 election for TrueTheVote to use for litigation and legal expenditures.
    • TrueTheVote raised over 7 million in total for litigation in 2020.
    • Eshelman alleges in a lawsuit that TrueTheVote did not spend his donation as they said they would.

Other Noteables

  • Gregg Phillips claims without evidence Telegram is compromised.
  • Neither Gregg Phillips nor Catherine Engelbrecht have submitted sworn affidavits with their lawsuits…

Questions

  • Why hasn’t Gregg Phillips submitted an affidavit regarding any of his court cases involving election fraud?

Conclusion

Gregg Phillips emerges as a complex figure deeply entrenched in the intersection of technology and civic engagement. Through his ventures, AutoGov and VoteStand, he's spearheaded innovative risk mitigation software with predictive analytics, redefining Medicare eligibility determination and enabling efficient verification processes. His role in TrueTheVote underscores his commitment to election integrity and active citizen involvement. However, a series of pertinent questions loom, with the absence of submitted affidavits in his court cases related to election fraud and inquiries about his tenure at Health & Human Services.

    • Delving into his history reveals a recurring pattern of cronyism, raising concerns about his motivations. Despite a commendable career, the lingering specter of personal benefit raises doubts about his alignment with broader national interests. The intricate web of associations, coupled with the inconsistencies in his timeline, prompts further scrutiny into his actions and intentions.
Gregg Phillips

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Created
Sept. 27, 2023, 10:10 p.m.

Updated
May 10, 2024, 7:31 p.m.

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