Objective Wire | Austin, TX
Our
Investigators
The reporters and editors behind Objective Wire. Original journalism on cars, creators, sports, and local Texas accountability.
5
Investigators
6+
Beats
2026
Active
Max Deleonardis
Founder, Editor-in-Chief � Austin, TX
Founder of Objective Wire. Editor-in-chief overseeing investigative reporting, editorial strategy, and newsroom operations. Covers accountability journalism and the cars beat from Austin, Texas.
“We investigate, document, and publish.”
Jack Sterling
Reporter � Dallas, TX
General assignment reporter covering breaking news, federal investigations, Congress, and the intersection of politics and technology. Bylined on major legislative scoops and deep-dive policy analyses.
“The story is always in the document.”
Conan D. Boyle
Head of Automotive � Austin, TX
Head of Automotive at oWire, leading hypercar, supercar, EV, and motorsport coverage. Specifications-verified, primary-source reporting on Ferrari, Bugatti, McLaren, Hennessey, and Porsche.
“Verify the spec sheet before you publish the headline.”
Carson Scott
Chief Investigative Writer � Austin, TX
Chief Investigative Writer leading the .org newsroom covering Texas public corruption, healthcare fraud, courts, and government accountability. Drives the editorial direction for investigative reporting while founders Max and Chad Black lead investigative services and operations.
“Follow the document. It never lies when the people do.”
Alfansa Chillingsworth
Finance & Markets Reporter � New York, NY
Finance & Markets Reporter and Anime & Gaming Editor. Covers payments, fintech, equity markets, crypto infrastructure, My Hero Academia, and the business of gaming culture.
“Markets move on narrative before they move on numbers.”
Jack Brennan
Investigations Reporter � Kenosha, WA
Investigations reporter covering federal environmental law, national security, regulatory agencies, and the Trump administration. Led reporting on the first God Squad exemption since 1992 and the Endangered Species Act national security override.
“The document does not lie. The source does.”
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All ObjectWire journalists operate under our published editorial standards. Errors are corrected prominently. Sources are named where possible. Methods are disclosed.