About Us: OUR BOARD
Cliff Holmes (Board Chairman)
Cliff is a veteran commercial litigator and the owner of The Holmes Law Group, Ltd. Cliff has represented clients before federal and state courts and administrative bodies, including before federal district courts in seven jurisdictions. His clients have run the gamut from a well-known US airline to an array of small business concerns. Based in Chicago, Cliff is a former GOP donor (until 2016) who is deeply concerned about the direction of the country under the current Administration.
Larry Jordan
Larry Jordan is the President, CTO and co-founder of Wi-Tronix. Wi-Tronix provides technologies that improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of railroad operations. Products of Wi-Tronix include a “Black Box” for locomotives. He believes passionately that innovation can provide the future of rail safety. Larry is a former a Republican and now independent. Key issues for Larry include: building an inclusive American society; reducing government red-tape that hinders small business; climate change; immigration reform; and election reforms including the end of gerrymandering and the expansion of rank-choice voting.
Chris Ladd
Chris Ladd is a former Republican with decades of experience as a precinct committeeman and campaign volunteer. He has been a political blogger for Forbes, the Houston Chronicle, the Chicago Tribune and David Frum's FrumForum. His book, The Politics of Crazy, is an effort to explain the forces that have undermined responsible, responsive politics and point the way toward a more solid future. He currently maintains a blog at PoliticalOrphans.com.
Chris has a BA in Political Science from Southwestern University and a JD from the University of Houston. He has a career in the software industry.
Steve Anderson
Steve is a professor of political science and a political consultant in Illinois since 2010. He received his Bachelor's and Masters Degrees from Eastern Illinois University. He has managed campaigns at the state and federal level. Steve has worked in higher education, in government and in the private sector. Steve believes in the Constitution and individual liberty. His top priorities include the national debt, national defense and and climate change.
David Billings
David is a veteran product manager for a major telecommunications company. David has advocated for electoral reform at the federal level and property tax reform in the State of Texas. His passion to improve local and state government has led to more efficient government for the citizens of Texas. David has also participated in several local government campaigns for center right candidates. Based in Dallas, David is a conservative Republican who is deeply concerned about the impact of political polarization on our democracy.