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The Honorable Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, a lawyer, and a successful entrepreneur who has built several businesses from the ground up. His goal is to help Americans become salt and light in every area of life and to understand America’s Godly history and foundation. He currently travels the nation speaking for WallBuilders, teaching on the U.S. Constitution, and founded the Torch of Freedom Foundation and Patriot Academy. He resides in Constitution City, TX with his wife, Kara, and their entire family.
Kara directs campus development and curriculum development at Patriot Academy.
Born into the Patriot Academy family, Trey spent his formative years traveling the nation on behalf of the organization. While attending grad school at Texas A&M, Trey started the Constitutional Defense program for Patriot Academy. Trey resides in Texas with his wife and their two young children, who are being raised as happy warriors for Christ. When not working, you will find Trey sitting by a campfire with his family, smoking a cigar, and reading old works on philosophy and economics.
Serving others has always been a passion of Kay’s. Very much a behind-the-scenes kind of girl, events and logistical coordination are in her blood. Jesus follower and mom of 5, Kay and her husband, Chris, reside in Abilene, Texas.
Ken Davis is a Colorado Springs small business owner who began studying & teaching the Constitution in 2012. Since starting the Constitution small group, Ken has seen more than 1300 people come and learn alongside him. Ken is passionate about this and enjoys every opportunity to use both the Bible and the Constitution to draw people closer to Christ.
With a background in both performing arts and brand building, wife & homeschool mom Scarlett Lani ultimately found her niche & “calling” as a Constitution Coach with Patriot Academy. Leading Constitution & Biblical Citizenship classes of 30-430 people in California, Scarlett naturally became a Coach to our other Coaches across the nation. She now serves as our Coach Program Ambassador by training, equipping & encouraging our Coaches including brainstorming with our Team to streamline & grow our Coach Program for maximum reach and success.
Kolene is a follower of Christ, an avid history buff and an MBA. Most of her career has been in business as she owned an insurance agency and a coffee shop. The past 9 years have been in education. She is a wife, mom, and grandma and lives in the Panhandle of Nebraska.
As Director of Development, Ashley invites passionate people to invest in Patriot Academy’s mission. Ashley has served in leadership roles for a myriad of nonprofit organizations for the past 17 years. Ashley is a fundraiser, a talented communicator & a leader – she is a proud first-generation college graduate who values life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When not in the virtual office, you can find Ashley (with her husband, family or friends) in nature, playing piano or singing, at church, or practicing one of her many hobbies.
Richard Green has long served the cause of freedom, from the private sector to helping Rick & Kara on the campaign trail and founding Patriot Academy. Richard serves Patriot Academy as a specialist in the Legacy Society program, where he helps Patriots leave a legacy through donations to the organization’s various programs.
Giulia is honored to be working with Patriot Academy and the Leadership Congress Program. She’s known about Patriot Academy for many years, became a Constitution Coach and first attended as a student in 2020, then had one of her biggest dreams come true when she was welcomed onto the team in 2022! She is so excited for all that God has in store for Patriot Academy, and prays we continue making an impact for His glory.
James 1:2-6
A self-described political junkie from the age of 13, Brady holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and specializes in crafting design & messaging that gets results. Brady makes his home on the edge of society – close enough for good WiFi, but far enough out to not have to worry about traffic.
From a young age, Christine had a passion for history. Christine worked at a K–12 curriculum publisher for private schools and homeschools for over two decades. In 2020 she became a Constitution Coach to share the message of hope in her community. Christine assists Patriot Academy with preparing items for publication, communicating with vendors, and working with online courses.
Christine and her husband, Leigh, live near Nashville, Tennessee. They delight in serving the Lord together. She enjoys cooking, calligraphy, animals, and hiking.
Kamryn has served with her family on the road since a young age and joined the Patriot Academy team in 2022 as a creative writer. She and her brother Reagan also started their music duo, “Remnant Rising”, in 2019. Once graduating from Applied Life Leaders Academy, she moved to Hot Springs, AR, where she is involved with ministry and discipleship at Christians Ministries Church. Kamryn is stoked to see what the Lord has in store for her generation and believes Patriot Academy is a catalyst into His calling to be fervent followers and lovers of Jesus Christ.
Cole comes onto the Patriot Academy team to help support growth in business relationships. Cole received his Master’s in Finance and Doctorate of Business Administration from Liberty University. With a love for pursuing a variety of businesses himself, he enjoys helping others pursue their own dreams in business as well. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, he spends most of his free time traveling around the country and the world, visiting new places and meeting new people.
Michelle grew up in the South and understands what true hospitality looks like! She loves chatting with everyone who calls/emails Patriot Academy and considers it a privilege to find a solution to everyone’s questions. She resides in the Houston, Texas area with her 4 kids. In her free time, Michelle likes to cook, refinish furniture, and take walks with her family.
Laura has a heart that is firmly grounded in her love for God. She is a homeschooling mom of four and a wife of over 23 years. She works diligently in a variety of bookkeeping and accounts payable roles and enjoys the challenge of learning new skills. She balances her administrative side with a love for unleashing her creative spirit as a form of rejuvenation through a variety of mediums. She finds rest and relaxation in the beauty of nature.
Krish Dhanam was born in India and finished his formal education with an MBA at the Institute of Management Technology. Equipped with that learning he migrated to the US in 1986 with his bride Anila. Winning a sales contest in 1990 earned him a ticket to a seminar conducted by the legendary motivator Zig Ziglar. This chance encounter would be the catalyst that shaped the next two decades as Krish joined the Ziglar Corporation in 1991 as a telemarketer and eventually became their Vice President of Global Operations.
Krish is a twenty year veteran of Patriot Academy leadership congresses and now joins the Patriot Academy team as the Dean of the Patriot Institute. His leadership journey includes stints as the CEO of Skylife Success, co-founder of Krish Dhanam Training, President of Mala Ministries, and authorship of numerous published works.
Jacob is a self-taught, homeschooled tech guru who specializes in web system building and innovation. When not busy developing new tools for Patriot Academy, Jacob can be found serving his local church, studying Scripture, recording songs, or pursuing innovation in some other field, somewhere in the great State of Texas.
Daniel has designed, built, and managed the technology infrastructure for mission-driven organizations for more than 10 years. He can frequently be observed with his head buried in spreadsheets obsessing over formulas and metrics. Daniel enjoys spending most of his time with his three beautiful daughters, one rambunctious son, and his lovely wife, Katlyn. He believes ANYTHING is possible in Christ Jesus, and is passionate about serving mission-driven organizations with a vision to change the world.
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