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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 America 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 Dripping Springs, TX with his wife, Kara, and their entire family.
The Honorable Nathan Macias is a former Texas State Representative, a retired USAF Lt Col, an engineer, business owner, and educator. He served as VP, Operations for several small businesses. His desire is to disciple individuals in order to develop our nation’s leaders. He directs the ever-expanding footprint and impact of Patriot Academy across the nation.
He resides in San Antonio, TX with his bride of 39 years, Susan. They have seven adult children, six in-law children, and 13 grandchildren!
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.
Eric recently transitioned out of the active duty Air Force as an Analyst conducting Operational and Developmental Flight Test on various weapon systems. He continues to serve as an officer in the Air Force Reserves. He is passionate about discipling the next generation of leaders and mobilizing citizens and Christians to live out their Constitutional liberties. Eric has served as the Grassroots Coordinator for Convention of States in Nevada. He believes that his most important mission is as a Father to his two daughters and Husband to his wife. They love camping, hiking, and making new friends across the country.
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.
Miranda serves Patriot Academy as an intern and enjoys taking on projects to help serve the team. As a 9-year PA alumnus, she is passionate about the future of Patriot Academy and being part of the organization. She has had the privilege of being involved in numerous political campaigns, missions trips, and community projects. She enjoys SCUBA diving, spending time with friends, and a good steak.
Abrianna began in accounting, scheduling, and production within her family’s legal support company. After attending her first Leadership Congress in 2019, she was immediately captivated with the patriotic drive and passion the team infused into students. When the opportunity arose to work for Patriot Academy, she could not have been more thrilled. She also worked as an event planner/administrative assistant and hopes to become a proficient firearms instructor. When taking a break, you’ll find her reading/studying, organizing, or spending time with her much-loved family.
Cole comes onto the Patriot Academy team to help support growth in business relationships. Cole received his Master’s in Finance and is currently finishing his 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.
My name is Terry Crosby. I am originally from Southern California, but received my political and cultural asylum to the great state of Texas 12 years ago. I am a veteran of eight years of enlisted service and four years of civil service with the United States Air Force, serving in both desert shield, and desert storm 1&2. I am
I am a retired fire captain from the Los Angeles County fire department.
I have been married for 36 years, I have five children and six grandchildren. I am an avid bow hunter. I am also a two-time Ironman triathlon finisher. My deepest desire is to serve Jesus through my life.
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.
Giulia is incredibly honored to be working with Patriot Academy and the Leadership Congress team! She’s known about Patriot Academy for many years, began participating in the Constitution Coach program in 2020, and officially joined the Patriot Academy team in 2022. She loves connecting with coaches on a daily basis and watching how God continues to use Patriot Academy in impactful ways across the country. She lives in Southern California with her dad, mama, two sisters, and the family puppy, Bucky.
Kara directs campus development and curriculum development at Patriot Academy.
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.
Reagan has loved messing around with cameras since he was young, and at 15 he turned that hobby into a career. After investing in, and completing, an online film school, he began working as an independent filmmaker doing wedding videos, business promos, and photography gigs. After graduating from Applied Life Leaders Academy in 2019, Reagan moved back home to Texas and began working for Patriot Academy as its Media Director.
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 the Director of the Legacy Patriots Program, where he helps Patriots leave a legacy through donations to the organization’s various programs.
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.
Katie serves Patriot Academy as an intern and enjoys taking on various tasks to support and assist the the team. She has had the opportunity to work on various projects with non-profit organizations, community service, and local political events.
She loves Jesus, Texas, her corgis, and spending time with her family, to which she is the oldest of 11 kids.
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.
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.
Aaron is a retired Army Reserve officer & a two-time combat veteran (Iraq & Afghanistan). He left a career in IT to become a firearms instructor. In over fifteen years as an instructor, he has trained soldiers and civilians, & attained instructor certifications from Glock, Sig Sauer, & the NRA Law Enforcement division. He also worked for three years as a full-time range master at Front Sight, the country’s largest private firearms school, and has personally trained over 6000 students. When he’s not teaching, he enjoys real estate investing, stock market trading, board games, and ballroom dancing with his wife Brandi.
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 MomStrong mom of 5, Kay and her husband, Chris, reside in Abilene, Texas.
Savannah majored in Business/Marketing and worked as an Outreach Executive for a national healthcare company. Savannah also attended Applied Life Leaders Academy. She is passionate for the Lord and people. Savannah believes in being a person of integrity, developing long-lasting relationships, and living life intentionally with faith and purpose. She resides in Fort Worth, Texas. In her free time, Savannah is spending time with people, serving at church, exercising, and songwriting.
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.
Toni, a mechanical engineering graduate from Penn State University, started her career in the nuclear industry but soon shifted her focus to entrepreneurship. After completing the Constitution Alive 6 week national class, Toni became a constitution coach and taught over 2000 students using the Constitution Alive & Biblical Citizenship curricula. Toni is the CEO of Audit The Vote PA, an organization that advocates for transparency in the election process, and serves as VP of the Pennsylvania Patriot Coalition, an organization that fosters collaboration among its member organizations.
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.
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.
Abigail Thomsen serves Patriot Academy in marketing and in Leadership Congress. She has had the privilege to serve on numerous projects in media, entertainment, photography, social media, emergency medicine, and development. She is passionate about encouraging youth to fulfill their God-given callings and equipping students to lead in their sphere of influence. Abigail loves Jesus, spending time with family and friends, and her home state of Texas.
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.
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.
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Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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