Board Members
Douglas Bennett, Chairman
Doug has 20 years of consulting experience dealing with Fortune 500 companies' financial systems. His expertise with software development and databases provides valuable analytical skills. He is a former Congressional Candidate and Township Chairman from Lake County, Illinois.
Paul Hurst, Director of Outreach
Paul is President of Hurst and Associates, Inc., a full service advertising agency in Lake County, Illinois, with decades of expertise in precision targeted digital marketing, specifically in the Agricultural and Political Sectors. He serves on the Board of Illinois Family Action and has a passion for strengthening grassroots groups.
Pastor Myles Holmes, Board Member
Myles is a Pastor in Collinsville, Illinois. He has authored 4 books and over the past 25+ years, he has appeared on broadcast TV outlets all around the world as well as currently owning and managing social media sites with more than 2.1 million followers. He is unashamedly politically incorrect and committed to Biblical truth and principles.
Delbra Pratt, Board Member
Delbra is a Pastor's wife from Taylorville, Illinois who leads numerous faith-based, prayer focused grassroots efforts across the state. Her leadership roles include State Director for the Illinois Prayer Caucus Network, equipping and mobilizing citizens, legislators, pastors, business owners and opinion leaders. She works with federal, state and local government officials, advocating for the values and freedoms cherished by millions of downstate voters.
Dennis Schlagel, Board Member
Dennis graduated from Iowa State, taught Vocational Agriculture and was District Manager with Purina for over a decade. He is Executive Director of the Fellowship of Christian Famers International. His innovative leadership has grown FCFI into a significant force for good, in Illinois and around the globe, focused on missions, relief work, issue awareness and the message of God’s love. He organizes volunteers and resources to connect, care for and grow those living in farm and rural communities.
Nancy Hayes, Board Member
Nancy is a 20+ year educator with expertise in digital and social media strategy and analytics. She has worked on over 50 political campaigns at the federal, state and local level and chairs a committee on Election Integrity. She is Editor of the newly launched Grassroots Quarterly magazine. Nancy meets with national experts on protecting the sanctity of our votes and is a trainer who builds strong relationships and effective coalitions.