State Auditor | State of Oklahoma

Cindy Byrd, CPA, serves as the Oklahoma State Auditor and is from Coalgate, Oklahoma. She is a CPA with 27 years of government auditing experience. In 2019, Byrd became Oklahoma’s 13th state auditor and the first woman elected to this office. Outspent 6–1 in both elections, Cindy won with the highest vote count in 2018, and by the highest margin of any statewide or federal race in 2022. Cindy’s audits have identified millions of misappropriated tax dollars at all levels of Oklahoma government and her audits have garnered national attention: * First-of-its-kind audit of Medicaid eligibility; * Public charter school audit that exposed the largest amount of misappropriated funds in State history; and * Audits exposing the waste and abuse of COVID-19 dollars. She currently serves as Auditor-at-Large for the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), an organization actively fighting against ESG and for Israel, and as a fellow in the Club for Growth Fellowship. Cindy is passionate about responsible government in the receipt and expenditures of public funds, which garnered her the Dr. Tom Coburn Transparency in Government Award for mirroring his enduring legacy of championing government accountability and transparency.

Chairman | CMC Group

Al Caperna is the Chairman of CMC Group, an association of companies that has been selling to retail and industrial customers in the U.S. and internationally for more than 40 years. Caperna’s main goal is not just to be a success in business, but to model his faith in Jesus Christ in all his business practices. Businesses in the CMC group have been recognized nationally for their innovation and market growth. Happily married for 47 years, Caperna and his wife Kathy have three married daughters and six grandchildren. For more information: CMCGP.com/leadership.

Founder and CEO | RedBallon

RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes is a longtime business leader, entrepreneur, and innovator in the technology industry. He has founded several successful tech-focused companies and is widely considered a global pioneer in the development and use of labor market data analytics — an industry he helped found over 20 years ago. Getting his start in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s, Andrew earned his reputation as a top-gun for tech-company systems innovation and problem solving. He moved to the inland Northwest in the mid-2000s where he served as the founding CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast) – which brought market-changing innovations to how higher-education, corporations, and governments approach the labor market. In 2021, Andrew founded RedBalloon, which has quickly become American’s largest connectors of employers and employees who prioritize a positive workplace culture free from the divisiveness of cancel-culture mandates. Crapuchettes is a frequent presenter at technology and business conferences, and a frequent guest on business and technology news and influencer podcasts.

U.S. Representative | State of Ohio, District 8

U. S. Rep. Warren Davidson represents Ohio’s 8th Congressional District. He is a member of the House Financial Services Committee, where he is focused on policies that help grow our economy, instill fiscal discipline, advance innovation, and limit runaway government expansion that threatens to bankrupt America. After high school, Congressman Davidson enlisted in the Army as an infantryman. As part of the 3rd Infantry Division, he was stationed in Germany and witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall. Warren’s commanding officers recognized his potential and helped him earn an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated near the top of his class as a student of American history and mechanical engineering. As an officer, he led in The Old Guard, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 101st Airborne Division. After the Army, Congressman Davidson returned home, worked with his father, earned an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and spent fifteen years owning and operating manufacturing companies in Ohio. In 2016, he again responded to the call of service, and came to work in the U.S. House of Representatives. Warren and his wife Lisa have been married for 25 years and have two adult children. HOUSE CAUCUSES • Republican Study Committee: The Republican Study Committee (RSC) exists to bring like-minded House members together to promote a strong, principled legislative agenda that will limit government, strengthen our national defense, boost America’s economy, preserve traditional values and balance our budget. The RSC provides the tools and research that members of Congress need to craft and advance policies that will benefit the American people. It also provides a forum for like-minded members to join together to support common causes and challenge the status quo. By doing so, the RSC ensures that conservatives have a powerful voice on every issue coming before the House, whether it is the economy, health care, defense, social safety net reform, or Washington’s dangerous, out-of-control spending. • Second Amendment Caucus: The Second Amendment Caucus seeks to preserve the freedoms guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. • Warrior Caucus: The Warrior Caucus consists of veterans and seeks to ensure the viewpoint of former members of the military are incorporated into legislation. • Values Action Team: Members of the Value Action Team work together to advance traditional values based on faith, family, and freedom. • Army Caucus: The Army Caucus’ goal is to “educate our colleagues on Army needs and advocate for them in the legislative and appropriations process.” • Sound Money Caucus: Serves as founder and Chairman of the Sound Money Caucus to educate members and advocate for policies that preserve money as a stable store of value, efficient means of exchange, and immutable record of account. • Liberty Caucus: Serves as Chairman of the House Liberty Caucus to educate members and advocate for more freedom, less government, and sound money.

Pastor Emeritus | Cross Church

Dr. Ronnie Floyd served as the Senior Pastor of Cross Church, a multi-campus church in Northwest Arkansas, for over thirty-two years. He was elected Pastor Emeritus of Cross Church upon his calling to serve as the President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. Since January 2022, he has been preaching in churches across America, consulting with ministries and organizations, coaching pastors, and leaders, and writing two significant books that will be released in the years 2024 and 2025. In his thirty-two years of serving as Senior Pastor of Cross Church, over 25,000 people were baptized, and membership grew from 3,700 to over 20,000. While at Cross Church, he led the church to begin a national television ministry, the Cross Church School of Ministry, and the Compassion Center. In 2001, he led the church to become a multi-campus church and founded the Northwest Arkansas Business Persons Luncheon, with an attendance of over 130,000 since its inception. Under his leadership, Cross Church planted over 150 new churches regionally, nationally, and internationally. Simultaneously, Cross Church became the number two giving church through the Southern Baptist Convention Cooperative Program, giving $1.3 million in his final year as pastor. Additionally, Cross Church has three large campuses located strategically in Northwest Arkansas and the church is debt-free. With his compelling call and strategic vision to take Good News to the whole world, Dr. Floyd has a deep commitment to developing leaders from all walks of life to change the world. Due to his commitment to spiritual leadership and faithfulness to the Great Commission, he was called to become the President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee in May 2019. In his tenure through 2021, Dr. Floyd advanced the Cooperative Program, which funds the Great Commission ministries of the SBC statewide, nationally, and globally. He also led Southern Baptists to adopt a unified Great Commission vision called Vision 2025, adopt two significant amendments to the SBC Constitution, and other changes to the bylaws. In his role, he was also responsible for forwarding and advancing the annual convention meetings, and the 2021 SBC was the largest annual convention in twenty-five years, with messengers and guests surpassing 20,000. He provided biblical, balanced, and forward-thinking leadership to the denomination in all his assigned responsibilities through the challenging COVID-19 global pandemic. While serving as Senior Pastor of Cross Church, he also served in the following ways: 1997 President of the SBC Pastors’ Conference; SBC Executive Committee 1988-1998, serving as Chairman 1995-1997; 2001-2009 SBC Guidestone Trustee; and 2014-2016 Elected President of the SBC. He also served as a Trustee of Liberty University from 2002-2009, the 2017-2019 President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, and served on the Board of Directors of the Family Research Council of Washington D.C. from 2016-2019, serving as Chairman of their board in 2018-2019. As a preacher of the gospel, he spoke at Promise Keepers rallies from 1997–2001, and in 1997, he preached to an estimated 1.3 million men in Washington, D.C., at the historic Promise Keepers Stand in the Gap Rally. As an author of twenty-four books, he has also been interviewed by major media outlets and even featured in a Sunday edition of the New York Times for his work on racial unity. In 2024, his twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth books will be published and released. First in May 2024, Day by Day and Night by Night: 365 Morning and Evening Devotions for Leaders. The second, in January 2025, The Supernatural Power of Prayer and Fasting, 12 Ways God Will Change Your Life. Floyd received three degrees from two institutions: his bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has also received The Distinguished Alumni Award from these educational institutions. In 2022, The Global Church Network presented to Dr. Ronnie Floyd their Global Synergize Award, For Decades of Synergizing Efforts to Help Fulfill The Great Commission. In 2023, the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem, Israel, presented Dr. Ronnie Floyd with their Medallion of Jerusalem Award and added him to their museum’s Hall of Fame. However, his most fulfilling accomplishments come from his personal life and family. He and his wife, Jeana, have been married since 1976. They have two sons, Josh, the Head Football Coach of the Hewitt Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama, and Nick, the Senior Pastor of Cross Church. Josh and his wife, Kate, have three sons: Peyton, Parker, and Jack. Nick and his wife, Meredith, have four children: Reese, Beckham, Norah, and Maya.

Vice President of Compliance and Risk | Samaritan’s Purse

Darin currently works for Samaritan’s Purse as their Vice President of Compliance and Risk. Over the last thirty years, he has served in various roles focused on strategic vision, development, implementation, and executive management. Darin has had a diverse career history in international business, and executive leadership, which encompasses compliance, risk, safety, security, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and non-government organizational operations. Prior to his work with Samaritan’s Purse, Darin served as a consultant for the US State Department’s Counterterrorism programs primarily in the Middle East and Africa, Chief Compliance, Risk and Ethics Officer for CFA Institute in Charlottesville Virginia, and Chief Executive Officer for Briggs & Stratton Mexico. Before Briggs & Stratton, Darin served as the Deputy Regional Director in the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Secret Service for eleven years, where he coordinated and supervised more than 300 protective operations for the President, Vice President and other senior world leaders. Darin started his professional career as a bomb technician in the U.S. Marine Corps. A native of Wisconsin, Darin earned his bachelor’s degree in Security Management from Bellevue University and his MBA from Concordia University-Wisconsin.

President & CEO | Samaritan’s Purse

Rev. William Franklin Graham III is the President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), which proclaims the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ around the world. Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA have affiliate offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition, Samaritan’s Purse has affiliate offices in Germany and South Korea, as well as field offices in 15 developing countries, with activities in more than 170 countries and territories. When Graham was in his early twenties, Dr. Bob Pierce, founder of Samaritan’s Purse, invited him on a six-week mission to Asia. During this time, Graham felt called by God to work with hurting people in areas of the world affected by war, famine, disease, poverty, disaster, and persecution. Graham was elected to the Board of Samaritan’s Purse in 1978. One year later, after the death of Dr. Pierce, he was elected president. Graham was elected to the Board of BGEA in 1979 and was elected president in 2001. He conducted his first evangelistic event in 1989, and since then, he has continued to proclaim the Gospel in the far corners of the globe, sharing the hope of Christ through more than 325 evangelistic outreaches in over 55 countries and territories and in all 50 states. Through his work with Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA, Graham has been instrumental in helping people impacted by major crises for more than 45 years, including the war between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, 9/11 terrorist attacks, wars, and natural disasters across the United States and other parts of the world, ranging from catastrophic hurricanes to devastating wildfires to massive earthquakes. Under Graham’s leadership, Samaritan’s Purse has deployed 19 emergency field hospitals in response to disasters, disease, wars, and when the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed local hospitals. Crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team ministered alongside Samaritan’s Purse to offer spiritual and emotional care to patients and medical personnel alike. When widespread lockdowns forced the cancellation of in-person events, Graham increased ministry efforts to reach people in their homes with the hope they desperately needed, including airing the Good News of Jesus Christ through TV ads across America and offering a 24/7 prayer line. As a speaker and author, Graham regularly addresses current moral and social issues, calling Christians to stand for Biblical values and challenging them to make a difference in the world for the sake of the Gospel. He is editor-in-chief of BGEA’s Decision magazine, the “Evangelical Voice for Today,” which features solid Scriptural teaching as well as timely articles with a Biblical worldview about issues and events in today’s culture, including many topics that affect the freedom of believers to live out their faith. This year, Graham is looking forward to sharing the Gospel in Mexico City, Mexico; Krakow, Poland; Birmingham, England; Glasgow, Scotland; Naples, Italy; Can Tho, Vietnam; and 10 cities along the U.S.-Mexico border. Graham has met privately with six United States presidents as well as world leaders from Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Graham was ordained by Grace Community Church in Tempe, Arizona, in 1982. He is the fourth of five children of the late evangelist Billy Graham and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham. He resides in Boone, North Carolina, with his wife, Jane Austin. They have four married children, Will, Roy, Edward, and Cissie, and 13 grandchildren.

Founder and CEO | Hobby Lobby Stores

With a $600 loan and an idea to make miniature picture frames, David Green founded what is now Hobby Lobby. From its modest beginning, the company now totals over 1,000 stores. David serves as chairman of the affiliate companies, the CEO of Hobby Lobby and a merchandise buyer. David and his wife Barbara, are the proud parents of two sons and one daughter. Mart Green, Ministry Investment Officer of Hobby Lobby; Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby; and Darsee Lett, Vice President of Art/Creative. Son-in-law, Stan Lett, is Executive Vice President of Hobby Lobby. David and Barbara enjoy 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. David serves on the Board of Reference for Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2013, he was the honored recipient of the World Changer award and is an Ernst & Young national retail/consumer Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, and a lifetime member of The Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame, (which is part of the Entrepreneur of the Year Academy). Green is dedicated to a myriad of ministry projects. “We believe it is by God’s grace and provision that Hobby Lobby has endured,” cites Green. “God has been faithful in the past and we trust Him for our future.” David Green’s book, Giving It All Away…And Getting It Back Again, share’s Green’s journey into generosity and challenges readers to leave a legacy that goes deeper than money. His first book, More Than a Hobby, tells the story of Hobby Lobby and shares key insights into his philosophy of retail. Both books are available at Hobby Lobby stores, local bookstores and online.

Director | CityServe Oklahoma

Terry Henshaw built a successful business (a family entertainment complex) that spanned over 15-acres. He sold the company to move with his family to St. Petersburg, Russia in 1991 for amazing opportunities to help people. After 3-½ years, the Henshaws moved to Prague, Czech Republic, establishing churches, bible schools and community outreaches all across Eastern Europe. Returning home from overseas, he continued his work in missions for many years coordinating and setting up national crusades and conferences, as well as distribution of humanitarian aid all over the world. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit, he began to shift into Disaster Relief all over the United States. He founded 180 Disaster Relief, that today responds at a much greater level, with networks of non-profits, resources, and volunteers across the US. During the COVID-19 epidemic, 180 Disaster Relief helped distribute over 17 million meals. His team coordinated 350 semi loads of food each week in 34 states, as part of the Farmers to Families Foodbox USDA Program. Terry established a second base on the East Coast to provide relief for families when disasters hit in that area. In 2021,Terry expanded their warehouse, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as part of the CityServe National Network. Through CityServe Oklahoma he serves widows, the homeless, single parents, foster homes and those coming out of prison with furniture and supplies to reset their lives. Terry speaks all over the world inspiring growth and expanding vision.

Attorney, Philanthropist

Bill High is considered one of the leading legacy planners in the country. He works with families for generational success. Formerly a partner in a large international law firm, he started a charitable foundation which facilitated over $6 billion in gifts. As part of his work, he began consulting with families and family businesses to help them succeed generationally. He’s the founder of Generational Legacy Counsel and the Chief Family Officer of Legacy Stone. He’s a co-author with David Green of “Giving it All Away and Getting it All Back Again” and “Leadership NOT by the Book.” For more information: BillHigh.com/about.

Vice President | Fireseeds

Walter Kearns lives in Birmingham, AL. with his three kids and wife where he is the Vice President of FireSeeds recruiting firm. FireSeeds has been serving for-purpose companies like Chick-fil-A for over a decade helping to hire culture-fit leaders. Throughout his career, God has used him to minister to youth, raise millions of dollars for Christian nonprofits, lead a family, be an elder at his church, and come alongside businesses as they seek to build multiplying movements of multiplying leaders.

Chief Information Security Officer | Grand Canyon Education

Mike Manrod serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for Grand Canyon Education, responsible for leading the security team and formulating the vision and strategy for protecting students, staff, and information assets across the enterprise. He also serves as adjunct faculty for Grand Canyon University, teaching Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence. Previous experience includes serving as a threat prevention engineer for Check Point and working as a consultant and analyst for other organizations. Manrod is co-author/contributor for “Understanding New Security Threats,” published by Routledge in 2019, as well as numerous articles. Watch Mike’s tutorial for businesses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp-dSKiBLIo

Executive Director | Covenant Choice

President and Chief Executive Officer | Electric Mirror

Jim Mischel is the co-founder and CEO of Electric Mirror, a global leader in the manufacturing of lighted mirrors and mirror technology. A seasoned patent and corporate attorney, Jim has led the company’s remarkable growth from its beginnings in a family garage to exporting products to over 90 countries worldwide. As an innovator, entrepreneur, designer, and inventor with over 40 patents to his name, Jim plays a key role in bridging the gaps between innovation, customer service, engineering, and marketing at Electric Mirror. His leadership ensures the company remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Seattle Pacific University and a Juris Doctor from Regent University. His personal passions include religious freedom, promoting a biblical worldview, and encouraging Christian involvement in civic life. He is also the co-founder and Chairman of the Christian Employers Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting faith in the marketplace, and serves as a Managing Member of Covenant Choice, a captive insurance organization focused on pro-life and family-values-based coverage. Jim is married to Jenae, a registered nurse, and they are proud parents of two children, America and Justus. His life is guided by a deep belief in the importance of our Christian faith as a foundation for all areas of life.

Christian Music and Worship Artist

Michael O’Brien is now celebrating 29 years in full-time ministry. In the early 1990’s he signed a record deal with Benson Records and garnered three (3) number-one singles on the radio, “If Ever I Forget,” “Nothin’s Gonna Turn Me Around,” and “What Held You on the Cross?” He joined the group, Newsong in 1999, and had five (5) other number-one singles. Some of those were “Red Letter Day,” “Rescue,” “Psalm 40,” and “Before the Day.” Perhaps he is most recognized for singing the popular wedding song duet with Natalie Grant, with a song he co-wrote with Eddie Carswell, called “When God Made You.” This song has nearly 100 million streams on YouTube alone. Since his departure from Newsong in 2006, Michael has had the privilege of leading God’s people in worship all over the country. He works alongside several ministries, including the American Association of Christian Counselors, Answers in Genesis, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Billy Graham ministries at the COVE, and Fresh Grounded Faith Conferences with Jennifer Rothschild. He has been married to his wife Heidi for 34 years and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.

Chief Communications Officer | Patriot Mobile

As CCO, Leigh focuses on internal and external strategic corporate communications, public relations, media, investor and employee relations, corporate messaging, and media presence at Patriot Mobile. Named 2022 Top 5 Power Player in North Texas by Axios, Leigh has been a tireless leader in conservative politics for over 30 years. She co-founded, serves as President and Board Member of the Southlake Families PAC, which brought awareness to a nationwide issue of Critical Race Theory (CRT). She is a founding Board Member and Executive Director of Patriot Mobile Action, a Texas PAC focused on keeping Texas red. Leigh serves on Texas’ Tarrant County Republican Party Executive Committee. Leigh has been featured on “Fox and Friends,” “The Shannon Bream Show,” John Solomons “Just the News” talk radio, Steve Bannon’s “War Room,” “The Charlie Kirk Show,” in the National Review, the Daily Caller and a speaker at Turning Point USA, the NRA, Gun Owners of America and the Center for National Policy and quoted in multiple news media stories. Prior to joining Patriot Mobile, Leigh has held multiple leadership positions, including founder & CEO of Southlake Realty, Co-founder & COO WXP Holdings, and has served on the board of multiple nonprofits. Leigh started her professional career as a television news anchor, reporter, and producer and served as congressional campaign and district office staff during the early 90’s Republican Revolution. She holds a B.A. in Communications from the Universal of Central Oklahoma and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from Dallas Baptist University.