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Fernando
A. Mateo: New York
Entrepreneur and self-made millionaire
Fernando Mateo is President and CEO of Hispanics Across
America, a not-for-profit organization promoting financial
independence and homeownership for all Hispanics throughout
the country. Mr. Mateo originated Operation "Toys
for Guns", a popular anti-gun program, founded Carpet
Fashions, and currently serves as President of the New
York State Federation of Taxi Drivers. Recognized by the
New York Chamber of Commerce & Industry for business
excellence and commitment to New York City's growth, Mr.
Mateo has been lauded by the state's entrepreneurial community
for his work reflecting social responsibility. Mr. Mateo
has lectured in the university, college, school and corrections
circuits, and has conducted workshops on the dangers of
drug abuse and criminality. Born in the Dominican Republic
and raised on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Mr. Mateo is
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Charlotte Mohr: Iowa
Charlotte Mohr is a lifelong resident
of Iowa, retired Registered Nurse, mother of four, and
farming partner with Jim, her late husband of forty-two
years. Her career at the state and local level has included
her appointment by then-Governor Branstad as the first
chair of Iowa's Job Training Partnership Act Commission,
serving thirteen years, and eighteen years' membership
on the Environmental Commission. During her 32-year
involvement with the Scott County Library, the system
grew from one library to ten, culminating in a 2002
fundraising effort for the newest structure, in which
she was instrumental. Charlotte recently retired from
fifteen years' service as Chairman of the Scott County
Board of Health, and continues to chair the Board of
Directors of Valley Bank-- in 1993, the first bank to
be chartered in Iowa in twenty-five years. She was the
state's delegate to the Associated Country Women of
the World, traveling to Kenya in 1977 and Germany in
1980.
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Robert
E. Moss: Washington, DC
Robert Moss has worked in many capacities,
but his primary role has been as a public policy strategist.
From 1993-1998, Bob served as Vice President for Government
Affairs for the American Automobile Manufacturers Association.
He spent ten years as Vice President of Federal Affairs
for the Coastal Corporation and served as deputy and
then chief legislative and intergovernmental affairs
officer for the Department of the Treasury. He also
acted as Treasury's Congressional and White House liaison.
Mr. Moss spent eight years in top staff positions on
Capitol Hill and as a member of the Federal Election
Commission, and served as chief legal counsel for the
U.S. House of Representatives. He received his Juris
Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley
(Boalt Hall) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
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John
F. Mueller: Wyoming
Jack Mueller is a native of Cheyenne Wyoming
and a graduate with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of
Education from the University of Wyoming. He taught in
public high schools in Texas and Wyoming before joining
the Wyoming Department of Education. His assignments during
his 30-year career included school accreditation, school
evaluation, program evaluation and teacher certification.
He currently serves as Chairman of the State Library Board
of Wyoming and is Chairman of the Wyoming Board of Geographic
Names. He was appointed by Secretary of Education William
Bennett to serve on the Commission on Accreditation and
Institutional Eligibility, where he served for six years.
Currently he is semi-retired and is involved in volunteer
activities.
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Laura E. Owens: Kentucky
Over the past several years Laura Emberton
Owens has combined careers by being an educator, writer,
and professional speaker. She served as the host and producer
of the cable telecast First Tuesday and continues as a
contributing writer for various publications. Teaching
on both the secondary and university levels, her primary
role is that of an educator. She was chosen by President
Bush as one of three educators nationwide to participate
in his national news conference on education. In addition
to her work as Instructional Specialist for the Barren
County School District, she currently serves on the Kentucky
Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service, and
was elected to the Glasgow City Council in 2002. Laura
lives in Glasgow, Kentucky with her husband, Donnie, and
has two children, Kennan and Elizabeth. |
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J. Bryan Pickens, Texas
Bryan Pickens is President of Pickens Capital, LLC, an entrepreneurial
investment company focused on natural resource exploration and real estate development. He manages a diversified mix of privately-held companies, providing seed consulting and capital structure experience to emerging businesses with proven potential for aggressive, prudent revenue growth. He also co-owns Collectors Covey, Texas’ premier wildlife and sporting art gallery and print publisher, representing fine wildlife artists and offering original works, conservation art, and specialty merchandise for the sportsman. An active political fundraiser, he is the founding Chair of Maverick PAC of Texas, a statewide organization comprised of next generation political leaders under age 45. Bryan’s strong community ties include serving on the board of trustees of various organizations, including the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, the Circle Ten Council of Boy Scouts of America, and the Texas Wildlife Association. He holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University, and a BA from Vanderbilt University. Bryan resides in Dallas with his wife and daughter. |
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