Leadership
Executive Director and Committee Founding Chairman
Lt. Col. Allen B. West (ret.)
Lt. Col. Allen West (ret.) is a constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the U.S. Congress. He is the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union, ACRU Action Fund and ACRU’s Committee to Support and Defend.
Lt. Col. West is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22-year career in the U.S. Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors, including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, one with valor device, and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993, he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year. He is also a former commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard.
In November 2010, West was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida’s 22nd District. As a member of the 112th Congress, he sat on the Small Business and Armed Services Committees. He is also the former elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas.
Lt. Col. West is the author of three books: Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin’s Journey to Family, Faith and Freedom; Hold Texas, Hold the Nation: Victory or Death; and We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto.
American Constitutional Rights Union Chairman & CEO
Lori Roman
Lori Roman is the Chairman & CEO of the American Constitutional Rights Union. Her diverse career encompasses the realms of business, non-profit, government and academia.
For over a decade, Ms. Roman served as president of the Salt Institute, a global industry trade association. She is also the former Executive Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council, a public policy organization of legislators. In the administration of President George W. Bush, she served as the Deputy Director of the White House Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the Director of School Choice at the U.S. Department of Education.
Ms. Roman began her career in management at General Motors and spent six years as an adjunct professor teaching business and ethics while raising her children. She has also assisted many businesses and non-profits as a consultant.
An accomplished speaker and writer, Ms. Roman has been featured in many major media outlets. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Administration.
Care Coordinators
Gen. E Brandt (ret.)
In 1989 while serving as an installed pastor, he joined the Army National Guard and served over 31 years as a Chaplain. He retired in 2020 at the rank of Brigadier General serving in the capacity of Chief Chaplain, National Guard Bureau, and US Army Deputy Chief of Chaplains, ARNG.
In those dual roles, Ed served as National Guard liaison to the US Army Chief of Chaplains, and directed pastoral care, policy, resources, and training for over 1200 National Guard Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants serving 450,000 Guard Service Members. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 and received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service.
Major Jean F. Clark USAF (Ret.)
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Major Clark began his career enlisting with the US Army, 11C Infantry, 13F Field Artillery 82nd Airborne Division. After his enlistment, he maintained an active role in the Army National Guard while pursuing a career with the Albuquerque Police Department, where he served as an Officer and Detective, and ultimately retired as a Sergeant. After completing Officer Candidate School, Clark served in various roles with the US Air Force.
He is an active volunteer, serving with a variety of organizations focused on veteran support, including the Texas Patriot Guard Riders and Texas Missing in America Project.
Advisors
Committee Senior Advisor
Colonel Frank Bragg
Colonel Frank Burton Bragg, Jr. retired from the United States Army in 2003, after serving on active duty for 27 years. Colonel Bragg commanded intelligence units at the brigade/group, battalion, and company levels, and served as Director of Intelligence at many different echelons, including positions as the Senior Intelligence Officer at Multi-National, Joint, Combined, Strategic, Operational, and Tactical levels around the world. His assignments include: 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, and 18th Airborne Corps. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and over 20 other awards. Frank is a Senior Parachutist and Jumpmaster. He is married to his high school sweetheart; they have two daughters, two sons-in-law, five granddaughters, five grandsons, a grandson-in-law, and are expecting their first great-grandson very soon. A devout Christian, Colonel Bragg’s love for America and Jesus Christ is present in all of his endeavors.
Flag Officers 4 America Director
Major General Joe Arbuckle
Major General Joe Arbuckle entered in the Army as a private in 1969 after graduating Western State College. Following completion of Officer Candidate School as a combat engineer, he was deployed to Vietnam as an Infantry Lieutenant. Arbuckle commanded units at every rank from Lieutenant to Major General including two combat commands (Vietnam and Kuwait). Throughout his long army career, the Major General was motivated by the challenges, variety of jobs, responsibilities, and most of all – the soldiers.
Major General Arbuckle has received numerous awards and decorations including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, 3 Bronze Stars – one for Valor, 6 Legions of Merit, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with 2 silver stars, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Army Parachutist Badge.
Married for 38 years, the Arbuckles have two children.