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David Barton is the Founder of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.
WallBuilders is a name taken from the Old Testament writings of Nehemiah, who led a grassroots movement to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore its strength and honor. In the same way, WallBuilders seeks to energize today’s grassroots to become involved in strengthening their communities, states, and nation. David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with subjects drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. He also addresses well over 200 groups each year. His exhaustive research has rendered him an expert in historical and constitutional issues and he serves as a consultant to state and federal legislators, has participated in several cases at the Supreme Court, and has helped produce history textbooks now used in schools across the nation. A national news organization has described him as “America’s historian,” and Time Magazine called him “a hero to millions – including some powerful politicians.” Newsmax named him as one of America’s top 100 most influential evangelicals, and Time Magazine named him as one of America’s top 25. David and his wife Cheryl reside in Aledo, Texas. They have three grown, married children (Damaris, Timothy, and Stephen), and five grandchildren

Timothy Barton is the President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that has been recognized from coast-to-coast for its work in education, history, law, and public policy, integrating the elements of Biblical faith and morality throughout all aspects of American life and culture. Tim shares the truth of America’s founding and exposes the lies regarding our history that currently permeate our society. He consults with state and federal legislators on policy and speaks to groups across the nation. Tim’s ability to tell the story of America’s past, while helping people understand how that connects to the present, has inspired audiences nationwide. Tim has been a guest on numerous national television and radio programs including The Ben Shapiro Show, the Glenn Beck Program, TBN, Andrew Wommack Ministries, Believer’s Voice of Victory, Epoch Times, Newsmax, and many more. Tim holds a degree in Business Management and a minor in Biblical Studies and is an ordained minister previously serving as a youth minister, worship leader, and assistant pastor. He worked for several years as a senior counselor at a large youth camp in Arkansas and served as an athletic director, teacher, and coach at a Christian School in Texas. Regardless of where he is, Tim speaks into the lives of those around him, encouraging them to follow Christ whole-heartedly. Tim lives in Cresson, Texas, with his wife, Gabi, and daughters, Finley and Phoebe.

Audrea is a speaker, writer and servant leader championing the Judeo-Christian values upon which this nation was built. Her passion and organizational skills have allowed her to work directly for some of the nation’s leading influencers. In addition to her work with David and Tim Barton as Executive Director for The Legislators Network at WallBuilders, she has led Special Projects for Glenn Beck at Mercury Radio Arts, worked with Dinesh D’Souza, assisted Dr. Jim Garlow’s in his book, Well-Versed, and has been a frequent television and radio commentator including on Fox News Laura Ingram’s Show. She worked alongside Congresswoman Michelle Bachman and Dr. Garlow to establish the Well-Versed Ministry at the United Nations in New York and worked as the Communication and Strategic Initiatives Director for My Faith Votes, of which Mike Huckabee serves as the Honorary National Chairman. As a teenager Audrea founded the non-profit organization, im2moro which has gone on to reach students on more than 250 Christian university campuses, informing them about the importance of voting. Today, Audrea enjoys assisting legislators and connecting them with policy experts, attorneys, and legislators from other states to advance pro-family policy. She is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and is a fellow of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Audrea resides in Texas with her husband Jonathan Decker and their three daughters.

Bette is a leading national policy expert who has been instrumental in the passage of pro-family legislation in North Dakota and across the country. Bette served in the state legislature in North Dakota from 1996 – 2014. Throughout her time in office, she served on the Appropriations committee, and the Finance & Tax Committee, and was the Chairman of the Government & Veterans Affairs and Employee Benefits Standing Committees. She was also the State Director for NFWL (National Foundation of Women Legislators). She served as Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force. Bette has been a trailblazer defender for the sanctity of life, serving as the Past Chairman of the North Dakota Pro-Life Caucus and Founder of Heartbeat North Dakota. She was named Concerned Women of America’s (CWA) Legislator of the Year in 2009 and named one of North Dakota’s Family Alliance Women of the Year in 2012.  She is also the CEO/President of Roughrider Policy Center, DBA as Roughrider Institute. She consults with the Heartland Institute on Government Relations-Energy and Environmental Policy. Bette has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Minor in Sports Medicine from the University of North Dakota. She has been Married to Don (40+ yrs.), and has three children and four grandsons. When she is not working on legislation, she enjoys playing with her grandchildren, gardening, and being outside in nature.

Don Grande is an attorney in private practice focusing in the areas of business law, trust and estate law, and real property/mineral law. Don is active in public policy, primarily at the state level, on issues related to property rights, family security, and personal liberty. Don is also a principal with TruNorth Public Policy, LLC, a public policy consulting firm that works with legislators and citizens to protect personal property from The Great Taking, information and resources at dongrande.substack.com. Don and Bette have been married 46 years and they have 3 children and 5 grandsons.

Rosemary was born as the sixth child of eight, to an Amish family. When she was three her family was excommunicated from the Amish, as a result of her parents converting to Christianity. After a homeschool civics class during senior year piqued her interest, her journey into the political world began. She attended Patriot Academy’s Leadership Congress from 2011-2017. She loved mentoring new students and was honored to serve as Governor of the National Academy in 2015. For the past 12 years Rosemary has worked in the Texas political world. Working three legislative sessions and for many campaigns across Texas, including Rick Green’s run for the Texas Supreme Court in 2016. For the past five years she has done graphic design and communication work for Texas Values, helping fight for the values of faith, family & freedom in Texas. She is excited to be able to continue defending those values working with The Legislators Network at WallBuilders!

Emily serves in Member Relations for The Legislators Network, where she builds relationships with legislators, supports member engagement and recruitment, and helps facilitate connections throughout the TLN network. She brings a genuine passion for politics and a commitment to serving those working to advance biblical and conservative principles.

With a background in community building, event planning, communications, and relationship management, Emily is passionate about connecting with people and creating meaningful, lasting relationships. She is known for her warm personality, enthusiasm, and ability to make people feel welcomed and valued. Emily is excited to use these strengths to serve TLN members and help create a strong, connected network of legislators across the country.