Lt. Col. West believes it will be principled constitutional conservative policies, not politics, which secures a sound economic future for Americans – with growth, opportunity and returning the promise of the American dream for this generation and those to come.

He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22 year career in the United States 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.

In November of 2010, Allen 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 and was instrumental in passage of the 2011 and 2012 National Defense Authorization Acts.

He is a Fox News Contributor, contributing columnist for Townhall.com, and author of Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin’s Journey to Faith, Family and Freedom.

He is the former Executive Director of the National Center for Policy Analysis in Dallas Texas.

LTC West holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee as well as two Masters degrees, one from Kansas State University and another from the US Army Command and General Staff Officers College.

West is an avid distance runner, a Master SCUBA diver, a motorcyclist, and in his spare time he enjoys cheering his beloved Tennessee Volunteers.

Serving his eighth term in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Louie Gohmert was first sworn in January 4, 2005. He proudly represents the First District of Texas which encompasses over 12 counties stretching nearly 120 miles down the state's eastern border.

Louie serves on numerous House committees and subcommittees in the House of Representatives. Congressman Gohmert is an ardent member of the House Judiciary Committee and serves as Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.

Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Louie was elected to three terms as District Judge in Smith County, Texas. He was later appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to complete a term as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals. Louie received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and later graduated from Baylor School of Law. He is also a veteran having served his country as Captain in the U.S. Army.

He and his wife Kathy are the proud parents of three daughters. Their family attends Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, where Louie has served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He now frequently speaks or preaches at churches throughout his district and around the country.

Kathy Ward, a proud native Texan, is a consultant and the co-host of JP, Kathy and The Crew, a daily radio talkshow from 8-9am on KBDT 1160 AM. Kathy served as Collin County Commissioner - Precinct 4 for several years and during her time on the Commissioners Court she focused on crucial issues such as keeping taxes low, transportation, healthcare and mental health. Kathy was a former Special Education teacher at Plano East Senior High where she also coached the PESH Golden Girls. She spent time as a certified Dale Carnegie Instructor as well. She has been actively involved in politics in numerous leadership roles at the local, state and national levels for almost three decades now. Kathy was the first woman to be elected to serve as Collin County Republican Party Chairman. She held numerous leadership roles with the Texas Young Republican Federation such as Chairman, Vice Chairman and as a National Committeewoman for the Young Republican National Federation. Kathy is a graduate of Leadership Plano Class XIV and served two terms as a Plano Community Relations Commissioner. She was also a board member of Plano Youth Leadership. She is a recipient of the Dixie Clem Award and has been named as an Inside Collin County Business “Collin County People of Influence.” Kathy was honored to be part of the Texas Delegation at the 2000 Republican National Convention. She cheered professionally for the Dallas Sidekicks and was a Strutter at Southwest Texas State University now Texas State University. Kathy has volunteered for a wide variety of organizations over the decades including national organizations like Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Special Olympics, CASA and Boy Scouts of America. She has volunteered for many roles for her daughter and son's activities such as SMS cheer coach, library mom, class reading mom, and Cub Scout leader just to name a few. Kathy is a dedicated community leader, wife to Michael Wiseman and considers her daughter and son her greatest blessings.

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