Leadership
Kelly S. Eustis, Executive Director
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Some events are life-altering, and for Kelly S. Eustis, at the age of 13, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 had that kind of impact. The attacks culminated a 20-year escalation of violence against Americans by Islamic radicals, and this inspired Kelly to become politically involved as a Republican activist, candidate, and advisor.
In college he started a College Republican chapter, then soon became a leader in New York's College Republican federation. He has worked for congressional and local campaigns, ran for town office at the age of 19, and owns a public relations and political consulting firm, Eusatrix Corporation, in which he helps conservative Republican candidates and organizations.
Outside business and politics, Kelly likes traveling, enjoying wine, spending time with his family, girlfriend, and his Maine Coon cat, Teddy (named after Theodore Roosevelt).
Deborah Johns, National Spokesperson
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Marine Mom Deborah Johns has helped give voice to many in the pro-troop movement. She has consistently taken time away from her personal life to speak out with unwavering conviction on behalf of our military men and women and their families back here on the homefront. No wonder Fox News Channel declared her to be one of their favorite military moms.
Deborah's son, William, is an American hero who has served repeated tours of duty in Iraq. When anti-military radicals and their allies in the liberal political movement were attacking the missions of our troops, Deborah Johns was fighting back in support of our military personnel.
She has traveled across the country on nine national tours, by minivan, motorhome and tour bus – traveling more than 27,000 miles by road, day-in and day-out and speaking to the news media and at pro-troop rallies. In this clip, Deborah spoke to a local news affiliate in Columbus, Ohio about the need for Americans – including those in Congress – to support the excellent efforts of General David Petraeus. And when the Berkeley City Council called Marines "uninvited and unwelcome intruders" Deborah stepped up again, helping to lead the pushback against the Berkeley City Council and in support of the Marines in particular, and our military as a whole.
Deborah Johns stood up against Democratic leaders Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Nancy Pelosi when they tried to cut off funding for our troops. She stood up to Democrats in Congress who attempted to pass resolutions condemning the war on terror, and she has been standing up to Barack Obama’s anti-military, "Blame America First" policies during his first term as President.
Dan Backer, Esq., Treasurer and Counsel
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Dan Backer is the lead attorney for DB Capitol Strategies, where he focuses on PAC Treasury & FEC Compliance law, as well as publication of "The Strategist", an e-alert that highlights the rapidly changing legal environment effecting political organizations. He specializes in compliance with FEC reporting and regulations and currently serves as treasurer, assistant treasurer, or counsel to several PACs. Dan has extensive experience with non-profit, membership, grassroots, and public policy organizations and advocacy and in 2009 earned the American League of Lobbyists' prestigious Professional Lobbying Certification (PLC).
Dan is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the George Mason University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia and before the U.S. District Court for both the Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia, DC pending.
Dan volunteers with several collegiate educational organizations and has received numerous awards for leadership and service. He resides in Virginia with his wife Erin.
