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Terry Ann Kelly, MA Communication – Mrs. Kelly is currently the President and founder of S3. She is a public speaker, published author and former college professor. For over 25 years she has hosted or been featured on regional and national radio and television programs addressing social, educational and family issues. Standing for Christian family values, she was a guest on Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect and most recently on the National Fox network’s Fox and Friends.
Dr. Jimmy Draper – Dr. Draper is currently President Emeritus of LifeWay Christian Resources after having served as President & CEO of LifeWay from 1991-2006. From 1982-1984, he was the President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He served as a trustee for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1984-1991, concluding his service as Chairman of the Board. He has pastored 8 churches, and been on numerous Board of Directors, including Baylor University.
Brent Franklin – Mr. Franklin is the President of Frontline Global Logistics, Inc. and is a 27-year veteran of the supply chain management industry. Global Logistics provides worldwide cargo services with a focus on defense, energy, and aerospace clientele. He holds an MBA from the University of Texas-Arlington. He graduated as a Hatton W. Sumners scholar at Howard Payne University where he was Magna Cum Laude from HPU’s prestigious Academy of Freedom honors program.
Beau Jacobson – Mr. Jacobson is a Partner at Sparks Financial, a Barons top 1200 firm. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a Masters in Accounting, earned his CPA certification and spent 5 years working at Ernst and Young (EY) previous to his current role. He is a lifelong Texan and grew up in Grapevine, Texas and participated in the first Students Standing Strong meeting. Beau has a passion for service and is actively involved in the DFW community and serves as President of the Board of Directors for Mission Mosaic as well as serving with Students Standing Strong.
Marnie Freeman – Mrs. Freeman is Director of Special Projects and Development for EWR Media Holdings, LLC. Her role is building sponsor relationships on behalf of the several entities of EWR Media, including a television show, radio show, retreat center/retreats, special programs, media, and events. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and brings her time, treasure, giftings/talents, connections, media and calling to the Students Standing Strong Board.
Roy Nash – Mr. Nash recently retired after 23 years of service as the President & CEO of NeighborWorks® Waco, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting low- and moderate-income families in purchasing their first home in Waco and McLennan County. He currently serves on the boards of Lakeview Community Capital and Texas Community Loan Center. He graduated from Baylor University where he received a BBA degree in Business Management while also playing basketball for Baylor.
Mike Harder – Mr. Harder is retired after 29 years as the Chief Operating Officer of Naman Howell Smith & Lee PC law firm. He also served as the President of the TSTC Corporate College (Texas State Technical College) as well as the Executive Director of the TSTC Foundation. He has served on the Board, and as President of the Board, of the Texas Sports Hall Of Fame. He served two terms on the Waco City Council.
