Your Texas Patriots Tea Party [TPTP] group is well-staffed and ready to help you get involved and make a difference:
R. Baker Hughes – President and Past President [2010-2011] and TPTP Founding Member. President@texaspatriotsteaparty.org Baker is a native Texan, husband of 1, father of 5, who will have “No King but King Jesus!” (by the Grace of God). This was the motto of our Founding Fathers and Patriots. May it ring again from the street corners and pulpits of our land, from every Patriot heart. My first career was in my Mother’s steak house at age 13 where I learned the value of personal enterprise and responsibility. Joined the Marines after High School (Viet Era Vet); Degree and 2nd career in Radio Broadcasting; Spent the last 20 years in Information Systems; Working now as Applications Developer for a Electronics Distributor in Mansfield. I’ve pastored in home church settings. Members now at Rock Creek Baptist Church. Asst Scoutmaster (Proud of my EagleScout Zach, and soon 2nd Eagle Nathan). I’m living my bluegrass dreams through the awesome fiddles of my daughters Heidi and Moriah (Grace and Glory Duet). Thankful for my sidekick and right hand Caleb (caboose). My scheduler, Home-Educator, and helpmate of 21 years is the most gracious Jane. Semper Fi ! Baker was President of the TPTP from July 2010 to August 2011 and recently agreed to lead our tea party again after the resignation of Maggie Wright.
1st VP [Communications] and Webmaster and TPTP Founding Member:
Barry A Schlech, Ph.D. 1stVicePresident@TexasPatriotsTeaParty.org
Dr. Schlech was born in New Jersey and graduated high school in Houston. Barry was raised a Lutheran, but has been an Episcopalian most of his life. He resided in Fort Worth for 30 years and has been a resident of Burleson for the last 11 years. He is a pharmaceutical microbiologist with Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin and attended Harvard Business School. He worked for Alcon Laboratories for 39 years and retired in 2009. He was VP in Alcon’s Research and Development Division for the last 16 years of his career. He has always been a conservative Republican and supported the party at the National level for many years. After the 2006 and 2008 losses, he turned his attention to grass roots efforts. He has been a precinct clerk for Johnson County in 2010-11, a delegate to the 2010 Texas State Republican Convention in Dallas and a Deputy Voter Registrar. He was an integral part of the early tea party efforts in Feb 2009 and active in the original Burleson Tea Party and was a founding “father” of the Texas Patriots Tea Party in 2010. Dr. Schlech held his first protest sign in 2009 when he was 65 years old and said it was exhilarating. He is well-known for his signs on his famous blue truck at the rallies. He has five children and 19 grandchildren most of whom live in the area, except his son’s family that moved to Boston. He is past President of the Harvard Business School Club of Fort Worth.
2nd VP [Programs] and TPTP Founding Member- Mike Sapp 2ndVicePresident@TexasPatriotsTeaParty.org
Mike was President and CEO of Tectron Electrical Systems for 21 years and is currently sole proprietor of Big Dream Vacations and also works for JBI Electrical Systems as Business Development Manager for the Electrical Service Divison. Mike has his BS degree in Business/Real Estatefrom Florida State University College of Business. Also, for 13 years Mike has been active in the Christian Motocyclists Association and is currently VP of this organization.
3rd VP [Projects] and TPTP Founding Member- Steve Ramey 3rdVicePresident@TexasPatriotsTeaParty.org
Steve is currently owner of Hoyt Communications. Steve obtained his BFA degree in Advertising Art & Design, Marketing from Texas Tech University in 1972. Mr. Ramey has been an energetic part of the tea parties in this area since their beginnings in early 2009.
Treasurer: Robert Russell and TPTP Founding Member- Past Treasurer [2010-2011] and Founding Member. Treasurer@TexasPatriotsTeaParty.org Bob is a retired Air Force officer, having spent 22 years in our nation’s service. During that time he worked in Electronics, Communications, Radar, Computing, and navigational aids. He worked at N.O.R.A.D. Combat Operations Center as the Quality Control Officer for all electronics maintenance. Bob is former owner of Russell Electronics in Cleburne and currently operates Financial and Tax Associates of Burleson. He has been married to Robbie Russell for 32 years. They have 3 children. He has 34 years of service with Lions Club International, a current Life Member of LCI and Burleson Lions Club, serving as their Secretary/Treasurer. Bob is also Executive Director of the Burleson Lions Charitable Programs, Inc. He is the Treasurer and Director of Chisholm Trail 100 Club, Inc. Bob was TPTP Treasurer from July 2010 to August 2011
Secretary and TPTP Founding Member: Ruth Zschiesche Secretary@TexasPatriotsTeaParty.org
Ruth is a proud native Texan born during WWII to God loving parents who reared seven children. She was taught to work hard, cherish our freedom as a gift, make necessary sacrifices and most of all love one another as Christ loved us. After graduation from high school, Ruth moved to Fort Worth. In June of 1962 and married the love of her life, Will, who shares her same goals and beliefs. Ruth and Will recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. They have been blessed with two wonderful daughters who married great guys who gave Ruth and Will six precious grandchildren ages 10 to 20 years. Spending time with family is their favorite part-time activity. Second favorite would be traveling to enjoy all of God’s creation. Ruth has been an office manager, secretary, realtor, owner of a Christian gift store, co-owner of a real estate appraisal and real-estate sales business with Will. They have been active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Worth for over 45 years. Ruth always had an interest in politics and got started volunteering for the Reagan campaign for President as well as other campaigns. She joined the tea party movement last year and is very committed to helping turn our great country back to the basic principles she was founded upon. She asks herself, “Will my grandchildren enjoy the same opportunities and freedom that I have enjoyed? Will they still be able to worship as they choose? Will they still see America as the land of the free and home of the brave?” These are questions she can’t answer, but she will do everything in her power to make certain they still live in a free America that acknowledges God as creator of all things and His son, as our Savior. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Board of Directors:
Directors@TexasPatriotsTeaParty.org
Director [2009-2012] and TPTP Founding Member: Keith Kelly
Keith Kelly was born in upstate New York and graduated high school in Watkins Glen, NY. He spent 13 years as a contract manager for a series of management companies operating in the eastern half of the nation, including stints in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts. In 1990, he and his wife Diane moved to Texas where he was integral in the formation of a new health care division for his employer at that time. He is currently CEO of The KMP Group of companies. A Reagan conservative, he experienced first hand that the liberal power and political structure of the northeast was the underpinnings for the continuous economic slide of the region. Having lived through the “Massachusetts Miracle” of then Governor Michael Dukakis, he vowed to fight for integrity and honesty in politics at all levels. He is active at the grass roots level and works with new candidates and conservative incumbents to help them understand the process of getting elected and formulate platforms consistent with the conservative agenda. His political philosophy is to NEVER give money to the Republican Party machine, but instead to contribute directly to candidates and political causes that help conservative candidates and hold elected officials accountable for their votes and positions. Formal education includes a Bachelors of Science from Dallas Baptist University and a Masters of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. He and his wife of 25 years, Diane, have lived in Burleson for the past 20 years. They have been blessed with a daughter Shannon who is a senior at Burleson High School and very much a conservative. Keith has been a passionate supporter of our tea party movement and his dedication is greatly appreciated. For many of our tea party events, Keith has provided his “Freedom Trailer” that has become synonomous with the Texas Patriots Tea Party and for this we thank him.
Director [2009-2012] and TPTP Founding Member: Chuck Bodin
Chuck Bodin was born in Rockford, Ill March 17, 1939. Graduate High School and started flying lessons in 1957. Graduated from Letourneau University in Longview, TX and Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK. with an associates and A&P license and more flight ratings. Drafted into the US Amy In 1962. Got married in 1964 in Perth Amboy ,NJ. Flew for a few small company’s, building up experience until 1966. In 1966 I was hired as a Corporate Pilot flying for WR Grace in White Plains, NY and attended Flight Safety international and received my ATR license. I flew as Co-Pilot on a Jetstar, F-27 and Learjet for a few years then transferred to Teterboro, NJ for Grace and flew Captain on all there private corporate Jets for international flights. Retired in 1990. Moved to Texas, bought my own Airplane, became President of the local EAA Chapter and built two experimental airplanes. Still retired I opened a Furniture Restoration Shop in Arlington, sold it to Brant Furniture after 6 years, bought a smaller house in Crowley and started a Sales Rep. Business selling environmental equipment in Texas, Arkansas Oklahoma and Louisiana. I became involved in Texas Water Utilities Assoc, and Oklahoma Rural Water. Business went bad because of increased Government Regulations. At my age I did not want to compete with the big boys. Have been working at the Crowley Police Department for the past two and a half years. I am 71 years old and as of today, I have the same wife, two children and four grand kids all living in Texas.
Director [2011-2012] and TPTP Founding Member: Freda Adams
Freda has been active in conservative and Republican causes in Johnson County for many years. She and her husband, Floyd, have been married for 48 years and have 2 sons and 7 grandchildren. Freda was a charter member of the BMAA, the Johnson County Women’s Shelter, the Burleson Area Republican Women and the Burleson Kiwanis Club. After moving into the Johnson County area of Burleson, she became a Republican precinct chair in 1982. She was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” in 1989 in Burleson and awarded the “JC Penney Golden Rule Award” in 1990. Freda has worked for IBM, alphaGraphics printshops, Target and Office Depot. She currently works at T.J. Maxx and cares for a 4-generation family ranging in age from 17 to 94. Freda and her father, John Brown, are often seen at many of the conservative rallies and meetings. Freda is a lovely and dedicated lady and we are so pleased to have her on the TPTP Board.
Director [2012-2013]: Bill Cain
Bill is a native Texan – born in Ft. Worth and has lived in this area most of his life. He is a graduate of UTA and TCU and made his career in the field of telecommunications. His political awareness began with the 1976 primaries when Gov. Ronald Reagan first ran for president. In this election, Bill became a Republican Precinct Chairman and has been involved since then in political matters. The emergence of the Tea Parties and the 912 Project groups has opened new avenues in which to participate and work for better government. Bill’s goals are to work toward conservative/libertarian goals and help elect local, state and federal candidates that hold those views. Bill was appointed to the Board of Diretors in January 2012.
Director [2012-2014]: Becky Stringer
Becky is a native Texan, born in Fort Worth and proud to be called a Texan. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a B.S. Degree in Math/English with teacher certification. After teaching for a few years, Mrs. Stringer resigned to develop her own community newspaper. For 10 years, I owned and operated a community newspaper in Joshua and Crowley. After selling both newspaper endeavors in 1985, Becky entered a new career and became a realtor with Red Carpet Real Estate in Burleson. Even though the company changed names, she is still in the same location and still selling real estate. Stringer is a top producer for Orr & Associates Real Estate. In 2000, Becky married her partner in life, Jerry Stringer. Becky has one daughter, Jaclyn, from a previous marriage who lives in Crowley with her husband. Jaclyn teaches in the Crowley School District. The Springers are members of the St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burleson. In 2008, Becky was thrust into politics when her husband, Jerry, became a Johnson County Commissioner. Becky has always felt it was her civic duty to vote, but with the current administration, she suddenly felt that she could no longer just sit by on the sidelines. She is concerned about the direction our country has taken and feels that it is up to each one of us, as individuals, to try and make a difference.
Director [2012-2014] and TPTP Founding Member:
Gary is a native of Burleson and life-long resident, other than 8 years in Euless after graduation from UT Arlington with a BBA in Finance. He transitioned from business management to IT in 1998, and now specializes in Information Security for a Texas\New Mexico electric utility. Married to Linda for 32 years, they have one son, Aaron, attending Burleson High School. The Todds are members of St Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burleson. Gary is a church youth leader and has been active in scouting since 2003, currently serving as Charter Organization Representative for both a Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troup. Active in the original Burleson Tea Party and a founding member of TPTP, Gary has a strong interest in helping to elect conservatives to all levels of office to rein in unsustainable federal government spending and over-reach into all aspects of our lives.
Director [2011-2013] and TPTP Founding Member: Carroll Wright
Carroll L. Wright married Maggie Elizabeth Clopton 46 years ago. Our love is for God, family, friends, and country. We are members of The Burleson Church of Christ. We built our home in Burleson about 41 years ago. Carroll is a fourth generation Texan born in Denison, Texas May 5, 1944 and graduated from Fort Worth Technical High School. He retired after working 40 years as a conductor on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Carroll is an experienced woodworker, fisherman, and gardener and a member of Richard Taylor Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans.
