Andrew Roth – President
Andrew Roth is currently the president of the State Freedom Caucus Network. Previously, Roth worked for a combined 18 years at the Club for Growth and the Club for Growth Foundation, most recently as the Foundation’s Executive Director. Before that, Mr. Roth was a securities trader for an established broker-dealer in Omaha, Nebraska. At that time, Mr. Roth was also the owner and publisher for The Iron Fist of Capitalism, a website that analyzed supply-side economics and its positive effects on national politics and the financial markets. Advocating for economic freedom and limited government, Mr. Roth has appeared on ABC, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox News, and the Fox Business Channel. His writings have been published in the New York Times, POLITICO, U.S. News, National Review and the Washington Examiner. He is also a 2012 Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute. Mr. Roth has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and a Master’s degree in Economics from George Mason University.Justin Ouimette – Government Affairs
Justin Ouimette is the Vice President of Government Affairs of the State Freedom Caucus Network. He was previously the Executive Director of the House Freedom Caucus, a role he has served in since 2016. Prior to that post, he served as the Policy Director for the House Freedom Caucus and as a Legislative Director. Mr. Ouimette has a Bachelor’s degree in History from Brown University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Boston University. From South Carolina, he now lives with his wife and children in Silver Spring, Maryland.Greg Price – Director of Communications
Greg Price is the Communications Director for the State Freedom Caucus Network. He was previously the Senior Digital Strategist at X Strategies LLC, where he worked to build the brands of members of Congress, candidates, non-profits, super PACs, and other conservative entities. Prior, he was a writer and social media manager for the Daily Caller. He has also built a large social media presence with thousands of followers across all platforms. A native of the Philadelphia area, Greg is a graduate of Sacred Heart University with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and English.Suanne Edmiston – State Director (Arizona)
Suanne is excited to serve as State Director in Arizona for the State Freedom Caucus Network after more than a decade working in the U.S. House of Representatives. A native of western Pennsylvania, she started her service on the Hill in her home district, and later served the Fourth District of Iowa and the First District of Texas, most recently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief Legislative Counsel. Suanne earned her B.A. in International Affairs and Political Science from The George Washington University and her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.Mallory Staples – State Director (Georgia)
Mallory joins the State Freedom Caucus Network as a former teacher and small business owner. With her background in Christian ministry and her experience as a homeschool mom, she brings invaluable convictions and real-world perspectives to fighting for the values of freedom, hard work, personal responsibility, and faith in God. As a true “Georgia Peach”, Mallory was born and raised in Stone Mountain, attended Redan High School, and then went on to attend the University of Georgia. She and her husband Brad have three beautiful children - James, Reagan and John (along with a multitude of family pets).Collin Moseley – State Director (Illinois)
Collin Moseley is the Director of the Illinois Freedom Caucus. Collin is a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While in college, he served as Vice President of Student Government, University Senator, and Co-President of the Student Advocacy Coalition. Collin’s passion for public service and policy began at a young age, and that fire has continued to grow as he worked for freedom-loving, liberty-minded candidates. He has worked for the U.S. Congress, Illinois House of Representatives, and the Illinois State Senate. Most recently, Collin served as the Deputy Director of Communications on a campaign for Governor of Illinois, and worked closely with conservative candidates of all levels during the last two cycles. Outside of politics, Collin is a volunteer rescue squad first responder and reserve police officer. He is engaged to Caitlyn, and they live in Southern Illinois.Maria Nate – State Director (Idaho)
Maria proudly serves as the Idaho State Director for the State Freedom Caucus Network after years of grass-roots political experience. She managed all five of her husband’s, former Representative Ron Nate, legislative campaigns and volunteered on numerous local and state-wide campaigns. She brings decades of knowledge and experience from corporate, education, and political circles. Maria served as PTO President, managed three successful school bond elections, and served on the Madison School Board. She was selected as a Trump delegate to the 2020 National Convention and was an alternate to the 2016 and 2008 Republican National Conventions. She currently serves as the Secretary to the Idaho State Republican Party and the Madison County Republican Women’s club. She and her husband Ron have 4 children and are now empty-nesters as their last child joined her siblings at BYU last fall. But the house isn’t completely empty as they still have one dog and two cats to manage.Steven Utroska – State Director (Mississippi)
Steven Utroska is currently the State Director for Mississippi at the State Freedom Caucus Network. He was previously the Mississippi State Director of Americans for Prosperity. Before that, Mr. Utroska was an engineering consultant for over ten years holding both Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist licenses in several southern states. Mr. Utroska formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Mississippi’s only state-based conservative think-tank. Mr. Utroska is a 2021 Club for Growth Foundation Fellow and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Mississippi and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Liberty University.Darin Gaub – State Director (Montana)
Darin proudly serves as the Montana State Director for the State Freedom Caucus Network. He is a proud 4th generation Montanan who enlisted in the US Army in 1991 and was assigned to the United States Army’s Presidential Honor Guard in Fort Myer, Virginia. He later joined the Montana Army National Guard in Billings, Montana while working on his bachelor’s degree in Bozeman. He graduated from Montana State University in 1998 and began a career as an Army Aviation Officer flying the Blackhawk helicopter. He spent one year in South Korea, one deployment to North Africa, four deployments to Afghanistan, one deployment to Central and Eastern Europe and multiple assignments around the United States. After earning three bronze stars and other higher awards over a lengthy career he retired in August 2019 out of Fort Carson, Colorado and returned home. During his career he earned two master’s degrees from some of the nation’s most selective graduate programs. Upon retirement he became the Montana State Coordinator for all Army Military Funeral Honors. He later resigned that position to Co-found and serve as a national spokesman for Restore Liberty nationwide and is a respected international military strategist and executive leadership coach. He has been married for 28 years and has two adult children. Darin is active in constitutional grassroots efforts across the country. He and his bride live in Helena, Montana.Nick Kerin – State Director (Pennsylvania)
Nick proudly serves as State Director for the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus following nearly a decade in both the Federal and State Government. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, he has previously served in both legislative and campaign capacities. Both as District Manager and as Campaign Manager to Freedom Caucus members in the US House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania State Legislature. Nick currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Geneva College and will complete his Master’s in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Government from Harvard University this May.Evan Newman – State Director (South Carolina)
Evan is the current State Director for the South Carolina State Freedom Caucus. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Evan earned his Bachelors Degree in History from Bob Jones University located in Greenville, SC where he began his political career as a Field Director for former Gubernatorial candidate, John Warren. Evan has consulted on over 30 political campaigns in South Carolina, served as the Executive Director for SC Club for Growth, and has worked as an Outreach Director and Senior Advisor to Congressman William Timmons.Jordan Mason – State Director (South Dakota)
Jordan Mason is a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 2003-2007 in a military intelligence role, and is a Pre-Law (Interdisciplinary Sciences) graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (2007-2011). Jordan Mason first became actively involved in politics in 2010, at the age of 25, when he was elected to the Rapid City Council, where he served 2 years.
He has been described as a serial entrepreneur, marketing specialists, lobbyist, and, as one of the best political consultants in South Dakota, running an average of 3 campaigns per year and has consistently won over 70% of all elections or campaigns during that time.
