Conservatives Under 40 THURSDAY • MARCH 14 • 2013 | an ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT to the WASHINGTON TIMES C-PAC 2013
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TOP CONSERVATIVES UNDER 40 C-PAC 2013 Dear Fellow Conservatives, Our principles are timeless, but today we face new challenges – those which we must help the next leaders to over - come. On this important 40th anniversary of CPAC, you will see our agenda reflects our commitment to our conservative founders, but offers a renewed focus on young leaders -- to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed. In the spirit of this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference theme “America’s Future: The Next Generation of Conservatives. New Challenges, Timeless Principles,” the American Conservative Union would like to introduce you to 10 conservative elected leaders under age of 40 from across the nation. The depth and diversity of the conservative movement’s bench provides hope for America’s future as we face new chal- lenges, and is reflected at CPAC this year especially. As some of the youngest leaders in their states, these conserva- tives are committed to the timeless principles and future of our nation. Join me in welcoming these leaders to CPAC and congratulating them on their accomplishments. I wish them continued success as they lead during these difficult times and advocate for conservatism. As leaders like these young conservatives stand up across the nation, I am reassured that America’s greatest days are still ahead. Sincerely, Al Cardenas Chairman, The American Conservative Union AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES | THURSDAY • MARCH 14 • 2013 2 C-PAC 2013 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES | THURSDAY • MARCH 14 • 2013 3 The Honorable Michael Caldwell, Georgia House of Representatives Michael Caldwell, 23, is the Republican Representative ing nearly every School Board Meeting as he has done Cherokee County based company selling safety equip- for Georgia State House, District 20. Michael and his for the past few years. Michael and Katie are lifelong ment to the nuclear industry. From finishing his four- C-PAC 2013 C-PAC wife Katie were both raised in Cherokee County, Georgia. members of Hillside United Methodist Church, and have year degree in two years and eight months, to hand After having received his education from Cherokee both been very active volunteers with the church’s copying the New Testament, to working with thousands County Public Schools, Michael earned his Business youth programs. Michael completed a five year job of Cherokee County’s middle school students through Finance degree from Kennesaw State University in less with the church during high school and college which Hillside UMC, Michael is a dedicated over-achiever. than three years. Michael remains involved in Cherokee allowed him the opportunity to work with thousands of Michael Caldwell will be your working citizen legislator County’s educational system by maintaining an active Cherokee County’s seventh and eighth grade students. at the Capitol for the 2013-2014 legislative session. relationship with School Board members and attend- Michael is currently working for Python Safety, Inc., a The Honorable Art Linares, Connecticut Senate Art Linares, 24, is State Senator for the 33rd Senate After the invasion failed, Sen. Linares’ grandparents fled providing help to the senator’s constituents, conducting District, which encompasses the towns of Chester, the country they loved in order to assure that their chil- research and performing various administrative duties Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East dren were safe and able to grow up in a free country. In vital to the function of a public office. That positive Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, America, Sen. Linares’s father started a successful busi- experience working for Senator Rubio inspired Sen. and Westbrook. A Westbrook resident, Sen. Linares is ness, and that success inspired Sen. Linares to start a Linaresto get involved in public service upon return- Ranking Member of the Connecticut General Assembly’s business out of his basement when he was 19 years old. ing to Connecticut. Sen. Linares attended Westbrook Banks Committee and Ranking Member of the Select Senator Linares co-founded Greenskies, a successful, public schools and graduated from the Sykes College of Committee on Children. Linares also serves on the Middletown-based, commercial solar energy company. Business at the University of Tampa in Florida, where he Commerce and Education Committees. Senator Linares’ In 2010, Sen. Linares took a sabbatical from his solar majored in entrepreneurship, developing his own com- values stem from his family’s history. In 1961, a force of power company to volunteer for U.S. Senator Marco pany as he earned a college degree. exiles trained by the CIA stormed Cuba in an attempt to Rubio in Washington D.C. He proudly assisted Senator free the country from a communist dictator Fidel Castro. Rubio, gaining hands-on experience in public service by The Honorable Nicole Malliotakis, New York State Assembly Nicole Malliotakis was elected to a modest living as owners of a small business in Brooklyn. Their the needs of our community’s senior citizens. Throughout her first the State Assembly on November dedication and entrepreneurial spirit instilled a sense of ambi- year in office, she has been a passionate defender of the programs 2, 2010. A lifelong resident of the tion in Nicole that has inspired her life in public service. Nicole and services that our elderly population relies on by leading the 60th District, Nicole attended P.S. has proven to be a strong, independent voice in state govern- fight against funding cuts to senior centers and improving Access- 53, I.S. 24, and New Dorp High ment, always representing the best interests of her constituents. A-Ride. Nicole was a tireless advocate in support of legislation that School. She was the first in her She has displayed an understanding of what it takes to provide a prohibits insurers from mandating that their insured use mail-order family to graduate from college, positive environment for both large and small businesses to spur for prescription medication, allowing seniors to visit their local earning a B.A. from Seton Hall job growth and revitalize New York’s economy. As an outspoken pharmacies and get the one-on-one consultation they need. She University and an M.B.A. from advocate for New York City commuters, Nicole is fighting to reduce is also the sponsor of legislation to increase penalties against Wagner College. As a liaison for the unfair burden placed on her constituents by the Metropolitan criminals who seek to abuse the elderly. During her first year the late Senator John Marchi and Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Port Authority of New York in the State Assembly, Nicole received a number of awards from Governor George Pataki, Nicole & New Jersey. She has worked with legislative colleagues and civic various organizations. She was named a Rising Star by the Capitol worked with civic groups, not- leaders to combat both agencies’ structures and halt fare hikes and newspaper and a Top Ranking Pro Jobs Supporter by The Business for-profits, and government agencies to enhance our quality of service reductions that have unfairly burdened Staten Islanders and Council of New York State, Inc. She also received special recogni- life. Prior to taking office, Nicole focused on the state’s energy, Brooklynites. In an effort to provide a brighter future for Staten tion at the 2011 Women of Achievement Awards by the Staten economic and environmental policies as a public affairs manager, Island and Brooklyn children, Nicole is committed to strengthening Island Advance. Nicole was presented with the 2011 “Special while working with community organizations and elected offi- the laws that protect our schools and communities from dangerous Outstanding Community Service” award by the South Beach Civic cials to make Brooklyn and Staten Island better places to work, criminals. She has been at the forefront of efforts to crack down Association and an “Award of Gratitude” by the Order of AHEPA for live, and raise a family. Nicole is the daughter of immigrants. on crime at all levels, especially against children. Whether it’s serving as the honorary speaker at their 2011 AHEPA Scholarship Her father is from Greece and her mother is a Cuban exile of the advocating for tougher penalties on drunk drivers or child abus- Awards Graduation, as well as her contributions to the Hellenic Castro dictatorship. Her parents came to New York in search of ers, Nicole has consistently fought to provide a safe, happy and community. the American Dream, and through their hard work, they attained healthy community for our children. Nicole is deeply attuned to AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON SUPPLEMENT TO AN ADVERTISING | The Honorable John B. McCuskey, West Virginia House of Delegates JB was born in Bridgeport, WV and grew up in The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) in both women. JB returned to West Virginia and graduated Charleston attending Overbrook Elementary, John Adams Government Affairs and as a Legal Clerk. After gradu- from West Virginia University College of Law in 2009. Junior High and graduating from George Washington ation, JB worked at The Pentagon for The Department He entered private practice with his father at Shuman High School. JB earned his bachelor’s degree in Political of Army and the Department of Defense. JB worked McCuskey & Slicer PLLC. In 2011, JB joined the law firm Communication from The George Washington University in the Offices of The Army General Counsel and the of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC where he is a member of in Washington, DC. While in DC, JB worked for The Department of Defense General Counsel. Working so their energy litigation practice group. JB and his wife, Honorable Charlotte Lane, a former United States closely with members of the armed forces, JB was Wendy McCuskey, reside in Charleston, WV with their International Trade Commissioner.