Aspects of Human Trafficking with Ferrel Brown

One of the problems exacerbated by four years of Biden’s open borders is the proliferation of human trafficking. For some understanding of this insidious business and what can be done about it

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As the Executive Director of Street Grace in Florida, a leading nonprofit organization committed to combating human trafficking, Ferrell Brown brings extensive experience in both nonprofit and business leadership. Most recently, he led a department tasked with funding millions of dollars in projects in collaboration with nonprofit partners. Through this role, Ferrell has developed a deep passion and burden for addressing the critical issue of human trafficking in our society.

Throughout his career, Ferrell has successfully guided large, diverse teams, drawing on his strengths in leadership, team building, and delivering exceptional service. Ferrell’s achievements include international ministry projects – building orphanages, organizing largescale outdoor gatherings, and establishing service and medical facilities for underserved communities – and managing profitable business ventures.

Ferrell’s background also includes pastoral leadership in multiple American churches, where he has had the honor of supporting and nurturing communities. Personally, he is blessed with a wonderful wife of nearly 30 years and a 15-year-old son; together, they enjoy the beach, pool days, and roller coasters. Outside of family and work, Ferrell is passionate about Georgia Bulldogs football and piloting his V Tail Bonanza

Session Review with Representative Anne Gerwig

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Representative Anne Gerwig represents District 93 in the Florida House of Representatives which serves part of Palm Beach County, consisting of Wellington, parts of Greenacres and a small portion of Royal Palm Beach. She has lived in Palm Beach County for 55 years total, spending the past 34 with her husband in Wellington. They have three children and three perfect grandchildren.

First elected in 2024 and just finishing her first legislative session in Tallahasse, her extensive community involvement includes 14 years in local government – six as a councilwoman and eight as mayor, as well as past presidency of Palm Beach County League of Cities and board membership of the Florida League of Cities.

Red White and Blue BBQ June 14th

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Lawfare – Rogue Judges and National Injunctions with Professor James Todd

Recently, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the ending of birthright citizenship, and more broadly, the legality of country-wide injunctions and restraining orders from federal district judges. For some thoughts on this and other aspects of the current lawfare by the left

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Dr. James Todd joined the Palm Beach Atlantic faculty in 2015, and is currently the Academic Affairs Director for the LeMieux Center for Public Policy. He specializes in American governmental institutions and constitutional law. Dr. Todd serves as an academic advisor to the pre-law students at PBA and directs the PBA Mock Trial team, which he founded in 2016. Dr. Todd teaches the subjects of American government and politics, constitutional law, political science research methods, the Freedom in American Society course, and courses in the humanities sequence. He won the 2023 Charles and Hazel Corts Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Dr. Todd’s research and writing focus on the Supreme Court’s influence on American society. His research has appeared in the Journal of Law and Courts and the Journal of Supreme Court History. He regularly gives public talks and media commentary about the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and American politics in the West Palm Beach area.

Dr. Todd received a Ph.D. in political science and a J.D. degree, both from the University of Alabama. Prior to his academic appointment, he was a practicing attorney for 10 years.

Brigadier General Mark Holler to be April Speaker

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Brigadier General (Ret.) Mark A. Holler most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General – Operations for Eight Army in South Korea (2022-23). A native of Florida, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler graduated from the University of North Florida in 1992 as a ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate. His advanced education includes a master’s degree in military operational art and science and a master’s degree in strategic studies.

Over a 31-year active duty career, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler served in leadership positions ranging from platoon leader to commanding general. He served a total of eight years overseas, to include five combat tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and three assignments within the Pacific region. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler also served in the Pentagon as the Director of Fires on the Army staff and Executive Officer to the Inspector General of the Army.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (six awards), Bronze Star (three awards), Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), and Joint Service Commendation Medal. His badges include the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, Senior Space Badge, Inspector General Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.

PBCGOP Chair Carl Cascio for February Meeting

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Carl Cascio was born and raised a Floridian and importantly, a Republican. Carl’s family moved from Miami to Palm Beach County in 1988. After finishing law school, Carl moved back to Palm Beach County and soon thereafter became a member of the Republican Executive Committee in 1993 and in 1994 Carl ran for State Representative as the Republican nominee.

Carl has also helped several candidates in Local, State and Federal races and raised a family before re-joining the REC in 2019. Carl has been a critical part of the team that has led the preceding REC leadership which achieved its record setting fund raising, significant improvements in the 2024 municipal elections and success in this past General Election cycle. Despite significant change in REC leadership, our local party has made significant strides in some very important areas, but still much more needs to be done moving forward.

In the past year, while acting as REC General Counsel, Carl effectively led the REC Board to ensure that the executive committee was running properly, according to the local rules, states rules and County Model Constitution.

Carl earned a B.S. in Business Management from Purdue University while also starting on the Men’s Tennis team, and earned a Law Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Carl has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1992 and is also admitted to United States District Court southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He is also the founder of Carl A. Cascio, P.A. and Owner and President of Dolphin Title of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Carl currently lives with his wife, Dianne, in Palm Beach Gardens and together they have four adult children.

Inauguration Watch Party

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Sid Dinerstein at December Lunch on Tuesday, December 17th

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State Committeewoman Jodi Schwartz to speak at October Meeting

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Jodi Schwartz has been a full time, very active, grassroots volunteer in Palm Beach County politics since January of 2020. She has worked on Congressional, State House, State Senate, County Commissioner, School Board, and City Council Campaigns. She has held leadership roles in the Republican Party of Palm Beach County as a Regional Director and Deputy Director of Election Operations. Jodi looks forward to taking her activism to the next level, representing you in the State Party.

Her story is similar to a lot of us in South Florida. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, and moved around the Northeast, from NY to Massachusetts, then to New Jersey to Connecticut, before moving to Boca in 2017. Jodi graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Business with a concentration in Management Information Systems, and started her career as a Technical Recruiter and Corporate Trainer before leaving to raise a family. Married to Duane for 20 years, they have two children, Andrew (18) and Hannah (15).

PBCGOP Chairman Kevin Neal to Speak at September Meeting

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Kevin Neal is a populist, nationalist, America First Republican and currently serves as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Palm Beach County. Kevin’s primary goal is to get Republican candidates elected in Palm Beach County to municipal, county, state, and national offices. Kevin is also focused on recruiting new members for the Republican Executive Committee.

Kevin is the founder and CEO of Neal Development Company. He has almost 20 years of experience in design and real estate development and has developed projects totaling over 3,000 units and over one billion dollars. As a Real Estate Executive Kevin has led projects with teams made up of hundreds of people and budgets totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Kevin is also a trained Architect and he has designed and developed some of the most successful multi-family apartment projects in Florida. Kevin earned a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Masters in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Kevin and Laura live in Delray Beach with their twin sons.

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