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YOUR RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IS UNDER ATTACK

Around America, radical extremists are attacking your right to hunt and fish. Our outdoor way of life and heritage are under attack like never before. 

The threats are real. In Oregon, a statewide referendum that would criminalize hunting and fishing fell just short of making the ballot. In Washington, D.C., bureaucrats made an attempt to defund popular outdoor education programs in schools. Now, we need to fight back. 

T. Roosevelt Action is a leading advocacy group dedicated to preserving and promoting the rights of hunters and anglers across the United States. The organization is committed to ensuring that these traditions continue for future generations and play a crucial role in wildlife conservation at all levels in the North American model – a system first created by the group’s namesake, President Teddy Roosevelt.

Meet the Board

Wes Bates

Wes Bates is Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Steemer International, Inc., which is a cleaning services company with an estimate of 2,300 employees; and was founded in 1947 in Dublin, Ohio by his father Jack A. Bates. Still headquartered in Dublin, it has been a leading carpet cleaning business for over 70 years.

Wes attended Wittenberg University, receiving his Bachelor degree in Economics and Business. He is the recipient of the Alumni Association’s most prestigious recognition, the Class of 1914 Award, given to individuals who have served Wittenberg University above and beyond what might be expected of any contributor to the college’s welfare, and he is currently chair of the Enrollment & Marketing Committee of the Wittenberg Board of Directors. He is married to Ann Bates and together they have a son and a daughter. They were also the lead donors for the new Health, Wellness & Athletics (HWA) Complex, and its centerpiece, The Steemer.

Wes holds memberships with the following: Member of Central Ohio Chapter of SCI, Wittenberg University Board of Directors, Life Member of NRA, International Order of St. Hubertus.

Outstanding Achievements: Created and designed wetlands in Ohio on a family owned farm.

Luke Hilgemann

Luke Hilgemann is an avid hunter. A native of Wisconsin, Luke has spent his life and career fighting for limited government and increasing opportunities for outdoorsmen everywhere. Prior to his work with the International Order of T. Roosevelt, Luke was the CEO of Americans for Prosperity and led the launch of Hunter Nation, a group that advocates for the rights of hunters. Luke started his career in the Wisconsin state legislature for over a decade, serving as chief of staff for the majority leader in the State Assembly. Luke is also a veteran of Wisconsin politics, having worked on several successful campaigns across the state. His efforts and leadership included helping to secure a 60-seat majority in the State Assembly as a regional campaign manager for the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee in 2010. Luke and his wife Jayme reside in Marshfield, Wis., and are the proud parents of three children, Kohle, Kaleb, and Kenly.

Brad Jannenga

Brad Jannenga is a nationally recognized technology entrepreneur who built six major cloud platforms creating billions of dollars of enterprise value in a 25-year career in technology. Brad worked extensively with the Arizona Governor, Phoenix Mayor, Phoenix Economic Development Department, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority to transform Arizona into a top global market for innovation. He was instrumental in creating the Phoenix Warehouse District and co-founded the Startup AZ Foundation. Brad also co-chaired Mayor Stanton’s Innovation District Steering Committee, and was a member of Arizona State University’s WP Carey Entrepreneurial Advisory Board as well as Chairman of WebPT.

Brad currently sits on the boards of The Partnership for Economic Innovation, Safari Club International Foundation, Wildlife for Tomorrow President’s Panel, YPO Hunting Fishing & Conservation Network and is the Founder and Chairman of his latest tech company Chassi. Brad was presented with an Honorary Ph.D. from the University of Advancing Technology, was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst & Young in 2013, “Tech Titan” and “40 under 40” by The Phoenix Business Journal, one of the “Top 35 entrepreneurs in Phoenix” by the AZ Republic, “Innovator of the Year” by the AZ Tech Council, “EHR Game Changer” by Health Data Management, and has been on the Inc 500 list nine times.

As an avid outdoorsman, Brad spends most of his free time enjoying nature. He is passionate about conservation and preserving wild spaces and the species that inhabit them. He is a certified archery instructor, NRA certified firearms instructor, a member of the esteemed Fred Bear Society as well as the Pope & Young Trust Fund, and the SCIF Lion & Shield Society. Brad is also a Life Member of the Pope & Young Club, Safari Club International, Dallas Safari Club, and the National Rifle Association.

Brad, along with his wife Brittany Boddington, split their time between Phoenix Arizona, Hondo Texas and Namibia.