Jim Lanshe is the Founder and President of The Leadership Foundation for American Values. He is a lawyer, businessman and academic. Jim is a graduate of Georgetown University (BA with Distinction), Harvard University (MPA), Cardiff University (MPhil), and Cornell University School of Law (JD); and, he is admitted to practice before various state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Jim has been on numerous civic and charitable boards; and, served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, during which time he received an appointment from the State Department to act as a U.S. Representative to the Courts of Japan. His published writings focus on the interface of religion and the rule of law.

Ron Banks is the Executive Director of The Leadership Foundation for American Values. He has served in management positions with non-profit organizations, public corporations, and sports administration. Ron was a collegiate basketball player at Texas Tech University and studied at the SMU School of Business. He is a United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and recently directed a civics education program presented by Veterans from all branches of military service. Ron has done volunteer work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and as a mentor to young students. He is also a member of Hillsdale’s College Liberty and Learning Society.