Welcome to Winning Matters 09. We are thrilled to be working with you to encourage pro-family Virginians to register to vote and then turn out on Election Day...and beyond!
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| Victoria Cobb, President
Victoria has served as president of The Family Foundation Action since its inception in 2005. As president, Victoria oversees the day to day operation of the organization and the Winning Matters Campaign.
Victoria has a Bachelor Degree from the University of Richmond with majors in Political Science and Leadership Studies. She has been quoted numerous times on family issues by the Associated Press, Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Virginian Pilot, the Washington Times, and the Roanoke Times, and appears regularly on radio and television news programs. Victoria, her husband Matt, an attorney, at the Office of the Attorney General, and her daughter Elizabeth Reagan and son Timothy Michael reside in Richmond.
Victoria can be reached at victoria.cobb@tffaction.org or (804) 343-0010.
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Roger Pogge, Project Manager
Roger Pogge has been involved in the public policy process for many years, starting with the pro-life cause during the early '80s. He served as the 1st Congressional District Republican Chairman from 1998-2002. One of his goals during that period was to elect a pro-life candidate to Congress when then Rep. Herb Bateman retired. He was successful in helping to elect Jo Ann Davis to that seat in 2000.
In 2002, Roger and his wife Brenda led the successful kNOw Campaign in the Hampton Roads area in opposition to the local sales tax increase and unelected regional government. More recently, Roger led the winning Marriage Amendment campaign, va4marriage.org in 2006.
Roger and his wife Brenda have been married for 34 years and have 5 children and 3 grandchildren.
Contact Roger at Roger@tffaction.org or (804) 343-0010.
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Vanessa Strait, Administrative Assistant
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and moved out to Virginia after I graduated High School. I’ve been here in VA for almost 14 years and can truly call this home.
After graduating from college and before coming to work at The Family Foundation I worked at a church in various positions as a Youth Pastor’s Administrative Assistant and as The Urban Missions Coordinator. Looking back I see the Lord has equipped me in so many areas of Ministry, which has further prepared me for this job here at The Family Foundation.
In my spare time I enjoy Latin American culture, including, mission’s trips to Costa Rica, teaching an English as a Second Language class here in Richmond (ESL), and helping teach a Conversational Spanish Class as well.
I am learning a lot here at The Family Foundation and am excited to see what the Lord has in store for the future and my journey.
Contact Vanessa at vanessa.strait@tffaction.org or (804) 343-0010.the future and my journey!
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Mark Earley Jr., Capitol Area Coordinator
Mark Earley Jr. is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech where he studied Political Science, History, and English. He’s been blessed with wonderful parents and 5 siblings, and his new wife, Mary Alice. His passions lie with his faith in Jesus Christ and the pro-life movement. To pass the time, he enjoys fishing, reading, writing, and conversation. He’s excited about working with The Family Foundation Action on the Winning Matters campaign and the lasting effects it will have on Virginia.
Contact Mark at Mlearleyjr@gmail.com or (804) 405-2129.
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| Mickey Mixon, Roanoke Area Coordinator
Mickey graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Political Science and an MBA in Marketing. He has been involved in pro-family activism for over 15 years, having been the Chairman of the Christian Coalition of the Roanoke Valley. Mickey recently left the IBM Corp after 28 years. While there, he was a marketing representative, marketing and systems engineering manager, customer satisfaction manager and held various other positions in marketing and sales.
Mickey has been involved in many campaigns to elect conservatives to office. He built an activist database and a regional church database which has created a large network of likeminded churches and individuals in Roanoke and beyond. He is currently involved in conservative politics and works to elect representatives that stand up for positive, family values.
Mickey and his wife Patricia live in Roanoke with their 2 children, Katie and Evan.
Contact Mickey at Jbm98@cox.net or (540) 774-9555.
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| Ryan Rogge, Northern Virginia Area Coordinator
Ryan Rogge is a senior at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville. Ryan has been politically active since spring of 2007, when he worked as campaign manager for Patricia Phillip’s successful primary campaign. He worked for several supervisor races over that summer, then worked as Loudoun area director for the Republican Party of Virginia in the fall, providing on-the-ground support, organization, and materials to the 27 Republican candidates, while also running a Loudoun new voter drive. Ryan is also a graduate of the Leadership Institute’s Campaign Manager School.
He is excited to work this season for family issues, and is excited to see what God has in store. He and his wife Rebecca live in Leesburg, and just celebrated their one-year anniversary.
Contact Ryan at Ryan.rogge@tffaction.org or (703) 674-6948.
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| Marlon-David Sias, Hampton Roads Area Coordinator
Stirred to action at 14, by David Barton's question, "who is going be a light in the smoke filled room of politics", Marlon-David Sias comes to Winning Matters with a wealth of experience and passion serving members of Congress, The Presidential Inaugural Committee and multiple key campaigns. Through serving in a recent Hampton Road's State Senate campaign and earning his Masters in Political Management from Regent University, he has been inspired to bring Tidewater area believers together in prayer and action.
Thanks to Marlon-David's passion for our values and his unique talents with the banjo and violin, he will continue to be a sought after speaker for your church and civic group.
Contact Marlon-David at: mdsias@gmail.com or via cell: 612-390-7083.
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