Meet the Team

Thomas K. Herron
Founder / Executive Director
After more than 35 years in marketing, advertising, public relations and political consulting, Herron founded Up With America…

Mark Minervini
Economic Advisor
A veteran of Wall Street for nearly 30 years and one of America’s most successful stock traders, Minervini is featured…

Colonel Kenneth Allard, US Army (Ret)
Military & Homeland Security Advisor
Drafted immediately after graduation from college, Allard served on the West Point Faculty as Dean of the National War College…

Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross
Education & Healthcare Advisor
Founder and president of Limos for Learning™, Betsy Ross is a pharmacy owner and a vested member of the SCPhA. For…

Jill Holt
Education & Political Advisor
Jill Holt was appointed by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to serve as the 7th Congressional District Commissioner for…

Tom Julia
Political & Corporate Advisor
A passionate leader and persuasive communicator with consistent record of achievement in business, government and political…

Dr. Larry L. Biddle
Senior Education Advisor
A lifelong educator and businessman, Larry Biddle was assistant director of Coastal Carolina College, in Conway, South Carolina…