Big Tent Event - Speaker Bios

Jeff Chidester is the host of WFEA Morning Update, every weekday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the New Hampshire Coumunity with an extensive background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting.  A featured columnist with the Portsmouth Herald, he writes a weekly column.  Jeff is a lifelong resident and lives in Rochester with his wife, Laura.  His radio call numbers are 1370 AM.

Jerry is a retired Marine, a true Patriot, was the Chairman of the Granite State Liberty Pac during the Tea Party years, and was the brave man who drove to Bundy Ranch in Nevada to prevent a showdown between the Federal soldiers and the men who were protecting the Bundy family on the ranch.  Although Jerry was innocent of any crime, and never had a hearing, nor a trial, he was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment, which he served with composure and grace.

Topic:  Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation in New Hampshire

For 27 years, Sheriff Massahos served in Rockingham County's Sheriff's offce and the New Hampshire State Police Auxiliary Unit.  In his current position he is committed to reduce the drug traffic coming into our State and to improve the rehabilitation process for those afflicted.  Chuck has an intense dedication to his job and is always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Topic:  Illegals Coming Across NH's Border with Canada

Rep. Scott Wallace represents Brentwood, Danville, and Fremont in the N.H. State House.  He is Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Clerk of Special Committee on Housing, and Chairman of Rockingham County Sheriff's Department Subcommittee.  Rep. Wallace has visited the Canadian border and will share that information with us.

Topic:  Saving the Ocean

As the Founder and CEO of the New England Fisherman's Stewardship Association, Mr. Leeman seeks to unite New England fishermen.  Jerry  Leeman is a longtime trawler captain out of New Bedford, MA and is a resident of Orr's Island, ME.  Mr. Leeman says "We believe that by banding together we can protect our food source, our livelihood, our heritage, and the ocean."

Topic:  Education in New Hampshire

Ann Marie Banfield is an Education Policy Analyst and Parental Rights Advocate.  She appears frequently before legislative committee hearings and school boards on education matters.  She is a wealth of information and always ready to lend advice and assistance to parents and educators.

Topic:  U.S. Military Experiences

Carole Moore's career inside the D.C. Beltway gave her a unique perspective and deep insights into the U.S. Military and she has great respect for those with whom she served.

Topic:  Her Story of Coming to America

Thanh Huibers fled Vietnam with her parents and brothers in 1979 for political reasons and freedom. She is grateful for the many opportunities in the US. She has been working as a nurse for decades, recently as a family nurse practitioner in the Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH. She enjoys traveling, fishing, gardening and skiing in her free time.

Topic:  The United States Veteran

Retired Brigadier General, Don Bolduc, served 36 years in the Army Special Forces.  He is a 2-time valor recipient who is a survivor of a bomb event, numerous fire fights, and a helicoptor crash.  Bolduc served 10 tours in Afganistan, some as a member of the legendary "horse soldiers" who invaded Afganistan on horseback after the 9/11 attack.  A native of New Hampshire, he lives in Stratham with his wife, Sharon, and has 3 sons.  Don currently works as a police officer in Pittsfield, NH.   

Topic:  Locating the Hidden Votes

Rep. Lilli Walsh is a member of Trump's New Hampshire Team and is working toward N.H. win for Trump at the November 5th election.  She also serves as a State Rep., representing Rockingham District 15.  Before serving in the State House, Rep. Walsh was the Vice Chairman of the Rockingham County Republican Committee and served as the RCRC Area 2 Chairman.  She currently Chairs the Kingston Town Committee. 

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