Officers & Board

THE CONSCIENCE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

The Republican Liberty Caucus is a 527 voluntary grassroots membership organization dedicated to working within the Republican Party to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government and free markets. Founded in 1991, it is the oldest continuously-operating organization within the Liberty Republican movement.

John Dennis

Chair

John Dennis was born in Jersey City, N.J., and currently resides in San Francisco. He earned a bachelor's from Fordham University. Dennis is a real estate investor. He is the CEO and founder of San Francisco-based Foundation Real Estate, which he started in 2001. He was also a partner in the ergonomics design firm Humanscale. Dennis and his wife, Heather, have one daughter. A self-styled "Ron Paul Republican," Dennis supports legalizing marijuana, opposes the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and supports gay marriage - positions he hopes will help him win over independent voters. He also calls for dramatically reducing federal spending and shrinking the government's role domestically and overseas. He advocates phasing out the income tax, repealing the Patriot Act and auditing the Federal Reserve. He made national headlines in 2010 with an online ad featuring a Pelosi look-alike as the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz." In the spot, Dennis ultimately defeats Pelosi by dousing her with water from a bucket labeled "Freedom."

Ben Beckhart

Vice Chair

Ben Beckhart first got involved in politics as a Ron Paul supporter during the 2008 election cycle. He served as a Precinct Committeeman in the Arizona Republican Party for twelve years. In 2018, he co-founded the Republican Liberty Caucus of Arizona (RLCAZ), where he held the role of Secretary/Treasurer for four years before serving as Vice Chair for an additional year.

After relocating to Kentucky, Ben helped launch the Republican Liberty Caucus of Kentucky (RLCKY) in 2025, currently serving as the RLCKY Chairman. He has also been active on the national Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) board since 2021, beginning as the appointed Southwest Regional Director. He was elected Secretary at the 2021 national convention, advanced to Vice Chair in 2023, and was re-elected to that position in 2025.

Additionally, Ben chairs the RLC Legislative Affairs Committee, where he plays a key role in developing the organization's annual legislative scorecards.

Matt Nye

Treasurer & Immediate Past Chair

Matt Nye is an innovative entrepreneur and political activist with more than 30 years experience in finance and technology. Nye has served in every role possible within the Republican Liberty Caucus since becoming involved in 2007.

He founded the Republican Liberty Caucus of Central East Florida (RLCCEF) in 2008, organized the Brevard Tea Parties in 2009, became the RLC of Florida State Treasurer in 2009, was elected Chair of the RLC of Florida and Treasurer of the National RLC in 2011. He was elected as National Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus in 2013 and served for a decade in that capacity. He now serves as Treasurer.

Nye is a frequently sought expert on subjects like taxes, regulation, waste, fraud, abuse and transparency.

Michael Anderson

Secretary

Michael Anderson is a Christian and America First conservative with over eight years of experience in grassroots politics and legislative advocacy. He currently serves as Secretary on the National Board of the Republican Liberty Caucus and is Vice Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas. His work has focused on advancing faith-driven, populist conservatism and strengthening the Republican Party from the bottom up.

Michael began his political involvement with Young Americans for Liberty, serving as Chapter President and Texas State Chair. He later launched YAL’s legislative action program as Hazlitt Action Director, leading successful efforts to pass major conservative legislation including Texas Constitutional Carry and school choice legislation in Kentucky and Missouri. He also helped organize major campus and grassroots events, including hosting former Congressman Ron Paul at the University of Houston and passing body camera policy in the City of Houston.

Republican Liberty Caucus

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Phone: (866) 752-5423

The Republican Liberty Caucus is a 527 voluntary grassroots membership organization dedicated to working within the Republican Party to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government and free markets. Founded in 1991, it is the oldest continuously-operating organization within the Liberty Republican movement.