OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Kimberly Fletcher
Tour Executive Chairman
Kimberly Fletcher is the wife of a retired Air Force officer and mother of eight children. She is the president and founder of Moms for America and Moms for America Action.
With over 20 years’ experience in grassroots activism, Kimberly has grown Moms for America into a powerful platform building grassroots networks across the country.
Kimberly is an author, columnist, radio host and contributing writer withTownhall.com. She has been featured in numerous national media outlets including The Blaze, NewsMax, OANN, the Rush Limbaugh Show, and Fox News.
Kimberly has made it her personal mission to educate and inspire the women of America to realize their immeasurable worth and powerful influence in our country and culture simply by being who they are.
Tony Griffith
Executive Tour Director
Tony Griffith is an award-winning songwriter, producer, musician, and singer whose passion and talent have made him a trusted name in both the country and gospel music industries. As the owner of GFM Productions, a full-service recording studio and live production company, Tony has worked on numerous projects for many of the genre’s premier artists. His work spans studio recordings and live sound, with GFM Productions supporting events all across the United States and Canada.
Tony’s career highlights include performances at major venues such as Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, and television appearances on TBN, Daystar, RFD-TV, and the beloved Gaither Homecoming Series – a staple of Southern Gospel music television. His production expertise was recognized on a national level when he was submitted for a Grammy Award nomination by Mansion Entertainment in Nashville, TN, for his work on “Christmas with T. Graham Brown.”
In addition to his individual work, Tony is a key member of The Griffith Family, a nationally touring gospel group known for its heartfelt harmonies and uplifting message. The group has earned a dedicated following and has been featured on various major gospel music platforms.
Outside the studio and stage, Tony is a partner at Alabama Coach Leasing, a company specializing in entertainment coach rentals for artists on tour, offering high-quality and reliable transportation solutions to the music industry.
With a career rooted in faith, family, and a deep love for music, Tony Griffith continues to influence the sound and spirit of American gospel and country music – both behind the scenes and on the stage.
Paul Mead
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Mead serves as Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. 250 Tour and is a trusted partner with both GFM Productions and Bassline Transport.
A longtime resident of Vidalia, Georgia, Paul brings nearly three decades of experience in real estate, where he has built a reputation as a disciplined, forward-thinking entrepreneur.
Over the past 28 years, Paul has been involved in hotel development and a wide range of successful business ventures, helping guide operations with steady leadership and sound financial strategy. His career reflects a deep understanding of growth, risk management, and long-term sustainability skills that are vital to large scale national initiatives like U.S. 250.
At the core of Paul’s leadership is a commitment to faith and family. He has built his legacy on hard work, perseverance, and the belief that success is earned through integrity and consistency. Those values shape every partnership he enters and every organization he supports, making him an essential part of the U.S. 250 mission and its future growth.
Dean Hopper
Chief Operations Manager
Dean Hopper is a beloved member of, and driving force behind, America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers. The musical powerhouse family are standards on Bill Gaither’s Homecoming videos, they spent several years on his North American NBA arena tour and can be seen regularly on Gaither TV. Dean credits The Hoppers’ successful performances in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean to the exposure Homecoming afforded.
With these roots, Dean’s resume extends to a lifetime of musical excellence, heritage, and influence in gospel music, having traveled the globe for decades with one of the most recognized families in Christian music. As a seasoned performer and respected industry voice, he holds ownership in multiple production and concert promotional companies. He has worked in major productions and had many interactions with major Christian and secular artists throughout his career.
Starting in the early 1980s, Dean began running front of house audio and eventually became head of audio and video production at the National Quartet Convention, an event that – during that time – boasted crowds of 20,000+ a night. To this day, his father has held the title of president and still remains on its board, while Dean, his mother, and brother hold more stake in the event than any other organization or family.
An inductee of the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame and North Carolina Hall of Fame, a Dove Award winner as well as recipient of Grammy considerations, his musical achievements are just as impressive as his business success. Dean insists that no story of his can be written without the inclusion of his family’s – together, they embody the spirit of legacy, unwaivering faith, and unmatched deep familial connection that resonates with audiences across the country.
Angela Molinaro
Director of Partnerships
Angela comes to us with 17+ years of administrative and project management experience, working at several corporate headquarters and medical clinics in the heart of Silicon Valley. From California to the country, she’s our go-to for bridging gaps between departments and thinking logistically to get things done efficiently for the team.
Zachary Fletcher
Director of Strategic Marketing
Raised in a military family, Zachary Fletcher’s love for America runs deep. With over 12 years of marketing experience – including leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies – he now directs the US 250 Tour, overseeing national marketing and operations for this historic, state-by-state celebration of our nation’s founding.
Inspired by his mother, Kimberly Fletcher, founder of Moms for America, Zachary joined the movement to uplift mothers and preserve America’s core values. He lives in Branson, Missouri, with his wife and two children, and is passionate about faith, freedom, and raising the next generation to love their country.
Alonzo Buchanan Jr.
Director of Multicultural Relations and Sponsorship
Alonzo Buchanan Jr., CEO (First Take Studios)
Consultant, Producer, Media Consultant, Project Management
Media Consultant for Strategic Partnerships: Specializes in media and broadcast production consulting for national media organizations that focus on media, entertainment, advertising, sports, news and education.
Media Consultant: Works with television and cable networks, radio and satellite networks to create and produce content. Manages and supervises production crews and resources to independently complete assignments.
Alonzo Buchanan, Jr., has over 40 years of Broadcast / Cable network production, experience for major broadcasting networks such as NBC, NBC Sports, ABC Sports, CBS News, Fox Sports, HBO Downtown Productions and The Olympic Games as an Independent producer and production technician for the producing and production of Global / National broadcast production content, feature film and motion picture production content.
Consultant, Producer, Media Consultant to independent networks and independent producers and content outlets. Clients also include corporations, non-profits and community-based organizations and sports teams that produce and serve as a single source for product fulfillment, with talented staff working from conception to distribution of projects in addition to delivering production on time and within budget. Managing production management teams with experienced in planning, negotiating and coordinating work, forming alliances with Networks, Production Studios and content Distribution outlets.
As well as established partnerships with production studios for co-production. Mr. Buchanan, an experienced producer for national and international show content ‘The Sports Reel” and “The Sports Reel C.S., Field Producer / Videographer for national & international content, in addition to the network clients mentioned are ESPN, (Disney), Gearhouse Broadcast and CNN.
Bob Jimenez
Director of Community and
Culture
Bob Jimenez is a five time Emmy, George Foster Peabody, and Alfred I. Dupont (the Pulitzer of TV Journalism) recipient. Following his United State Air Force Service in Vietnam, Mr. Jimenez became the first Latino national NBC correspondent in the network’s history. He was also the first Latino to anchor the news segment of NBC’s Today Show and prime time newscasts for KRON, KCBS TV, KCOP and KCET TV, Channel 35 and All News Radio KFWB.
Bob has served as an undergraduate and post graduate Adjunct at UCLA and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. He has also lectured at U.C. Davis, Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University, Cal State Los Angeles and Marymount College.
Before his retirement, Mr. Jimenez appeared in three major Hollywood movies as himself, while serving the State of California for eleven years as a Sworn Constitutional officer.
Mr. Jimenez advocates for the return of Hollywood jobs and encourages legislation giving independent film makers equal status in receiving tax credits from the State of California.
A Legislative advisor, public tax advocate, political consultant, published poet, editorialist, public speaker, fiction writer and professional photographer, Mr., Bob lives in Los Angeles with his wife Sharon Hardee Jimenez.
Russell Parker
Executive Director of Sponsorships and Advertising
Russell Parker, a 40-year veteran senior marketing executive, has won hundreds of Addy Awards for innovative, profitable strategies across a multitude of media platforms. He’s led high-impact branding, strategic partnerships, and multi-million-dollar media buys, notably as media strategist for RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign and the MAHA Alliance, driving effective media buys in key swing states for President Trump’s election. Parker excels in brand stewardship, integrated marketing, and unique sponsorships, having represented the Florida Marlins, Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Alamo Rent A Car. As owner of Parker Reed, a media consultancy, he’s known for creative vision, entrepreneurial drive, and leading high-performing teams. He resides on the Emerald Coast in Florida’s panhandle with his wife Nancy.
GRIFFITH
Official House Band of the Freedom 250 Show
At the heart of the US250 Tour stands Griffith – a powerful family-led band fronted by a mom, dad, and their 16-year-old daughter, delivering a sound rooted in harmony, heritage, and unmistakable American soul. Known for decades within the gospel music world as The Griffith Family, this group carries forward a legacy of faith, family unity, and musical excellence while stepping confidently into a broader national stage.
Their history includes appearances with the iconic Gaither Homecomings, performances at destination venues such as Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, and recurring invitations to the National Quartet Convention. Their music and testimony have reached millions through national television exposure on networks including Daystar, TBN, and RFD-TV – establishing a reputation built on authenticity, professionalism, and generational impact.
What sets Griffith apart is not only their sound, but their presence. With parents anchoring the performance and their teenage daughter leading alongside them, the band embodies values passed down, lived out, and shared – making their performances feel personal, powerful, and deeply resonant.
The Freedom 250 Show – House Band & Vocal Ensemble
For the Freedom 250 Show, Griffith serves as the Official House Band, collaborating on stage with The Hoppers to form a six-person vocal ensemble supported by a full live band.
Together, these two respected family groups deliver a unified musical presentation created specifically for America’s 250th anniversary – blending rich harmonies, reverence, and patriotic pride. The ensemble performs powerful anthems such as “We Are America,” “I Pledge My Allegiance,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” creating moments designed to bring audiences together in reflection, gratitude, and shared purpose.
This portion of the Freedom 250 Show is intentionally communal in nature – not a featured act, but a shared experience – honoring faith, sacrifice, and the ideals that continue to shape the nation.
The Griffith Americana Show
Separate from their role within the Freedom 250 production, Griffith also presents a dedicated Americana performance – a high-energy, crowd-connecting concert experience that celebrates the soundtrack of American life.
This Americana show features beloved country hits and timeless favorites that resonate across generations, including “Boondocks,” “Mayberry,” “You’re Gonna Miss This,” and “American Soldier.” Rooted in storytelling and delivered with the vocal strength and sincerity the Griffiths are known for, this set honors small towns, family, service, and the everyday moments that bind communities together.
Warm, familiar, and unmistakably American, the Americana performance showcases the band’s versatility beyond their gospel roots – while remaining true to the values and authenticity that have defined The Griffith Family legacy for years.
As both a key musical presence within the Freedom 250 Show and the artists behind a compelling Americana concert experience, Griffith plays an integral role in the US250 Tour – helping shape a once-in-a-generation celebration of faith, family, and freedom.
THE HOPPERS
Featured Artists – Faith & Family Nights | Freedom 250 Show
Few names in Southern Gospel music carry the weight, respect, and longevity of The Hoppers. For generations, they have stood as one of the most recognizable and beloved family groups in gospel music history – known for soaring harmonies, unmistakable voices, and songs that have become cornerstones of the genre.
Rising to national prominence through decades of faithful touring, recording, and ministry, The Hoppers are celebrated for gospel classics such as “Jerusalem,” “I’ve Come Too Far,” and numerous other songs that continue to resonate with audiences across churches, theaters, festivals, and major televised events. Their music has long been defined by conviction, excellence, and an unshakable message of hope – earning them a permanent place among gospel music’s most enduring voices.
Their legacy includes countless appearances on major platforms such as the Gaither Homecomings, as well as extensive exposure through national faith-based television and live events across the country. With a sound that blends tradition and power, The Hoppers have influenced generations of artists while remaining deeply connected to the audiences who have followed them for decades.
Faith & Family Nights
As featured artists on Faith & Family Nights throughout the US250 Tour, The Hoppers bring a concert experience rooted firmly in gospel heritage. These performances are designed as moments of worship, reflection, and celebration – showcasing the songs and harmonies that have made The Hoppers a trusted and cherished name in gospel music.
Whether performing beloved classics or powerful anthems of faith, their presence on Faith & Family Nights provides audiences with a meaningful connection to the spiritual foundation that has shaped their music and ministry for generations.
The Freedom 250 Show – Vocal Ensemble
In addition to their featured performances, The Hoppers also join Griffith on stage during the Freedom 250 Show, forming a six-person vocal ensemble supported by a full live band.
Together, these two iconic family groups deliver a unified musical presentation created specifically for America’s 250th anniversary. The ensemble performs stirring patriotic and faith-centered anthems such as “We Are America,” “I Pledge My Allegiance,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” creating powerful, shared moments that honor country, sacrifice, and unity.
This collaboration reflects the heart of the Freedom 250 Show – artists coming together not as individuals, but as families, voices, and traditions united in celebration of faith, freedom, and the American story.
As both featured artists on Faith & Family Nights and a vital part of the Freedom 250 vocal ensemble, The Hoppers bring history, authority, and heartfelt power to the US250 Tour – helping shape a once-in-a-generation celebration through songs that have already stood the test of time.