Friends,
The State Freedom Caucus Network has grown rapidly over the last three years, so we thought it would be a good idea to introduce ourselves to all our new supporters and followers. If you missed our last six emails, we did a short Q&A with:
This week are two more of our amazing state directors representing Wyoming (Jessie Rubino) and Montana (Darin Gaub).
Two interesting facts about them - Jessie and her husband love to cook all of their meals - 100% of the time. Darin is a self-described “230-pound gym rat” whose favorite pet is a kitten - and who loves nerdy sci-fi shows like Firefly. Enjoy!
JESSIE RUBINO
What is your role at SFCN? I serve as the State Director for Wyoming-- the greatest state in the Union.
Where are you from originally? Where do you live now? I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and grew up listening to Rush Limbaugh any time my family hopped in the car for any length of time. After spending some time in Laramie at the University of Wyoming, I now live a few blocks from the home I was raised in.
Tell us about your family! And pets! My family is everything to me! I come from very patriotic roots, with two brothers slipping the surly bonds of Earth as pilots in the United States Air Force. I married into an equally patriotic family and met my husband during college. We connected over a cup of coffee and a deep-dive into state politics, and there was no turning back. We welcomed our daughter, Ruth, last July. She loves farm animals, puddles, and spaghetti.
What's the best part of your job? We often say that Wyoming is the last best place on Earth, and it's not because of our breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces (although those things are a plus). The people of Wyoming are truly special, and the men and women of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus are no exception. I am blessed to work every day with people who cherish our founding principles, who love our country and our state, and who are downright funny. The WYFC members embody the very best of what it means to have a citizen legislature.
How did you come to SFCN? What did you do before? After a few years in the conservative grassroots world of Wyoming politics, I became close with what became a few founding members of the WYFC. I am so grateful that when these members decided to join the State Freedom Caucus Network, they recommended me as a potential State Director. I love my job! Before this role, I was a high school American history teacher.
Who or what most shaped your political philosophy/ideology? My amazing parents most shaped by political ideology, without a doubt. I was raised in a normal American household that valued our nation's heritage. This naturally lent itself to me developing a liberty-minded conservative political ideology.
*Pick One To Answer*: Favorite food? Favorite place to vacation? Favorite Book? Favorite Quote? My favorite food is french fries, but only cooked in beef tallow. We're on the MAHA train at the Rubino house. No seed oils allowed!
DARIN GAUB
What is your role at SFCN? I'm the SFCN's State Director for Montana. I track legislation, communicate regularly with the caucus members about strategies, and help bring media attention to our efforts.
Where are you from originally? Where do you live now? Montana, our family is one of those that arrived to the territory before it was a state.
Tell us about your family! And pets! We are a military family. We've lived all over the country and traveled the world. For most of that travel, I was not with my family, and it was not to vacation destinations. Our two grown children have the typical trouble answering where they are from, so they say Montana because it's our generational home state and where they were born. Fortunately, one kid lives in Montana while the other enjoys the desert Southwest and can still make it home quickly.
What's the best part of your job? I'm a fighter. After decades of military service, I knew I couldn't just hang up my spurs and watch the world go around, so I sought out service opportunities and found them all over. This position keeps me in the Montana Capitol, where I can continue fighting for liberty while serving in other capacities nationally and worldwide. It also allows me to continue to appear on national news media outlets 4-5 times per week and write for two national media outlets and The Montana Sentinel.
How did you come to SFCN? What did you do before? I was at home living the life of a retired military officer when a text came asking me if I'd be the director for something called the Freedom Caucus. Once I found out who from Montana would form the caucus, I jumped in feet first to the point that I was notified and hired in less than a week and started the session right away. Drinking from a fire hose is a hobby of mine.
Who or what most shaped your political philosophy/ideology? My faith. Political philosophies are malleable if not grounded in faith in something bigger than us. As a minister mostly in Southern Baptist Churches over the years, I have made it a habit to bring that faith into the political sphere to help influence the trajectory of a nation.
*Pick One To Answer*: Favorite food? Favorite place to vacation? Favorite Book? Favorite Quote. In addition to the fact that I live in Montana and consider myself to be on vacation all the time just by living in such a gorgeous state, my favorite place to disappear is the mountains around West Yellowstone, MT, and Island Park, ID in the winter. It's the snowmobile capital of the world, and I love getting out in the powder.
Keep fighting,
Andrew Roth
President
State Freedom Caucus Network
P.S. Your help is critical in building out a network of patriots and freedom fighters throughout our nation’s state capitols and in your home state. Please consider a contribution and join us as we work to advance the cause of liberty.