RLG Pachyderms 2026 - BACK the PACH

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who love, lead, guide, and help shape the people around them.

Strong families and communities are made better by your wisdom, grace, and strength.

With gratitude,

The RLG Pachyderms

Happy Birthday to Glenn Cook, a true Pachy and a strong part of this class. Grateful for his friendship, leadership, and the way he represents our slate so well. Hope this next year brings plenty of favor and success your way.

Grateful for the speakers at Château Élan, and for everyone who has supported, hosted, and invested in this class throughout the year. As the 2026 Pachyderms, we’re thankful for the time, the people, and all that has gone into this journey. Here are a few pictures from the year so far.

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

One more push and the weekend starts looking really good.🕶️🏖️🇺🇸

I am honored to stand alongside an outstanding group of leaders as part of the Pachyderm slate for RLG Class of 2026, and to be nominated to serve as your Class Treasurer.

Throughout my life, as a U.S. Navy carrier pilot, a Delta captain, an attorney, and a community leader, I have learned that real leadership is not about the individual. It is about trust, discipline, and a team working together toward a shared mission. No individual accomplishes anything meaningful alone. The best results come when people of character come together, bring their strengths to the table, and commit to something greater than themselves.

That is exactly what I see in this class—and in this slate. This is a group grounded in service, accountability, and a genuine desire to lead well. I believe we have a unique opportunity not only to represent our class, but also to strengthen RLG as a whole by building on the foundation laid by those who came before us and ensuring that it continues to grow for years to come.

It is a privilege to be part of this team. I would be honored to serve, to steward responsibly, and to help move our class—and this organization—forward.

Greg Free, a candidate for RLG 2026 class Secretary, has spent his life serving others. A devoted husband to his wife, Kim, and dad to four girls, Ryleigh, Rowan, Rhyse, and Rory, it's no wonder why he has no hair! Greg honored to be spending his life serving those in his community at their most vulnerable times as a well-respected funeral director. A true conservative leader, Greg is in his third term of elected office as the Mayor Pro Tem/City Council Member in the City of Euharlee. During his time in office, Euharlee has harnessed strategic growth while making the city an outdoor destination for families and visitors alike. They have attracted small businesses, enacted a DDA, and made the city parks a focal point of their historic downtown area. He also serves as Chairman of the Board for the Etowah Foundation Board of Directors, a community-based nonprofit that provides scholarships to those in Bartow County, as well as future centers in local high schools to help students determine their path out into the world. Greg also serves as 3rd Vice President for the District 1 officers of the Georgia Municipal Association.

Vote for a leader who embodies service and innovation! As a US Navy veteran, small business owner, and dedicated public servant, I bring decades of leadership experience to the table. I am committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and guidance as your Class Secretary as we work towards providing engaging programs for future participants.

I believe in putting service above self and tackling challenges with creative solutions. By creating a well-thought-out, participant-minded program, we can continue to attract Georgia's Best and Brightest conservatives and help RLG flourish for many years to come. If you want someone who is detail-focused, service-driven, and an effective team leader, then the choice for this year's class secretary is an obvious choice, Greg Free.

::Dave McDonald, a lifelong conservative Republican and candidate for class Vice President is a husband to his incredible bride, Danielle and father to two emotional terrorists whom he adores, Evelyn (4) and Brooks (2) who he says are his reason for getting up in the morning. “Fatherhood is my greatest achievement and the thing I hold most sacred and it is, in large part, why I am in RLG and why I am a Republican: to secure a future for my children than I’m comfortable bringing them into”. McDonald, a Partner at a mid-size Atlanta metro area general practice and litigation firm has a background in professional elected politics, serving on professional staffs of at least three different tenured members of the United States Congress and offers over a decade in campaign experience as well. McDonald is currently managing his law partner’s campaign for a Georgia State Senate seat and is assisting in managerial roles for at least two different county commission races in the State of Georgia. Pachyderms believe McDonald to be the obvious choice for Vice President and that alumni and classmates alike can rest assured that they will receive his best in every act he undertakes. The wise choice for RLG in this election is inarguably Dave McDonald for class Vice President.::

Jeff Thompson is part of the Pachyderm slate, focused on honoring RLG tradition and building a strong future.

He is running for RLG Class President with a leadership style grounded in service, communication, and real world results.

A girl dad, youth ministry leader, and member of Bartow GOP leadership, Jeff has served as Vice Chair of Communications and now as Vice Chair of Events. Professionally, he leads one of the strongest grassroots teams in the country, with around 60 active people canvassing for principled issues and helping drive wins where it counts.

He also serves with The Local Reach Project and on the Board of Governors for the American Addiction Recovery Association.

Jeff would bring steady leadership, strong communication, and a real commitment to keeping the class connected and moving forward.

Back the Pach!!! Thompson for Tomorrow!!!