“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” — Thomas Jefferson

As founding Chairman, the Honorable John T. McNabb II played a critical role in developing the Free Press Foundation.

He earlier served as co-founder of the Trump Leadership Council, and is former chairman and CEO of Willbros Group.

Mr. McNabb was appointed by President Trump to a five-year-term with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Council.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, rising to the rank of Captain.

Mr. McNabb earned the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross

Starting his career in Mobil Oil’s exploration and production division, he currently serves on the boards of two public companies, Continental Resources located in Oklahoma City and Cypress Energy Partners located in Tulsa.

He was a co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Growth Capital Partners.

Mr. McNabb holds B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Duke University where as a football player, he was recognized as Most Valuable Player and named to two All-American teams.

He is an Emeritus Member of Board of Visitors at The Fuqua School of Business-Duke University and the former Chairman of the Board of Visitors at The University of Houston where he also taught as an Executive Professor of Finance.