BOARD DIRECTOR

With a strong Family Financial Planning and Counseling foundation from BYU, Dr. Forman furthered his expertise with a Master’s in Retirement and Estate Planning and a PhD in Philosophy and Constitutional Law from George Wythe University. His dedication to education and governance is evident in his service on multiple school boards, including as Founder and Board Chairman of John Adams Academies, Inc.

BOARD DIRECTOR

Chris Stephenson, a resident of Northern California, brings to the board nearly 30 years of diversified international experience in operations, investments, real estate development, asset management, financing, construction, project management, joint-venture partnerships, venture capital, and technology.  Chris is a Partner at DCA Partners.  He holds an MA in Real Estate from Cornell University and a BS in Construction Management from CSU Sacramento.  

BOARD DIRECTOR

Matthew Post is a dedicated leader in liberal arts, classical texts, and character education. He is committed to fostering communities rooted in friendship, excellence, and service to the common good. He was the inaugural director of the first graduate K–12 classical teacher formation program in the U.S. and has spearheaded numerous education reform initiatives through program development, supervision, and fundraising.

Linda Forman brings a lifetime of international experience, classical education, and unwavering dedication to the mission of John Adams Academy. With a background in design, international law, and homeschooling, Linda has been a key force behind the vision of Developing Servant Leaders and Restoring America’s Heritage.

John T. Doolittle served as a U.S. Representative from 1991 to 2009 and a California State Senator from 1980 to 1990, holding key leadership roles in Congress. He co-founded the modern Republican Study Committee and championed limited government, secure borders, land management, and constitutional rights. Now president of Congressional Colleagues, LLC, he continues to advocate for policy reform and government accountability.

David Bobb is a national leader in civic education with 25+ years of experience. As president of the Bill of Rights Institute since 2013, he’s helped serve over 75,000 teachers and 7.5 million students. He previously founded Hillsdale College’s Kirby Center and led national programs in constitutional studies. Author of Humility: An Unlikely Biography of America’s Greatest Virtue, his work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal and Fast Company. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Boston College.

John Schleining brings a lifetime of service, leadership, and entrepreneurial vision to every endeavor he undertakes. With a deep commitment to education, community, and classical values, he has dedicated his career to empowering others—whether through counseling, teaching, real estate development, or philanthropy.

Bryan Favero is a seasoned sales executive with a distinguished career leading and scaling high-performing sales organizations through periods of rapid growth, acquisitions, and successful IPOs. Since 2024, Bryan has served as Vice President, Americas for Chainalysis. Prior to that, he was Area Vice President of North America Enterprise Sales at Domo, Inc. (2022–2024), where he led strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced market penetration and customer value.