Chairman

Charles Svestka

Charles J. Svestka is a devout Catholic, national conservative, and sovereigntist, who has spent years advocating for the conservative movement. Originally from Chicago, he is a founding member of the American Populist Union, later known as American Virtue, and creates content for his YouTube channel, Mr. SVES, in addition to writing for various Catholic and conservative outlets. He currently attends Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida, and has served as a legal intern for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois under Bishop Paprocki. He remains active in student leadership, serving on the boards of several organizations. Svestka sought to establish the SWFLYR Catholic Caucus, as a step towards giving Catholics a stronger, more organized voice within the GOP, and fostering a Catholic conservative community here in Southwest Florida, as he believes America can only be made “great again” when Christ is at its center. 

Vice Chairman

Perry Leffler

Perry Leffler is a devout Catholic convert who believes in Jesus Christ, in families, and in the United States. He sees the nation as having lost its moral center and holds that restoring God to the center of people’s lives is essential to reclaiming what makes the country strong and distinctly American. Leffler has a proud history of leadership as a former president and founder of several TPUSA and College Republicans chapters, and has contributed to numerous campaigns and community-building initiatives. He actively seeks to  advance these values and strengthen the SWFLYR Catholic Caucus.

Secretary

Carson Wolf

Carson Wolf is a devout Catholic and staunch conservative. He has worked in politics for several years, including experience on Capitol Hill. He believes the nation needs strong leaders rooted in the life and truth of the Catholic Church. He hopes, in whatever way possible, to bring these principles to his community and be a force for change in the conservative movement.