About Us
About Our Team
Since our founding in 2013, AFP-TN has expanded across the state, from Memphis to Mountain City, growing to over 46,000 dedicated volunteers statewide. At AFP-TN, we champion the Tennessee taxpayer, advocating at the local, state, and federal level for lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, & limited government. We fight to reduce bureaucracy and government overreach, empowering Tennesseans to pursue their version of the American Dream.
Meet the Team
Tori Venable
Tori helped launch the AFP-TN chapter in 2013 and has served in multiple strategic roles for Americans for Prosperity. She is a graduate of MTSU and a native Nashvillian. Prior to joining AFP, Tori worked in multiple offices in the state legislature where she discovered her passion for politics, limited government, and serving people.
Michael Lotfi
Michael Lotfi has been a general consultant for local, state, and federal political & policy campaigns since 2014.
David Thompson
David Thompson joined Americans for Prosperity in 2018 where he oversees staff training & development for full-time and part-time staff, and executes on the grassroots vision for state leadership.
Mike Sweeney
Mike Sweeney is committed to advancing public policies that promote individual liberty, empowered families, and thriving businesses.
Pamela Furr
Pamela Furr spent 30 years with organizations like Blaze Media, Fox News Radio, ABC News Radio, Westwood One, and Super Talk 99.7 WTN.
Josh Wallin
Josh Wallin joined AFP-TN in 2022. Josh leads statewide college outreach, assists state leadership with political strategy, and manages grassroots engagement in the tri-cities region.
Danika Begley
Danika Begley joined AFP-TN in 2023 where she drives volunteer outreach and mobilization efforts to empower citizens in the Knoxville and Chattanooga regions of the state.
Trey Cleek III
A lifelong West Tennessean, Trey Cleek joined AFP-TN in 2023. Trey graduated from Dyersburg High School and has degrees from both UT Martin and Trevecca University.
Grant Gammon
Grant Gammon is a proud Tennessee native from Cookeville who joined AFP-TN in 2025. Grant graduated from Union university, earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
Become a Volunteer
Join a dynamic team of like-minded grassroots advocates fighting to keep Tennessee values safe from big government ideology. By volunteering with AFP-TN, you’ll join fellow Tennesseans in meaningful conversations and actions that shape policies, creating a lasting impact on our state for generations.
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