FSC Announces New Board Members

CANOGA PARK, Calif. – The Free Speech Coalition has announced the results of its board elections, which took place this year during AEE at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.

The meeting marked the first time the FSC’s new Executive Director Diane Duke formally met with members and nonmembers.

“The FSC and the members we represent are facing a pivotal time,” Duke said. “The FSC Board has assured me that they are willing to make the difficult decisions and do the hard work necessary to ensure that this association achieves long-term success. I am eager to face the challenges ahead.”

Elected for two-year terms to the board are:

Jeffrey Douglas, current chair of the board

Mara Epstein, current FSC board member

Mark Kernes, current FSC board member

Reed Lee, current FSC board member

Lynn Swanson, replacing Nick Boyias

Tim Valenti, current FSC board member

The following members have been elected by the board for leadership positions:

Board President – Jim Everett, COO Lion’s Den

Board Chair – Jeffrey Douglas, attorney

Board Secretary – Mark Kernes, Adult Video News

Board Treasurer – William Murphy, Fairvilla Megastores

The meeting program also included Duke’s introduction, FSC Federal Lobbyist Robert Raben’s update on federal lobbying efforts, an update on Utah’s Child Protection Registry from attorney Greg Piccionelli and a 2257 update from Board Chairman Jeffrey Douglas.

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