Jerry Cox
President
Jerry is the founder and president of Family Council. He began Family Council in 1989 after a successful effort to amend the Arkansas Constitution to prevent the use of public funds for abortions. He is the founder of the Education Alliance, the Arkansas Physician’s Resource Council, and the Arkansas Justice Institute. In 2004 he spearheaded a successful effort to amend the Arkansas Constitution to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In 2008 Jerry lead a successful effort to pass the Arkansas Adoption and Foster Care Act. Between fundraising, public speaking, leading the staff, lobbying, and writing, Jerry maintains an active role in ensuring that Family Council continues to serve the people of Arkansas as it has for the past 20 years. He and his wife reside in Little Rock. They have four sons.
Martha Adcock
Staff Attorney
Martha has worked as staff attorney for 15 years. In addition to reviewing and drafting legislation and lobbying the Arkansas Legislature, Martha also provides legal research and support for Family Council, the Education Alliance and FCAC and answers constituent questions. Currently she is serving as local counsel in the lawsuit challenging Act 1.
Melissa Savary
Education Alliance Coordinator
Melissa has worked for the Education Alliance for 9 years. Every day, she serves Arkansas’ growing home school community by providing transcripts for graduating home schooled students or for home schooled students entering public or private education, providing free information for new and potential home school families, and coordinating multiple events such as the annual home school conventions in Searcy and Springdale.
Jill Wait
Book Keeper/Database Manager
Jill has worked with Family Council since 2006. Between processing donations, paying bills, and keeping up with names and address of thousands of households throughout the state, Jill makes sure that the office runs smoothly and effectively.
David Cox
Webmaster/Executive Director of the Family Council Action Committee
David is Jerry’s oldest son, and has worked for Family Council since 2007. David manages all of the office websites for Family Council, Family Council Action Committee, Education Alliance, and the Arkansas Voter’s Guide.
Tara Bond
Office Manager
If you call the Family Council office, chances are Tara will be the first person you talk to. Tara began working for Family Council in 2006. Her primary duties include keeping office supplies stocked, maintaining office equipment and keeping the office clean. She also assists in coordinating volunteers, managing mail-outs, and maintaining communications with our grassroots network.
Josh Mesker
Policy Analyst
Josh came to work for Family Council in January of 2009. Before that, he volunteered regularly, gathering signatures for the Arkansas Marriage Amendment and Arkansas Adoption Act petition drives. Josh manages research, assists with public relations and media communications, and helps develop and polish our talking points on various issues.
Sarah Bean
Administrative Assistant
Sarah began working for Family Council in January of 2010. She assists in research, organization, and data management.
Lauren Sivewright
Education Alliance Administrative Assistant
Lauren began working for the Arkansas Education Alliance in January of 2010. She helps Melissa communicate with Arkansas’ home school community and plan our annual home school conventions.