Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

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Introduction

The Acton Insitute for the Study of Religion and Liberty was founded in 1990 by Rev. Robert A. Sirico and Kris Alan Mauren.

Quotes

"The best means of reducing poverty is to protect private property rights through the rule of law". [1]

Personnel

  • Board of Directors:
    • Rev. Robert A. Sirico, President - The Acton Institute
    • Mr. David Humphreys, Chairman - Tamko Asphault Products
    • Mrs. Betsy DeVos, Treasurer - The Windquest Group Inc.
    • Dr. Alejandro A. Chafuen, Secretary - Atlas Economic Research Foundation
    • Mr. Barry Conner, America’s Home Place
    • Mr. Robert Costello, Americans for Limited Government
    • Mr. Frank Hannah III, HBR Capital, Ltd.
    • Mr. David Milroy, Flatrock Capital Management LLC
    • Mr. J.C. Huizenga, National Heritage Academies
    • Mr. Sidney J. Jansma, Jr., Wolverine Gas and Oil Corporation
    • Rev. Ren Broekhuizen, Pastor(Retired), Ridge Point Community Church
    • Mr. Kenneth J. Muraski, Kent Manufacturing Co.
    • Dr. Gaylen J. Byker, Calvin College
    • Mr. John C. Kennedy III, Autocam Corporation


  • Board of Advisors:
    • Dr. William B. Allen, Michigan State University
    • Mr. Doug Bandow, Citizen Outreach
    • Rev. John Michael Beers, Ponitifcal College Josephinium
    • Mr. F. Joseph Bradley, Bradley Enterprises LLC
    • Dr. Rocco Buttiglione, Internaional Academy of Philosophy
    • Dr. Rufus Fearsm University of Oklahoma
    • Rev. Joseph Ganssle, OFM, Marian Associates
    • Dr. Steve Hanke, Johns Hopkins Univeristy
    • Dr. James C. Holland, Shepherd College
    • Mr. James L. Johnston, Amoco Corporation (ret.)
    • Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Toward Tradition
    • Dr. Leonard P. Liggio, Atlas Economic Research Foundation
    • Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, George Mason University
    • Mr. Michael Novak, American Enterprise Institute
    • Rev. James Sadowsky, SJ, Fordham University
    • Rev. James V. SChall, SJ, Georgetown University
    • Mr. Harry Veryser, University of Detroit Mercy



Contact

  • 161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 301, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Phone: 616.454.3080

Notes

  1. Acton Institute Core Principles, Creation of Wealth, accessed 09/02/10