Chainsaw Caucus Board
Chair Goodman
Hannah Goodman is a fierce guardian of individual liberty and a sixth-generation Coloradan hailing from the rural heartlands of Phillips County, where she serves as a dedicated local activist and rabble-rouser against government overreach. As the Chairwoman of the Libertarian Party of Colorado, Hannah has spearheaded transformative growth in the state’s libertarian movement, pioneering innovative strategies like the Liberty Pledge to secure cross-partisan commitments to core principles such as tax reduction, civil liberties protection, and school choice—while forging historic agreements with pro-freedom Republicans to amplify electoral impact without vote-splitting. A mother of four, seasoned educator, and relentless community organizer, she ran spirited campaigns for U.S. House in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in 2024, consistently advocating radical capitalism and American freedoms. In her role as Chair of the Chainsaw Caucus, Hannah wields her passion for pruning bureaucratic excess to rally like-minded activists in the unyielding pursuit of a freer, more prosperous Colorado.
Vice Chair DiBiasio
Joe DiBiasio is a battle-tested United States Air Force veteran (2002-2009) whose service forged an unyielding commitment to liberty and strategic foresight, honed further as a defense contractor (2009-2021) in the shadowy realms of U.S. intelligence operations. Transitioning seamlessly into the entrepreneurial arena, Joe has built a thriving consultancy at Apogeei, empowering businesses to navigate complex networks and thrive amid uncertainty—proving that free-market innovation is the ultimate weapon against bureaucratic stagnation. He rallies grassroots activists to dismantle overreach and champion individual freedoms. While serving as Vice President of the Whispering Pines Metropolitan District #1, where he applies his expertise to foster efficient, community-driven governance in Colorado’s heartland. In his pivotal role as Vice Chair of the Chainsaw Caucus, Joe channels his warrior ethos and capitalist zeal to sharpen the blade against government excess, uniting liberty warriors in the relentless quest for a bolder, freer tomorrow.
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Secretary Wiley
James Wiley is a dynamic force for liberty, shaped by a unique upbringing as a fourth-generation Coloradan raised in Kazakhstan, where he witnessed the collapse of the USSR firsthand—an experience that ignited his crusade for individual freedom and skepticism of centralized power. As Secretary of the Chainsaw Caucus, Jim leverages his strategic insight and meticulous organizational skills to advance the fight against government overreach. A dedicated activist within the Libertarian Party of Colorado, he has played a pivotal role in grassroots campaigns, rallying communities to champion limited government, personal responsibility, and free-market principles. His global perspective and local commitment make him a vital asset in coordinating efforts to empower Coloradans and prune bureaucratic excess, driving the Caucus’s mission for a freer, more prosperous future.
Treasurer Buss
Ashley Buss is a principled steward of fiscal responsibility and a devoted champion of liberty, serving as Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of Colorado where he safeguards the party’s resources with the precision of a master accountant, ensuring every dollar advances the cause of limited government and free markets. A trustee on the Town Board of Deer Trail, Colorado—a resilient rural community in the Eastern Plains—Ashley applies his keen financial acumen to promote transparent, efficient local governance that empowers residents without bureaucratic entanglement. As Treasurer of the Chainsaw Caucus, he wields his expertise like a sharpened blade, meticulously auditing and pruning wasteful spending to fuel the group’s bold initiatives against government overreach. With a no-party-affiliation voter status underscoring his independent spirit, Ashley’s unwavering commitment to personal responsibility and economic freedom makes him an essential force in rallying Coloradans toward a leaner, more liberated future.