2025 Lincoln Day Dinner

Keynote Speaker 

Mike Rogers

Former FBI Special Agent, Congressman & Candidate

for U.S. Senate in the state of Michigan 

Mike was born and raised in Livingston County, MI. After graduating from Adrian College, he began his service to the American people as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mike continued serving his country as a Special Agent in the FBI, taking down organized crime and public corruption in Chicago. In 1994, as a State Senator, Mike worked to help families stay safe and succeed. In 2000, Mike ran to represent Michigan in Congress, defeating his Democrat opponent in the closest race in the country that year. He authored the Respect for Fallen Heroes Act. Mike made his greatest mark in Congress through his service as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He was among the first to sound the alarm on the economic and national security danger posed by China. Today, Mike is an entrepreneur and a champion for American innovation, passionately helping small businesses that are the backbone of our economy. Currently, Mike Rogers is a Republican candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.  

Master of Ceremonies 

Joseph A. Morris 

Assistant U.S. Attorney General (President Reagan)

Joseph A. Morris is a partner in the law firm of Morris & De La Rosa, and is a resident at the Chicago office. He is a member of the Bars of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Illinois, and of several other courts. Mr. Morris served under President Reagan as Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. and Director of the Department of Justice Office of Liaison Services, in which capacity he was the Attorney General’s top assistant.