ALABAMA - JOHN ROSS

(March 2007) Prior to joining the party, Ross served for over three years as a district field representative for Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-4), 2003-07. A policy analyst on Bob Riley’s 2002 gubernatorial campaign and then served as a member of Riley’s Inaugural Committee. Intern in the press office of former Gov. George Allen’s Senate campaign in Virginia, 2000. M.P.A. from the University of Alabama, 2003; bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Richmond, 2001.  Native of Guntersville.

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ARIZONA - BRETT MECUM

(Jan. 2009) Joined the party as director of communications in mid-Feb. 2007, and served as political director starting Oct. 8, 2007.  Consultant (Mecum & Associates, LLC), 2003-07.  Graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, 2001.

ARKANSAS - CHASE DUGGER

(effective Oct. 1, 2009) Dugger served as the party's political director in the 2008 cycle. Attended Arkansas State University at Jonesboro; served as chairman of the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans.

CALIFORNIA - BRENT LOWDER, Chief Operating Officer

Executive director of Rudy Giuliani's California campaign (announced July 12, 2007) and earlier the campaign's lead California finance person ("The Fix" Feb. 5, 2007).  Executive director of William E. Simon & Sons, and served as a senior aide to Bill Simon during his 2002 campaign for Governor of California.  Deputy finance director on Matt Fong's unsuccessful campaign for U.S. Senate against incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer in 1998.  Worked on Pete Wilson's gubernatorial campaign in 1994.

COLORADO - JAMES GARCIA

(Aug. 2009) Directed Victory 2008 in Colorado, Fall 2008.  A field director for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee in Iowa and Florida, starting May 2007.  A field director on Shelley Sekula Gibbs for Congress in Texas, Fall 2006.  A field director for the Tom DeLay Congressional Committee in Sugar Land, Texas, 2005-06.  B.A. in political science from University of Houston, 2006.

CONNECTICUT - LIZ (STAFFORD) KURANTOWICZ, Chief of Staff

(Feb. 2009) Also serves as the party's finance director.  Deputy finance director on Gov. M. Jodi Rell's 2006 election campaign, 2005-07.  Bachelor's degree in philosophy and political science from Fordham University, 2004.

DELAWARE - SETH WIMER

Spokesman on Recorder of Deeds Steve McDonald's state Senate campaign in Lancaster County, 2007.  Served two terms as chair of the Delaware Federation of College Republicans.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - PAUL CRANEY

(April 17, 2007) Legislative aide and campaign director to New Jersey Assemblyman Steven Corodemus, 2005.  B.S. in political studies from Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., 2004.

FLORIDA - RONNIE WHITAKER

(Feb. 2010) A regional political field director for the Republican State Leadership Committee, Jan. 2007-Dec. 2009.  Field representative for the NRCC, 2005-06. Communications director for the Republican Party of Virginia, Jan.-June 2005. Managed Kevin Triplett's unsuccessful 2004 campaign against Rep. Rick Boucher in VA 9th CD, 2003-04.  Senior legislative assistant for Rep. Ander Crenshaw (FL), 2001-03.  Senior legislative assistant and earlier legislative assistant to Rep. Dan Miller (FL), 2000-01.  Legislative aide to Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (TX), 1999-2000. B.S in political science/communications from Florida State University, 1998.  Graduate of Crescent City High School in Crescent City, Florida.

GEORGIA - TOBY CARR

(announced April 16, 2009; effective May 1, 2009) Previously served as an aide to State House Majority Whip, Rep. Jan Jones. House Caucus Campaign Coordinator for the Georgia Republican Party in 2008, managing the party's efforts to elect candidates to the state House of Representatives; also managed the GAGOP's effort for Lauren McDonald in his run-off for Public Service Commission. Graduate of the University of Georgia, 2001.  Dunwoody native.

HAWAI'I - DYLAN NONAKA

(May 24, 2010)  Campaign manager on Honolulu Councilman Charles Djou's successful May 22, 2010 special election campaign for Congress.  Chief of staff to Djou starting in Jan. 2009.  Governor's liaison, 2006-09.  B.A. in economics and political science from University of Hawaii at Hilo, 2007.  Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1999-2003.

IDAHO - JONATHAN PARKER

(Jan. 2009) District director for Rep. Bill Sali, July 2007-Jan. 2009.  Graduate of Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, 2004.  Undergraduate degree in communications from the University of Idaho, 2002.  Spokane native.

ILLINOIS - CURT CONRAD

(Sept. 2009) Previously political director for the party.

INDIANA - KEVIN OBER

(since mid-2007) Earlier served as political director and field director of the party.  Previously deputy commissioner for the Indiana Department of Administration.

IOWA - JIM ANDERSON

(announced Dec. 5, 2009) Came to the party from postion as deputy political director at the RNC. Directed the RNC’s Victory campaign in Iowa, announced June 24, 2008. Director of communications in the Office of Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships for the U.S. Commercial Service within the International Trade Administration at the Department of Commerce.  Prior to working at Commerce, Anderson served at the Treasury Department as media coordinator for the Office of Public Affairs. A team leader for surrogates in the Office of Public Liaison for the 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee after the 2004 presidential election. Southern Oregon field director for Victory 2004 as well as Delegate and Caucus Coordinator at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Bachelor’s degree in public administration from James Madison University, 2003. Native of Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania.

KANSAS - ASHLEY MCMILLAN

(Feb. 2010) Most recently grants specialist for Sen. Pat Roberts.  Director of operations on Roberts’ successful 2008 campaign, starting June 2007. Worked in Roberts’ Washington office starting in July 2004 as an intern and then serving as a legislative correspondent and legislative aide.  B.A. in political science from Washburn University, 2005.  Fifth generation Kansan, grew up on a farm outside of Jamestown.

KENTUCKY - [STEVE ROBERTSON]

Chairman Robertson fulfills the responsibilities of executive director.

LOUISIANA - CHARLIE DAVIS, deputy chairman

(announced May 28, 2010) President and CEO of the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference. A member of the Electoral College in 2008, delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention,  and is on the board of the Louisiana Family Forum. B.S. in economics from LSU.  Graduated from the Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts.  [previous ex. dir. Matthew Parker left to serve as deputy campaign manager on Rick Scott for Governor campaign in Florida]

MAINE - CHRISTIE-LEE MCNALLY

(March 2009)  Campaign coordinator for Maine House Republicans, 2008.  Special assistant to the Republican House Caucus, 2005-07.  Quality assurance director at the Schooner Retirement Community, 1997-2005.  Loss control for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 1996-97.  Graduate of University of Southern Maine, 1995.

MARYLAND - KIM JORNS

(started Jan. 1, 2010) Previously finance director for the Republican Party of Virginia for one year starting in Jan. 2009.  Director of development for the Tax Foundation, 2008-Jan. 2009.  Political event coordinator on the Rudy Giuliani presidential campaign, 2007-08.  Finance director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin, 2005-07.  M.P.A. in non-profit administration from Arizona State University, 2004; B.S. in communication from Michigan State University, 2001.

MASSACHUSETTS - NATE LITTLE

(started July 6, 2010) Over twelve years of experience in the areas of communications, public relations, advertising and media consulting. Prior to his most recent work as an independent consultant, Nate served as the Communications Director for Kerry Healey's campaign for Governor and as Communications Director for the Massachusetts Republican Party. In addition, Nate spent several years as Director of Public Affairs at Associated Builders and Contractors. He graduated cum laude from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Government.

MICHIGAN - JOSHUA VENABLE, Chief of Staff

Previously held other positions at the party including finance director (Nov. 2007 through the 2008 campaign), strategic planning director (2007) and deputy political director (2005-06).  72-Hour director on Michigan Victory 2004.  Degree in political science/psychology from Hillsdale College, 2002; served as chair of the College Republicans, 2001-02.

MINNESOTA - RYAN GRIFFIN

(announced June 26, 2009) State director for Mitt Romney presidential campaign.  Lobbyist for Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek. Worked on Tim Pawlenty's successful 2002 campaign for Governor and has worked with both the House and Senate Republican Caucuses.

MISSISSIPPI - BRAD WHITE

Chairman White fulfills the responsibilities of executive director.

MISSOURI - LLOYD SMITH

(started March 2009) Came to the party from position as chief of staff to Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Cape Girardeau); worked for Emerson and previously for Rep. Bill Emerson since 1981. Senior advisor on Jim Talent's unsuccessful 2006 campaign against Claire McCaskill. Directed Missouri Victory 2004.  Campaign manager on Jim Talent's successful 2002 U.S. Senate race against Jean Carnahan.

MONTANA - BOWEN GREENWOOD

(March 2010) Currently candidate for the Republican nomination for Montana State Legislature, House District 78; also a community education instructor at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Came to the party after working for the Montana Telecommunications Access Program.  Communications director for Secretary of State Brad Johnson, 2006-09.  Public relations specialist for the Montana Telecommunications Access Program.  Communications director on Denny Rehberg's 2000 campaign for Congress.  Communications director on Rick Hill's 1996 campaign for Congress.  Reporter for the Yellowstone County News in Huntley.  Degree in government from Georgetown University, 1994.  Born in Helena, fourth generation Montanan.  Blogged as NeoMadison on "What's Right."

NEBRASKA - JORDAN MCGRAIN

(announced Feb. 3, 2010) Independent strategist and fundraising consultant to state and municipal candidates since 2006.  Campaign manager for Attorney General Jon Bruning's U.S. Senate campaign, through Nov. 2007.  Development consultant for an Omaha company specializing in non-profit capital campaigns.  Nebraska director for Victory Enterprises, the Davenport, IA-based firm founded by Steve Grubbs.  Staff assistant to Rep. Lee Terry, 2000-01.

NEVADA - CORY ADAIR

(March 2010) Most recently campaign manager on Martha Roby for Congress in AL-2, started Oct. 2009.  Worked for the Mississippi Republican Party for 2 1/2 years, starting as legislative director in 2007 and finishing as executive director.  House campaign director for the Alabama Republican Party in the 2006 cycle.  B.A. in political science from the University of Alabama, 2004.  From Tallassee, Alabama.

NEW HAMPSHIRE - ANDY LEACH

(Jan. 2010) Previously director of operations at the party starting in March 2009.  Worked on John Sununu's 2008 U.S. Senate campaign, and earlier as constituent liaison in Sununu's Senate office. Served as the party's executive director in 2006 under Wayne Semprini.  One of two field coordinators (coordinated data, maps, call sheets and such for the field reps) for NH Victory in Fall 2004.  Worked on Sen. Gordon Humphrey's 2002 and 2000 campaigns.  [some details from Granite Status]

NEW JERSEY - ROB CRESSEN

(announced April 5, 2010) Cressen also served as executive director at the party a decade ago in 2000-01 under Garabed Haytaian.  Executive director of Ocean County Republican Organization since 2001.  A consultant for the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting Commissions for the 2000 redistricting/reapportionment cycle.  Executive director of the Assembly Republican Majority in 1999.  Campaign manager for Senator Joe Kyrillos and Assemblymen Joe Azzolina and Sam Thompson in 1997 Press officer for the New Jersey State Assembly in 1995.  Graduate of Rowan University.

NEW MEXICO - RYAN CANGIOLOSI

(Jan. 2009) Also board member of New Mexico Turn Around, a political action committee; business manager at Jalapeno Corporation; owner of Up Music and Recording, and recording engineer at Santa Fe Center Studios.  Chairman of the Republican Party of Bernalillo County for six months, 2008-09.  Recruiting manager for Robert Half International, 2006-08.  Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve.  M.B.A. in policy and planning from the University of New Mexico, 2008; B.A. in music from the University of New Mexico, 1998.

NEW YORK - TOM BASILE

(announced Oct. 15, 2009)  Founder and principal of Empire Solutions, a strategic communications company, and managing director of Middleberg Communications.  Worked on Scott Vanderhoef's 2006 campaign for lieutenant governor.   Press secretary to Sen. Trent Lott and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.  Senior advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority under Ambassador L. Paul Bremer and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for seven months, 2003-04. Director of communications for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Christine Todd Whitman. Worked on Bush-Cheney 2000 planning major events.  Public relations coordinator for the State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation under Gov. George Pataki, 1997-2000.  J.D. after attending Fordham and Georgetown University Law Schools.  B.A. in political science from Hofstra University.  Rockland County native.

NORTH CAROLINA - RUSSELL PECK

(hired Nov. 24, 2009) New Jersey Victory Director in Fall 2009; played a key role in Chris Christie's campaign for Governor of New Jersey.  North Carolina Victory 2008 director in Fall 2008. Organizational director and political director for John McCain 2008 in Florida, Jan.-July 2007.  Director of voter registration for the Republican Party of Florida, 2005-06.  Special assistant in the U.S. Department of Labor for the first part of 2005. Southwest Florida field director on Bush-Cheney '04.  B.S. in finance from Florida State University, 2003; earlier attended Oklahoma State University.

NORTH DAKOTA - ADAM JONES

(Dec. 2008; moved to North Dakota from Utah to take the position) Western region event and surrogate director on McCain-Palin 2008. Pollster at Dan Jones and Associates.  Campaign manager on Jeff Evans for state Senate VA-20, 2007.  Degree in political science from the University of Utah, 2007.  Intern at the Scottish National Party; senior collections analyst at Kirton & McConkie in Salt Lake City; staff assistant/intern for Rep. Rob Bishop UT-01.

OHIO - JASON MAUK

(executive director during the 2008 campaign) Previously served as the party's political director, and in the 2004 cycle as communications director.  Worked as a political reporter for the Ohio News Network.

OKLAHOMA - [GARY JONES]

Chairman Jones fulfills the responsibilities of executive director.

OREGON - BRANDON DANZ 

(April 2010) Most recently field manager for the Pennsyvania Republican Party.  Oversaw field operations in NE Pennsyvania during the 2008 elections and earlier served as legislative director.  Lancaster County grassroots coordinator for the Santorum campaign and campaign ampaign manager for state Rep. Scott Boyd in 2006.  Graduate of Millersville University, 2003.  Native of New Providence (Lancaster County), PA.

PENNSYLVANIA - LUKE BERNSTEIN

(executive director during the 2008 campaign) Coalitions director for Bush-Cheney '04 in Pennsyvlania.  Press assistant to Sen. Rick Santorum in his Washington office, 2002-04.  Worked for a financial firm in the World Trade Center in New York City prior to 9/11.  Graduate of Dickinson College, 2001.  Native of Conyngham, PA.

RHODE ISLAND - ROBERT J. COUPE

(from late March/beginning of April 2010)  Also serves as Secretary of the party.  Attorney at Miller & Caine, LLP, from Cranston.  Candidate for state representative in 2008.  Served as an Assistant General Counsel for Gov. Mitt Romney’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services.  Practiced law in Boston with the firm of Choate Hall & Stewart.   J.D. from Boston University, 2001.  Worked in the State House for Lt. Gov. Bernie Jackvony and directed the RI GOP’s Victory 2000 program.  Managed Treasurer Nancy Mayer’s 1996 Senate campaign against Jack Reed.  Campaign coordinator for Sen. John Chafee’s 1994 re-election campaign.  Staffer to Sen. John Chafee after interning with Rep. Claudine Schneider.  B.A. from Colby College, 1989.  Graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School.  Johnston native.

SOUTH CAROLINA - JOEL SAWYER

(interim executive director from Feb. 2010) Worked for Gov. Mark Sanford for six and a half years, leaving as communications director on Aug. 5, 2009 to found New Level Strategies.  Reporter for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

SOUTH DAKOTA - LUCAS LENTSCH

(started as interim executive director on Jan. 12, 2009) Broker/auctioneer with Dakota Properties and works with the family farms of Lentsch and Jaspers near Veblen and Eden, respectively.  Candidate for state Senate District 1 in 2008.  Created, built and sold a dairy industry staffing company.  Veteran and former Commanding Officer of Battery A, 2/147th Field Artillery, previously headquartered out of Sisseton; served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-05).  B.S. in agriculture from South Dakota State University.  Veblen High School graduate.

TENNESSEE - JOHN NEWMAN

(announced as chief of staff and state director on July 29, 2009; state director only from early 2010) Candidate for county trustee in Madison County; one of the 25 Madison County Commissioners.  Experience includes West Tennessee field representative for Sen. Fred Thompson, member of the Republican State Executive Committee, and chairman of the Madison County Republican Party.  B.S. in organizational leadership from Union University.  Native of Jackson, TN.

TEXAS - JESSE LEWIS

(started Jan. 11, 2010) Previously director of the External Relations Division of the Texas Workforce Commission. Worked for the state GOP before, as a field representative, statewide field director and deputy political director from 1999 to 2003. He also has served as chief of staff for Texas House members Arlene Wohlgemuth and Sid Miller.  B.A. in political science, communication from the University of Texas at Arlington.

UTAH - IVAN DUBOIS

(July 2007) Previously media director, Utah Senate, 2006-07.  B.S. in communication from BYU-Idaho; while there worked in university relations.  Raised in Salt Lake County.

VERMONT - ERIK MASON

Deputy campaign manager on Gov. Jim Douglas' 2008 re-election campaign and oversaw state legislative campaigns.  Field director on Gov. Douglas' 2006 re-election campaign.  Degree in political science from Arizona State University, 2001.  Graduate of Spaulding High School.  From Barre.

VIRGINIA - DAVID REXRODE

(started Jan. 4, 2010) Deputy campaign manager on Attorney General Bob McDonnell's successful 2009 campaign for Governor of Virginia.  Coalitions director on John McCain 2008 to July 2007.  Director of coalitions at the RNC starting in 2005.  Deputy director of coalitions for the Central Region for Bush-Cheney '04.  Graduate of James Madison University, 2001; while at James Madison managed Randy Fisher's first campaign for Augusta County sheriff.  Native of Augusta County, VA (Waynesboro area).

WASHINGTON - DAN BRADY

(from Jan. 2009) Principal at Summit Consulting Group, Jan. 2001-Dec. 2008.  Legislative aide for the King County Council, Jan. 1997-Dec. 2001.  In-state administrative director to Sen. Slade Gorton, April 1991-Dec. 1996.  J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, 2002; B.A. degrees in economics and political science from the University of Washington, 1990.

WEST VIRGINIA - TROY BERMAN

(effective Sept. 1, 2009) Managing consultant at Potomac Venture Concepts.  Managed state Senate campaign in PA-17.  Managed Shelley Sekula Gibbs' congressional campaign in TX-22.  Consultant to the New York Senate Republican Campaign Committee.  Press secretary for the Maryland House of Delegates Republican Caucus.  Deputy regional field director in Cuyahoga County for Ohio Victory/Bush-Cheney '04.  J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, 2004; B.A. in political science from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

WISCONSIN - MARK JEFFERSON

(executive director during the 2008 campaign) Previously served as RPW Assembly campaign director.  Legislative staffer for 11 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  Campaign manager and staffer on several legislative races.  B.A. from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.  Born in Friendship, WI.

WYOMING - RYAN TAYLOR

(April 2010) Previously press secretary to Rep. Cynthia Lummis starting when she took office in Jan. 2009.  Communications director for Sen. John Barrasso’s 2008 campaign; deputy communications director to Sen. Barrasso starting in June 2007.  Deputy press secretary to Sen. Craig Thomas, Jan.-June 2007.  Deputy communications director on the Senate Health Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Jan. 2005-Jan. 2007.   B.S. in political science from the University of Wyoming.  Grew up in Rawlins.