Key People-Sen.
John McCain (R-AZ)
updated November 2, 2006
STRAIGHT TALK AMERICA
211 North Union Street |
Suite 200 | Alexandria, VA
Chief Political Advisor |
John Weaver |
In 2002 Weaver moved to Manhattan
and switched to the Democratic Party. He worked for years, on numerous
races, as a Republican political consultant based in San Antonio, Texas.
Political director on Sen. McCain's 2000 presidential campaign. National
field director on Sen. Phil Gramm's 1996 presidential campaign; after Gramm
withdrew he joined Lamar Alexander's campaign. Executive director
of the Texas Republican Party. Worked on Bill Clements' successful
gubernatorial campaign in 1986. Deputy campaign manager of Phil Gramm's
successful 1984 Senate race. Graduate of Texas A&M University.
Native of Kermit, Texas (near Odessa).
Executive Director |
Craig Goldman |
(started Aug. 2005) Goldman
has been in and out of politics. Managed former Los Altos Hills Mayor
Toni Casey's campaign for the 2004 Republican U.S. Senate nomination in
California. Volunteered as needed on McCain's 2000 campaign.
Aide on Sen. Phil Gramm's 1996 presidential campaign after working for
him at the NRSC.
Finance Director |
Carla Eudy |
Republican fundraising consultant,
The Eudy Company, and previously, in the late 1990s to 2002 co-owner and
operator of Eudy Nelson & Associates. Finance director for McCain's
2000 presidential campaign. Finance director for Phil Gramm's 1996
presidential campaign.
(managing finances) |
Courtney Nahigian |
Program Coordinator for the
Reform Institute and implements the FEC Reform Project. Worked for
two years as a Legislative Aide to Florida Senate President Jim Scott.
Masters degree in Political Management from the George Washington University;
bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California.
Senior Advisor |
Terry Nelson |
(reported by AP's Ron Fournier
on March 18, 2006) Founder and managing partner of Crosslink Strategy
Group; also a consultant and member of Akerman Senterfitt's Policy practice
group. Political Director for Bush-Cheney '04, 2003-04 (announced
May 30, 2003). Deputy chief of staff and director of political operations
at the RNC from January 2002 until joining the Bush campaign. In
February 2001 Nelson and two partners formed Dawson, McCarthy, Nelson Media,
a Washington, DC consulting firm. Political director for the NRCC
during the 2000 cycle, and earlier served as the NRCC's national field
director, 1997-99. Majority staff director of the Iowa Senate, 1997.
NRCC field representative, 1995-96. Campaign manager for Rep. Jim
Nussle, 1992-95. Graduate of the University of Iowa with a B.S. in
Political Science, 1994. From Marshalltown, Iowa.
|
Nicole C. Fenwick
["w" is silent] |
(since March 2006) Previously
director with Luntz Research Companies. Worked at Baker Botts LLP
in Washington, DC as a trial attorney specializing in criminal defense.
Graduate of the Harvard Law School, 2003; undergraduate degree in Government
from Harvard College, 2000.
More (from July 2006
FEC report)
Kathryn Fox
Michael E. Jaconi
Amber L. Johnson
Senior Strategist |
Lance Tarrance, Jr. |
(announced Aug. 2, 2006)
Partner with Thomas Riehle at RT Strategies. Managing Director, Public
Affairs at Burson-Marsteller, starting Oct. 1997. First Managing
Director and President of Gallup China in Beijing, 1993-95. Member
of the Board of Directors of the Gallup Organization, 1987-92. President
and Founder of Tarrance & Associates, a Houston-based national survey
research company, 1977-92. Special Assistant to the Director of the
1970 U.S. Census. Director of Research for the Republican National
Committee and an officer of the 1968 Republican National Convention.
Master's degree in Electoral Behavior from American University in Washington
DC; B.A. in European History from Washington & Lee University in Lexington,
Virginia. Author or co-author of five published books about electoral
behavior.
National Co-Chairman |
Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. (R-UT) |
(reported by Chris Cillizza
July 19, 2006: "will help coordinate politics and policy for McCain in
Western states.") Elected governor in Nov. 2004. A business
executive, he has held an number of positions with the Huntsman Corporation,
most recenty Chairman and CEO of the holding company. Under President
George W. Bush he was a deputy U.S. trade representative and U.S. trade
ambassador. Under President George H. W. Bush, he was deputy assistant
secretary of commerce for trade development, deputy assistant secretary
of commerce for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, as well as U.S. ambassador
to Singapore (fluent in Mandarin). Staff assistant to President Ronald
Reagan. Attended the University of Utah and received his bachelor’s
degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
IOWA
Iowa Chairman |
David Roederer |
(announced Sept. 22, 2006)
Chair of the Lamberti for Congress Committee and the Vaudt for State Auditor
Committee. Chaired the Iowa Bush-Cheney 2004 campaign. Managing
partner of StrataVizion, Inc. in Des Moines. Served as the Economic
Development Coordinator for Iowa State University. Chief of staff
for Gov. Terry Branstad, 1991-95; campaign manager for Gov. Branstad, 1990-91.
Director of the Iowa Department of Commerce, 1988-90. B.A. from the
University of Northern Iowa, 1973. [Also, in the private sector Roederer
worked for two and a half years in Saudi Arabia designing a national law
enforcement agency for a Lockheed Martin company].
Consultant/"National Advisor" |
Chuck Larson |
(traveled with McCain during
his April 13, 2006 Iowa trip). State Senator (District 19-Cedar Rapids)
since 2002, retiring in Dec. 2006; previously served as a State Representative,
1992-2001. Founder of Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission,
a 501(c)(4). Deployed to Iraq as a major in the U.S. Army Reserve
in Sept. 2003 and served there for a year. Chairman of the Republican
Party of Iowa starting Jan. 27, 2001. General counsel for The ESCO
Group, Cedar Rapids, starting in 1999. Assistant Jones County Attorney,
1997-99. University of Iowa, JD, 1996; University of Iowa, BA in
Economics, 1992.
directs day to day ops
on the ground |
Matthew J. Gronewald |
(started June 2006) Most
recently managed State Rep. Bill Dix's congressional campaign in Iowa's
1st CD; Dix finished second to Mike Whalen in the June 6, 2006 primary.
Previously he worked for the State Party's Legislative Majority Fund, and
as Rep. Dix's legislative assistant while he was the Statehouse Appropriations
Chairman. From Evansdale, Iowa.
Iowa Legislative Advisory Team
On Oct. 5, 2006, Straight
Talk America announced that thirteen state legislators had joined together
to form the Iowa Legislative Advisory Team for the PAC.
Sen. Larry McKibben, Sen. John Putney,
Sen. Pat Ward, Sen. Mark Zieman; Rep. Rich Anderson, Rep. Dave
Heaton, Rep. Steve Lukan, Rep. Mike May, Rep. Rod Roberts, Rep.
Bill Schickel, Rep. Doug Struyk, Rep. David Tjepkes, and Rep. Walt Tomenga.
Note: On Oct. 6, 2005 the
Des
Moines Register's Tom Beaumont reported that Rep. Dave Heaton of Mount
Pleasant had not endorsed McCain. Beaumont wrote that Heaton said
he "would remain neutral indefinitely and was 'very disappointed' by the
error."
Iowa Veterans Advisory Committee
(announced Oct. 30, 2006)
Chairman |
Major General Evan “Curly” Hultman
AUS (Ret.) |
From Waterloo. Iowa State
Veterans chairman for the Bush-Cheney 2004 campaign and a member of the
campaign's national veteran's steering committee. Served two terms
as Iowa Attorney General and as executive director of the Reserve Officers
Association of the United States. Started military career in the
Army as an infantry private in 1943 and rose through the active and reserve
ranks to serve as commanding general of three general officer commands
including the 88th U.S. Army Reserve.
Co-Chairman |
Richard Goebel |
From Dubuque. Served 33
years in the Army Reserve and retired as a Sergeant Major. Veteran
of the first Gulf War and Somalia. Currently serves as the VFW state
commander.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Founder and president of The
Dennehy Group, based in Concord, NH. Managed Craig Benson's successful
2002 campaign for governor in New Hampshire. New England Political
Director and New Hampshire Campaign Manager on Sen. McCain's 2000 presidential
campaign. Managed Jay Lucas' 1998 gubernatorial campaign in New Hampshire.
Executive director of the New Hampshire Republican Party, starting in March
1996 through late 1997. New Hampshire political director on Sen.
Phil Gramm's 1996 primary campaign. Special assistant to Gov. Stephen
Merrill (R-NH). B.S. from Southern New Hampshire University.
National Advisors
(NH-based) |
Steve Duprey and Charles Douglas III |
(reported by Granite Status
on May 25, 2006)
Steve Duprey - Duprey
served a couple of stints as chairman of the NH GOP, most recently during
the 2000 cycle (elected Jan. 1997, re-elected Jan. 1999 and served through
Jan. 2001). During his first time as chair he took leave in March
1995 and resigned in Oct. 1995 due to a legal situation with his business
(he was general partner of Northeast Community Development Group).
Charles Douglas III
- Elected to Congress in 1988 and served one term; defeated in bid for
re-election. Associate justice, New Hampshire superior court, 1974-1976;
associate justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court, 1977-1983 and senior justice,
1983-1985. Practiced law. J.D. from Boston University School
of Law, 1968. Graduate of UNH, 1965.
(started as sub-contractor late
April 2006, consultant from May 23, announced July 24, 2006) Founder
of New Media Strategics, and account services director for Calypso Communications
in Portsmouth, NH; has written, produced, and placed hundreds of television
and radio advertisements. Blogger (Ankle Biting Pundits, formerly
Crushkerry). Started the Crushkerry.com website in January 2004.
Signed on to Orrin Hatch's presidential campaign in June 1999. Political
director for the NH Republican State Committee starting in February 1999.
Political director on Jay Lucas' 1998 gubernatorial campaign. Worked
on the NH GOP's 1994 state Senate campaign effort. Graduate of the
University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in English Literature. Hynes
is also author of In Defense of the Religious Right: Why Conservative
Christians Are the Lifeblood of the Republican Party and Why That Terrifies
the Democrats (July 2006).
(reported by Granite Status
on Sept. 14, 2006) Came to Straight Talk America from position as
regional field coordinator for northeastern Vermont on Rich Tarrant's 2006
U.S. Senate campaign. Managed Edward Robinson's unsuccessful campaign
for the Republican nomination for delegate in Virginia House District 35
(Vienna, Oakton, central Fairfax) in 2005.
Advisors (announced
Sept. 14, 2006) |
|
Cathy Stacey of Salem - President
of the New Hampshire Association of Counties
Stuart Trachy of Franklin -
Merrimack County Treasurer
David Fredette of Nashua -
Hillsborough County Treasurer
Maureen Barrows of Exeter -
Rockingham County Commissioner
Dan St. Hilaire of Concord -
Merrimack County Attorney
More Advisors (announced
Sept. 28, 2006)
Former New Hampshire Republican Party
chair Rhona Charbonneau (1989-93)
Former New Hampshire Republican Party
chair Jayne Millerick (2003-05)
Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
(announced Sept. 27, 2006)
Sheriffs Scott Carr (Carroll County),
Doug Dutile (Grafton County), Dick Foote (Cheshire County), Jim Hardy (Hillsborough
County), Chet Jordan (Merrimack County – outgoing), Scott Hilliard (Merrimack
County – Republican nominee), and Gerald Marcou (Coos County).
Veterans Advisory Committee
(announced Oct. 9, 2006)
Co-Chairs: Paul Chevalier- Past
VFW State Commander/McCain 2000 NH Veterans Chairman and Griffin Dalianis
- Bush 2000 NH Veterans Chairman
Committee Members:
Daniel Greenlaw - Current VFW State Commander;
Frank O’Neil, Eugene Pawlik, Donald Caron,
William Champagne, Dana Hussey, Robert St. Onge, Michael Annis, Robert
Madigan, Rich Robinson - Past State Commanders;
Beth Castricone - State President of Ladies
Auxiliary to the VFW.
Legislative Advisory Committee
(announced
Oct. 26, 2006) 50 New Hampshire State Representatives.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Principal of Richard Quinn and
Associates, consulting firm based in Columbia. Lead South Carolina
strategist for McCain's 2000 campaign (signed on in Feb. 1999). Consultant
to Sen. Phil Gramm's (R-TX) 1996 campaign in South Carolina.
Field Director |
Chris Allen |
(as reported by Hotline On Call)
(start July 10, 2006) "former personal aide to Gov. Mark Sanford."
(announced Aug. 3, 2006)
Now in private practice, Charlie Condon Law Firm, LLC in Mount Pleasant,
SC. Unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate
in 2004; unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for governor in
2002. Attorney General of South Carolina, 1995-2002. Served
as Circuit Solicitor of Charleston and Berkeley Counties for more than
ten years. A state chair for Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign,
and a Bush-Cheney co-chair in 2000.
(announced Aug. 3, 2006)
President of McAlister
Communications, a crisis management and media relations firm.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Director of Communications, and Chief of Staff for
Gov. Carroll Campbell. Consultant to the 2000 presidential primary
campaign for George W. Bush in South Carolina, a consultant for Carroll
Campbell and David Beasley in their gubernatorial campaigns, a consultant
for Lindsey Graham’s 2002 U.S. Senate campaign.
Co-Chair |
Attorney General Henry McMaster |
(announced Aug. 10, 2006)
South Carolina Attorney General since 2003; unopposed for re-election in
2006. Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, elected in
1993 and served until 2002. U.S. Attorney for South Carolina from
1981-85; first U.S. Attorney in the nation to be appointed by President
Ronald Reagan.
Co-Chair |
State Sen. John Courson |
(announced Aug. 30, 2006)
First elected to the South Carolina Senate in 1984, and has served there
continuously since then; represents District 20 (Columbia area).
Senior Vice President of KeenanSuggs Insurance. State Chairman or
State Treasurer for Sen. Strom Thurmond’s last three re-election campaigns.
Active in the presidential campaigns of George H.W. Bush in 1988, and George
W. Bush in 2000. Republican National Committeeman for South
Carolina. Chair of Reagan’s 1980 and 1984 campaign committees in
South Carolina; Reagan delegate to two national conventions; one of South
Carolina's presidential electors for Reagan. Graduate of the University
of South Carolina.
Co-Chair |
Former Congressman John Napier |
(announced Sept. 13, 2006)
Resident of Pawley’s Island. Appointed by President Reagan as a federal
judge to the U.S. Claims Court in 1986. Practiced law in Bennettsville,
1983-86. Elected to Congress representing the 6th District in 1980
and served one term (defeated in re-election bid). Practiced law
in Bennettsville, 1978-80. Worked several positions on Capitol Hill,
finishing as chief legislative assistant and legal counsel to U.S. Senator
Strom Thurmond, 1976-78 and chief minority counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee
on Official Conduct 1977. A.B. from Davidson College in Davidson,
N.C., 1969; J.D. from University of South Carolina, 1972; served in the
United States Army Reserve as a first lieutenant, 1969-77.
Co-Chair |
Strom Thurmond, Jr. |
(announced Sept. 28, 2006)
Son and namesake of legendary U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Practicing
attorney with Smith, Massey, Brodie, Thurmond & Guynn, in Aiken.
A former U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, appointed to that post by President
George W. Bush in 2001.
Co-Chair |
Carroll A. Campbell, III |
(announced Sept. 28, 2006)
Oldest son of the late South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell.
Businessman with 17 years experience in industries ranging from utilities
to biometrics and insurance technology. Serves on the S.C. State
Ports Authority; appointed by Gov. Mark Sanford in 2003. Key advisor
on Sanford's gubernatorial campaign, and was actively involved in the presidential
campaigns of both President George W. Bush and former President George
H.W. Bush.
Co-Chair |
State Sen. Glenn McConnell |
(announced Oct. 4, 2006)
Elected to the South Carolina Senate in 1980; elected President Pro Tempore,
the presiding officer in the Senate, Jan. 9, 2001. Attorney and businessman;
president of CSA Galleries, Inc.. Chairman of the Charleston County
Republican Party from 1978-82. Private practice. A labor management
relations specialist with the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Staff attorney
with the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Program. J.D. from the University
of South Carolina, 1972; B.S. from the College of Charleston, 1969.
Worked on the Goldwater presidential campagn. Lifelong resident of
the Charleston area.
Co-Chair |
Paula Harper Bethea |
(announced Oct. 9, 2006)
Director of external relations for the McNair Law Firm. Previously
director of client relations and development for Bethea, Jordan & Griffin,
P.A.. Mrs. Bethea and husband William were named South Carolina Chamber
of Commerce 2006 Business Leaders of the Year; she is a former chairperson
of the Board of the Chamber. She was "an early backer and key fundraiser
for George W. Bush in 2000." Attended USC Salkehatchie from 1973-74,
completed her BA degree at USC. Native South Carolinian; resident
of Hilton Head Island.
Co-Chair |
State Sen. Billy O'Dell |
(announced Oct. 12, 2006)
Represents parts of Anderson, Greenwood and Abbeville counties; has served
in the South Carolina Senate since 1989. CEO of O'Dell Corp., Inc.,
a leading cleaning products company (mops, brooms, brushes...). B.A.
from The Citadel, 1960.
Co-Chair |
State Sen. Mike Fair |
(announced Oct. 17, 2006)
Fair has represented Greenville in the South Carolina Senate since he was
elected in Nov. 1995 and is Chairman of the Senate Corrections and Penology
Committee. Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives
in 1984 and served through 1995. Previously served on Greenville
County Council. Graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Co-Chair |
Solicitor Trey Gowdy |
(announced Nov. 2, 2006)
Of Spartanburg. Elected chief prosecutor in the seventh judicial
circuit in 2000 and reelected in 2004 without opposition. Former
assistant U.S. attorney. Active in the campaigns of President George
W. Bush and U.S Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint.
Co-Chair |
Solicitor Jerry Peace |
(announced Nov. 2, 2006)
Of Greenwood. Elected chief prosecutor in the eighth judicial circuit
in 2004 after serving for many years as chief deputy solicitor for the
circuit.
Co-Chair |
Solicitor Ralph Hoisington |
(announced Nov. 2, 2006)
Of Charleston. Elected chief prosecutor for the ninth judicial circuit
in 2000 and reelected in 2004 without opposition. Former assistant
U.S. attorney. Active in the campaigns of President George W. Bush,
Senator Lindsey Graham and Attorney General Henry McMaster.
Co-Chair |
Solicitor Donnie Myers |
(announced Nov. 2, 2006)
Of Lexington. South Carolina’s senior solicitor; elected chief prosecutor
for the eleventh judicial circuit in 1976. Has successfully prosecuted
more death penalty cases than any other prosecutor in the state.
Active in the presidential campaigns of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George
H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.
Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
On October 31, 2006, Straight
Talk America announced
a South Carolina Law Enforcement Advisory Committee comprising 11 county
sheriffs from around the state.
South Carolina Youth Advisory Committee
On October 19, 2006, Straight
Talk America announced
a South Carolina Youth Advisory Committee comprising 11 College Republican
leaders from around the state.
MICHIGAN
President of Grand Rapids-based
political consulting firm Independent Campaign Marketing Inc.. Graduate
of the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the
Arts (LSA); former chairman of the Michigan College Republicans.
Youngest son of Michigan RNC Committeeman Chuck Yob.
Straight Talk America Michigan Legislative
Advisory Team.
House Co-Chairs (announced
Aug. 9, 2006): Majority Floor Leader Chris Ward, Associate Speaker
Pro Tempore Kevin Elsenheimer, Rep. Kevin Green, and Rep. Ed Gaffney.
Senate Co-Chairs (announced
Sept. 7, 2006): Sen. Jason Allen, Sen. Pattie Birkholtz, Sen. Alan
Cropsey, Sen. Tom George, Sen. Mike Goschka, Sen. Wayne Kuipers, Sen.Ron
Jelinek, Sen. Michelle McManus, Sen. Laura Toy, and Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom.
Honorary Co-Chairs (announced
Sept. 14, 2006): Former Speaker of the House Chuck Perricone, and
former Senate Majority Leader Dan DeGrow.
Straight Talk America Michigan Veterans
Organizational Committee
Co-Chairs (announced
Sept. 20, 2006): 2002 GOP Senate nominee Andrew Rocky Raczkowski,
Allegan County GOP Chairman Gerry Hildenbrand, and Michigan Republican
Party Secretary Hank Fuhs.
Straight Talk America Michigan Grassroots
Leadership Team
On Oct. 3, 2006 Straight
Talk America announced
its Michigan Grassroots Leadership Team comprising 24 Republican grassroots
leaders including two state GOP vice chairmen, the state GOP secretary,
four GOP district chairmen, thirteen county GOP chairmen, and three statewide
elected officials.
Finance Chairman |
Jim Nicholson |
(announced Sept. 5, 2006)
President and CEO of PVS Chemicals, Inc., an international manufacturer
and marketer of water treatment and other chemical products, headquartered
in Detroit. A Bush Ranger in 2004 and a Bush Pioneer in 2000, Nicholson
also served as Finance Chairman for U.S. Senate candidate Keith Butler
and has held finance leadership roles for a number of Michigan candidates
including gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos, former Governor John Engler,
Attorney General Mike Cox, and various Supreme Court candidates.
He ran for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in 1996.
Michigan Youth Advisory Committee
On October 24, 2006, Straight
Talk America announced
a Michigan Young Leaders Team comprising 27 young Republican leaders from
around the state.
MORE STATES (alpha
by state)
ALABAMA
Co-Chair |
Attorney General Troy King |
(announced Aug. 30, 2006)
Alabama Attorney General since 2004, when he was appointed by Gov. Bob
Riley (R); seeking election to the office in 2006. Previously a legal
advisor to Gov. Riley. Four years as an Assistant Attorney General
to Attorney General Bill Pryor, 1999-2003. Deputy executive secretary/deputy
legal advisor to Gov. Fob James. J.D. from University of Alabama
School of Law, 1994; B.S. in History and Social Sciences from Troy State
University, 1990. From Elba, AL
Finance Chairman |
Tom Young |
(announced Sept. 14, 2006)
CEO of Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Huntsville. Previously
served as executive vice president at Intergraph Corporation, a Huntsville-based
software and services company. Sought the Republican nomination for
Congress in Alabama's 2nd CD in 2002. Twelve years as chief of staff
to Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL). Worked for the King & Spalding
law firm and for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Mobile native.
Legislative Advisory Committee
(announced Oct. 11, 2006) 18 Alabama
Representatives: Cam Ward (Bibb and Shelby Counties),
Warren Beck (Geneva and Houston Counties),
Greg Canfield (Jefferson
and Shelby County), Spencer Collier (Mobile
County), Randy Davis (Baldwin and Mobile Counties),
Mac Gipson
(Autauga and Elmore Counties),
Lynn Greer
(Lauderdale County), Todd Greeson(DeKalb
County), Mike Hill (Shelby County),
Bobby Humphryes
(Jefferson County), Jim McClendon
(Shelby and St. Clair Counties), Albert Morton
(Jefferson
County), Jeremy Oden(Blount, Cullman and Morgan
Counties), Allen Treadaway (Jefferson County),
Jack Williams
(Jefferson County), Nick Williams(Choctaw,
Clarke and Washington Counties), Randy Wood(Calhoun
and St. Clair Counties) and Mary Sue McClurken (Jefferson
and Shelby Counties).
(announced Oct. 24, 2006) 7 Alabama
Senators: Scott Beason (Blount, Jefferson and St.
Clair Counties), Larry Dixon (Elmore and Montgomery
Counties), Steve French (Jefferson County),
Rusty Glover (Mobile County), Curt Lee (Jefferson,
Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston Counties), Harri Anne Smith (Dale,
Geneva, Henry, and Houston Counties), and Jabo Waggoner
(Jefferson and Shelby Counties).
Alabama Youth Advisory Committee
On October 23, 2006, Straight
Talk America announced
an Alabama Youth Advisory Committee comprising 25 College Republican leaders
from around the state.
FLORIDA
(announced Aug. 3, 2006)
Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Industries, a worldwide diversified
service and manufacturing company, since Oct. 2001. Chairman of the
Florida State Board of Education, appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush. Has
chaired eight statewide political races. State Chairman of Jeb Bush’s
gubernatorial campaigns in Florida in 1993-94 and 1997-98; and co-chairman
of his 2002 re-election campaign. Chairman of Limited Political Terms
petition effort in Florida in 1991-92. CEO of ComBanks Corporation,
a bank holding company in central Florida. Vice President for investment
banking with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc. in New York, 1970-76.
Started career as a securities analyst at Fidelity Management and Research
in Boston, 1968. MBA from Harvard Business School; B.A. in Economics
from Princeton University.
NEW JERSEY
Legislative Advisory Committee
(announced Oct. 26, 2006) Senators
Peter Inverso (Mercer and Middlesex Counties)
and Bill Gormley (Atlantic County).
Assembly members Bill Baroni (Mercer and Middlesex),
Jennifer Beck (Monmouth), Francis Blee (Atlantic),
Jon Bramnick (Union, Essex, and Morris), Steve
Corodemus (Monmouth), Amy Handlin (Monmouth
and Middlesex), Sean Kean (Monmouth),
and Samuel Thompson (Monmouth and Middlesex).
OREGON
Co-Chair |
U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith |
(announced Aug. 9, 2006)
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996 and re-elected in 2002. Elected
to the Oregon State Senate in 1992; elected Minority Leader and then President
of the Senate during his first term. Managed his family's frozen
vegetable processing company. Attorney in private practice.
Law degree from Southwestern University, 1976. Graduate of Brigham
Young University, 1976. Native of Oregon.
See also: James M.
Broder. "McCain Mines Elite of G.O.P. for 2008 Team." The
New York Times. Aug. 21, 2006.
SENATE OFFICE
Administrative Assistant
(Chief of Staff) |
Mark Salter |
Has helped McCain write his
four books. Started working for McCain in 1989 as a legislative assistant.
Previously worked for Jeanne Kirkpatrick when she was UN Ambassador and
at AEI. From Davenport, Iowa.
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