As stated in our governing documents, the purpose of the Executive Committee is to manage the functions of the Republican Party within Minnesota's Senate District 45 as the facilitator of administration for the Full Committee, and to create and maintain an effective and permanent SD45 Republicans organization based on the SD45 Republicans’ objectives.

   

Chair

Denise Kozojed

Denise has served as our Chair since her election at our BPOU convention held in March 2023, after serving as our Secretary previously and being a delegate various times throughout the years.

The experience that gave her the passion to fight for our country’s freedoms was farming in the 60’s and 70’s with her dad in the Red River Valley.  Let’s all use our skills to give kids a freer State and America.

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Deputy Chair

David Penn

David was initially elected Deputy Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022.  He is a business owner in Senate District 45, a creator of the Master Classes and the Community Understanding Program.  His political podcast, "THE PROFESSOR PENN PODCAST," can be viewed on all social media platforms.

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Treasurer

Hana Qorri-Banks

Hana was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022.

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Secretary

Steve Leventhal

Steve has served as our Secretary since his election at our BPOU convention held in March 2023.

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At-Large Vice Chair

Tracey Taylor

Tracey has served as an At-Large Vice Chair since 2023.

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Vice Chair (45A)

Mike Bang

Mike was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022.

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Vice Chair (45B)

Sumner Jones

Sumner was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022.

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Vice Chair (45B)

Tom Madden

Tom was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022.

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Vice Chair (45B)

Scott Moss

Scott has served as an At-Large Vice Chair since 2023.

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Vice Chair (45B)

Rob Zakheim

Rob was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022.

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Under our governing documents, the Executive Committee comprises:

  • the elected Officers of the SD45 Republicans, namely:
    • Chair,
    • Deputy Chair,
    • Secretary,
    • Treasurer,
    • up to 2 Vice Chairs representing Senate District 45 (at large),
    • up to 4 Vice Chairs representing House District 45A,
    • up to 4 Vice Chairs representing House District 45B, and
  • up to 5 additional Vice Chairs appointed by the Executive Committee.

Please contact us, if you are interested in serving in any open position.