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

Kathleen Fowke

As a former state senate candidate in 2022 and 2024, Kathleen understands the value of a strong team, a dedicated board, and a supportive family. In her state senate race, out of 56,760 votes she came within 1,412 votes of taking that seat. She outperformed President Trump in SD45. 

Over the years she's worked with several candidates and committees:

  • Jeff Johnson’s gubernatorial campaign
  • Vice Chair of CD3 (two terms)
  • Candidate forum organizer
  • Grassroots engagement (parades, phone calls, hosted gatherings)
  • 2016 RNC State Convention

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Deputy Chair

Travis Michels

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Treasurer

Brant Schulz

Brant has a long history supporting the Minnesota Republican party. Just a few of his most recent positions:

  • State Central Committee Alternate
  • Bonifacius Precinct Secretary
  • SD33/SD45 Delegate
  • CD3/State Delegate

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Secretary

Wendy Beard

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At-Large Vice Chair

Shannon Bruce

Precinct Chair for Minnetrista 2A. State Central Delegate 2025. Served on the Minnetrista City Council 2017-2020. Campaign Committee Chair for 2022 Secretary of State candidate Kim Crockett. B.S. Political Science from the University of Colorado-Denver.

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At-Large Vice Chair

Carrie Michels

Carrie 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 (45A)

Lisa Beal

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Vice Chair (45A)

Mary LeClaire

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Vice Chair (45B)

Robby Dube

Robby Dube is a conservative constitutional lawyer. He also represents grassroots citizen movements across the country. Robby is currently the President of the Federalist Society – Minnesota Chapter.

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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)

Ryan Ness

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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.