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.
ChairDenise KozojedDenise 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 ChairDavid PennDavid 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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TreasurerTom MaddenTom was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022. He has served as our Treasurer since July 2024. |
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SecretaryLisa WinkeyLisa has served as our Secretary since her election by the Executive Commitee in June 2024. |
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At-Large Vice ChairHoward FidlerHoward was elected by our Executive Committee in June 2024 to fill a vacancy. |
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At-Large Vice ChairCarrie MichelsCarrie has served as an At-Large Vice Chair since 2023. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Mike BangMike was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Alicia CoduteAlicia was elected by our Executive Committee in June 2024 to fill a vacancy, and currently serves as a member of the Events Committee. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Gina IttelGina was elected by our Executive Committee in June 2024 to fill a vacancy, and currently serves as Chair of our Events Committee and as a member of the Communications Committee. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Kathleen SoshnikKathleen was elected by our Executive Committee in June 2024 to fill a vacancy, and currently serves as Chair of our Communications Committee and as a member of the Events Committee. |
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Vice Chair (45B)Sumner JonesSumner 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 MaddenTom 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 MossScott has served as an At-Large Vice Chair since 2023. |
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Vice Chair (45B)Rob ZakheimRob was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022. |
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Vice ChairScott GrahamScott was appointed to serve as a Vice Chair and primary liaison to the Minnesota Organization of Republican Veterans (MORVets) in June 2024. |
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Vice ChairSteve LeventhalSteve previously served as our Secretary and was appointed to serve as a Vice Chair by the Executive Board in June 2024. |
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Vice ChairHana Qorri-BanksHana was initially elected to serve as an Area Vice Chair at our organizing convention held in 2022. She served as our Treasurer during 2023 and 2024 and was appointed to serve as an at-large vice chair in July 2024. |
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Vice ChairNikki WoodsNikki was appointed to serve as an additional Vice Chair in August 2024. |
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.
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