Our Executive Team

  • Joe Edlemon - Chairman

    Elected in spring 2023, Chairman Edlemon combines over 20 years of leadership experience with America First values to promote growth and prosperity for the committee. Supported by his wife Aleks and their two daughters, he aims to expand the committee and spread conservatism throughout the county.

  • Vacant - 1st Vice Chair

    This role is currently vacant

  • Alex Griffin - 2nd Vice Chair

    Alex Griffin serves as the 2nd Vice Chair of the Columbia County Republican Party. In addition to this role, Alex serves on the Columbia County Board of Assessors, the Leadership Columbia County Steering Committee, and as a deacon at his church. Alex has been married to his wife, Brooke, for 10 years, has 3 children, and enjoys golf, guitar, and all things Georgia Bulldogs!

  • Mike Wiltse - Secretary

  • Treasurer

    This role is currently vacant

  • Debiie McCord - Past Chair

District Committee Chairs

  • At Large District

    YeSun Wiltse

  • District 1

    Ben Richardson

  • District 2

    Dave Davis

  • District 3

    Liz Popiak

  • District 4

    Joanne Murdoch

Standing Committee Chairs

  • Finance

    Aleks Edlemon

  • Membership

    Jennifer Browning

  • Special Events

    John Browning

  • Fundraising

    Linda Parnell

  • Policy & Planning

    Lynda Brown

  • Public Relations

    Ashley Lee

Ad Hoc Committee Chairs

  • Election Integrity

    Brenda Heidman

  • Technology

    Lance Brown

  • Vulnerable Voters

    Maria Russell

  • marketing

    Savanna Taylor

  • Community Outreach

    vacant