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Jeff Timmer :: Executive Director

Prior to joining the staff of the Michigan Republican Party, Timmer was Vice President at The Sterling Corporation, a leading public affairs, public relations, and campaign consulting firm. He has directed numerous legislative, congressional, and statewide political and ballot issue campaigns in Michigan, and provided strategic advice to corporate, public affairs, and political campaign clients. Additionally, Jeff has created, directed, and produced award-winning advertising for a variety of clients.

Timmer is recognized as one of Michigan's leading redistricting experts and has served as an advisor to Speakers of the Michigan House, Michigan Senate Majority Leaders, the Michigan House and Senate Republican campaign committees, and the Michigan Republican Party. Jeff served as Deputy Director of the Michigan Senate Majority Communications Office and was Political Director of the Senate Republican Campaign Committee. He also served as a Special Assistant to the Michigan House Speaker and as a legislative analyst and communications specialist for the Michigan House of Representatives.

Timmer is a graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University. He is a founding member of the American Association of Political Consultants - Midwest chapter and serves on the organization's board of directors.

Larry Ward :: Political Director

Kelly Harrigan :: Deputy Political Director of Voter Programs & Coalitions

Dan Blough :: Deputy Political Director of Field Operations & Logistics

Randy Wood :: Elections Activities Director

Megan Piwowar :: Media Relations Coordinator

Rob Macomber :: Director of Candidate & Party Assistance

Macomber, a resident of Grand Ledge has been active in grassroots politics for nearly a decade. A graduate of Northwood University and former president of the N.U. College Republicans, Rob helped to recruit student volunteers for the Bush/Cheney campaign and the Midland County Republican Party. Since graduating, Rob has worked with a variety of Republican legislative and U.S. Congressional candidates, and joins the MRSC after having most recently served as Director of Constituent Relations for state Representative Gene DeRossett. 

Dawn Wade :: Events Coordinator

Bill Nowling :: Director of Research and Communications

Robert Wolfer :: Research Assistant

Josh Venable :: Finance Director

Michelle Rudoni :: Deputy Finance Director

Michelle Rudoni, originally from Mt. Pleasant, MI, served as the Republican National Committee's (RNC) 72-Hour Task Force Coordinator in Michigan during the 2004 election cycle as well as helped to organize campaign visits to Michigan by President, Vice President and other surrogates. She joined the RNC after having worked in the Michigan State House of Representatives for State Representative James L. Koetje. Additionally, Michelle has served as Campaign Manager for Congressman Dave Camp and has worked on many state and local campaigns. Michelle is a graduate of Calvin College.

Patrick Meyers :: Legislative Campaign Coordinator

Henrietta  Tow :: Accounting Director

Tow is a resident of Onondaga and has served MRSC since 1997. Tow holds a B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Davenport College.

Michelle McQuiston :: Accounting Assistant

McQuiston, of Taylor, has been with MRP since 2005. She is currently a student at Davenport University working toward her B.A. in Account Management.

Megan Danielson :: Executive Assistant to the Chairman

Danielson, of Manistee, is a 2003 graduate of Hope College where she studied Political Science. Prior to joining the MRP in 2004 she worked as an intern in Rep. David Palsrok's office. 

Jessica Wade :: Administrative Assistant

Bill Carney :: Webmaster

Carney, of Grand Ledge, has been with the MRP since 2000. Previously, he served as Director of Computer Information Systems for former Senate majority Leaders Dan DeGrow and Dick Posthumus. Additionally, he worked as an aide to former Senator Joel Gougeon, and served as the Chairman of the Bay County Republicans.