SENATOR McCAIN ANNOUNCES IOWA STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today introduced its Iowa Statewide Steering Committee that will guide and lead John McCain's effort to win the Iowa Caucuses.
The team consists of a state chairman, three state co-chairs, and regional chairs in seven Iowa regions who will oversee activity in their assigned counties. As previously released, David Roederer serves as state campaign chair; Auditor Dick Johnson, Dr. Greg Ganske, and State Senator Jeff Lamberti, as state co-chairs; and Chuck Larson as a volunteer senior advisor to the campaign.
"I am proud to have strong support in every corner of the state from these active and committed Iowans," said McCain. "The Iowa Caucuses are all about volunteer leadership. The level of volunteer support and dedication I receive from Iowa's community leaders is exceptionally gratifying."
State Campaign Chair David Roederer served in the same capacity in 2004 for President Bush's re-election efforts. Under Roederer's guidance, President Bush became the first Republican to win Iowa in 20 years.
Statewide Co-Chairs, former Auditor Dick Johnson, Dr. Greg Ganske, and State Senator Jeff Lamberti, each have extensive Iowa policy and political experience and have been instrumental in getting John McCain's message out across the state. Proven organizers, the co-chairs will be focused on building a winning statewide team of dedicated volunteers in all 99 Iowa counties.
Additionally, Chuck Larson, Jr. is serving as a senior advisor to the campaign. As a major in the U.S. Army Reserves, Chuck served in Iraq for a year. Chuck is a former Iowa State Senator and served as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa from 2001 until January 2005.
Newly released regional chairs bring a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the campaign, leading the organizing efforts in their home areas:
Bob Abel, SE Iowa Chair
Melanie Bates, SW Iowa Chair
De Byerly,
Northern Iowa Chair
Jim Goff, East Central Iowa Regional Chair
Isaiah
McGee, Central Iowa Chair
Barb Smelzer, NE Iowa Regional Chair
Jerry
Tweeten, Northern Iowa co-Chair
Richard "Doc" Zortman, NW Iowa Chair
