San Bernardino Republican Party members must be ecstatic over the news that JohnsonClark Associates Political Director Mike Richman will be joining the county’s central committee as its new Executive Director. Richman will serve part time in this position, while also beginning his own consulting firm serving political and public affairs clients.
Many of you know Mike Richman from the outstanding work he did in 2006, when he, in his role with JohnsonClark, managed Michelle Steel’s successful Board of Equalization primary campaign and then served as Deputy Campaign Manager for Steve Poizner’s bid for State Insurance Commissioner, which Poizner ultimately won. He also was heavily involved in the election of Anthony Adams, who is the Assemblyman from the High Desert, and one of this website’s State Capitol bloggers.
The San Bernardino County Republican Party Executive Director position has traditionally served as a launching pad for some of today’s most influential Republican policymakers, such as retired State Senate Republican leader Jim Brulte. As the Party’s new Executive Director, Richman will replace San Bernardino County FlashReport correspondent Adam Aleman, who is leaving the post after guiding the Party’s central committee through three statewide election cycles. Aleman is serving as a lead assistant to County Assessor Bill Postmus. (Fear not, Adam will continue to blog for us!)
I have known Mike Richman for many years and have witnessed the energy and effectiveness he displays on behalf of the candidates for whom he has worked.
Mike Richman will work alongside County Party Chair Bill Postmus as San Bernardino Republicans gear up for the 2008 election cycle. Under Postmus’ leadership, the county party has transformed into an amazingly effective organization that is dedicated to building a strong team of Republican Party leaders at all levels of government. In fact, in the last two general election cycles, 85 percent of candidates endorsed by the San Bernardino County Republican Party have won their races.
Mike Richman will be a perfect fit in San Bernardino County’s Republican Party. With his background in grassroots organizing, message development, candidate training and preparation, Mike Richman is a perfect ground guy who can manage multiple tasks while never losing sight of the ultimate goal -electoral victory. His communications skills with the press are second to none.
Mike Richman is a battle-tested warrior who will be a tremendous asset to San Bernardino County Republicans. I congratulate them on this outstanding pick-up.
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