Keeping Fentress County Conservative!!!
About your Fentress County Republican Party
Your County Executive Committee
- Ernie Ball, Chairman: Ernie & his wife retired to our great county from Colorado in 2018. He is historian in our local American Legion as well as the Secretary for the Submarine Vets. He served on a nuclear submarine from 1974-1990 as Chief Machinist's Mate (CMM) in the U.S. Navy, a senior enlisted leader overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment. Ernie ran for chairman to help keep conservative values strong and engage the younger generation.
- Mary Gail, Vice Chairman: Mary & her husband Stew, retired to Fentress county from Alaska in 2014. They have been active bringing a Safe Haven Baby Box to our local Jamestown Ambulance Center as well as caring for "Sarah's Garden, A Memorial for the Unborn" . Mary ran for office to support our community with transparency and openness.
- David Melcher, Secretary: David moved to Fentress County from California in 2020. He has been a faithful Republican since voting for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Married to his wife Nola for 19 years, between them they have 7 children, and over 40 Grand’s and Great’s. They currently have 3 grandsons serving in the military. David ran for office to help bring organization and meaningful direction to our local party.
- Troy Hardy, Treasurer: Troy and his wife Karen moved to Wilder in July of 2024 from Kenosha, WI. Troy is a retired teacher and both he and Karen love the mountain life. They became part of the Republican Party in Fentress county to be more active in the community and to help promote conservative values.
- Ann Gray, Vice-Treasurer: Ann moved to Fentress County from Ohio with her husband in 2002. Her husband, Chuck, passed away in 2005. She has previously been very active in the Fentress County Republican Party and served as the communications person during the years 2016 through 2021. She also served as treasurer from Sept 2019 to April 2021. Thank you Ann for continuing to serve.
Our Fentress County Republican GOALS
- Elect and re-elect local Republicans
- Welcome locals & newcomers to preserve our county conservative principles and engage the next generation
- Give local Republican candidates opportunities to share their ideas and values
- Inform the community of local Republican events and opportunities to become involved
- Encourage and work with chartered local auxiliary clubs (Federation of Republican Women, & Young Republicans)
- Support our Republican candidates running in General elections