Fentress County Republican Party

About your Fentress County Republican Party

Your Fentress County Republican Party Executive Committee

Ernie Ball, Chairman: Ernie has been serving and continues to serve our county as historian in our local American Legion. He is also 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, are life long Republicans and have been active locally in bringing a Safe Haven Baby Box to local Jamestown Ambulance Center. They also care for "Sarah's Garden, A Memorial for the Unborn" in memory of 8 grandchildren lost to miscarriages. . Mary holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from Lake Erie College as well as a K-12 Music Ed certificate. She taught piano lessons before recently retiring. Mary ran for office to support our community with transparency and openness.
David Melcher, Secretary: David 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 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 had 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 Conservative Republicans to office
Welcome all who desire to preserve our conservative Republican principles and engage the next generation to do the same
Give Republican candidates opportunities to share their ideas and values
Give Fentress county Republicans the opportunity to become involved
Support our Republican candidates running in General elections
Inform the community of Republican events
Encourage and work with chartered local Republican clubs, if/when they are formed