Boyd Richie, Chairman
tel. 512.478.9800
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Boyd Richie was unanimously elected Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party on April 22, 2006.
During his first speech as Chairman, Boyd’s message to Texas Democrats was “our job is not win arguments, but to win elections” and announced his five point plan to revitalize the Texas Democratic Party and expand field staff and grassroots trainings, build a pro-active communications team and incorporate modern technology into the Party’s fundraising, communications and outreach strategies.
In 1976, Boyd beat an incumbent to be elected District Attorney for the 90th Judicial District, which covered three counties. A lawyer in private practice for over 35 years, he also served for three terms as County Attorney for Young County. Boyd has also served as Vice President of the Young County Bar Association and in 2005, was elected a life fellow of the Texas Bar Association.
Prior to being elected Chair, Boyd served two terms on the State Democratic Executive Committee and was Chair of Audit Subcommittee of the Finance Committee. Boyd was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Selective Service Local Board, a position he held until his election as Young County Attorney.
Boyd resides in Graham, Texas with his wife, DNC Member Betty Richie.
Lenora Sorola-Pohlman, Vice Chair
tel. 713.628.7500
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Lenora Sorola-Pohlman is a native Houstonian and a second generation Texan. She was elected Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party at the State Convention in Austin on June 7, 2008 and elected Secretary of the Democratic National Committee Southern Caucus on September 11, 2009.
Dennis Speight, Vice Chair of Finance
tel. 512.663.7277
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Dennis Speight is currently serving his fourth term as Vice Chair of Finance, having been unanimously elected in 2004. While Finance Director of the Texas Partnership and the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee, he successfully demonstrated his ability to raise money from not only traditional Democratic donors, but new sources of support as well. Dennis also served as the President of the Texas Young Democrats from 1999 – 2002.
Amber Goodwin, Treasurer
tel. 713.907.0008
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René Lara, Secretary
tel. 512.477.6195
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René Lara of El Paso graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with an Economics major, a Master of Public Affairs and a Law degree. He served as a legislative assistant in the Texas Senate for Senator Gonzalo Barrientos when Bob Bullock and Ann Richards held office. Afterwards, René represented the members of the American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT) at the state capitol. He now serves as Legislative and Political Director of the Texas AFL-CIO, a federation of labor unions that advocate for better wages, benefits and working conditions for Texans and their families.
Corinne Sabo, Co- Parliamentarian
tel. 210.737.3453
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Corinne Sabo is a member of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians and the National Association of Parliamentarians.
Ed Cogburn, Co- Parliamentarian
tel 713.621.3498
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J.B. Hall, Co- Parliamentarian
tel 325.653.2697
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Albert Gonzales, Co- Parliamentarian
tel 832.584.6567
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Bruce Elfant, Sergeant at Arms
tel. 512.467.2504
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Bruce Elfant has been a Travis County Constable since 1993 and currently serves as First Vice President of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas.