Boyd Richie, Chairman
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
tel. 512.478.9800
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Lenora Sorola-Pohlman, Vice Chair 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. tel. 713.628.7500 Email Lenora Sorola-Pohlman |
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Dennis Speight, Vice Chair of Finance Dennis Speight begin his third term as Vice Chair of Finance in June of 2008. 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. tel. 512.663.7277 Email Dennis Speight |
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Amber Goodwin, Treasurer tel. 713.907.0008 Email Amber Goodwin |
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Ruby Jensen, Secretary Ruby Jensen is a member of Communications Workers of America and is a delegate and a Trustee of the Harris County AFL-CIO. Ms. Jensen is a vice president of the Harris County Coalition of Labor Union Women and serves on the executive board of the national branch. tel. 281.807.9076 Email Ruby Jensen |
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Corinne Sabo, Co- Parliamentarian Corinne Sabo is a member of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians and the National Association of Parliamentarians. tel. 210.737.3453 Email Corinne Sabo |
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Ed Cogburn, Co- Parliamentarian tel 713.621.3498 Email Ed Cogburn |
| J.B. Hall, Co- Parliamentarian tel 325.653.2697 Email J.B. Hall |
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| Albert Gonzales, Co- Parliamentarian tel 832.584.6567 Email Albert Gonzales |
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Bruce Elfant, Sergeant at Arms 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. tel. 512.467.2504 Email Bruce Elfant |