Candidate's Statement
Brenda Rees for Walton County Republican State Committeewoman
Walton County Native, Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida Married, Two Children
Residence: 323 Lakeview Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Email: ShapingFlorida@aol.com Phone: 850-231-4994
Education:
Master of Educational Administration, Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching, Sam Houston State University
Special Student, History, University of West Florida; Florida Master Naturalist Certificate
Political Experience:
2000 Northwest Florida Field Director for the Republican Party of Florida
Precinct Committeewoman for Walton County, also Texas and Alaska
Walton County Lincoln Day Chair, Three years
President, South Walton Republican Club
Legislative Assistant to Rep. Bev Kilmer, House District 7, Florida
Campaign Manager, Jon Newton for Congress, 4th Congressional, Texas
Campaign Manager, Craig Campbell for Mayor, Anchorage, Alaska
Campaign Consultant, Lyda Green for State Senate, Alaska (Current President)
Reapportionment Board, State of Alaska, appointed by Gov. Walter Hickel
Campaign Staff for U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski, Alaska
Other Work Experience:
Shaping Florida -- History and Environmental Presentations and Programs
Substitute Teacher -- All Subjects, South Walton High School and Emerald Coast
Civic Activities:
Presenter -- Numerous civic and educational forums including Florida Chautauqua, South Walton Library Prime Time, Rotary, Kiwanis, Garden Clubs
Member -- Friends of Eden, Cultural Arts Association, past LakeWatch volunteer, Pt. Washington United Methodist Church, Walton Republican Women Federated Club,
Walton County Heritage Museum Board of Trustees, T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum Foundation Board.
I have always enjoyed being a very active volunteer and community activist. I believe my statewide and national contacts will continue to serve Walton County well. Your vote would be appreciated.