Mr. J.C. Kowa
Richland County Republican Central Committee Chairman
Republican Precinct Committeeman Olney #1
mailto: kowajc@yahoo.com
410 Brian Drive
Olney, IL 62450
(H)618-395-8124     (C) 618-838-1561

J.C. has been active with the local Republican party for about 25 years. He has served as the Local Coordinator for many State & Federal Candidates including Gov. Jim Edgar, President George Bush Sr, Presidential Candidate Bob Dole, Congressional Candidate Brent Winters, State Senator John O. Jones and has worked very closely with the David Reis for State Representative Campaign. He was then elected Chairman of the Richland County Republican Central Committee in September of 2003 to finish out the unexpired term of James R (Jim) Hough. J.C. was elected to his 1st full term in March of 2004 and re-elected as Chairman in March 2006, March 2008, and March 2010.  J.C. is an active member of the County Chairman’s Association and presently serves as the Southern Vice President
J.C. is married to Carmen Kowa and is the father of 2 boys, William age 20 and Jacob age 11. He is employed by the East Richland School District.

CENTRAL COMMITTEE OFFICERS

Lisa Hemrich
Chairlady
3535 N. Wakefield Rd.
Noble, IL 62868
723-2567
lhemrich@excite.com

Chuck Roberts
Vice Chairman
409 W. Main St.
Olney, IL 62450
392-4431
barbrobertsolney@yahoo.com

Kim Houchin                                                                                                                Secretary
1003 E. Cherry St.
Olney, IL 62450
395-1382
gnhouch@verizon.net

Morry Feutz
Treasurer
1107 S. Moegan.
Olney, IL 62450
395-8032
Carmen Kowa
Assistant Treasurer
410 Brian Drive
Olney, IL 62450
395-8124
kowa@wabash.net