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Erica Whatley began her career in banking, ultimately working in the Wells Fargo Private Bank Legal Specialty Group in Washington, D.C., where she managed high-net-worth accounts for attorneys in the nation’s capital. Throughout her professional journey, she supported her husband on campaign trails from San Antonio to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Austin – often with their young children in tow. After pausing her career to raise their three daughters, Erica returned to public service by helping Toni Anne Dashiell win re-election...

Ronnye Cowell has been active in politics since retiring in 2020 after 37 years as a teacher and school administrator. She has served as a poll watcher, worked on voter-roll cleanups with Alan Vera, and enjoys electioneering, hosting fundraisers, volunteering weekly at the Harris County Republican Party, and educating friends on local politics. She served as TFRW District Director for SD7, has been a Delegate at two state conventions, and currently sits on the TFRW Executive Committee as District Director and...

TFRW Board Members state that knowing Anne Slagel is a joy. “You feel good just being around her. She brings a special light to every event.” Anne is a sixth-plus generation Texan whose ancestors founded Strawn, Texas. She was raised in Missouri but returned to Texas as soon as possible. She boasts three children and 12 grandchildren whom she calls her “treasures.” Anne and her husband, Gary, share a life of service in the North Texas Region. Reared by an unstoppable legally-blind...

Karen M. Marshall was born at Eglin AFB in Florida, to Air Force officers Peggy and Dave Marshall, and is the only civilian adult in her family. Her brother also served in the Air Force. She moved to Texas when her parents were transferred to San Antonio and has proudly resided there ever since first grade. She attended St. Edward’s University and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She joined the Young Republicans of...

Jillian Boldway is the Editor of the Texas Federation of Republican Women’s newsletter, TFRW Today, and was a Tribute to Women Honoree in 2022. For five years, Jillian served as 3rd VP-Editor of Bexar County Republican Women (BCRW), producing their monthly newsletter, Elephant Print, which won a Best Newsletter Award in 2023. She also updated the club’s website, and created fundraising invitations, postcards, flyers, billboards, and press releases as needed for BCRW’s campaign activities and other organizations including the Republican Party...

Linda Kinney is the Treasurer for Kendall County Republican Women and also is the Vice-Chair of Kendall County Republican Party. Linda is a long-time conservative grassroots activist who has worked to support the Republican Party and help conservative candidates get elected for most of her adult life. She has a long history of serving within her local party, auxiliary Republican groups, as well as the State Republican Executive Committee where she represented Senate District 25 for four terms. She served in...