FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 22, 2012 CONTACT: John Lee, (503) 998-9968 [email protected]

REPUBLICAN LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS GATHER TO ENDORSE JOHN LEE FOR REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIR

Clackamas County, Oregon

Clackamas County Republican Party Chairman John Lee announced an impressive array of endorsements from elected officials and party leaders today for his campaign to become the next chairman of the . The number of elected officials and other prominent Republicans supporting Lee represents growing momentum within the party for a candidate that can lead the party in a successful direction.

“The challenges facing our party in Oregon require real leadership. John Lee has established a track record of success that no other candidate can match. He is not only the best choice, but the only real choice for those serious about taking our party in a new direction.” Said Clarice Moss, President of the Mt. Hood Republican Women’s Club

These endorsements are wide-ranging and speak to the volume of support for John Lee within the party. "Republicans want to see a unified party with a capable and qualified chair at the helm. We have a talented leader in the party who has already accomplished this at the county level. John Lee is the right person, for the right job, at the right time." Said Sue Hewson, Chair of the Candidate Development Committee for the Clackamas County Republican Party.

The initial list of endorsements for John Lee as ORP Chair includes:

Current and Previously Elected Republican State Officials: State Representative Kevin Cameron(R-Salem) State Representative (R-Oregon City) State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Hood River) State Representative (R-Stayton) State Senator (R-Hood River) State Senator (R-Canby) Former State Representative Matthew Wand (R-Troutdale) Former State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Clackamas) Former State Representative (R-West Linn) and Alison Bruun

Current Party Leaders and Candidates Tim Smith, Vice Chair, Oregon Republican Party James Buchal, Vice Chair Candidate for Oregon Republican Party Tyler Smith, CD5 Chairman and Former Chairman of Marion County GOP June Hartley, past Oregon National Committeewoman from Malheur County Bob Tiernen, past ORP Chairman Jeff Caton, former Republican nominee for State Treasurer State Representative Candidate Steve Newgard Casey Flesch, Vice Chair Clackamas County Republican Party | Alternative Vice Chair CD5 Kevin Moss, Vice Chair, Congressional District 3 Clarice Moss, President of the Mt. Hood Republican Women’s Club John Swanson, Former ORP Chair Candidate

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“John's record of success in Clackamas County is undeniable. I have no doubt that his inclusive leadership style and blueprint for Republican grassroots advocacy will give us the momentum we need. I'm confident that as Chairman of the GOP, John will lead us to win seats and develop and support conservative candidates seeking public service." State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R- Clackamas)

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ABOUT JOHN LEE: Before being elected Clackamas County Republican Party Chair, John Lee Jr. had served as Vice Chair for over five years. He is also the Chairman for the 3rd Congressional District after being the Vice Chairman for four years. He was the interim Vice Chair of the ORP for several months during the Tiernan administration and has been the Credentials Chairman for a number of years. He was also an alternate delegate to the RNC in Minnesota. John worked for almost a decade as VP of Sales and Marketing at Timbercon Inc. in Tualatin where he established Timbercon as a market leader in the fiber optic connectivity industry. Prior to Timbercon, Lee was a co-founder of Zmation Inc. which developed automation and robotics equipment. He earned a BA in Physics from Point Loma Nazarene University and completed all course requirements for MS Applied Optics at University of Rochester-Institute of Optics. John lives with his wife Terri on a small farm in Boring, has twin daughters Jamie & Julie as well as a third daughter Ashleigh and enjoys growing hot peppers to share with everyone.

For more information call John Lee Jr. at (503) 998-9968 or email [email protected] Like John on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/JohnLeeChairFB

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