Randy Pollard
Chairman
Randy currently serves as the Fayette County Republican Chairman and has for 2 terms, Randy also continues as the President of the Illinois Republican County Chairman’s Association, also appointed by State Party Chairman Andy McKenna to the Illinois Republican Task Force Committee . He has been the Regional Coordinator for the Congressman John Shimkus of the 19th Congressional District and continues to be very involved with the Congressman’s Campaign. Randy and his wife Cheryl have 5 children with Joshua and Jessica still at home.

Merrill Thull
Secretary-Treasurer
Merrill Thull currently serves as Fayette County Republican Central Committee Secretary/Treasurer for the last eight years. He served as a Precinct Committeeman for six years prior to that in another precinct before moving. He also serves as a Trustee for Sharon Township. He serves on the Lincoln Day Dinner and Christmas Party Committee, along with his wife, Grace. He also volunteers his time when available to the "Citizen's for Frank Watson" campaign, helping with mailings.

Mike Hall
Vice-Chairman
Mike Hall is  Vice Chairman of the Fayette County Republican Central Committee. He has been a Precinct Committeeman for 4 terms, 3 consecutive, and a Vice Chairman for 3 terms. Mike is the Fayette County Coordinator for Congressman John Shimkus and Chairman of the Congressman’s Small Business Advisory Committee. Mike has worked on State Senator Frank Watson’s and State Representative Ron Stephens’ campaigns as well as several local Republicans campaigns. He also helps on the Lincoln Day Dinner Committee and serves as the program book chairman. Mike and his wife, Candy, reside in Vandalia Illinois and have three children.

Michael Black
Vice-Chairman

Dan Palecek

Vice-Chairman

Chad Feldpouch

Vice -Chairman

Matt Hall

Vice-Chairman



Grace Thull
Chairwoman
Grace Thull is Fayette County Chairwoman for the Fayette County Republican Central Committee. She has served in this position since her appointment by Chairman Pollard in April 2004. She has been a member of the Fayette County Republican Women's Club since 1990. She served as President of the Women's Club from 1997-2000 and again from 2003-2006. She current serves as Vice President of Membership. She serves on the Lincoln Day Dinner Committee and Central Committee Christmas Party along with her husband, Merrill, organizing the dinner preparations and decorations. She volunteers her time when available to the "Citizen's for Frank Watson" campaign, helping with mailings.



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