NATIONAL COMMITEE

The Alliance Party National Committee (APNC) is building a better future with leaders focused on service, not careers.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

Michelle Griffith

Michelle Griffith

National Chair

Formerly serving as National Vice Chair, Michelle is the principle strategist at Cherokee Communications, a marketing and communications firm serving clients across various industries. She is an expert in public policy issues, crisis communications, political and keynote speaker.

Philip Fuehrer

Philip Fuehrer

National Vice Chair

With a quarter-century experience in Minnesota's Independence Party, Phil has an unparalleled knowledge of the state's current independent and alternative party politics. He brings his expertise as a former Chair of the Independence Party of Minnesota, State Committee and Ex-Com chair, Congressional District chair and State Director.

Connie Tewes

Connie Tewes

National Treasurer

Connie excels at positioning non-profit organizations and businesses to achieve operational excellence. She has over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and consulting with clients that comprise small businesses and business owners specializing in financial statements, planning and compliance services.

Victoria Staten

Victoria Staten

National Secretary

For many years Victoria has put forth an effort to rally independent voters. As the Assistant State Director of Ross Perot's United We Stand organization, she brought diverse groups together for a common cause. A fashion industry veteran and licensed general contractor, her professional experience and leadership skills have helped the Alliance Party reach new heights.

  PROTOCOL STATE REPRESENTATIVES

Philip Fuehrer

Philip Fuehrer

Chair, Independence-Alliance Party of Minnesota

With 25 years in Minnesota's Independence Party, Phil Fuehrer is a leading expert in independent and alternative politics. He has held key roles, including State Platform Chair, By-Laws Chair, and State Director, before becoming State Chair in 2015.

Keisha Long

Keisha Long

Chair, Alliance Party of South Carolina

Keisha D. Long, an environmentalist with 20+ years in civil engineering and project management, specializes in environmental regulations and hazardous waste remediation. Since 2018, she has served on the Alliance Party of SC’s executive board. She enjoys tennis, teaching water aerobics, and music.

NON-VOTING MEMBER

Jim Rex

National Chair Emeritus

Dr. James Rex was the most successful National Chair and co-founder of the American Party of South Carolina. He served as South Carolina’s 16th State Superintendent of Education (2006) and held leadership roles at Coastal Carolina University, Columbia College, and the University of South Carolina. A former English teacher, football coach, and Marine, his career has been dedicated to service.