• Denise Smith

    CHAIR

    Denise is the Chair of the Portage County Democratic Party. Originally from Youngstown, OH, she has been a resident of Portage County since 1983. A 1978 graduate of Hiram College, Denise earned her Juris Doctorate from the University School of Law in 1984. A practicing attorney for over 30 years, she is a retired Chief Ass't. Portage County Prosecutor and is the current Chairperson for the Portage County Board of Elections.

  • Christopher Clevenger

    FIRST VICE CHAIR

    Christopher is the 1st Vice Chair of the Portage County Democratic Party. A graduate of Kent State University, Christopher is a Senior Compliance Associate in campaign finance, supporting Democratic candidates, committees and state parties across the nation. In addition to his work with the party, Christopher represents Northeast Ohio as an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

  • DeeAnn Pochedly

    SECOND VICE CHAIR

    DeeAnn is the 2nd Vice Chair of the Portage County Democratic Party.

  • Audrey Cielinski Kessler

    SECRETARY

    Audrey is the Secretary of the Portage County Democratic Party. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (Journalism), Audrey has lived in Kent since 1995. She is the owner and editor of The Write Hand of Ohio, serving businesses and nonprofit organizations through Ohio and the U.S. In her spare time, Audrey plays the oboe in the Kent State Communiversity Band, serves on a number of boards and commissions, and frequently enjoys Portage County’s hike-and-bike trails.

  • Jim Tighe

    TREASURER

    Jim is the Treasurer of the Portage County Democratic Party.

  • Terrie Nielsen

    PARLIAMENTARIAN

    Terrie is the Parliamentarian of the Portage County Democratic Party.