By Gongwer Staff
Posted: September 20, 2013 2:57 PM

COLUMBUS - As part of continuing efforts to strengthen the Republican ground game, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Matt Borges announced the hiring of regional directors to oversee and implement the Ohio Republican Party's field operations.

"Our new regional directors bring a strong and diverse set of skills and experiences to the Ohio Republican Party," said Borges. "These new team members all bring a unique skill-set that will serve our Party well as we continue to build our grassroots network by engaging with voters in their communities where they live, work and worship."

Ohio Republican Party Regional Directors:

Northwest: Brian Bauman

Brian served as a member of the Ohio Victory team for the Romney Ryan ticket in 2012. He also served as an intern in Congressman Jim Jordan's office. Brian is a graduate of the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, where he served as chair of the College Republicans.

West: Gregory Allison

Gregory served as a member of the Ohio Victory team for the Romney Ryan ticket in 2012. His previous political experience also includes internships with the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee. Gregory is a graduate of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, where he was an active member and leader with the College Republicans.

Southwest: Beth Hamad

Beth's previous experience includes Romney Ryan 2012 and Geoff Davis for Congress in 2010. She is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky, where she served as president of the College Republicans.

Central: Jacob Witzel-McConkey

Jacob is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. He worked for Mike Dovilla's successful campaign for the Ohio House of Representatives in 2010.

Northeast: Scott Kayser

Scott brings both political and small business experience to the Ohio Republican Party. He served as a field representative for Jim Renacci for Congress in 2012, and worked to reelect former Congressman Steve LaTourette in 2006. He has also owned and operated his own digital and print marketing business. Scott is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Southeast: Perry Alexandrides

Perry's diverse experience includes owning and operating his own small business, manufacturing and selling guitar electronics. He also previously served as district finance director for Bill Johnson for Congress in 2012. Perry is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio.