PRESIDENT:
Dr. Ed Shoemaker, PhD
I was elected in 2016 to serve as the RPOF State Committeeman for Polk County, re-elected in 2020. I have served as the Chair for the RPOF Congressional District 15 Caucus since 2020; member of the RPOF Executive Board; elected as Secretary of the RPOF State Committeeman/State Committeewomen Caucus in 2024; Founding member and President of the Faith Based Republican Club of West Polk in 2019; and elected President of the Republican Club of Lakeland in 2024. However, I do not consider myself a career politician or a lobbyist. I am a businessman and an entrepreneur who knows how to create jobs, solve problems and improve others’ lives through meaningful relationships. I am founder of a non-profit organization that provides mental health counseling to children and families making a positive impact on the lives of others. I have also been involved in many charitable and civic organizations that serve the needs of our community, such as churches, schools, child welfare organizations and civic groups.
I am a proud husband, father, and grandfather who loves God and loves this country. I have been married to my wonderful wife for over 36 years, and we have raised three adopted children and have been blessed with seven grandchildren. We have taught them to love God, love their family, and love their country. And we have shown them by example what it means to be a good citizen and a good Republican.
My friends, we are living in a critical time in our history. Our party and our country are facing unprecedented threats from within and without. We need strong leaders who can unite us and lead us to victory in 2024 and beyond. We need leaders who can restore trust and confidence in our institutions and in our future without compromising their character. We need leaders who can uphold the legacy of President Trump and his America First agenda.
Respectfully,
