Meet our President
Washington Federation Republican Women - State President
Dee was born and raised in Fresno, CA. As the daughter of a contractor, she learned how to swing a hammer at an early age. Upon completing school, she embarked upon a career in banking that spanned more than two decades and included many facets of the banking industry. As a young, single, professional woman, Dee was a Guardian Ad Litem for the King County Juvenile Court and a foster parent. Dee retired from banking when she met and married her husband, Kris. During their early married years, they enjoyed extensive travels that took them internationally, as well as motoring across this great United States in a 40’ bus and cruising the Alaska’s inside passage.
After a few years of seeing “the sights," the Drewry’s bought a cattle ranch in the Okanagan Highlands and simultaneously set out to develop a recreational community for 21 families on the shores of Lake Osoyoos. Her early upbringing as a contractor’s daughter and a banking career came in extremely handy. As the development’s Managing Partner, Dee was responsible for all aspects of the daily operation and financial management.
She currently works alongside her husband, creating technical drawings and proposals for a closely-held business.
Dee’s political activities have deep roots. As a teenager, she flanked a favorite uncle to many state and presidential campaign events. While these functions were definitely left-leaning, they opened her mind to politics. It was her banking career that created a conservative mindset, and Voilá, a Republican Woman, was born! Upon relocating to the Wenatchee area, Dee joined the Chelan-Douglas Republican Women’s Club in 2009 and didn’t waste any time in becoming an energetic participant. She soon became the publicity chair and established the club’s newsletter and website. Dee has been actively involved in fundraising and was the club’s treasurer for six years, held the position of 2nd Vice President-Membership and is the club’s Fiduciary Chair.
In 2011, she was asked to fill the vacated position of WFRW Membership Secretary and has subsequently been the WFRW Treasurer for two terms. Dee is also a member of the NFRW Technology Committee. She assumed the role of WFRW President in January of 2017.
In addition to her involvement in the federation, Dee held the Douglas County GOP Vice Chair position and was interim Chair due to the Chair’s inability to fulfill his term. She has been the campaign treasurer for multiple candidates.
Dee was born and raised in Fresno, CA. As the daughter of a contractor, she learned how to swing a hammer at an early age. Upon completing school, she embarked upon a career in banking that spanned more than two decades and included many facets of the banking industry. As a young, single, professional woman, Dee was a Guardian Ad Litem for the King County Juvenile Court and a foster parent. Dee retired from banking when she met and married her husband, Kris. During their early married years, they enjoyed extensive travels that took them internationally, as well as motoring across this great United States in a 40’ bus and cruising the Alaska’s inside passage.
After a few years of seeing “the sights," the Drewry’s bought a cattle ranch in the Okanagan Highlands and simultaneously set out to develop a recreational community for 21 families on the shores of Lake Osoyoos. Her early upbringing as a contractor’s daughter and a banking career came in extremely handy. As the development’s Managing Partner, Dee was responsible for all aspects of the daily operation and financial management.
She currently works alongside her husband, creating technical drawings and proposals for a closely-held business.
Dee’s political activities have deep roots. As a teenager, she flanked a favorite uncle to many state and presidential campaign events. While these functions were definitely left-leaning, they opened her mind to politics. It was her banking career that created a conservative mindset, and Voilá, a Republican Woman, was born! Upon relocating to the Wenatchee area, Dee joined the Chelan-Douglas Republican Women’s Club in 2009 and didn’t waste any time in becoming an energetic participant. She soon became the publicity chair and established the club’s newsletter and website. Dee has been actively involved in fundraising and was the club’s treasurer for six years, held the position of 2nd Vice President-Membership and is the club’s Fiduciary Chair.
In 2011, she was asked to fill the vacated position of WFRW Membership Secretary and has subsequently been the WFRW Treasurer for two terms. Dee is also a member of the NFRW Technology Committee. She assumed the role of WFRW President in January of 2017.
In addition to her involvement in the federation, Dee held the Douglas County GOP Vice Chair position and was interim Chair due to the Chair’s inability to fulfill his term. She has been the campaign treasurer for multiple candidates.
Our 2017 Executive Board
President Dee Drewry North Central
1st Vice President Meetings/Programs Colleen Wise South Puget Sound
2nd Vice President Club Development Gail Pappacostas Northwest District
3rd Vice President/Fundraising Georgene Faries Snohomish
Recording Secretary Sharon Hanek South Puget Sound
Membership Secretary Billie Jean Liedahl Peninsula
Treasurer Wanda Grone North Puget Sound
Immediate Past President Roxanne Husmann
1st Vice President Meetings/Programs Colleen Wise South Puget Sound
2nd Vice President Club Development Gail Pappacostas Northwest District
3rd Vice President/Fundraising Georgene Faries Snohomish
Recording Secretary Sharon Hanek South Puget Sound
Membership Secretary Billie Jean Liedahl Peninsula
Treasurer Wanda Grone North Puget Sound
Immediate Past President Roxanne Husmann
Coordinator of District Directors Cristi Lysne
King District Director Suzanne Lambalot
North Central District Director Dayna Dent
Northeast District Director Frankie DeWitt
North Puget Sound District Director Mary Jane Olson
Northwest District Director Jeanne Quinlivan
Peninsula District Director Patricia Ryan
Snohomish District Director Amie Beisel
South Central District Director
South Puget Sound District Director Sally Taylor
Southwest District Director Carolyn Crain
King District Director Suzanne Lambalot
North Central District Director Dayna Dent
Northeast District Director Frankie DeWitt
North Puget Sound District Director Mary Jane Olson
Northwest District Director Jeanne Quinlivan
Peninsula District Director Patricia Ryan
Snohomish District Director Amie Beisel
South Central District Director
South Puget Sound District Director Sally Taylor
Southwest District Director Carolyn Crain
