Deloris Durbin
President
Delores is the President of the Federated Democratic Women of Portage County. A graduate of Kent State University, she is now retired after serving for many years as a registered nurse. Delores has been active with the Portage County Democratic Party since the 1970’s, having become supportive of the democratic vision after accompanying her father to hear candidates in her home town when she was 12 years old. Today, Delores focuses on supporting democratic candidates and issues in Portage County.
Mellissa Long
First Vice President
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Vacant
Second Vice President
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Erin Myrla
Recording Secretary
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Terrie Nielsen
Corresponding Secretary
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Denise Smith
Membership Secretary
Denise is the Membership Secretary of the Federated Democratic Women of Portage County. 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 and First Vice Chair of the Portage County Democratic Party.
Lucy Ribelin
Treasurer
Lucy is the Treasurer of the Federated Democratic Women of Portage County. A lifelong resident of Ravenna, Lucy retired after 40 years as a pharmacist. She currently serves on the Board of Health for the Portage County Health District and the Board of Trustees for Raven Packs. As a passionate Democrat, Lucy has been active in political campaigns for many years, including her husband Bruce’s 4 time election to Ravenna City Council and numerous school levy campaigns.