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On May 30, 2002, Dean mailed the FEC papers establishing Dean for America,
a presidential campaign committee. Dean for America is headquartered
in Burlington, Vermont. Joe Trippi served as national campaign manager
until after the Jan. 19 Iowa caucuses when Roy Neel became chief executive
officer.
Dean for America North Dakota Leadership
Campaign Headquarters: 1137 19th Ave N., Fargo (grand opening
Nov. 21, 2003)
| Executive Director |
John Crabtree |
Crabtree is a native of Iowa
and a graduate of the University of Iowa. He currently lives and
works in Harvey, North Dakota. He most recently managed the campaign
that elected then Representative April Fairfield (DNPL-Eldridge) to the
Senate in 2002. Senator Fairfield defeated a long-time Republican
incumbent in a closely watched battle. John brings a wealth of caucus
experience from Iowa, having served as a district coordinator for Rev.
Jesse Jackson's Presidential campaign in Iowa and more recently as farm
and rural policy advisor and state committee member for Senator Bill Bradley's
Presidential campaign in Iowa.
| Director of Field Operations |
Craig Fleming |
Fleming is a native of North
Dakota and a graduate of Mayville State University. He currently
resides on a small farm North of Bismarck with his wife Kathleen and three
children. He most recently managed Helen Schatz' State Senate campaign
in 2002 and is the Chairman of Dem/NPL District 47.
| Communications Director |
Scott Fry |
Fry is a native of Idaho and
a graduate of University of Idaho. He currently resides in Bismarck,
North Dakota with his wife Nilla. He most recently worked on April
Fairfield's Senate campaign in 2002 and is the Secretary of NPL/Dem District
35.
| Generation Dean State Coordinator |
Berrett Gall |
Gall, 19 years old, attends
North Dakota State University. Worked on the Heidi Heitkamp for Governor
campaign. Was the North Dakota fundraiser for Congressman Earl Pomeroy
in his 2002 election. Also worked for the ND State Democratic Party,
helping out with special projects.
Endorsements
According to a Jan. 20,
2004 article by the Associated Press' Dale Wetzel ("Backers of Edwards,
Kerry expect more North Dakota campaigning") six state lawmakers were backing
Dean, including Sen. April Fairfield of Eldridge and Sen. Joel Heitkamp
of Hankinson who served as the Dean campaign's state chairs.
Unofficial site by Scott
Hilsendeger
www.nd4dean.com
(02/25/04)
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