What We Stand For

COMMITTEEMAN & CHAIRMAN

Ed Lapinski has lived in Elk Grove Township since 2014 and currently serves as Committeeman and Chairman for ROEGT since 2022. He has helped assist various campaigns including Bobby Piton for US Senate, David Shestokas for IL Attorney General, and Joshua Alvarado for IL Senate 28th District. Ed was also interviewed as a featured Freedom Fighter. Check out his interview and hear other freedom fighter stories here.

DEPUTY COMMITTEEWOMAN & ACTIVITIES CHAIR

Amy has been a member since 2022 and has wasted no time in getting involved. Not only has she been one of ROEGT's top volunteers in bagging and distributing candidate's literature, she has selflessly given many hours of her time to also distribute yard signs, as well as helping to hand address hundreds of pieces of mail for this years membership appeal. She currently serves as the appointed Deputy Committeewoman, ROEGT's Activities Chair, and also leads the Picnic Fundraiser Committee.

PRESIDENT

Art has been a member of the Republican Organization for over 15 years and served as Committeeman and Chair of ROEGT from 2014-2018. He has served as President of ROEGT since 2018. He is President of Nevarr Inc’s three corporate divisions serving local homeowners, construction companies, municipalities, landscapers and other industries since 1970. Art is the current Elk Grove Township Highway Commissioner and was appointed to that position in 2013.

VICE PRESIDENT

Dale is the current Vice President of ROEGT, and has been a member for over 15 years. He was elected to the position of Trustee for Elk Grove Township in 2013. Dale graduated from Elk Grove High School Class of 1986, and also graduated from Triton College River Grove. He is Vice President of three local businesses: Nevarr Inc. Lawn and Construction Equipment Division, Nevarr Inc. Public Safety and Homeland Security Division and Nevarr Property Management, LLC.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY & TREASURER

David Prichard has been a key member since joining in 2022 when he graciously accepted a role on ROEGT's Board. He has been instrumental in bringing his experience having served on many other executive boards, while also being more than generous with his time to assist getting many new endeavors off the ground.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Bill Scott is current membership chair for Elk Grove Township Republican organization (2019); distinguished career in financial research and consulting; devoted husband, father of three daughters and grandfather to an adorable grandson; 36 year resident of Mount Prospect with three children who went through its public school system.

ELECTION CHAIR

Dino Baschiera is a retired business owner. Dino owned and operated a construction company for over 40 years. Dino served as District Administrator for the Little League Organization based in Williamsport, PA for over 10 years. Dino joined ROEGT in 2016 and currently serves as an Election Chair.

SENIOR ADVISOR EMERITUS

Russell Nowak joined ROEGT in 2001 as a precinct captain working his way up to deputy committeemen. For more than a decade, Russell was school board trustee for District 57/59 in addition to duties as trustee for the mosquito abatement board. Russell served as Committeeman and Chairman for the Republicans of Elk Grove Township from 2018-2022.