Allen County’s Democratic Party announced a new leadership structure over the weekend.
Derek Camp was selected as the party chair, while Sheila Curry-Campbell will serve as vice-chair. The party also chose MaryClare Akers as secretary, and Michael Fuller as treasurer.
Camp has prior campaign experience for Indiana Democrats and recently formed Campfire Strategies, LLC, which focuses on field and targeting strategies on state and local campaigns. Curry Campbell was elected to represent the 1st District on Allen County Council in 2020 but has also served as treasurer and former president of local NAACP branch 3049.
Camp has big goals for the party, focusing on his “Allen County Roadmap” for guidance the next four years. The plan has five prongs, like expanding organizing efforts, creating a get out-the-vote program, increasing fundraising capabilities, developing a candidate mentorship program, and establishing a focused message from the local party.