Jon Woodard with Gov. Mitt Romney on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews
Jon Woodard on FOX News' Hannity & Colmes with Sen. Fred Thompson
Jon Woodard with his daughter Kylie
Former Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp with Jon Woodard
What they are saying about Jon Woodard
"[Jon Woodard's] leadership, energy, and generous commitment of time were crucial to our campaign's success.- President George W. Bush
"I commend [Jon Woodard's] exemplary service . . . I am proud to see young Floridians, like [Jon], involved in shaping our future." - Jeb Bush, Former Florida Governor
"Jon Woodard is a rising star in the Republican Party." - Carole Jean Jordan, Former Republican State Party Chairman
"Jon Woodard has the tenacity of a bull dog." - Don King, world famous boxing promoter
"Jon Woodard is an exceptional leader whose passion is evident in everything he does. He has been instrumental in the grassroots development for the Republican party." - Former Florida Senate President Tom Lee
"Jon is a tremendous asset to the Republican Party." - John Mica, U.S. Congressman
"Jon Woodard has established a reputation for being hard working and dedicated in his efforts to elect Republicans on all levels." - Tom Gallagher, Former Florida Chief Financial Officer
"Jon is a good man, a great Republican and a selfless leader." - Senator John Thrasher (former House Speaker and State Party Chairman)
"Jon Woodard [is] a man whose selfless dedication helped pave the way for Florida's Conservative Comeback ... Jon Woodard answered the call to help our party through its most challenging days." - Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos
“Jon Woodard’s actions helped to preserve the Republican Party of Florida” – Senator Steve Wise
Jon Woodard
Jon Woodard has been instrumental in Republican campaigns and conservative issues for over 20 years. A proven leader, Woodard has helped establish winning campaigns on all levels.
In 2004, Woodard played a strategically important role for the Republican Party, serving in a capacity that helped facilitate a comfortable victory for President Bush in the State of Florida.
Woodard was also appointed Florida Strike Force Chairman in 2004 by Republican national leaders, while at the same time seeking election himself for a county-wide position, which he received 73% of the vote. He also served in a leadership position as a state-wide appointee of the Bush-Cheney campaign.
Jon Woodard was appointed by the Republican Party of Florida leadership in 2006 to serve as the Vice Chairman of the State Party's Candidate Recruitment Committee. He was appointed to leadership positions in Charles Bronson's re-election campaign as the state’s Agriculture Commissioner and Tom Lee’s campaign to become Florida's CFO.
In 2008, Woodard was overwhelmingly re-elected as St. Johns County Republican State Committeeman. He served as chairman of the Mitt Romney St. Johns County Campaign during the primary and as John McCain's general election chairman. He was also chosen as a delegate to the 2008 Republican National Convention, where he was selected to be one of the 57 voting members of the delegation.
In 2010, Jon Woodard put a large portion of his focus in the Marco Rubio campaign and served as a main contact for their Team Leader program. He also assisted business partner Brian Graham, the chief strategists for the Daniel Webster congressional campaign, with securing a Republican takeover of the US House of Representatives.
Woodard continues to receive national acclaim for his service to our nation. In 2011, he was awarded the highest award from the Commonwealth of Kentucky when he was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of the state.
Over the years, Woodard has been involved in nearly every type of campaign. He has been the lead consultant in many races, including federal, state and local campaigns. Year-after-year he has been able to build on his already impressive experience within the State of Florida.
Jon Woodard with President Bush and Congressman Mica
