Our Officers

The officers of the Orange County Republican Committee serve for two year terms, and are elected by all committee members throughout the county at convention held in September of odd numbered years.

Courtney Canfield Greene, Chairwoman

Courtney became Chairwoman in 2014 and is a member of the Town of Newburgh Republican Committee. She is currently the Orange County Republican Commissioner of Elections. During her term as Chairwoman, Courtney has worked tirelessly for over two decades electing Republicans to office. Courtney lives in the Town of Newburgh with her husband Dominick and their children.

KARL A. BRABENEC, First Vice Chair

Before assuming the role of First Vice Chairman in February 2023, Karl was elected as Second Vice Chair by the Orange County GOP Executive Committee in January 2023. He has been the NYS Assemblyman for the 98th District since December of 2014 and is also the Chairman of the Town of Deerpark Republican Committee. He has been active in Republican politics on the local, state, and national levels since the age of 14 (in 1993). Karl lives in the Town of Deerpark and is the proud father of Karl and Kimberlee.

CHARLIE E. CARNES, Second Vice Chair

Charlie was elected as Second Vice Chair by the Orange County GOP Executive Committee in May 2023. He has been the Crawford Town Supervisor for over 20 years. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Town of Crawford Republican Committee, a financial planner and business owner.

Appointed Officials:

Chandler Campbell - Assistant Secretary

Joseph Coleman, Treasurer

Joe was elected Treasurer by the Orange County GOP Executive Committee in 2020, and has served over 20 years as a member of the Town of Warwick Republican Committee. He is currently Deputy Commissioner of General Services for Orange County.

FLORENCE SANTINI, Secretary

Flo was first elected Secretary in 2021 and is a member of the Town of Deerpark Republican Committee. She currently serves as Deerpark Town Clerk and as a school board member for the Port Jervis School District. She is very proud to be active with the Hudson Valley Honor Flight organization.