Meet the Board
2025 REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Executive Board Members
President - Kristen McCarty
VP of Programs - Kym Kettler-Paddock
VP of Membership - Paula Chavez
VP of Legislation - Tamara McFarlane
Secretary -Margaret Daniel
Treasurer - Karen Scott
PAC Treasurer -Kathleen Wilson
Parliamentarian - Tricia Krenek
Immediate Past President - Lauren Heese/Kristen McCarty
Committee Chairs
Chaplain:
Linda Husfeld
Bylaws/Standing Rules:
Linda Prendergast
Campaign Activities:
Penny Smith
Public Relations:
Kristine Thomason
Fundraising:
Kelly Waswil
Community Engagement:
Karen Perez
Hospitality:
Kimberly Waldo
Special Projects [Voter Integrity]: Martha Mathis, Co-Chairs Kristine Thomason & Kristen McCarty
Activism Chair:
Bach Williams
Caring For America:
Liaisons
Greater Houston Counsel (GHCFRW):
Melissa Blanscet
Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) & National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW):
Jennifer Knesek