Helen Aguirre Ferrer Steps Down From Florida GOP, Helmich Named Interim Director

Veteran Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Executive Director Helen Aguirre Ferrer, a close friend and ally of Gov. Ron DeSanis, is stepping down from her position within the state political party.

According to a statement furnished to The Floridian, Ferrer will be replaced by Republican political operative William "Bill Helmich."

The statement:

Florida Republican political veteran William “Bill” Helmich has been named Interim Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida.  Bill began his political career with the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) in 1997 and grew in leadership positions including Chief of Staff for the Florida House Majority Office for the 2003 - 2004 legislative sessions and was the Director of House Campaigns for the 2006 election cycle.  Bill Helmich is the founder of the legislative consulting firm, Helmich Consulting, Inc., graduated from Norwich University, The Military College of Vermont and served for six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.  Currently, Bill Helmich is the Republican State Committeeman for Madison County, Florida where he resides with his wife.   

"I am pleased to announce Bill Helmich as Interim Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida.  Bill is a seasoned Republican leader and he is prepared to hit the ground running to ensure the RPOF continues to succeed," said RPOF Chairman Evan Power.

"Chairman Power has given me my marching orders and I will work hard to ensure that the RPOF provides the support our grassroots leaders and our elected officials deserve which is only the best."  - Interim RPOF Executive Director Bill Helmich