Demetra DeMonte has spent her life participating in the political arena.  Born and raised in Chicago, her father served as a Democrat precinct captain and secretary to a Chicago Alderman and Ward Committeeman until his death in 2003 at the age of 88.   Choosing a different path, in her twenties, Demetra switched her allegiance and energy to the Republican Party, when she realized how much the words of Ronald Reagan rang true to her:  “I didn’t leave the Democrat Party, the Democrat Party left me.”

On January 14, 2011, Demetra was elected Secretary of the Republican National Committee. The position comprises one of four elected positions of the Republican National Committee. Demetra is a member of the RNC Executive Committee. She was also appointed to the transition team of RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

In June of 2008, Demetra was elected Republican National Committeewoman for Illinois at the State Convention in Decatur.  In January 2009 she was elected Secretary of Midwest Region of the RNC.  She also represents Illinois on the Rules Committee. 

Demetra understands the importance of reaching out to the Tea Party Movement and rallying all grassroots efforts. As Director of Coalitions for Illinois, she was successful in coordinating and communicating with active leaders using her conservative principles and leadership skills.

Demetra is involved in important policy matters on the RNC. She is the author and chief sponsor of the RN C Resolution Concerning Freedom from Communist China’s Internet Threats. The resolution was adopted by the RNC on August 5, 2011. She is also the author and chief sponsor of the RNC Resolution Urging Members of Congress to Abandon Earmarks. The resolution was adopted by the RNC on May 20, 2009.  She co-sponsored several  other resolutions which were also adopted: RNC Resolution Opposing the “National Popular Vote Compact”;  RNC Resolution to Reform the Obama Administration’s Policy of Appointing Czars (co-author);  RNC Resolution Recognizing the Democrats March to Socialism; RNC Resolution Commending Republicans for Opposing Bailouts; RNC Resolution on Obamacare: Marching Further Toward Socialism; RNC Resolution on Cap and Trade.

Her other political leadership in Illinois has included her role as the State Central Committeeman, a position to which she was unanimously elected by the 20 county chairmen in her district, in March 2008, and Tazewell County Republican Chairman, a position she has held since 2004. Demetra resigned from both of these positions after being elected National Committeewoman. 

As an active participant in Presidential politics, Demetra chaired the 2000 Peoria “W Stands for Women” event attended by over 1,000 women which was heralded as contributing to Bush’s winning margin in Central Illinois.   In 2004, she was elected as Bush Delegate to the National Convention in New York City for the 18^th Congressional District. In 2008 she was a delegate to the National Convention in Minneapolis.

Since 1978, Demetra has served as the chief business-operations manager of the orthodontic practice she and her husband, Dr. Anthony DeMonte, built from the ground up.  She is responsible for managing all aspects of the business including strategic planning, operations, finance, accounting, human resources and marketing.  

You can e-mail Demetra Demonte at ademonte@grics.net.