Oliver Bardwell
Chair | Republican Party of Dallas County
Oliver Bardwell is a lifelong conservative, entrepreneur, and community leader committed to strengthening Dallas County from the ground up. As a life long Iowan and Dallas County resident of more than twenty years, Oliver and his wife, Carrie, have raised their six children here and have remained deeply invested in the Van Meter, Clive and Waukee communities.
For 18 years, Oliver served as Director of Coaching for the Van Meter Soccer Club, coaching multiple teams and helping develop the foundation that enabled the rise of strong boys’ and girls’ high school programs. His leadership emphasized discipline, excellence, and a deep commitment to youth development.
Oliver has spent decades building businesses—including American Mini Storage, multiple construction ventures, and his firm, TruNorth Public Affairs. He also helped establish Kairos Nexus, a network of conservative business owners and community leaders focused on collaboration, legislative engagement, and creating positive change across the state.
In public service, Oliver sits on the Dallas County Board of Health alongside Supervisor Kim Chapman and has been active in shaping policy discussions that impact families and communities. He has stood on the front lines of major cultural and legislative battles, including efforts to protect women’s rights, private spaces, and fairness in sports. He also served on the Dallas County Platform Committee, contributing to the principles that guide the local party.Oliver founded Iowans for Freedom, a citizen-led movement that has grown into one of Iowa’s most influential grassroots organizations, mobilizing parents, voters, and community leaders to defend constitutional freedoms and advocate for transparent government.
As Chairman of the Dallas County GOP, Oliver is focused on rebuilding a strong, mission-driven party—one that identifies, develops, and elects conservative leaders at every level, from local community offices to county, state, and federal positions. His priority is to build a true grassroots infrastructure marked by precinct development, neighbor-to-neighbor networks, and a culture of active citizen engagement.
He also hosts The Oliver Bardwell Podcast, featuring conversations with lawmakers, thought leaders, and advocates shaping the future of Iowa.
Oliver believes that meaningful change begins locally, through informed citizens working together with resolve, integrity, and purpose. His leadership is centered on strengthening the conservative foundation of Dallas County and empowering its people to stand for timeless American values.
Alison Herr
Co-Chair | Republican Party of Dallas County
Alison Herr serves as Co-Chair of the Dallas County Republican Party. She has followed politics for as long as she can
remember including a Pat Robertson Presidential Rally. Feeling the need to do more
during President Trumps campaign; she served as a Caucus Captain and from there
has served on committees from the county to state level. Residing in Dallas County for
over 15 years.
With belief in how the founding fathers established the country fighting for freedom of
speech, religion, and second amendment rights are critical to the American way of life.
She leads her life with a personal relationship with Jesus, praying everyone has eyes to
see and ears to hear the truth. Committed to excellence and thoroughness with her
background in journalism and marketing. Alongside her decades long livestock
endeavors bridges lifestyles entwined within the Dallas County populace. Our voices
need to be heard, our values and way of living shared to impact Dallas County, the
State of Iowa and our Country.
Michelle Ingle
Secretary | Republican Party of Dallas County
Michelle is a life-long Republican who values, among other things, limited government and fiscal responsibility. She’s extremely grateful to live in our beautiful, amazing constitutional republic, and for the astonishingly courageous men and women who built it. America’s freedoms and values have given us the inventions, accomplishments, and prosperity that make the USA unique in the history of the world. Michelle is involved in politics in order to honor that legacy, and preserve it for future generations. Michelle is a corporate attorney in the financial services industry. When she’s not spending time with family and friends, she’s active in her church and volunteering in the community.
Dave Roszak
Treasurer | Republican Party of Dallas County
I am a lifelong republican and resident of Dallas County for over 25 years. I earned my Masters of Finance from Drake University in 2012 and have my CPA license for over 25 years. Most of my career has been spent working in banks (treasurer, board of directors) and accounting firms (auditor manager). My wife and I have five adult children. I serve in various leadership roles at my church, am a past Lions Club President and support Life Serve Blood Centers, Meals from the Heartland, Special Olympics Iowa, Children and Families of Iowa, American Lung Association, Food Bank Iowa, Iowa Veterans Cemetery and various other local charities. I currently serve as an elected member of the Dallas County Extension Council and look forward to volunteering for the Dallas County GOP.
Tom M. Conley
Sergeant at Arms | Republican Party of Dallas County
Tom Conley is a lifelong Iowan. He is the President & C.E.O. of The Conley Group, Inc., headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa. The Conley Group provides a wide array of high-level security and consulting services.
He is a former municipal police captain and a senior-level commissioned officer from the U.S. Navy where he retired after nearly 30 years of honorable service to the United States. In the U. S. Navy, he has served in multiple law enforcement, criminal investigation, and classified information security leadership positions, as well as the commanding officer of an active-duty destroyer squadron detachment.
Mr. Conley was named one of the Most Influential People in Security globally in 2019 and has received other national and international awards for professional excellence. He is a certified Navy Master Training Specialist and a certified counter-terrorism instructor by the U.S. Department of Defense. He also served the State of Iowa as a Commissioner on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission for five years. He has served as a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Services Sector Coordinating Council as a Subject Matter Expert for many years.
He has earned three university degrees, including a Master of Arts Degree in Business Leadership with an emphasis in Quality Management as well as 13 professional certifications. The American Board has awarded him Diplomate status for Certification in Homeland Security. He is also a graduate of Executive Security International, a highly regarded executive protection academy, where he became certified as an Executive Security Specialist. He has been an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for more than 40 years and has earned a bona fide Black Belt in Karate. He is also a military expert with a handgun and a rifle. He has authored multiple professional publications and is a court-certified expert witness, where he has provided expert testimony in more than 50 legal cases.