Executive Commitee
Craig Colwell - Chair
Craig Colwell is originally from Windsor, New York. He relocated to the Elmira area in 2007, and has lived in the Southern Tier his whole life. Craig is partners in Colwell Creative Content, a digital marketing and copywriting agency with his wife, Nicole.
A Libertarian since 2018. Craig is a past member of the LPNY state commitee and delegate to the Libertarian National Convention in Reno, NV.
Locally, Craig has been a candidate for County Legislator and taken a vocal role in protests against government overreach.
Feel free to reach out on Facebook or email at ccolwell78@gmail.com
Jonathan Lerche - Vice Chair
Jonathan M. Lerche is originally from Waverly, New York. After graduating from Waverly High School he spent 1 year at Corning Community College and then attended Zion Bible Institute in Barrington, Rhode Island from 1992 – 1995. Jonathan has a bachelor’s degree in theology. Jonathan worked in the Information Technology field primarily as a consultant to Fortune 100 companies from 1998 – 2013 during which time he worked and lived in various states throughout the Northeast USA. Jonathan relocated his family to Horseheads, NY in August 2003 where he purchased a home and has been living since. Jonathan has been a Realtor since 2005 and is currently working as an Associate Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX In Motion serving the Southern Tier of NY. He was the 2022 President of the Elmira-Corning Regional Association of Realtors. He currently serves as Past President on the ECRAR Executive Committee and is also the Legislative/ RPAC committee chair. Jonathan also currently serves as the NY Libertarian Party Private Property Rights Committee chair. Please contact him at Jonathan.Lerche@Gmail.com for private property concerns throughout NYS.
Nicole Colwell - Secretary
Nicole Colwell has lived in Elmira, New York for most of her life. She owns and operates Colwell Creative Content and has been a member of the Libertarian Party since 2018. Nicole is very active in her church and her community and has attended many local protests, rallies and other events for the purpose of fighting for individual liberties and freedom.
Email: ccc2015@icloud.com
Heather Saxton- Treasurer
Heather Saxton has lived in Chemung County almost her entire life. She is the store manager at Champs Sports and joined the Libertarian Party in 2018 after being inspired by Larry Sharpe’s campaign.
She wholeheartedly believes in liberty, and has attended protests to fight against lockdowns and business closures. Heather is proud to serve the LPCC as its Treasurer.
Russ Nelson - At-Large
Russ Nelson is an At-Large Member of the Libertarian Party of Chemung County. Russell has been a Libertarian since 1998. Born and raised in NY, he keeps coming back after moving away. There’s something special about NY.