The Gwinnett Forward Team

Chuck Efstration - Candidate for Chairman
Chuck Efstration grew up in Lilburn, graduated from Greater Atlanta Christian School, and returned to Gwinnett after law school to work as an Assistant District Attorney. While in college, Chuck served as chairman of the Georgia Association of College Republicans, working at universities across Georgia to advance conservative principles and recruit new membership. Chuck has also worked on many campaigns, including his work as 2004 campaign manager for the successful re-election of a Republican in the #1 targeted state Senate race by Democrats.
Chuck has served on the Georgia GOP Executive Committee, Gwinnett GOP Executive Board, and president of the Gwinnett Young Republicans. He currently serves as the School District 2 Manager for the Gwinnett GOP.

Kimberly Silver - Candidate for First Vice Chair
Kimberly Silver is an IT Consultant. She has lived in Tucker since 1991. She is a life-long Republican but became active in the Gwinnett GOP four years ago. She is also involved in her church's music ministry and other outreaches. Kimberly is a graduate of the Coverdell Leadership Institute.
Kimberly currently serves as Treasurer for the Gwinnett County GOP.

Rich Carithers - Candidate for Second Vice Chair
Rich Carithers has lived in Gwinnett County since 1975 and attended school through the Gwinnett County Public School system. Rich also graduated from Kennesaw State University with a BA in International Affairs. He currently resides in Norcross and is a long time member at First Baptist Church of Norcross. In addition to working on many campaigns over the years, Rich has held the positions of Secretary, Member-at-Large and School District Manager for the Gwinnett Republican Party.
Rich currently serves as the Chairman of the Gwinnett County Young Republicans.

Bertha Craig-Allen - Candidate for Secretary
Bertha Craig-Allen grew up in Gwinnett County. She has lived in Lilburn for 40 years and is a graduate of Berkmar High School. She is a registered nurse, graduating from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in 1984. She has worked in Gwinnett County for 22 years and currently works at Gwinnett Medical Center as a Clinical Data Abstractor. She is a life time supporter of the Republican Party and was most recently involved in the 2008 McCain campaign and the Saxby Chambliss run-off campaign.