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P.O. Box 50974
Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29579
843-360-9302
horrycca@gmail.com
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HCCA Officers and Board of Directors
Chairwoman
Michelle Visconti
Michelle Visconti is a successful small business owner in Myrtle Beach specializing in property management. A committed volunteer, she lends her time to numerous charitable and political organizations. Michelle is a strong voice for conservative causes and has worked on campaigns including those of U.S. Rep. Russell Fry and President Donald Trump. As HCCA chairwoman, she’s the steady hand who keeps us on track and the trains running on time and helps lay the tracks!
Vice Chairman
Rick Koziara
Rich Koziara is a proud military veteran who served as an Air Force air traffic controller and later as a U.S. Army field artillery officer. After retiring from military service, he continued to serve by teaching Junior ROTC in Springfield, Massachusetts. A first-generation American, Rich immigrated from Poland as a teen and earned degrees from Texas Lutheran University and Fitchburg State University. Now enjoying retirement on the golf course, Rich ensures our team stays mission-ready for community outreach and conservative action.
Secretary & Events Committee Chair
Lisa Rotte
Lisa Rotte is the organizational powerhouse behind our events and records. She coordinates everything from the Horry County Lincoln/Republican Dinner to training sessions and committee meetings. An Army wife and proud mom of an active-duty Army Ranger, Lisa is a longtime poll watcher trainer and Election Clerk for Horry County. Outside HCCA, you’ll find her serving others through her church, local animal shelter, or Meals on Wheels.
Treasurer
Les Koziara
Les Koziara is our watchdog of the wallet, committed to transparency and precision. A retired financial officer for a Connecticut public school system, she brings decades of expertise to the role. As the wife of Vice Chairman Rich Koziara, she served in key volunteer roles during his military career and was honored with the prestigious Molly Pitcher Award by the U.S. Army 7th Corps for her contributions to the field artillery community. In her downtime, she enjoys keeping Congress accountable—via C-SPAN.
Finance Chairman
John Bree
John Bree is a retired senior executive with over 38 years of international leadership in the oil and gas industry. With an MBA in finance, he brings strategic and fiscal expertise to the board. John previously served as Treasurer and Ways and Means Chair for the Horry County Republican Party. He currently chairs the SUNY Maritime Foundation Board in New York, continuing his lifelong commitment to conservative leadership and financial stewardship.
Publicans Chairwoman
Audrey Hudson
Audrey Hudson is an award-winning journalist who reported for leading conservative outlets including The Washington Times, Newsmax, and Human Events. She previously served as press secretary in both the U.S. House and Senate and has worked on congressional and presidential campaigns. After decades navigating the D.C. swamp, she escaped to the Grand Strand where she now writes our newsletter, photographs coastal wildlife, and keeps us laughing and grounded with her wit and insight.
Membership Chairman
Patrick Miley
Patrick Miley is a grassroots dynamo best known as the phone bank legend of Horry County. During Rep. Russell Fry’s first congressional run, Patrick made over 50,000 calls—and later shocked the Trump campaign with a near-record number of personal contacts nationwide. A retiree from Pennsylvania, Patrick continues to be a force for conservative activism. You can catch his commentary and enthusiasm on Facebook, where he hosts a podcast as “The Big Kahuna.” In 2025, he was honored by U.S. Rep. Russell Fry with the Gerri McDaniels Conservative of the Year award.