About Us

M'Liss Painter - President

M’Liss Painter has been an active member of Kingwood Area Republican Women for the past nine years.  During that time, she has served on the KARW Executive Board in numerous position:  President 2018-2019, Recording Secretary, Nominating Committee Chair, Americanism/Caring for America Chair, Ways and Means Chair, Campaign Activities Recording Secretary, Fundraising Committee, Historian, Awards and Scholarships Chair, Literacy Chair, and Newsletter.  

M'Liss has also served as Harris County Election Clerk during the last six years.  She has been a TFRW Convention Delegate and a Texas State Convention Delegate since 2018.

M’Liss received her BA degrees in Film and Television Production and English from Loyola-Marymount University, and later her elementary and secondary teaching credentials.   After working in the film and television industry, she began her teaching career forty-four years ago.  She has taught grades 2 through 12, primarily focusing on literature, language arts, social studies, and religion.  Currently she teaches Art part-time for grades Pre K through 8. 

M'Liss and her husband Chuck have been married for 41 years.  Their children and grandchildren are their greatest blessings.

Kathleen Jordan- 1st VP Programs

Kathleen Jordan is currently serving as First Vice President of Programs. She is also the immediate past president of KARW. In addition, Kathleen has also served as Vice President of Programs, Awards and Scholarship chair, and Treasurer.

She has been a primary member of KARW for over 20 years and still enjoys all that KARW stands for and appreciates being surrounded by passionate and dedicated fellow conservative members. Kathleen has also served on the Ways and Means committee that planned our January 2026, Paint the Town Red gala with Governor Abbott.

Kathleen is also a Harris County Republican Party Precinct Chair. She truly enjoys getting to know and supporting our conservative elected officials and candidates. She also serves as an election clerk for Harris County. Because Kathleen has lived in Kingwood for over 45 years, she works diligently to protect our community with local, state and federal elected officials. She believes building trusted relationships with community leaders is the key to improving and protecting life in the Lake Houston area. Kathleen also serves as the Legislative Chair for Greater Houston Council of Republican Women.

Kathleen’s family moved to Kingwood in 1978. She attended grade school in Kingwood and actually graduated high school with her future husband, Todd Jordan. The couple has one adult son who lives in North Texas after graduating from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio last year. Kathleen’s mother in law, Barbara Jordan was a founding member of KARW in 1979. Prior to becoming a stay at home mother, she worked for Administaff (now Insperity) as a strategic alliance specialist. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering for Blue Star Moms, Wreaths Across America, and Kingwood High School’s Navy JROTC program. When Kathleen is not volunteering, she likes spending time with family and attending Astros home games. Kathleen and her family have attended St. Martha’s Catholic Church since 1979.

Amy Byers - 2nd VP Membership

Amy Byers is originally from the Chicago suburbs and moved to Texas in 2000.

Amy has been a member of TFRW for 9 years. She has been a dedicated member and the Awards/ Scholarship chair of the Kingwood Area Republican Women and is currently membership VP with Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women. She has also chaired Greater Houston Council’s Nuts ‘N Bolts training workshop for the last 2 years. When with Montgomery County Republican Women, Amy served as Membership chair for 2 years and their Caring for America for 1 year concentrating on God’s Garage and PACN (Pregnancy Assistance Center.) She also served as Recording Secretary and the chair for Americanism for Kaufman County Republican Women. Amy has passionately volunteered in various capacities including early voting clerk for the past 5 years to order to support her community and uphold her shared values.

She has been happily married to her wonderful husband, Dave, for 23 years, and together has a beautiful daughter, Katie. Her family also includes two adorable rescue Chihuahuas, Henry and Alfie, who bring joy to their lives.

In her free time, Amy enjoys cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners and engaging with fellow Republican women in the great state of Texas to make positive impacts in her community.

Pat Morlen - Recording Secretary

Margaret Kelley- Corresponding Secretary 

I have been a member of KARW since I moved to Atascocita in 2022. A neighbor recommended the Club and after attending one meeting I was totally committed to the philosophy of our Club.

ACTIVITIES: I helped raise funds for our big event in 2024 by managing the wine pull. Linda Wilkins and Nancy McCann asked me to help with the Hospitality Committee. You canrecognize me by the red KARW apron I wear at meetings. I also help with meetings outside of the Club held in private homes. When I first joined, I volunteered to help Neil Cliburne, who at that time was head of membership. I liked greeting and helping in any way. Over time I even took photos of meetings when Neil was out of town.

I am also a member of the Lake Houston Ladies Social Club. My 1966 Paschal High School Luncheon club. Atascocita is my 24th home, with many experiences I cherish. My son & his family live in Denver. My Business Degree from TCU has helped with my careers in manufacturing. I have also volunteered with many other charitable fund raisers over the years.

I look forward to serving the membership in the position of CORRESPONDING SECRETARY and in any other way to make our Club outstanding for the Republican Party in the State of Texas.

Kathy Oliver - Treasurer