San Bernardino County
Republican Party
Recently elected as the 2017 Chairperson of the San
Bernardino County Republican Party Jan Leja has taken the leadership
role seriously. Jan is also active in
various philanthropic organizations. She serves as Board President for Renu
Hope Foundation, Friends of Wildwood and Lake Perris State Parks Board of
Directors Vice – Chair, and Crafton Hills Community College Foundation Board of
Directors.
Jan and her husband, Lt Col Doug Leja (USAF), reside
in Yucaipa. They have two adult children and one grandchild.
Since 1989, Jan
Leja has had the opportunity to serve in the public policy arena at the
local, state, and federal levels.
Besides serving on the Republican County Central
Committee, Leja is also a delegate to the California Republican Party
where she serves on the Rules Committee. Leja serves as an officer on
the State County Chairs Executive Committee.
Leja has served
as a Mayor, Chairperson of LAFCO, Vice Chair of California Local Agency
Formation Commission. Jan served on
various regional boards dealing with water, transportation, and land use. She worked on staff for State Senator Jim
Brulte and currently for Congressman Paul Cook.
Jan
Leja has received numerous awards and recognition for
her dedication as an elected official.
To name some of Leja’s recognitions: The Distinguished Leadership Award
from the American Planning Association, and the Samuel Adams Award for
Outstanding Leadership in Local Government.
Also, Jan
Leja actively serves other various philanthropic organizations, including
the current Board President for Renu
Hope Foundation, Friends of Wildwood and Lake Perris State Parks Board of
Directors Vice – Chair, and Crafton Hills Community College Foundation Board of
Directors.
Jan and husband, Lt Col Doug Leja (USAF), reside in
Yucaipa. They have two adult children and one grandchild.