Joseph Rice was recently elected as the new Chair of the Josephine County Republican Party, ushering in a promising new chapter for local conservatives. Mr. Rice brings with him a wealth of successful business experience and years of involvement in Oregon Republican politics, a powerful combination that signals both change and continued momentum for the party.
Chair Rice is a firm believer in a bottom-up approach to party leadership, where Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) form the backbone of the organization’s direction and strength. His mission is clear: to support and empower local Republicans, foster unity within the party, and ensure that conservative values are represented at every level of government.
Transparency, accountability, and effectiveness are at the core of Chair Rice’s leadership style. From building coalitions and vetting candidates to training volunteers and engaging with the community, he is leading the charge to prepare the Josephine County Republican Party for success in the upcoming elections.
In addition to his role as Chair, Rice also serves on the Josephine County Budget Committee. His extensive business background makes him an ideal figure to help guide the county’s fiscal planning. As seen in recent news coverage, his leadership and financial expertise are already contributing to both the Republican Party’s strategic goals and the county’s broader financial oversight.
Chair Joseph Rice’s dual role in party leadership and fiscal governance positions him as a dynamic force in local politics, one committed to principled leadership, grassroots involvement, and a strong conservative future for Josephine County.
A Few Examples of Mr. Rice Political Experience:
PCP: 2015 – Present.
Delegate – Josephine County 2020-2025
Josephine County Vice Chair 2017
Chair – 2nd Congressional District 2016-2020
Trump Delegate 2016 Republican National Convention 2016
Oregon Republican Party Executive Committee 2016-2020
Josephine County Executive Committee 2020-2022
Appointed As:
Josephine County By-Laws Chair 2020-2025
Josephine County Parliamentarian 2020-2025
Oregon Republican Party Credential Committee 2016-2020
Oregon Republican Party – Chair, Preservation of 2nd Amendment Rights Declaration 2018
A Few Recent Examples of Mr. Rice Business News:
FAA STC Approval for UH‑60 Internal AFSS:
Recoil Obtains FAA STC for internal UH-60 Black Hawk Aerial Fire Suppression System Tank
On June 19, 2025, Recoil Aerospace, under President and pilot Joseph Rice, received the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR12058AK for its 790‑gallon internal Tsunami tank designed for UH‑60 Black Hawk helicopters. This marks it as the only carbon-fiber internal fire suppression system approved for that airframe.
https://justhelicopters.com/Articles-and-News/Industry-Wide-News/Article/181892/RECOIL-OBTAINS-FAA-STC-FOR-INTERNAL-UH-60-BLACK-HAWK-AERIAL-FIRE-SUPPRESSION-SY
Network Expansion & New Partnerships:
In March 2025, Recoil announced Ace Aeronautics (Alabama) as a distributor for its UH‑60 internal and external Tsunami AFSS tanks
Recoil Aerospace announces Ace Aeronautics as new distributor for aerial firefighting tank systems
https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/recoil-aerospace-announces-ace-aeronautics-as-new-distributor-for-aerial-firefighting-tank-systems/
In May 2025, XP Services (Tennessee) joined as another distributor for Black Hawk firefighting tanks—a move described by Rice as strategic for global dealer network growth
https://recoil-usa.com/news/
APAC Leadership Boost:
On March 11, 2025, Joseph Rice promoted Gina Pak to SVP Asia‑Pacific, overseeing Recoil’s presence in critical regions like South Korea—where the Tsunami AFSS is active in the H225 Super Puma fleet
https://recoil-usa.com/news/
