Meet the Party Leaders
First Vice Chairwoman
Harriet Young
(928) 527-1001
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At only 11 years old, Harriet gave her first speech attacking farm subsidies to her class, and by the time she was in high school regularly urged her classmates to make sure their families were registered to vote. While in graduate school, majoring in Political Science and History, Harriet saw JFK in New Orleans during a visit, and worked for LBJ when he ran in 1964. For the next ten years, Harriet watched American politics from the Far East, the Middle East or Europe. She wrote her master's thesis on Harry Truman’s 1948 Civil Rights plank in the Democratic platform, and engaged the issue of incumbency for her dissertation at Rice. Harriet moved to Flagstaff in 1992, and became an active member of the Democratic Party through her friends. Harriet was elected County Chair in 2002, and her county is now considered Democratic territory.
Treasurer
Rick McGuire
(602) 493-6642
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Rick McGuire is currently the Executive Producer for Health and Medical Multimedia of Scottsdale. He is a past vice-chair of the party and co-authored the PC Handbook and Resource Guide which has been used in Arizona and other states. For a decade, Rick has travelled the state, on behalf of the ADP, to do PC training. Plus, he offers training in political fundraising and compliance. Rick was named Arizona Democrat of the Year in 2007.
Senior Vice Chairman
Jim Woodbrey
(520) 393-1310
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A native of Maine, Jim Woodbrey resided in Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts and Missouri prior to moving to Arizona in 1999. He has worked in support of the Democratic party for many years, the past seven as an ADP State Committeeman, 1st VP & Program Chair of the largest political club in Southern Arizona, the Santa Rita Democrats (DCSRA), and a member of the Pima Democrats Executive Committee. Jim organized a large number of public-service meetings, fundraisers, rallies, house parties and other programs for the DCSRA, the ADP and Democratic candidates. He coordinated Gabrielle Giffords’ campaign and other events in Green Valley. In 2008, he was named the ADP Democrat of the Year for 2007. With a Ph.D. in physics and chemistry, Jim has extensive experience in scientific research, invention and business development.
National Committeewoman
Carolyn Warner
(602) 957-7552
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Carolyn Warner was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Democratic State Senator U.T. Rexroatand Mary Tullis. Carolyn attended the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman as youth representative (and danced with the President at his Inaugural Ball). After moving to Arizona, Carolyn became active in its Democratic Party. She was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1974, 1978, and 1982. She ran for the U.S. Senate in 1976 and was Democratic nominee for Governorship of Arizona in 1986. She was Elected Democratic National Committeewoman in 2004 and most recently in 2008. She is actively involved in many local organizations such as Arizona Center for After School Excellence, Arizona List, Arizona Women's Forum, Arizona Educational Foundation, Children’s Action Alliance, Dean's Associates for Educational Advancement at Arizona State University, EMERGE, and Jobs for America's Graduates.
National Committeewoman
Judy Kennedy
(602) 978-1333
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Judy is a lifelong Arizona resident. She holds an MS from ASU and a Doctorate from NAU. Dr. Kennedy worked for 30 years as a teacher and administrator in Arizona public schools. She is an adjunct professor for Northern Arizona University, teaching when time permits. Judy is married and has one son. Her political involvement includes being newly elected to the Democratic National Committee, serving as Secretary for the Arizona Democratic Party, and is a Juniper Precinct Committeeperson. Her past participation has been serving as a delegate to Democratic National Convention in 2004, working as a past Chair and Vice Chair for the Maricopa County Democratic Party and was a former candidate for Senate in Legislative District 10. Judy passionately believes the purpose of Government is to serve the people and considers herself a full time Democrat.
National Committeeman
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Vice Chairwoman
Laura Hogan
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Vice Chairwoman
Jo Kelleher
o: (928) 636-2081
c: (602) 909-6719
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Jo has served as the ADP Vice Chairwoman for the past four years. Veteran in Democratic politics, her experience with the Party includes, Vice Chair of Yavapai County Democrats beginning 2009, ADP State Committee Person, Member, Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Candidate for State Senate - LD 1, Board of Directors - League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai County. Jo’s commitment to the Yavapai Democratic Party allows them to operate with a year-round office every year.
Vice Chairwoman
Sherry B. Williams
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Vice Chairman
Chris Campas
(520) 234-5498
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Chris Campas, a native of Sierra Vista, is often hailed as Cochise’s own political prodigy. At age 20, he ran for the Cochise County Board of Supervisors (2008). Chris comes from a community-oriented perspective which inspired him to get involved in politics at a young age. He has worked on Wesley Clark and John Kerry’s campaigns, started the Young Democrats chapter at Buena High School, served on Governor Napolitano’s Youth Commission, and ran for Sierra Vista City Council in 2006. Chris received the Outstanding Candidate Volunteer Award and the first Young Democrat of the year award from the state party in 2004 as well as the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in 2006. During his campaign in 2008 Chris focused on creating a more inclusive government and building strong communities while preserving natural resources.
Vice Chairman
Manuel Cruz
(602) 300-8381
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Manuel Cruz is a fourth generation Arizona native, with fifteen years of experience as an Explosives Engineer, Safety Director and Miner. He is a graduate of the Austin Powder Blasting Academy in Explosive Engineering and he is an advocate for mine safety.
Manuel Cruz is first vice chair of LD 12, and was the 2010 Democratic candidate for Arizona State Mine Inspector. His commitment to the safety of Arizonans led him to start the Abandoned Mine Safety organization a non-profit dedicated to closing down abandoned mines and providing abandoned mine safety education.
Manuel Cruz lives in Glendale, AZ, with his wife Valerie and 4 of his 5 children; his oldest daughter, Kymberly, has just completed her term of duty with the United States Navy, and lives in Virginia.
Vice Chairman
Gerald Richard
(602) 380-3309
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Gerald Richard began his post as an Executive Board member in January of 2009, as the ADP’s Affirmative Action Moderator. He and his committee served the ADP by focusing on efforts to increase the number of Democratic voters and permanent early voters, who are members of Arizona ethnic, minority and LGBT groups. Currently, he is the Special Policy Advisor for Law Enforcement for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. In this position he is responsible for advising the Attorney General on critical issues involving law enforcement, encouraging and assisting in the development of interoperability among all levels of law enforcement in Arizona, improving police/community relations with the AGO, court appearances and representing the Attorney General as his designee. Having been a Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Attorney, he understands challenges of political campaigns from a candidate’s perspective.
Secretary
Sharon Thomas
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Affirmative Action Coordinator
Henry Wade
(602) 619-4440
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Henry is an Air Force Veteran who moved to Arizona in 1980. He retired in 1993 and is the owner/broker of Northstar Homes LLC. He also co-owns NID-Housing Counseling Agency – Phoenix and is a certified housing counselor. He began his community activism while in the Air Force as the Chair of several Affirmative Action and Cultural Awareness Associations. Henry is the founder and current President of the Arizona Association of Real Estate Brokers and Chair of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers Political Action Committee (REALTIST® NATPAC). He resides in Maricopa is a Planning and Zoning Commissioner and Pinal County Affirmative Action Chair. Henrys’ quote for life is, “If you want to be taken seriously, you have to be serious”.
Educational Coordinator
Anne Greenberg
(602) 493-6642
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Anne is co-owner and executive vice president of Health & Medical Multimedia. The webmaster for the United Parent Council, Mrs. Greenberg is a member of the Community Legislative Network and has served on numerous district and school committees. She also is a member of the state board of the Arizona Academic Decathlon Association and of the Legislative Committee and Federal Relations Network for the Arizona School Boards Association. Mrs. Greenberg and her husband, Rick McGuire, have two sons, one who graduated from and one who currently attends Paradise Valley schools. Her term will run through December 2012. Her role as the ADP’s Education Coordinator makes her the principal organizer for developing and disseminating the ADP’s platform.
Chair of County Chairs
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