Our Board Members
The Nevada Republican Club is managed by an Executive Board and a General Board of Directors. The Executive Board is made up of six positions; President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Director of Communications, each with a term length of one year. The General Board of Directors is comprised of ten individuals, all Directors at Large, who serve two-year terms, half of which expire each year.
All members of the Executive Board and the General Board of Directors are elected by the club’s membership at the December meeting, with their term beginning the following January of each year. The board meets monthly on the second Monday of the month to discuss future plans that guide the club to fulfill its purpose.
Pauline Ng Lee
President
Born and raised in Southern California, Pauline Lee has lived and worked in Las Vegas since 1997. She received her B.S. Accounting from the University of Southern California where she was elected the first Asian American Student Senate President. She received her law degree from Duke University School of Law where she was President of the Duke Bar and on the Moot Court Board. She is licensed to practice in California, Nevada and Texas.
After being elected shareholder at the Hale Lane law firm, Pauline worked on corporate bankruptcy and commercial litigation cases and was appointed Bankruptcy Department Chair for the Las Vegas office. She is a founder of the Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas and was selected as a “top 40 under 40” by the Las Vegas Business Press and awarded “Best under 40 Lawyers” by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Pauline retired from private law practice and continued her work with charitable nonprofits.
Pauline has served as the President of the Nevada Republican Club (formerly the Nevada Republican Men’s Club) for five terms. During that time period, membership in the Club tripled in size. A member of the Republican National Lawyers Association, Pauline worked as an observer in the election department in 2020, 2022 and 2024. She is the Treasurer of Keystone Corporation and was appointed to Governor Lombardo’s Transition Team, during which she was largely responsible for the Governor’s first executive order terminating former Governor Sisolak’s Covid-related orders.
Married to John Lee, a founding cardiologist with Nevada Heart & Vascular Center, Pauline is the mother to four adult children.
Alan Hedrick
1st Vice President
Frank Santora
2nd Vice President, Membership
Frank Santora is a retired executive from New York. He is a lifelong Republican who has worked on National, State and local campaigns. Frank was a village trustee for the Village of Atlantic Beach, New York, where his focus was on the environment and protecting their beaches. He was the Congressional liaison for small business for the Queens Chamber of Commerce, and was active in Senator D’Amato’s and Governor George Pataki’s successful campaigns. He served as the Director of Planning for the New York State Department of Civil Service in the Pataki administration.
As a senior manager in the staffing and executive recruiting industry, Frank has always been able to see the big picture and implement strategic plans that comply with the vision and missions of organizations. His hands on management approach enabled him to efficiently streamline operations to increase net profit margins consistently. Having a passion for the classroom, his academic experience includes teaching at the New School of Business MBA program, The Sage Colleges School of Management and served as adjunct professor for the State of New York Center for Distance Learning. Some of his professional affiliations are: Panel Arbitrator for New York State Employment Relations Board; International Personnel Management Association; Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM); President of the American Society for Training and Development, Hudson Mohawk NY Chapter; and New York Personnel Training Council Executive Committee.
Barbara Gross
Secretary
Barbara is a native Californian who moved to Nevada in 2019, retiring after a 46 year career as a Nurse. She holds a Masters Degree in Nursing.
Barbara has two sons of whom she is very proud.
After retirement, Barbara found she enjoyed volunteer work, and volunteered at multiple venues. One of those was the 2020 Presidential campaign which has led Barbara to continue her volunteer work as a Republican. She is a member of Battle Born Republican Women and Sun City Conservatives, where she is very involved at the precinct level.
She is looking forward to continued involvement in the upcoming elections.
Doug Bramble
Treasurer
Doug is a relatively new member of the Nevada Republican Club. He’s looking forward to being involved in the organization and working with the club members, tapping into the knowledge and wisdom they already possess to become an advocate for the organization in the community.
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Doug has been a Las Vegas resident for 24 years and is involved in the marketing and advertising business. He is the owner of Valpak and Look Marketing Group and enjoys working with businesses of all sizes to navigate the ever-changing advertising landscape. Doug is active on several Boards serving in various capacities and is involved in a variety of civic and cultural organizations.
Doug has a degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University. During his university years he served on student advisory boards and participated in student organizations.
An important aspect of his life is family. Doug and his wife Ellen have three grown children and Milo the wonder dog. Outside of professional interests, Doug enjoys Formula 1 racing, travel, reading, and the exciting city of Las Vegas.
Bette Schanafelt
Director of Communications
Bette Schanafelt was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She lived half of her life in a country governed by a dictator, where the poor get poorer, and the rich become richer. She sees America headed the same direction and desires to help reverse the trajectory of her adopted country. In 2022, she found herself working as a volunteer in the campaigns of two candidates running for State Senate and Assembly. She performed a key role in the campaign. She recruited volunteers and organized canvassing activities. This experience opened her eyes to the possibility of influencing her community to fight against big government and protect our freedom. As the newest member of the NRC board, she looks forward to supporting the team in their effort to preserve the Republican conservative values.
Bette received her MBA from Pepperdine University, Malibu CA and worked for several multinational companies in various capacity as a project manager data and analyst. She excelled in technology implementation and process re-engineering.
Schayden Gorai
Director at Large
Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Schayden Gorai began his political career as Legislative Aide to Hawaii House Minority Floor Leader Diamond Garcia. He later moved to Nevada, joining Turning Point Action as the Sierra Field Representative and now oversees operations in Southern Nevada, focusing on grassroots mobilization and voter outreach.
Schayden also serves as Secretary of the Log Cabin Republicans of Nevada and National Committeeman for the Nevada Young Republicans, where he champions inclusivity and youth engagement. With a strong background in legislative strategy and political activism, he brings bold leadership and a deep commitment to advancing conservative values across the state.
Susanne Spinelli
Director at Large
Susanne Spinelli has been a very active Board member since joining the Board eight years ago. She has helped design, implement, and distribute the last three Rack Cards. Susanne is known for walking communities twice a week during election time to distribute the cards to voters. You see her often working the raffle table at the luncheons, and she has taken over the responsibility for obtaining and organizing the raffle prizes.
Susanne is a hard-working member of the “Welcome New Neighbor” program leadership team. She researched and ordered all the promotional items for the gift bags and walked the districts to welcome the New Neighbors. In addition, she is involved with the outreach effort to other Republican groups to help get Republicans elected. She has researched, organized, and led the execution of our Club social events. Susanne is a member of the Clark Country Republican Central Committee and a member of the Nevada Republican State Central Committee. In her spare time she volunteers at the Blind Center of Nevada.
Cindy Parker
Director at Large
Cindy has been involved with the Nevada Republican Club for just over two years. She joined the club because she felt the Board of Directors and members of the club have similar political goals and she wanted to be part of a larger team and support a similar effort. She believes that members of the club feel strongly about making changes that will keep America safe and a country to be proud!
Cindy currently advises on strategic planning efforts. She makes every effort to attend all of the luncheons, First Friday Happy Hour events and Board Member meetings. She participated in her first Caucus this past February and had the privilege to be Assistant Site Manager for a caucus location with 45 precincts. She is also involved with the Summit Committees on Nevada Homeland Security.
Cindy has lived in Las Vegas for seven years but considers herself to be a “true Texas girl from Fort Worth”. She recently retired from the medical industry and opened her own Parker L.E D. Design Lighting company. She is also on the Board of Directors for Summerlin Master Plan.
Cindy has a daughter and son; her daughter is a Producer for reality shows and her son works in the oil & gas industry. Her personal interests include; being an honorary board member for the NSPCA, volunteering time for various committees that support Veterans, working with Communities in Schools to assist teenage girls, andbeing spokesperson for EMG Care Foundation for Veterans. She also enjoys listening to all the amazing local Las Vegas entertainers.
Jim Marsh
Director at Large
James R. Marsh has been a board member with the Club for over 4 years. He served our country in the U.S. Army from 1954-55. Jim started in the automotive business in 1965 when he opened Jim Marsh Pontiac in Longview, Wash. He then opened Jim Marsh AMC-Jeep-Triumph-Volvo in 1971 and his auto sales business grew exponentially. In 2001, Jim founded and became President of Jim Marsh Automotive. Jim currently represents Nevada’s franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association. Jim is a past president and current board member for the Better Business Bureau and currently serves as a board member of the Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross. A true community activist and community leader, Jim has served in different capacities with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army, the Nevada Cancer Society, Valley Hospital, Citizens Police Review Board, Citizens for Private Enterprise, National Kidney Foundation, Heart Association of Nevada and the First Baptist Church. Jim has received numerous awards for his contributions to the community, including the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce’s “Quality Circle” Award and the Clark County Republican Party’s “Republican of the Year” Award.
Sherry Rickard
Director at Large
Sherry had her first taste of politics in 1971 when her mother took her to a rally at Lindbergh Field to see then-Presidential Candidate Richard Nixon. Having moved to Las Vegas in 2003, Sherry volunteered at the Nevada Republican Party but was soon hired on as staff. Throughout the years, Sherry has continued to work for various campaigns and projects and served in leadership and on boards in the political and community outreach arenas.
Sherry has been an active member of the Nevada Republican (Men’s) Club since 2010, the Clark County & Nevada State\Republican Parties, the Nevada Federation of Republican Women, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She served as Secretary for Clark County Republican Party and is a Past President of the Republican Women of Las Vegas. In addition Sherry has been an active member and delegate for the National Republican Central Committee for State and National Conventions.
Sherry’s “day job” is with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas – Holdeman Realty Group, where she and her husband have a successful real estate team with over 20 years’ experience.
Sherry’s family includes Lyndon Holdeman and his two children in Utah, siblings in Georgia, San Diego and Kentucky. Of course, rounding out the family is an awesome Lhasa-poo, Ollie.
Sherry’s hobbies and interests include travel, hiking, cooking, shooting, history, patriotism, politics, National Parks, dance and theater, and community outreach. Sherry says that her greatest reward from her involvement in politics is having the accessibility to the government process here in Nevada and the fantastic people with whom she has been honored to serve with!
Amy Wood
Director at Large
Amy Wood is a proud Nevadan, nurse of 25+ years, and grassroots leader dedicated to preserving freedom and strengthening her state.
After moving from California to Nevada in 2020, Amy quickly became a voice for local families and conservatives, serving as Regional Manager for Turning Point Action in Arizona and Nevada and helping lead the charge for President Trump’s 2024 victory.
She is the founder of the Centennial Hills Conservative Town Hall, a platform that connects Nevadans with their local elected leaders, educates citizens on legislation, and builds unity around faith, family, and American values.
A wife, mother of two daughters, and grandmother of two grandsons, Amy combines her nursing background, leadership, and unwavering love for Nevada to champion health, freedom, and a stronger future for the Silver State.
Riley Keohen
Director at Large
Riley Keohen was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Las Vegas in 2013 to attend UNLV’s Hospitality Program. During college, he began investing in the stock market, finding enough success to pursue it full time after graduation. He specializes in technology and blockchain investments in both public and private markets.
Riley’s political activism began with Adam Laxalt’s 2014 campaign for Attorney General, which sparked years of volunteering on campaigns across Nevada. That work led him to serve on the Board of Advisors for Conservative Young Professionals, and he has served on the board of the Nevada Republican Club since 2025.
Riley is a devoted husband and father of two, and is active in his local church. His goal is to preserve conservative values in Nevada and leave a better future for the next generation.
Kristine Benson
Director at Large
Born and raised in Las Vegas, I graduated from Western High School and went on to attend Brigham Young University. I married my high school sweetheart, and together we’ve raised four children right here in Las Vegas. With 13 grandchildren, I’m deeply invested in preserving the conservative values that make our community strong and our future secure. I became involved in conservative clubs when my children were young, driven by a passion for politics and a commitment to safeguarding our principles. I’m honored to serve as a director for the Nevada Republican Club and excited to continue working toward a stronger, more principled Nevada.
Stephen Sedlmeyer
Sergeant At Arms
Stephen Sedlmeyer was born in Reno and raised in Las Vegas and graduated from Rancho High School. He served in the Navy from 1975 to 1995 as a weapons control man and weapons control trainer. After retiring from the Navy, he returned home to Las Vegas with his family. He worked in Special Projects for EG&G and Protection One. Stephen retired in 2006. Stephen is very active in Nevada politics. He ran for county commissioner 2016, then State Assembly in District 3 in 2018. He is the Vice President of the Las Vegas Republican Townhall Group and a Sergeant-at-Arms for the Clark County Republican Party.
Ralph McNamara
Sergeant At Arms
Ralph served in the United State Army for 23.5 years and is a Purple Heart recipient. Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer, Ralph served 22.5 years as a federal law enforcement officer (special agent) with the Department of Defense, State Department, Postal Service, and retired from the Department of Homeland security.
Ralph owned and operated a Risk Management consulting business for 5 years in Henderson. During that time, he had the pleasure of meeting and helping many business owners. He currently serves as the Veterans Committee Chair for the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce, the Outreach Coordinator for the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 730, the Secretary, Las Vegas Lodge 1, for the Fraternal Order of Police, and volunteers at the CCW team, Las Vegas Metro Police Department.
He worked with the Law Enforcement Loyalty Pack to support candidates that are pro law enforcement. For the past four years he has been working with several Republican candidates to increase their visibility with veteran groups, law enforcement agencies/groups, and the Asian communities. Ralph has an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University.
Past Presidents
David Gibbs
Past President
David graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and served in the Air Force as a pilot flying B-52s, FB-111s, and RQ/MQ-1s. He commanded a B-52 deployment in 1998 supporting Operation Southern Watch (OSW) (Iraq). He transferred to Creech Air Force base in 1999 to command a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) squadron and deployed to Bosnia in 2000 and to the Middle East in 2002 for OSW. In 2003, Dave deployed to the Middle East again for the Second Gulf War. Shortly after returning, Dave retired from the Air Force after 25 years and made North Las Vegas his permanent home. Since his Air Force retirement, Dave worked in different areas of the RPA industry. He deployed to the Middle East as a civilian contractor, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait between 2009 and 2011. From 2015 to 2020, he managed and oversaw contracts supporting government Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) maintenance operations in the US and overseas.
Dave has been a member of the Clark County Republican Central Committee, serving on the Executive Board from 2005-2011 and as Chairman in 2011-2012. He was elected to the Nevada Republican Central Committee in 2006 and is still a member today. Dave is also a Board member of Keystone Corporation.
While he retired in 2020, Dave continues to work on various political activities, and he and his wife, Cath, do a lot of traveling and spend time with their four grandchildren.
Rudy Pamintuan
Past President
Rudy Pamintuan currently serves as the Chief-of-Staff to Nevada’s 37th Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony. In his capacity, Rudy oversees the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and manages the tourism, transportation, economic development, workforce development, and outdoor recreation portfolios and the Office of Small Business Advocacy.
Prior, Rudy served as the Managing Director of Sherman Worldwide providing clients with advisory and professional services in the area of international affairs.
Rudy served as an appointee for President George W. Bush – advising the President on Asian American and Pacific Island issues as Chairman of the President’s Advisory Council on AAPI. As an appointee, Rudy was also tapped to promote KORUS (US-Korea Free Trade Agreement), CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement) and traveled extensively representing the White House at a variety of high-profile events. In 2008, Rudy served as a senior advisor to United Nations President Miguel d’Escoto Brockman. Rudy was appointed to serve on the US Delegation for the 2015 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit in Makati, Philippines. Recently, Rudy served on the President-Elect Donald J Trump Transition Team. Rudy currently serves on the Nevada Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights and on the UNLV Lee School of Business – International Business Advisory Board.
For the past 15 years, Rudy has served as the senior advisor for the US Cyber Challenge – a national effort to recruit young cyber security enthusiasts into the Federal Government and the US Military.
As an entrepreneur, Rudy is a co-founder of Diversity Gaming Solutions – a multi-licensed gaming operator, currently engaged in projects in Illinois, Oklahoma, Nevada, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. In his home state, Rudy is President of the Board for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy Charter Schools – Nevada, bringing Charter and alternative school options to families in Nevada.
Rudy served as a volunteer for “Teens for Bush” during the 1988 election cycle and later served as an intern at the White House in 1992. Since then, he has held a variety of senior roles in every Presidential campaign and has held leadership and advisory roles with Republican candidates throughout the nation.