Brittany Tressler began her political career while pursuing a double degree in journalism and political science at the University of Maryland, College Park, campaigning for many Maryland candidates, including now-RNC Chairman Michael Steele.

After graduating, Brittany returned to Montgomery County and became the outreach coordinate for then-freshman State Representative Mike Vereb.  In May of 2008 she took a position at the Director of Outreach and Communication for the Montgomery county Republican Committee, and has since become Executive Director of the organization.  Brittany is also a 2008 graduate of the Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series, a program that educates Republican women on public service, running for office and campaigning. 

Brittany became involved with the Young Republicans in 2006, and was elected Vice Chair in April of 2008.  Brittany believes that Young Republicans generally want to network while bettering the Party, and works to promote social and business relationships while campaigning for local candidates and Republican ideals.

Ashlee graduated from Temple University in 2004 with a BA in Communications and Theatre.  She has lived in Montgomery County for the past 15 years, living in Berks County previously.  Ashlee currently works for State Farm Insurance, selling insurance and financial products.  She has been a committeewoman in Horsham since 2006 and got involved in politics through a family friend.  Growing up, she never thought of herself as being politically inclined but has always felt that the youth vote is under-represented in elections.  Ashlee has helped with numerous local and countywide elections and looks forward to helping the YRs expand and grow.  In her spare time, she enjoys going to the shore, reading, watching movies and volunteering.

After growing up in Philadelphia, Joe has lived in various parts of Montgomery County since 1994. A 2001 graduate of Millersville University, with a B.A. in Marketing, Joe is currently pursuing his M.B.A. at Philadelphia University, with the ultimate goal of even furthering his education. A new member to the Young Republicans in 2006, Joe enjoys working throughout the Party on a volunteer basis and looks forward to being a more active member in 2007 and beyond. Currently employed in marketing, Joe currently resides in Horsham and enjoys reading, music, golf and following the Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Red Sox.

Mark moved to Montgomery County 13 years ago after earning a degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University . Originally from Ireland , he moved to the Pittsburgh area with his family in the 70s and currently resides in Wayne with his wife Karen and daughter Rylee.  Having followed politics for many years the political climate in 2006 compelled him to join the Montgomery County Young Republican’s and assist with the Santorum re-election campaign.

Melissa graduated from Temple University in 1998 where she received her BA in Accounting/Finance she also received her Masters of Science in Taxation from Philadelphia University in December 2001.  Melissa just recently left Public Accounting to work for Teva Pharmaceuticals in their tax department. Melissa has lived in Horsham since 1994. Since childhood Melissa has been active in many campaigns from stuffing envelopes for PA congressmen and working the polls on Election Day.  Most recently she helped out in Bush/Cheney 2004 and phone banks/door to door for various campaigns in 2006.  Melissa is also the Youth Minister/Life Teen Coordinator at St Catherine of Siena in Horsham. In her spare time Melissa likes to read, go shopping and she bleeds Phillies Red and Eagles Green.

Anthony is a 2001 graduate from Juniata College with a B.A. in Management and Marketing and currently resides in Montgomeryville, where he has lived for the past three and a half years.  He is originally from rural Lancaster County where his conservative roots began at a young age. His father served as a Republican on the board of Donegal School District for 12 years, including 8 as president.  His mother currently serves as a Republican committee person in Lancaster County and also works as a Legislative Aid in the 98th District, a seat long held by Republicans. Along with volunteering as a teenager on his father’s three campaigns,Anthony has also worked as a volunteer for Bush-Cheney 04, Santorum 06, and other local races in Montgomery County.  He has been attending YR meetings for about the last year and half and looks forward to further helping the organization.

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Elizabeth D’Angelo is a Junior at Chestnut Hill College who is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science, with a minor in Spanish.  A conservative, Catholic, and politically active family led to Elizabeth starting out in politics at a very young age.  Starting in 2002, Elizabeth has volunteered for many local and countywide candidates, and in 2007 was on staff for current District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman’s campaign.  Now, at 21, Elizabeth works at the Montgomery County Republican, is a member of the Montgomery County Council of Republican Women, and has been involved with the Young Republicans for about a year.  A self-proclaimed “political nerd,” Elizabeth plans to attend law school and start her own career in the political arena after graduation.  Besides the GOP, Elizabeth loves soccer, reading, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.