The Republican Party of San Diego County is governed by the men and women of the Central Committee. These are San Diego County residents elected by their communities to represent them in their party for four-year terms.
The Central Committee meets the second Monday of every other month and the public is invited to attend. Check our events page for details.
Paula Whitsell was first elected Chair of the Republican Party of San Diego County in 2021, and was again elected in 2024. Prior to serving as Chair, Paula served as 2nd Vice Chair, Secretary, and Communications Chair. She has been on the County Central Committee since 2010. Before her involvement in the Party, Paula lived in Brazil for many years. When inflation got so high that it was impossible to raise her family, she made the decision to come back to San Diego. So with husband, three kids and three suitcases in hand, the family started over. Paula worked in the financial industry for many years. She moved over to real estate and mortgage banking in 2002 founding a small real estate firm. In 2019 she was one of the founding members of American Mortgage Network. In 2023, she started a publishing company.
Brett Davis
Cheryl Perez
Craig Candelore
Erika Lowrey
Mayor John McCann
Nimpa Akana
Patty O’Mara
Chairwoman Paula Whitsell
Shirley Nakawatase
Hon. Andrew Hayes
Ben Good
Corbin Sabol
Dan Bickford
Frank Hilliker
Mayor John Minto
Judy Simmeroth
Kristie Bruce-Lane
Sup. Joel Anderson
Rep. Darrell Issa
Senator Brian Jones
Garvin Walsh
Haydee Sperling
Joseph Linares
Judy Reese
Kristine Sheffler
Hon. Melanie Burkholder
Patti Hopkins
Richard Bailey
Summer Boger
Amy Reichert
Andee Aceves
Bill Exeter
Bob Divine
Edy Johnson
Kristine Alessio
Hon. Laura Lothian
Matthew Phy
Rebekah Winfree
Alana Sorensen
Armen Kurdian
Corey Gustafson
Jack Fernandes
Kori Jensen
Laura Bassett
Hon. Lee De Meo
Matt Stockton
Mayor Rebecca Jones
Asm. Laurie Davis
Kelly Seyarto
Asm. Carl DeMaio
