Rick Loughery
HERSHEY — The Pennsylvania Young Republicans elected a new chairman, Rick Loughery of Chester County, to lead the organization with new energy and a new path forward at its annual convention in Hershey, PA following the Republican Party of Pennsylvania’s official meeting.
Elected with unanimous support by the membership of the Pennsylvania Young Republicans, Chairman Loughery outlined a vision to build new chapters in counties across the state and to support the growth of existing chapters, as well as strengthening the organization’s relationships within the Republican Party.
“With chapters all across the Commonwealth, this is the gateway organization for young professionals to get involved in Republican politics,” stated Chairman Loughery. “This is the ground floor for young activists and those who dream of serving in public office in the future. Our job is to recruit young people to get involved, build relationships within the party and advocate for young Republicans across Pennsylvania. We are the future of the Republican Party, and that future begins today!”
Rick Loughery, born and raised in Phoenixville and a current resident of Coatesville, is the Chairman of the Chester County Young Republicans and the county’s elected Recorder of Deeds. The Pennsylvania Young Republican Chairman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, spokesman and chief representative for young Republicans across the Commonwealth and on the national stage. Chairman Loughery was elected alongside a slate of a highly qualified young professionals from across the state:
Vice Chair Eric Reath of Lancaster County
National Committeeman Jonathon Hausenchild of Butler County
National Committeewoman Laura Wagoner of Chester County
Executive Director Bryant Glick of Lancaster County
Secretary LeeAnn Kapanick of Crawford County
Treasurer Derrick Backer of Northampton County
Director-At-Large Daniel Arbucias of Chester County
Director-At-Large Makala Ashmar of Lehigh County
Director-At-Large Meredith Buettner Kelemen of Delaware County
Director-At-Large Nick Cocco of Delaware County
Director-At-Large Eric Gordon of Butler County
Director-At-Large Corey Hamilton of Crawford County
Director-At-Large Dan Patton of Crawford County
Director-At-Large Zach Pierson of Lancaster County
Director-At-Large Matthew Szuchyt of Lehigh County
Director-At-Large Brad Vasoli of Montgomery County
“Together, will create an organization that brings Young Republicans together, supports conservative values and advocates for the future of the Republican Party in Pennsylvania,” added Loughery.
