About US

Ari Ioannides is a resident of Wanship and a committed member of the Summit County community. He serves as President of the Park City Performing Arts Foundation, a member of the Wasatch Back Hospitals Community Board, and is active in civic, political, and nonprofit leadership. Ari brings a strong background in technology, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning, and is passionate about uniting local Republicans around shared values and practical goals. He and his wife, Dr. Ember Conley, share four children and are deeply rooted in Utah’s mountain traditions and future.

Tory Welch is a U.S. Army veteran, journeyman lineman, and small business owner with deep roots in Summit County. After serving two tours in Iraq as a heavy equipment operator with the 3rd Infantry Division, Tory returned to Utah to raise a family and begin a decade-long career with Rocky Mountain Power, where he helped keep the lights on across the state, including in Park City. Today, he runs a construction company specializing in underground utilities and power line installation, giving him firsthand experience with the region’s regulatory and land use challenges. A 2024 candidate for Summit County Council, Tory is driven by a profound sense of gratitude, faith, and belief in the founding principles that make America exceptional. He lives in Hoytsville with his wife and four children.

Pat O’Connell is a retired investment banker and financial advisor who relocated full-time to Park City in 2023 after three decades of skiing in the area. A Princeton- and UVA-educated economist, Pat has advised governments around the world—from Wall Street to the Mongolian Ministry of Finance—and most recently served as CFO for New Jersey’s farmland preservation program. He currently serves as a county delegate for the Deer Valley South precinct, an alternate delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention, and a board member for KPCW Radio. Pat and his wife Charlotte, a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired pilot, proudly call Park City home.

Patty Brewer recently retired from a 40+ year career in business management, with experience spanning marketing, product development, and executive leadership in the fintech industry. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer for Linqto, an online platform focused on private equity investing. Patty and her husband relocated to Park City from the Bay Area in 2016 and now live in Silver Springs with their two rescue pups. She enjoys skiing, golfing, playing pickleball, and embracing the active mountain lifestyle in her free time.

Jay Deuser has proudly served the Summit County Republican Party for three years as Ranch Place Precinct Chair and Snyderville Region Chair, supporting 22 precincts and engaging with voters across a diverse and dynamic region. His hands-on involvement with local candidates has deepened his appreciation for the dedication required to seek public office and strengthened his commitment to fostering community connections. Jay values curiosity, persistence, and service, and he remains optimistic about the opportunities ahead to help shape a better future for Summit County and the nation.

Marjorie Ellis is a fourth-generation Los Angeles native who relocated to Utah in 2020, drawn by her love for the outdoors and a desire to escape the taxes and congestion of California. With over 30 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, she owns and operates Corporate Global Events, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and logistics for corporate and nonprofit clients. A lifelong fiscal conservative, Marjorie previously served as Treasurer for the Summit County GOP and is a strong advocate for responsible governance and community engagement. She lives in Park City and enjoys skiing, hiking, pickleball, and spending time outdoors with friends.

Philip D’Agostini was born in Newark, New Jersey, to immigrant parents of Italian and French descent and spent most of his childhood in California after losing his father at a young age. He and his wife raised their four children in San Diego before relocating to Woodland, Utah, as permanent residents in 2012. In 2022, Philip became a state and county delegate for the Woodland precinct, and in 2024, he was elected precinct chair while continuing to serve in both delegate roles. An America First conservative, Philip is committed to keeping his community informed and engaged on the issues that will help Summit County and the state of Utah thrive.

Louise Willoughby recently retired after a remarkable 44-year career in education, where she had the privilege of teaching, leading, and forming lasting relationships with people of all ages. Her deep love and respect for children and families continue to guide her commitment to making the world a place where they can thrive. Louise chose the Republican platform because its values closely align with her lifelong goals of service and community strength. Her political experience includes serving as a county and state delegate, Eastern Summit County Planning Commissioner, Coalville City Council member, and North Summit Fire Board member.

Tal Adair is a seasoned businessman and former Summit County Council member, recognized for his public service and commitment to community development. During his tenure on the Council, he served as a vital voice for the East Side of the county, contributing to significant initiatives, including addressing growth and development challenges. In honor of his impactful service, the Summit County Council proclaimed December 1, 2016, as “Council Member Tal Adair Day.” Beyond his public service, Tal has an extensive background in business and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.

Jimmy May was born in the Midwest and raised as a Democrat, but during college, while surrounded by protests against Ronald Reagan’s candidacy, he realized Reagan was right and has been a committed conservative ever since. After relocating from the “northleft” coast, Jimmy was surprised to encounter many of the same ideological challenges in Utah that he thought he had left behind. A former database architect, he has spent the past four years serving the Summit County GOP by applying his technical expertise to enhance the organization’s effectiveness. His contributions include building a disciplined cloud infrastructure, maintaining accurate and timely voter data, generating walk and delegate lists, managing communications systems, and providing training and disaster recovery support.