On Saturday, May 17, the Young Republican Federation of Alabama held their convention at the BJCC in Birmingham. The main order of business was the election of YRFA officers that will lead the state for the next two years.
Among those elected were two charter members of the Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama.
YRNEA founder and former chairman Jordan Doufexis (Rainsville) was elected as the Senior Vice Chairman for the Young Republican Federation of Alabama.
"We spent two years building an organization that is a real and sustainable, driving force in northeast Alabama," said Doufexis. "I want to bring that same aggression to the State level. With Alabama being solid red now, it isn't enough to just be a conservative. You need to be a logical, talented leader that can deliver the GOP message to the 21st Century rather than just a "good ol' boy". - Jordan Doufexis, YRFA Vice Chairman
Ashley Stanford (Rainsville) was unanimously elected as the Chairman of the 4th Congressional District (Aderholt). The District includes DeKalb, Marshall, Etowah, Cullman, Winston, Lawrence, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Lamar, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Lawrence, and Fayette County.
"I'm excited to be able to help create a consistent brand for the YR's in the 4th District," said Stanford. "Marketing and communication will be my priority from day one." - Ashley Stanford, Congressional District 4 Chairman
The official list of elected officers:
- Chairman - Jackie Curtis (Birmingham)
- Vice Chairman - Jordan Doufexis (Rainsville)
- Secretary - Blake Guinn (Birmingham)
- Treasurer - Brandon Shoupe (Dothan)
- State Committeeman - Brent Beal (Huntsville)
- State Committeewoman - Megan Rhea Lewis (Montgomery)
- CD1 Chairman - Matt Brown (Fairhope)
- CD2 Chairman - Drew Nelson (Montgomery)
- CD3 Chairman - Adam Thompson (Montgomery)
- CD4 Chairman - Ashley Stanford (Rainsville)
- CD5 Chairman - Robert Irvin (Hartselle)
- CD6 Chairman - Representative Matt Fridy (Montevallo)
- CD7 Chairman - Stephanie Petelos (Birmingham)
- Finance Chairman - David Pinkleton (Huntsville)
- Special Events Coordinator - Matt Hood (Tuscaloosa)
The YRFA looks to be a major player in the 2016 SEC Presidential Primary with Doufexis and Stanford in lead roles.
