Will Matheson

Chair 

I am Will Matheson and I studied at Brigham Young University majoring in Political Science. I focused in areas involving American politics and the political process. At BYU, I was president of the College Democrats for the 2010-2011 school year. I had been a member of the club since 2008 as well. I have also been involved in many political campaigns since 2008. I have volunteered for the Utah County Democratic Party since 2009 and in January of 2010, I was appointed as Executive Director of the party where I managed volunteers and assisted candidates in their campaigns. I served in that capacity until being elected to this position in April of 2011. I have been married to my beautiful wife for a year and a half now. We welcomed our son Simon into the world in February of 2011.

Rob McMurray

Vice-Chair 

 I have been involved in politics since my wonderful wife peaked my interest by requiring me to read "Founding Fathers", it changed my life.  I have been married to Tamara since December of 2006, even though we were engaged some 20 years earlier,  all great things are worth the wait.  I am the proud father of 10 children, 7 from my previous marriage, two step children, and one between us for good measure.  I spent 7 years in the United States Coast Guard and served in Desert Storm.  I spent 4 years as an EMT/Paramedic, and 10 years in the business industry as an international purchasing manager.  I am currently considered a full time student at Utah Valley University, with a major in Poiitical Science, and a double minor in Peace and Justice, and US History.  Tamara has taught high school Government, and US History at the AP level for the last 20 years and is arguably one of the best educators in the state of Utah.  Since becoming involved in politics in Utah I have been a precinct chair, I have served an internship at the Utah State Legislature for the 2011 session, I have volunteered with Organizing for America (OFA), and have been appointed as the Vice Chair for the Utah County Democratic Party.  My goals are to bring a more Democratic face to Utah from grass roots to the federal level.  My goal is to bring a voice to all those that wish to have a say in this state, and strive to bring Utah back to a state of normalcy that has existed in the near past.  

Gwyn Franson

Secretary

Gwyn Franson, a long time resident of Northern Utah County, has served in many civic and educational volunteer positions through the years, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Parent Teacher Association.  Gwyn was instrumental in implementing the first gifted pullout at Highland Elementary, working as the coordinator of the program for several years. In 2007 she was named teacher of the year at Highland Elementary. She and her team members received both state and national recognition for their economics education program.

Gwyn has been active in local political organizations for more than two decades.  She served two terms as a city council member in Highland and ran as a candidate for the Utah State House of Representatives in 2008.

Gwyn is married to Jay Franson, former mayor of Highland.  They are the parents of five children: Lon, Eric, Kevin, Janell, and Alayne.  They are also proud grandparents to fourteen grandchildren.

Douglas Cortney

Treasurer

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Nathan Hadfield

Communications Director

Nathan Hadfield has been employed in the software engineering industry for twenty years and is currently a partner at MacsDesign Studio, a software company specializing in service management solutions.

Nathan feels strongly that Utah County would be better served with more-representative and competitive government, particularly in areas of education, immigration, environment, transparency and ethics. He lives in Provo with his wife Molly and their energetic little boys Cannon and Noah.