Now that I’ve shared a bit about myself, I’m excited to introduce the rest of our Executive Board. This incredible team of volunteers works tirelessly to organize across Northeast Wisconsin, strengthen our communities, and lead the charge toward electing Democrats in 2026. I’m grateful for their dedication and eager for you to get to know them, too.

In Solidarity,

Julie Hancock, Chair

Executive Board Officers

Amy Trader 1st Vice Chair

Amy Trader is a passionate leader in the mental health field. As an HR director, her focus is building inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures and leadership development. She brings this experience to the 8th in hopes to achieve our goals and drive meaningful change

Carol Jensen-Olson 2nd Vice Chair

Carol Jensen-Olson brings a wealth of experience and a passion for organizing to her role on the 8th CD Board. She is a retired Language Arts and Speech teacher and former union rep at her high school. She also worked at local hospitals doing medical transcription and coordinating medical seminars. As the Vice Chair of the Door County Dems, she is active and engaged on the ground collaborating, coordinating, and connecting people to help elect Democrats at all levels of government.

Connie Jordan Secretary

Connie Jordan is a retired NWTC Academic Advisor and prior to that, a middle school teacher. As a former educator and current volunteer, she brings organizational, communication, and collaborative skills to this position. She brings her passion for positive change to her role with the 8th CD.

Shawn Loftus Treasurer

Shawn Loftus is an experienced leader, manager and technical supervisor with a proven record of performance in challenging and dynamic environments who proudly served for 14 years in the United States Navy. He is Currently a Combat Systems Test Manager at Fincantieri Marinette Marine. His passion for serving others and volunteering in campaigns is what drove him to be involved at the 8th CD level.

Board Members

• Tom Mandli, Former 8th CD Chair
• Logan Janssen, DPW Admin Committee Rep
• Kristin Lyerly, Candidate Recruitment
• Meghan Monahan, Platforms and Resolutions
• Andi Rich, Platforms and Resolutions
• Dan Weidner, Platforms and Resolutions
• Bill Switalla, Platforms and Resolutions
• Rick Crosson, Chair, Equity and Empowerment Subcommittee
• Shawn McKenny, IT/Tech
• Vik Verma, Chair, DPW Environmental Caucus
• Dottie LeClair, Chair, DPW Women's Caucus
• Lisa Noel, DPW Admin Committee At-Large Member for 8th CD
• Kris Sadur, DPW Admin Committee At-Large Member for 8th CD

County Party Chairs under WI-08 also sit on the board, and include:

• Christy Welch, Brown County Dems
• Doreen Woelfel, Calumet County Dems
• Kris Sadur, Door County Dems
• Stan Johnson, Kewaunee County Dems
• Paula Gruszynski, Marinette County Dems
• Mari Flanagan, Oconto County Dems
• Emily Tseffos, Outagamie County Dems, Also Chair of County Chairs Association
• Jan Koch, Shawano-Menominee County Dems
• Stuart Walter, Waupaca County Dems

Please reach out to us at any time using info@8thdistrictdems.org, and please forward this to fellow activists, voters, organizers, or interested parties that may want to be kept up-to-date on activities around the district, especially as our 2026 Congressional Race takes shape!

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