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While very politically active and involved in conservative Christian organizations, the most important roles Denise plays are as wife to Randy Rives, mother to three grown children, and grandmother (“Mimi”) to eight wonderful grandchildren. She is passionate about preserving the Christian values and principles upon which this country was founded for future generations. The greatest passion that Denise Rives has is helping others to find their passion and maximize their strengths in pursuing that passion. Her special rapport with audiences of...

Judy Frey lived in upstate New York, Central Virginia and Southern California before moving to Gregg County, Texas, in 1982. She became the Secretary for Gregg County Republican Party in 1992, and served under four consecutive successive County Chairs until 2014. She then became the Secretary for the Republican Women of Gregg County, her position still today. For Judy, consistent production of high-quality meeting minutes is part science, part art. Some graciously claim she excels at both. Judy graduated college with...

Ruby Manen is a native Texan, born and raised in Aransas Pass, and is a member of Wilson County Republican Women. She has been married to Don for 60 years and they have three children and three grandchildren. Prior to her involvement in Texas politics, Don’s military career and Ruby’s civil service career provided opportunities for them to live and work in many locations around the U.S. and in Europe including NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Ruby had two assignments in...

Carol Van De Walle is a sixth-generation Texan, a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and was born and raised in San Antonio where she is a member of Bexar County Republican Women (BCRW). Before getting involved in politics, she was Vice President of United Savings of Texas, then left the banking industry to join her husband Joe’s family business, Van De Walle Farms. “We operated a vegetable farming and produce sales company started by Joe’s grandparents around...

Janis Holt is a lifelong Republican having cast her first vote in a Presidential Election for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Janis has been a Delegate to the Republican Precinct, County and State Conventions since 2008, and has been an elected Delegate to the National Convention in 2012 and 2016. In addition, she is a member of the Texas Republican Party Grassroots Club, is a Hardin County Precinct Chair, and has served as an Election Judge. She also has been a member...

Highly regarded as a leader among Republican Women across Texas, Marie Maggio has a passion for service to her community and state. A simple invitation many years ago was all it took for Marie to quickly become an asset to the Golden Triangle Republican Women. Her dedication to serving resulted in her serving as President, Membership Chair, and Bylaws Chair not once, but twice on two separate occasions. Once established in her local club and her county party, Marie discovered the...