AzFRW 2026-2027 Executive Officers

Pat and her husband Tom moved to Prescott in July 2013.  They live about 20 miles northwest of town.  Her husband retired from the Los Angeles Police Department as a Commander after serving 33 years.  Pat joined Republican Women of Prescott (RWOP) shortly after moving to Prescott. In February 2021 she became a member of Granite Mountain Republican Women serving as Armed Services/Caring for America chair, Newsletter chair and Secretary. She has served on the Bylaws, Nominating, and Ways & Means Committees as well. She is currently a member Prescott Valley RW.

Much of Pat's career was in medical sales as a territory manager for Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. She specialized in chronic wound care dressings and kits & trays.  After retiring in 2000, she returned to school to pursue "fun" interests; floral design, photography, ceramics, drawing, etc.

After moving to Durango, CO in 2003, Pat became involved in the community serving on the board of the Durango Arts Center and the Durango Friends of the Arts (DFA), a 501c3 non-profit. DFA’s purpose was fundraising to provide grants to performing and visual arts organizations.  She served on the DFA board for 10 years including, 2 years as president.  In 2012 she accepted the position of Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Membership Coordinator at The Glacier Club, a private golf club/community in Durango.  Pat also began her hobby in jewelry design while in Durango. She continues to work on refining her skills in silversmithing in her spare time.  Pat was a founding member of "Style 'N' Stones" a group of jewelry designers who held a yearly charity jewelry sale benefiting different 501c3 charities in Durango, CO for 20 years.

Pat enjoyed serving as Republican Women of Prescott President in 2018 and 2019.  It was not only rewarding; it gave her experience in Club leadership.  Pat served as AzFRW Region V Director in 2018-19 and 2020 through February 2021, representing this one club region at the state level.  In 2016 & 2017, she served RWOP as 4th VP/Communications. During her term as Communications VP, Constant Contact was incorporated as RWOP's newsletter and email vehicle.  With the help of two very generous RWOP members, they were able to design and launch a new website. Other positions held include: Club photographer, Ways & Means Committee, Bylaws and “Big Event” (fundraising event) committees. 

In February 2021, Pat transferred to Granite Mountain Republican Women.  As GMRW was part of Region I, she resigned as AzFRW Region V Director. In October 2021, Pat was elected 2022-23 Region I Director and served AzFRW in this capacity.  She was elected President of Arizona Federation of Republican Women in October 2023, for the 2024-2025 term, and was re-elected to serve as 2026-2027 AzFRW President at the 2025 AzFRW Convention. Pat also served on the  NFRW Achievement Awards and Fundraising Committees in 2024-25.

Pat is very detail-oriented and takes her responsibilities seriously. She was honored to design a custom pendant for AzFRW for one of NFRW online auctions. She often donates custom jewelry for several AzFRW, club and community fundraising events. Pat also creates a custom Patriotic Angel Pendant for AzFRW each year that is raffled to Patriotic Angels only at the last meeting each year.

Shelley Kais is a dedicated Republican leader, business owner, and community advocate who has spent years serving Arizona Republicans at every level of the party. She currently serves as 1st Vice President of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women and Secretary of Legislative District 19, and previously served as Chair of the Pima County Republican Party (2020–2022). Shelley’s leadership helped strengthen grassroots engagement at the club level as President of the Quail Creek Republican Club and later as Programs Chair, and she was honored to be the Republican nominee for the Arizona Senate (LD 2) in 2016 and 2018. She is passionate about principled leadership, grassroots engagement, and strengthening the future of the Republican Party in Arizona.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Shelley also lived in the Panama Canal Zone, where she attended school, experiences that shaped her appreciation for public service and civic responsibility. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and an education certification from the University of South Carolina, followed by a Master’s degree in Management and an MBA from Frostburg State University, where she later taught in the MBA program. Shelley founded her consulting company in Washington, D.C. and continues to work with federal agencies and corporations, bringing professional expertise and real-world experience to her leadership.

Denise Johnson grew up in Arizona and graduated from Mesa High School.  After graduation, she met and married her husband, a United States Marine, and traveled across the country as he served to protect our nation.

Denise graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, Texas.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education and is certified to teach general education, special education, and ESL.  Her 30-year career in both general and special education presented numerous challenges and provided many incredible experiences. Upon her husband's retirement in 2021, they moved to Wickenburg, where Denise completed her teaching career and retired from Congress USD.  

In 2023, Denise was elected to serve as the President of the Republican Women of Wickenburg (RWOW).  Under her leadership, this newly established organization grew from 22 members to over 200.  This rapid club growth was instrumental in helping to ensure Republican victories in local and state offices.  She is currently enrolled in the 2026 Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series, an elite program for Republican Women.  She will complete the program in May of 2026.

Denise and Rick live at Wickenburg Ranch, where they enjoy spending time playing golf, meeting new members, and volunteering at their church and local organizations.

Yendi de los Angeles Parker is a devoted patriot, community leader, and advocate for freedom based in Yuma, Arizona. Her journey to the Grand Canyon State began seven years ago as an active-duty military spouse, and she quickly fell in love with the land and the people she now calls home.

Rooted in the foundation of God’s Word, Yendi’s life is defined by service and family. As the proud wife of a United States Marine and a mother of three, she understands the sacrifices required to defend liberty. Having come to the United States as a child refugee from Cuba, Yendi possesses a unique, firsthand perspective on the fragility of freedom and the vital importance of preserving the values established by our Founding Fathers.

Yendi’s commitment to her community and country is reflected in her extensive academic and professional background. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Oregon and a Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is currently a teacher at Yuma Catholic High School and loves her students. Her passion for protecting the vulnerable is evident in her service on the Foster Care Review Board of the Arizona Supreme Court, and she is currently looking forward to growing her family through adoption.

A tireless leader in the conservative movement, Yendi serves as a State Precinct Committeeman for the AzGOP and is the President of the Yuma Republican Women’s Club. She thrives in the sisterhood of the National Federation of Republican Women, working to empower women and strengthen the party at every level.

Yendi is dedicated to equipping the next generation of freedom fighters and invites all who cherish American exceptionalism to join her in the fight to preserve conservative values for years to come.

Secretary Jan is an experienced Secretary and longtime member of the Federation. She has been elected AzFRW Secretary three times in prior years. Jan has also served as Secretary for the California Federation of Republican Women.  Secretary Jan has served as AzFRW Region VII Director, AzFRW Bylaws Committee Chairman. Jan has been a member of the  NFRW Bylaws , Public Relations, Achievement Awards, and Resolutions Committees; plus many club officer positions and committees. She is serving again as President of Arrowhead Republican Women for 2026-2027.

Jan has been an NFRW Regent since 1996.

Joyce was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. After high school, she joined the Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist to “see the world” and promptly got stationed at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. After serving in the Air Force, she pursued several interests including clown college. In 1995 she got an associate’s degree in criminal justice and worked as a paralegal in several top law firms. Her main interests were criminal prosecution and family law.

In 2005 she married the love of her life, Brian, and in 2008 they moved to Arizona, where he took an engineering job. She started working as a poll worker for the 2008 presidential election and continued to work the polls every election until 2022. She worked as a school bus driver in the Vail School District for several years and is currently a stay-at-home wife by choice.

In 2021, upon an invitation from her sister-in-law, she attended the Tucson Republican Women’s Club and became a member in 2022. She became the secretary of TRW in 2022, served as the Treasurer in 2023 and 2024 and was elected as president for the 2026-2027 term. In May of 2023 she was elected as Interim Treasurer for the AzFRW, was then elected to her first 2-year term as AzFRW Treasurer in October 2023 and reelected to an additional 2-year term in October 2025. In January 2025 she was appointed to the NFRW Achievement Awards committee by President Julie Harris and appointed as the NFRW Achievement Awards Chair for the 2026-2027 term by President Martha Jenkins.

Since joining TRW she became a Precinct Committeeman for LD 17, collected signatures for several candidates, propositions and the mayoral recall. In 2022 and 2024 she helped to get out the vote.

Joyce lives in Tucson with her husband, Brian, and their two fur babies, Burrito & Taquito a/k/a mischief & mayhem depending on the day.

Cindy Casaus, is a third-generation Arizonan committed to Republican politics and public service. She has served as Secretary of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women, and President of Ahwatukee Republican Women. She served two terms as President of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women, and currently serves as Treasurer for the National Federation of Republican Women.

Cindy earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business and is a graduate of the Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series, an elite program for Republican Women. She is an Assistant Director at the State of Arizona and resides in Ahwatukee with her husband David and daughter Adeline.