About

Our Mission

At El Dorado GOP, our unwavering commitment is to champion the principles of conservatism, driving the Republican cause to new heights in our vibrant community. Rooted in a vision for a stronger, united, and prosperous El Dorado, we actively engage with residents, cultivate cohesion among party members, and relentlessly pursue initiatives that contribute to a brighter future for everyone. Our mission is not just political; it's a dedicated endeavor to inspire positive change, uphold our values, and empower every citizen in our beloved El Dorado County

Our Executive Team

Chairman

Todd White

Todd has served as the Chairman of the El Dorado County Republican Party since January 2017. He is a native of El Dorado County, and is a passionate advocate for quality public education. Todd has served as a Trustee for the El Dorado Union High School District since 2010. He also serves on the Juvenile Justice Commission, the Early Education & Planning Council, and enjoys being an ambassador for the Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.

First Vice Chairman

Doug Williams

Coming soon

Second Vice Chairman

Joy Knight

Joy Knight, a fifth-generation Californian, follows a family legacy of public service dating back to her great-great grandfather's tenure on the La Canada School Board. The tradition continued with her great-grandfather serving five terms in the State Assembly in 1939, and her grandfather contributing to the Valley Water District. In 1980, the Knight Family relocated to El Dorado Hills, where Joy attended Brooks Elementary School and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. Her parents, still residing in El Dorado County, have actively served in various capacities, with her mother as a Trustee for the El Dorado County Board of Education and her father, a former County Supervisor, now serving as a Trustee for the Los Rios Community College District. Joy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University Sacramento in 2005. The Knight Family remains dedicated to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations in El Dorado County and its neighboring areas.

Ex-Officio of Tom McClintock

Terry Gherardi

Terry is a long time resident of El Dorado County. She and her husband, first moved to the Georgetown Divide, eventually taking over the ownership of the local newspaper. As editor, reporter, etc. for The Divide Harvester, Terry became more knowledgeable, and appreciative about the importance of small business and the contributions by residents, along with their needs living in a small community.

Secretary

Kelley Nalewaja

Coming soon

Parliamentarian

Oscar Bejarano

Coming soon

Treasurer

Gay Willyard

Coming soon