Our 2024 - 2025 Chandler Republican Women Executive Board
Marilyn Gregorin - President
Marilyn Gregorin moved from Lindenhurst, Illinois in 2007 to Chandler, Arizona. She worked for Marshall Field’s in Chicago before it was bought out by Macy’s. She retired in April, 2023, after 35 years as the Fashion Stylist & Executive of Corporate Sales for Macy’s Biltmore in Phoenix. Marilyn has been a member of CRW since 2020 holding the position of third VP and Social Director/ Coordinator for CRW’s patriotic merchandise table at events. She joined CRW after working at the Trump 2020 Campaign office in Chandler as a volunteer because she met so many inspiring women who shared the same passion for our state of Arizona in promoting Republican values. She previously was an elected official as the Village Clerk for eight years in Lindenhurst, Illinois thus becoming the Pageant Director for the Miss Lindenhurst Pageant (10 years). Marilyn was also an airline stewardess for 15 years with Eastern airlines based out of Chicago from 1972- 1987. She is married and the mother of two children , Eric and Aimee. She enjoys working out at the gym, golfing, traveling, and anything “fashion” related.
Kristin Gentile White - 1st VP, Program
Sharon Goeman-2nd VP, Membership
Sharon has been a member of Chandler Republican Women’s Group (CRW) since 2022 and served as Community Service Chairwomen for the last two years. She has been a full-time resident of Chandler since 2020. Prior to this Sharon worked for the Boeing Company in a wide variety of computer-related management positions for over forty years and split her time among Seattle, St. Louis and Chandler. She has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and an MBA in Global Management / Organizational Effectiveness.Sharon is married, a mother to three grown children and grandmother to two little “bitsies”. She enjoys a wide variety of fitness classes at our local Chandler gym, and loves travel, shopping, spa days, and golf (in that order). For professional “excitement”, Sharon runs her own online jewelry, accessories and clothing business on the Poshmark platform as a sideline/hobby, with revenues nearing 10K per year. She stocks her online “closet” with upcycled personal items and with bling-y boutique items acquired from local and regional marketplaces. She loves running her “ShimmerRing” business but can easily dial the effort up or down, depending on other pressing obligations. Sharon is very excited to serve as 2nd Vice President (Membership) for the 2024-2025 cycle.
Laura Doyle - 3rd VP, Ways and Means
Laura moved from Illinois to Queen Creek, AZ in 2005 due to a work relocation and is currently employed full time as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with BMO Bank, N.A. Laura became actively involved with politics after the 2020 election, becoming a Precinct and State Committeemen in Legislative District 15. She joined CRW 2 years ago to come together with like minded women and make a difference in her community and state. She enjoys hiking, nature and good conversation, especially when it involves religion, politics or fashion. For the last 10 years Laura has been involved with Direct sales and most recently is an Area Leader with Park Lane Jewelry; she looks forward to the day she can retire and work her jewelry business full time and take advantage of volunteer opportunities within her community. Laura is looking forward to bringing fun activities to raise money for the club and serving as 3rd Vice President (Ways and Means) for the 2024-2025 cycle.
Pat Tillery - 4th VP, Social Media
Pat is from Washington, DC, but has lived in Arizona for 40 years. Before becoming a full-time mom, Pat was Manager of Consumer Affairs for Arizona Public Service Company and is Accredited in Public Relations (APR) with the Public Relations Society of America. She became passionate about national politics after 9-11 and has worked on numerous national campaigns beginning with Pres. Bush. She became active with CRW with the campaign for Pres. Trump. Pat has bachelor’s degrees in business and education from Wake Forest University and ASU and a master’s from ASU where her husband was a professor and author. She was widowed in 2016 and they have one daughter, Elizabeth, a graduate of ASU and also a member of the club. Pat is a bicyclist and takes annual bike trips.
Marcia Courson - Secretary
Marcia and her husband John retired in Arizona two years ago. Marcia grew up in Iowa and has lived in Colorado, Michigan, Texas and California. She also spent time in Washington DC while John worked there for ten years. Marcia and John have a grown daughter and son and four grandchildren. Marcia has been a full time mother and wife and loved every minute of it. She has traveled extensively with John while he was in the housing industry. Marcia has been a full time volunteer every place she has lived. Volunteer involvement includes symphonies, schools, Junior League, country club board member and officers of women’s social/educational clubs. Most recently in California she worked on fundraising for her Republican Congressional candidates.
Audrey Cowley - Treasurer
Audrey. her husband Rick and their daughter moved from California to Chandler, AZ, 29 years ago to become Burger King Franchisees. Audrey manages the finances for their small business and real estate holdings. Audrey is currently a member and Past President of East Valley Women's League which is a non-profit serving deserving women and children in the community. She joined CRW 2 years ago because she felt compelled to make a difference and surround herself with women who shared the same passion for our State and Nation. Audrey has a heart for not only the vitality of small businesses in Arizona but the opportunities they offer to those with the dream to run their own company. Audrey is a Real Estate agent, Mom and GiGi to her 2 grandsons she calls her grandsugars. She enjoys golf, watching her grandsons play sports, kayaking and afternoon sunsets.
Debra Schinke - Immediate Past President
Debra is currently serving as 1st Vice President for Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AzFRW). She is passionate about the issues that face our community and nation and ensuring women play a vital role in promoting our Republican values. She believes Chandler Republican Women is for women of all ages and backgrounds who want to participate in events that affect us all as citizens including supporting Republican candidates, education, scholarships and our troops. Debra is a Republican State Committeeman (LD 13), Republican Precinct Committeeman and Gardner Precinct. Debra is married and has one son who serves in the U.S. military.