Janice K. Brewer became governor of Arizona on January 21, 2009. She was again sworn in on January 3, 2011, following a convincing election in her own right, in November 2010.

Born in Hollywood, California, she has lived in Arizona for several decades and has spent most of those years serving the people and upholding the public trust. Prior to becoming governor, she served as Arizona Secretary of State, as a Maricopa County Supervisor and as a highly respected member of both houses of the Arizona Legislature, where she rose to a leadership position in the State Senate.

Brewer moved to Arizona in 1970 after marrying Phoenix native Dr. John Brewer. The two eventually settled and raised a family in Glendale, where they currently reside. Brewer is an active member of Life in Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria, Arizona.

Matt Salmon, a special advisor to Arizona State University, brings extensive experience in international affairs and national policy from his time as a five-term U.S. House of Representatives member and chair of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. At Arizona State University, he uses his deep knowledge of global relations to enhance the university’s international programs. His leadership and expertise in fostering international partnerships have made him a key asset in advancing the university’s global initiatives and reputation. He is a fierce defender of the Constitution and the freedoms we enjoy.

Daniel Hernandez is a former state representative, former school board president, and lifelong Arizonan.

Daniel was born and raised in Tucson. His mother is an immigrant from Mexico who came to the U.S. where she met Daniel’s father. A first-generation college student, Daniel attended the University of Arizona when he interned for then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and was there on the day of the tragic attack on her life, which resulted in 6 deaths and 13 people injured. Daniel was the first to administer first aid to the Congresswoman before the EMTs arrived.

Inspired by Congresswoman Giffords’ commitment to public service, he ran and was elected to his local school board, where he became the youngest school board president in the district’s history.

Starting in 2017, Daniel served in the Arizona State House, was one of the youngest members ever elected and is a co-founder of the House LGBTQ caucus. In the House, he worked with both Republicans and Democrats to pass bills protecting survivors of sexual assault and secure $20 million for counselors, and social workers. In his final year as a legislator, he helped to pass a bipartisan budget that included one of the largest investments in K-12 funding in Arizona State History.

Jonathan Lines was raised in Yuma, Arizona, where his family settled in the 1930s.

Jonathan served as the Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party from 2017 – 2019. Prior to leading the state party, he chaired his county party for three terms and served as the Arizona Republican Party Treasurer. Jonathan also serves on the Arizona-Mexico Commission and is the Chairman of the Arizona State Fair and Expositions.

Jonathan is also involved in many local organizations that serve his community, including 11 years on the National Advisory Board for Johns Manville, a Warren Buffet Company; 14 years as a member of the Boy Scout District Council; and now on the Executive Board of the Arizona Grand Canyon Council. He has also served on the Yuma Rotary Board and the Caballeros de Yuma.