LD 8 Party Officers

Laura Copple, LD 8 Chair

Maricopa County Democratic Party of Arizona Legislative District 8 LD Chair
d8lauraatcox [dot] net
(480) 694-7801

Laura Copple began her involvement in Arizona politics in 2004. She became a PC in 2005 and has remained involved as a State Committee Member, Vice Chair and consummate door-knocker in District 8. Her first accomplishment as Chair was hosting an inauguration viewing event that brought in 245 people to a local sports bar. Laura is married, has two sons and has taught piano for 36 years.

[more]




Chris Brown, LD 8 First Vice Chair

Maricopa County Democratic Party of Arizona Legislative District 8 LD First Vice Chair
chris [dot] brownatsynovate [dot] com
(602) 791-6897

Chris has worked for over twenty two years in the research industry working for Arizona State University, the State of Arizona and Research International. For the past twelve years Chris has been with Synovate working on Customer Loyalty projects.

Chris has been interested in and involved personally and professionally in political issues since the mid 1980’s.  His first effort at organizing was the formation of a “Political Awareness” club in High School, a very short-lived venture, but he did meet some very nice people.

Chris was a Super Precinct...[more]




Carol Comito, LD 8 Second Vice Chair

Maricopa County Democratic Party of Arizona Legislative District 8 LD Second Vice Chair
ccbpwataol [dot] com


Carol has been employed as an Academic Advisor at Arizona State University for the past five years.  She is retired from Bell Atlantic (Verizon) in PA with thirty years of service as a Communication Specialist.  While working at Bell Atlantic Carol was a Diversity Trainer and a member of the Diversity Council. Carol was also a union representative during her career.

Carol completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at ASU, and a dual major in Psychology and Sociology from Cabrini College in Radnor, PA.    

Having moved to Arizona eight years...[more]




Jeff Jameson, LD 8 Secretary

Maricopa County Democratic Party of Arizona Legislative District 8 LD Secretary
jeffjamesonatcox [dot] net
(480) 262-7957

Mr. Jameson has over 25 years experience in non-profit management working with organizations involved in the areas of: health care, mental health, children services, senior services, poverty, energy and consumer advocacy.  Jeff earned his Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and was certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) in 2003.  Prior to establishing Jameson Associates, he led the establishment of the statewide Arizona Home Energy Assistance Program to provide coordinated energy assistance services to low income utility customers.

...[more]




Eddie Lopez, LD 8 Treasurer

Maricopa County Democratic Party of Arizona Legislative District 8 LD Treasurer
asulopezatgmail [dot] com
(480) 202-6286

Eddie is a management consultant with Synovate Customer Experience at the Scottsdale headquarters.  Eddie has over ten years of experience in strategic marketing and market research while serving several Fortune 500 companies.

Eddie holds both an M.B.A. in Services Marketing & Management and a B.S. in Marketing from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Eddie was recognized by the W.P. Carey Marketing Department with the Edward M. Carson Outstanding MBA Student Award and the Sun Devil Marketing Alumni Award.

While completing his MBA, Eddie...[more]