After 40 years of serving small and large urban and suburban congregations as pastor, Geoffrey wanted to spend his retirement doing something useful and effective for his community. Beginning as a chair for the Rowan Senior Democrats, he now serves as Rowan County Democratic Party Chair– a role he has filled for the past 9 years.

I am very pleased to be a Democrat,
working on the issues that improve
peoples lives.

Geoffrey Hoy

Tangela is a Stanly County native, educated in the Stanly County public school system and a graduate of North Stanly High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Wake Forest University, and a Master’s Degree in Education-School Counseling from Liberty university, which saw plenty of use during her 20+ year tenure in the Rowan Salisbury school system. A classroom teacher for 14 years and a school counselor after that, Tangela is also a mother of two and a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Not content to serve her community in just one way, she is also a member of the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP, the Secretary/Treasurer of the Rowan Salisbury Association of Educators, and serves as Democratic Precinct Chair for China Grove. Currently a member of Crossroads Church in Concord, her home church is New Hope Baptist Church in New London.

I believe that a safe, thriving community is one in which the citizens are healthy, educated, and gainfully employed. Right now there are systems and policies in place that prevent the citizens of Rowan and Stanly County from thriving. We all deserve clean air and water, proper mental and physical healthcare, exemplary education, and living wages.

Tangela Morgan

Owner of SR Political Management Agency, Shawn previously acted as Third Vice Chair of the Rowan Democratic Party and is now serving as the Second Vice Chair. Shawn hopes to use this position to train new precinct candidates on how to expand their communities to grow Democratic parties, in order to ensure that we build an inclusive environment where all citizens are educated about the voting process. In addition to these efforts, he currently serves as Mayor Pro-Tem in East Spencer, NC.

My passion for being 2nd VC comes from
Proverbs 22:6 which says: “Train up children in
the right way”. My plan is to educate,
encourage, and empower.

Shawn Rush

A native of the area, Andy advises the Rowan County Democratic Party on social media, graphics, and communications for the county.

I want to make things better– for all of us. Communication and education is the only path forward.

Andy Craighill-Middleton

Hailing from Brooklyn NY, Dianne and her husband, George, moved to Pittsburgh where he started his academic medical career and she became involved in university organizations. Dianne’s involvement continued when they moved to Columbia SC in 1976 to the newly established U of SC School of Medicine. After serving as the founding President of the USC School of Medicine Women’s Group, they moved to Salisbury where Dianne’s first Rowan Democrats meeting was a County Convention. She was asked to serve as the party Secretary and casually agreed; 14 years later, she still serves as Secretary with as much enthusiasm as she’s always had.

I am happy to answer your questions or
direct you to someone who can. We are
Democrats. We are family.

Dianne Sartiano

Born and raised in Virginia but a delighted Salisburian, Linda is a proud grandmother enjoying a well-deserved retirement while raising a 14-year-old. An accountant for many years, Linda enjoys maintaining the books for the Rowan County Democratic Party– it keeps her mind active and alert while also giving her an opportunity to give back to the county she calls home.

When I first moved to Salisbury, trying to meet
people, I read an article in the Salisbury Post
about the Senior Democrats meeting for breakfast.
I went and haven’t looked back since.
Everyone stays involved and we have
accomplished so much. I am really proud to be
included in this Democratic Party.

Linda Perdue