Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Republican Party Chairman Sergio Arellano is proud to announce his transition advisory team, keeping his pledge to focus on winning through integrity, inclusion, and ingenuity.
Experts within the Republican Party who have agreed to be members of the transition advisory team include individuals who have won the respect and trust of Party members over a span of decades.
“I reached out to members of the Republican Party to recruit members of this team, who are trusted and capable, so that our dedicated boots-on-the-ground and generous contributors have confidence we can win,” stated Chairman Arellano. “All of us are excited to get started on that mission. It won’t be easy because the Party has been viewed as a personal wealth creator for the consultant class for too long. That changes now. With grit and determination, in combination with our GREAT bench of candidates running for office, we will win and deliver for all Arizonans.”
Transition Advisory Team members:
Lori Klein Corbin –
Lori was elected in 2016 as Arizona’s Republican National Committeewoman and on the board of the Republican National Committee (RNC) until 2024, serving a total of two terms. She also sat on the RNC’s Rules Committee and Election Integrity Committee. She previously served as a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 6 from 2011 to 2013. Lori has also served as a Precinct Committee Member of the Arizona Republican Party.
Lori’s professional experience includes working as the Executive Director/Director of Public Affairs for the Arizona School Choice Trust in 1998, Executive Director for the Taxpayer Protection Alliance from 1999 to 2000, National Director of Development for Americans for Fair Taxation from 2002 to 2006, Executive Director for Proposition 207 in 2006, Executive Director for Medical Choice for Arizona and owner of Lori Klein and Associates.
Randy Pullen –
Randy served as the Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party from 2007 to 2011 and was Treasurer of the Republican National Committee from 2009 to 2011. He served on the Board and as Treasurer of the Arizona Housing Finance Authority from 2010 to December 2015, where he developed a multistate plan with Fannie Mae to reset many home loans for homeowners in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Randy has held CEO and COO positions with startup companies and turnaround situations. He serves or has served as an advisor and board member of numerous technology companies. Randy serves or has served on the board of several non-profit organizations including Phoenix Rotary, Phoenix Art Museum Men’s Arts Council and Rosies’ House, a nationally recognized music school for disadvantaged children. Randy began his business career after completing his MBA at Arizona State University with Deloitte Haskins and Sells and later became an audit and consulting partner with Deloitte and Touche.
Cynthia “Cyndi” Love –
Cyndi Love is a political operations strategist, former AZGOP Secretary, and RNC Delegate (2020). Cyndi holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration and specializes in organizational development, strategic planning, and campaign infrastructure—building the structure, systems, and teams that deliver winning results.
Nationally recognized for her leadership supporting President Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns, she earned the nickname “Trump Queen.” She also served on National Federation of Republican Women Membership and Community Engagement Committees and is a Heritage Foundation Sentinel.
Jedidah “Jed” Lyons –
Jed is an Arizona-based entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and political advisor with experience spanning federal government, private-sector business, and philanthropy. He is the co-founder of The Dandy Project, a statewide Arizona nonprofit providing essential baby and child supplies to families in need. Under his leadership, The Dandy Project has grown into a statewide operation serving communities across Arizona.
On the political front, Jed most recently served as Special Projects Advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was entrusted with the management and execution of initiatives spanning district operations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic outreach. Earlier in his career, Lyons worked within a technology startup environment, where he developed a foundation in scalable operations, logistics, and entrepreneurial problem-solving. Building on that experience, he founded and led a concierge assistance firm that supported high-profile clients including celebrities and professional athletes.
Shelby Busch –
A native Arizonan, Shelby Busch is a dedicated grassroots mobilizer and leader. She currently serves as the 1st Vice Chair of the Maricopa County Republican Committee (MCRC) and is the former Chairman of Legislative District 19. Her peers elected her as the 2024 Arizona RNC Delegation Chairman, where she led the delegation in Milwaukee.
Shelby has been a leading voice in election integrity at both the state and national levels. She served as a Deputy Senate Liaison during the 2020 Arizona Senate audit and developed the most widely adopted hand-count method used by the Arizona Republican Party. She actively engages voters and collaborates with legislators to advance election-related legislation. As 1st Vice Chair of the MCRC, Shelby established a full-time phone bank operation and oversaw the largest voter curing effort and voter assistance hotline in Maricopa County Republican Party history.
Jordan Kittleson –
Jordan Kittleson serves as Senior Advisor for The Center for Election Integrity at the America First Policy Institute. Before that, he served as Senior Advisor to the Arizona Speaker of the House. He also served as National Field Director for the Club for Growth, where he recruited new conservative talent and secured political intelligence vital to the electoral decision-making needs of the organization.
Jordan has also served in congressional campaign management for several U.S. House races, as a federal liaison for 2 Members of Congress, as a Regional Director for the Republican Party, and as North Texas Regional Director for Senator Ted Cruz’s re-election campaign.