Jason E. Thompson
Jason is the founder of the Raise the Republic Foundation. He holds bachelor’s degrees in both History and Political Science from Brigham Young University, as well as a Masters of Public Administration. Jason represents Cache Valley in the Utah State House of Representatives since 2024, and was previously the mayor of River Heights. He and his wife, Dana, are proud parents of six children, including two sets of twins, and are deeply committed to helping families and communities grow stronger.
Dan N. Johnson
Dan is a retired educator who served for almost 50 years in public education. He's worked as a teacher, an administrator, director of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School at USU, and superintendent of the Tooele County School District. Most recently, Dan served as a Utah State House Representative from 2019-2024. His lifelong dedication to public service and education has made a lasting impact on students, families, and communities across the state. Dan holds EdD and EdS degrees from Argosy University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln, respectively.
Dr. Damon M. Cann
Damon M. Cann is a professor of political science at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, where he has taught since 2008. His academic research focuses on American politics, elections, political representation, public opinion, and judicial institutions. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Brigham Young University and his master's degree and Ph.D. from Stony Brook University. Before joining Utah State, he taught at the University of Georgia. Cann is the author or coauthor of several award-winning books, including Sharing the Wealth (2008), Voters' Verdicts (2015), and These Estimable Courts (2016), and his scholarship has received recognition from the American Political Science Association. Beyond academia, he has been active in public service, serving on the North Logan City Council and as mayor of North Logan, Utah. His career reflects a distinguished combination of academic scholarship, university teaching, and civic leadership.