Tom O'Brien brings a depth of experience to the role of Lancaster County Democratic Committee Chair that is unmatched in the organization's history. A successful business executive in international trade spanning over 40 countries, Tom and his family have called Lancaster County home for more than 40 years. His record of public service runs deep — from coaching youth basketball and soccer to serving four years as Manheim Township Commissioner (including one year as president) and sixteen years on the Manheim Township School Board (eight as Vice President). A Democratic committee person since 1999, he also served as district leader in Manheim Township and ran against Lloyd Smucker for a state senate seat. Tom is the first chair to have served as a candidate, elected official, Campaign Committee Chair, and party leader before assuming the chairmanship — a combination that gives him a unique understanding of what candidates, volunteers, and the party itself need to succeed.

When Tom stepped into the role, LCDC was in survival mode — operating with just 12 weeks of funds on hand, relying on personal connections to keep the lights on, and running on the same playbook it had used for two decades. There was no strategic plan, no code of conduct, no accountability framework, and no structure to ensure committee people were protected and treated equitably. The organization lacked credibility with surrounding county parties and went unacknowledged by state and national partners.

Tom took on the chairmanship because he believed LCDC deserved more than survival — it deserved a real vision for growth. With Lancaster County on the cusp of turning blue, his leadership is focused on building the infrastructure, partnerships, and strategic foundation needed to make that transformation a reality.

Stella Sexton has proven she knows how to make connections that benefit the county democrats, and by extension, our districts and candidates. She currently serves as the Vice Chair and Finance Chair of Lancaster County Democratic Committee. She is seeking another term as Vice Chair.

Together with Joyce Stephens, she was Senator Malone's co-campaign manager in the special election that shocked the nation, flipping a Trump +15 seat Democratic, in a campaign which top PA Democratic operatives have called "flawless." She continues as Senator Malone's Treasurer and Senior Advisor in his re-election campaign.

Recently, together with Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El, she's also been working on an initiative to fund local bilingual canvassing and voter outreach in both Spanish and Mandarin. Stella has written several trainings for the PA Dems on topics such as Organizing in Retirement Communities, how to run a GOTV operation, and Fundraising for County Parties. She's been featured in national media outlets such as the NYT, Washington Post, CNN, and others for her work in Lancaster County. Since 2021, Democratic campaigns and committees that Stella has fundraised for have raised over $1.5 million. Governor Shapiro has called her "the Machine."

A graduate of Hempfield High School and Franklin and Marshall College, Stella resides in Manheim Township's 21st precinct, where she serves as committeeperson, with her husband, two teenagers, two red labs and two tuxedo cats.

As a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and a dedicated member of the Democratic Party, Cheryl Holland-Jones remains steadfast in her commitment to public service and community advancement. She seeks reelection as Treasurer of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee to help strengthen our organization, support Democratic candidates, and foster a more inclusive and thriving community.

She firmly believes that meaningful change is achieved through active engagement in local and state government, and is honored to continue serving with purpose while giving back to the community that has shaped her.

Her current service includes appointment to Lancaster City Council (2006–2008) and previously serving in the elected position as Lancaster City Treasurer, where she upheld strong principles of transparency and fiscal responsibility. Currently, she serves as a Constituent Service Advisor for Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El, supporting residents in accessing vital state resources and services. She is also the co-founder of Hazel I. Jackson Foundation, established in 2022 to uplift and support our community. In addition, she is a Life Member of the NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and an active member of Bethel AME Church.

This term, we offer Adriana Hursh for secretary. She is the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Lancaster and the Owner of Hursh Consulting, LLC. She previously served as the Campaign Manager for Mayor Jaime Arroyo and as the Executive Director of nonprofit  community bicycle shop and co-op, The Common Wheel. She served on the Board of Directors of Clare House and as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Common Wheel.

As part of her Baldwin Fellowship with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, Adriana took a 3 week trip by Amtrak with a folding bike to six cities across the U.S. She met with mobility advocates, other nonprofit bicycle organizations, and government officials in communities that have improved their active transportation networks and mobility friendliness. Adriana is an appointee of the Statewide Pedestrian and Pedalcycle Advisory Committee and has served on Lancaster County’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee since 2018.

She is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and J.P. McCaskey High School. She is the proud mom of Dante and is married to John, a Lancaster City Councilor and Chair of the Finance Committee. In her free time, Adriana loves reading a good novel, making meals for friends and family on her invisible cooktop, and exploring new cities on foot, by bike, and by public transportation.