Our Team
JOSEPH VARGAS
President
Joseph Vargas is a strategist commentator with a focus on Ethics in Philosophy and Political Strategy. His political and philosophical reviews clarify complex issues from a logical and procedural perspective. He bases his strategy on his 20 + years in marketing, branding and his studies in human behavior, consulting experience, and campaign management.
He is the founder of Keep Texas Red and author of, “The Democrat Modus Operandi.” His lectures focus on responding to the left’s psychological use of emotion and negative branding against conservatives.
MARIA MARTINEZ
Vice President
Maria Martinez began her career in technology sales and marketing, working for Fortune 500 companies in Central Texas. After many souls searching and feeling the need to make a difference, she began to volunteer for a friend’s political campaign and was encouraged by her mother to get involved. It was then using her marketing skills, that she led a grassroots campaign, organizing parents and educators to pass school choice legislation.
After joining Americans For Prosperity as Deputy Director, she developed a statewide grassroots membership and worked with the Legislature on numerous public policy initiatives. Ms. Martinez assisted grassroots organizations statewide to become an effective conservative voice at both the state and federal levels with a goal of passing conservative legislation. She has volunteered for numerous political campaigns and public policy initiatives.
ROSALBA MARTINEZ
Secretary
Rosalba is a first-generation born & raised Texan. She attended the University of Texas at San Antonio and majored in Communications & Public Relations. She volunteered in the former Mayor of the City of Del Rio’s campaign, Dora Alcala. The mayor then ran for State Rep. It was then Rosalba was offered a position to staff two offices on the border for former Congressman, Francisco “Quico” Canseco.
Rosalba fell in love working with constituency and found her passion in helping others through public service. Rosalba’s previous experience includes being a Deputy Regional Director in the Senate in South Texas along with recently working for the Pro-Life Foundation, Susan B. Anthony. She also served as the Regional Director for South Texas for the Republican Party of Texas.
MARIA "G.G." PEREZ
Director
Maria “G.G.” Perez has served as Secretary and Vice Chair for the Webb County Republican Party – Executive Board. As Vice-Chair, she recruited patriots and organized the Election Administration Committee. She is also a Precinct Chair.
In 2022, she was Field Organizer for the Republican Party of Texas during the 2022 Election. She serves as President and is the founding member of the Gateway City Republican Women’s Club in Webb County. G.G. was recognized as the “Woman of Distinction” in November 2025 by the TFRW. Her club garnered recognition for new club development, membership growth, community engagement, and political activities.
She is a member of the Laredo Area Retired School Employees Association where she volunteers teaching financial literacy classes. As a single Mom, she is blessed with 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren and Lolly, the family Husky.
