About the Brick Republican Organization
Advancing Republican principles, supporting strong candidates, and fighting for the future of Brick Township.
The Brick Republican Organization, also known as the Regular Republican Club of Brick Township, exists to advance Republican principles, support qualified Republican candidates, promote unity within the Republican Party, inform residents on issues that matter, and build a stronger future for Brick Township.
I was born and raised right here in Brick Township. I grew up on these streets, played in these parks, and went to these schools. This town is not just a place on a map to me. It is home. And like a lot of you, I love it deeply.
That love is exactly what brought me to this moment. When I became President of the Brick Republican Organization, I did not come in with a political agenda or a personal ambition. I came in with one simple belief: Brick deserves the very best, and together, we can deliver it.
Something incredible is happening right now in this town. Republicans are uniting and are energized to take back our town. In 2025, we swept all three Township Council seats and delivered one of the highest Republican vote totals Brick has seen in over 20 years. We were one of only a handful of municipalities across the entire state of New Jersey to take seats away from Democrats. The people of Brick spoke loudly, and the results proved that when we stand together, we win.
But the best is still ahead of us. We are not just building a campaign operation. We are building a movement rooted in this community, one that fights for safer roads, stopping overdevelopment, stabilizing taxes and reducing spending, and a government that actually works for the people who live here. We believe in Brick first, and America always, because we know that the strongest nation is built one strong community at a time.
That is where you come in. We need people who care. We need neighbors who want to make a difference. We need voices from every part of this town, young and old, lifelong Republicans and people who are just finding their way to us for the first time. There is no experience required. There is no barrier to entry. If you love Brick and you believe in what we stand for, you already belong here.
The door is open. Come be part of something meaningful. Come help us shape the future of this town. I promise you, the work is worth it and the people around you will make it unforgettable.
Together, we will keep Brick Township strong, safe, and free. God bless Brick Township, God bless New Jersey, and God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸
Marc Vazquez
President, Brick Republican Organization
Our Mission
Our mission is to contribute to the advancement of the Republican Party and its basic principles, including individual freedom, efficient and accountable government, and the belief that the government closest to the people is the best government.
We provide a forum for members to study and discuss local, county, state, and national issues. We work to inform the community about Republican positions on important matters, cooperate with local, county, and state Republican organizations, and support the nomination and election of Republican candidates who are best qualified to serve the needs of Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, and the nation.
Individual Freedom
Accountable Government
Local Control
Republican Unity
Open Discussion
Electing Qualified Candidates
Our Comeback Story
The Brick Republican Organization believes the past is the past — and the future is what we build together.
After years of division, setbacks, and missed opportunities, Brick Republicans are moving forward with unity, discipline, and purpose. In 2025, that new direction helped produce one of the strongest Republican local elections Brick has seen in more than two decades, with Republicans winning all three Township Council seats up for election.
That success came from teamwork: county committee members, club leaders, candidates, volunteers, elected officials, the Ocean County Republican Organization, and residents who were ready for change.
Now, we are building on that momentum. We are focused on growing the organization, strengthening every district, supporting our elected officials, recruiting new leaders, and fighting for the issues that matter most to Brick families, seniors, taxpayers, and neighborhoods.
"We are not looking backward. We are moving forward, with unity, pride, and purpose."
Our Leadership
The dedicated team leading the Brick Republican Organization.
Marc Vazquez
President
Dana McDonald
1st Vice President
Mike Thulen
2nd Vice President
Paul Zuzzio
3rd Vice President
Charlie Bacon
Corresponding Secretary
Michele Jennrich
Recording Secretary
John Ciocco
Treasurer
John Sansone
Trustee
Greg Cohen
Trustee
Lisa Reina
Trustee
Shawn Scott
Trustee
Tyler Michigan
Trustee
Jack Helmstetter
Trustee
Ruthanne Scaturro
Immediate Past President
Engel Paulino
Sergeant-at-Arms
Cathy Lindenbaum
Municipal Chair
Stephen Scaturro, Jr.
Municipal Vice Chair
John Catalano
Past President
Stephen Scaturro, Sr.
Past President
Part of the Ocean County Republican Team
The Brick Republican Organization is proud to be part of the Ocean County Republican Organization, the strongest Republican county organization in the State of New Jersey and one of the most powerful Republican county organizations in the entire country.
Over the last three presidential elections, Ocean County has delivered top-three vote margins and vote totals for the Republican presidential candidate among all counties in the United States. In 2016, Ocean County produced one of the largest Republican margins in the country. In 2020 and 2024, Ocean County continued to rank among the very top Republican-performing counties nationwide.
In 2025, Ocean County delivered the highest Republican vote totals in the entire state of New Jersey for our gubernatorial candidate, outperforming every other county in the state. And at the county level, Ocean County Republicans win consistently, electing Republicans to every major county office and maintaining one of the most dominant Republican county governments in America.
The Ocean County Republican Organization is led by Chairman George R. Gilmore, Vice Chair Ruthanne Scaturro, and Executive Director Jennifer Bacchione. Together with municipal clubs and county committee members across Ocean County, OCGOP sets the gold standard for how a county Republican organization should operate.
When Brick Republicans are strong, Ocean County Republicans are stronger. And when Ocean County leads, New Jersey Republicans have a path forward.
What We Stand For
We stand for safer neighborhoods, responsible development, stable taxes, better roads, stronger community engagement, and a Republican Party that works together to serve Brick residents.
End Overdevelopment
We believe growth must make sense, protect neighborhoods, respect infrastructure, and preserve the character of Brick Township.
Stabilize Taxes
Families, seniors, and taxpayers deserve responsible budgeting, transparency, accountability, and long-term fiscal discipline.
Fix Our Roads
Residents deserve safe, reliable roads and infrastructure that keeps up with the needs of our community.
Public Safety
We support law enforcement, first responders, and policies that keep families, seniors, and neighborhoods safe.
Protect Neighborhoods
Brick's neighborhoods are the heart of our town and must be protected from reckless planning and poor decision-making.
Quality of Life
Taxes, roads, traffic, public safety, parks, services, and community pride all matter. Brick residents deserve a town that works.