COUNTY OFFICIALS

Lenore Stuart, Supervisor District 1 - Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Russell McCloud, Supervisor District 2 - Precincts 7, 8, 9, 6 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,

The Honorable Russell McCloud was The Honorable Lenore Loroña Stuart is born in Fort Huachuca, and a fifth generation Yuman. Her back- moved to Yuma with his parents, Dennis ground is rich in local history. Her great and Mary one year later. Russell gradu- -great grandfather was Jose Maria ated from Kofa High School and soon Redondo, well known in Yuma history, after went into the family business, Ac- as rancher and entrepreneur in early curate Automotive Attention. He has Yuma, a member of the Territorial legis- managed the day-to-day operations for lature, Yuma County Supervisor and the last twenty years and during that the second Mayor of Yuma. Lenore is time the business expanded to a total of married to G.W. Stuart, Jr. Lenore attended Immaculate Con- three locations throughout the Yuma area. Russell has two ception School, Yuma High, AWC and NAU. Supervisor Stu- sons, both work for the family business. In 1999, he at- art was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2000 and was tended Rapport Leadership International's leadership pro- re-elected in 2004. She served as Vice-Chairman in 2002 gram and became a Master Graduate of that program in and then as Chairman of the Board in 2003. Lenore cur- 2001. He graduated from Project CENTRL in 2003, a two- rently serves as member of the Heritage Park Advisory Com- year rural leadership program administered by the U of A. mittee, Yuma Area Resource Water and Management Group, He then graduated from Yuma Leadership in 2004. These Visitors and Convention Bureau and Employee Benefits Trust experiences led him to a successful run for the Yuma for Yuma County. Governor Napolitano has appointed Su- County Board of Supervisors in 2004. Russell is a member pervisor Stuart to several committees: Governor’s Military of Fort Yuma Rotary and has served three terms as a board Affairs Committee; Governor’s Latino Advisory Committee; member since 2001. In 2002, he started a fund raising com- Raul Castro Institute Board and she was appointed as one of mittee for Amberly's Place as part of his experience with the Governor’s Delegates to the White House Conference on Project CENTRL. His successful efforts led to an invitation Aging in 2007. Supervisor Stuart was also selected by the to join the Board of Directors for Amberly's Place in 2003 National Association of County elected officials to participate where he still serves. in the National County Leadership Institute in 2007. COUNTY OFFICIALS

Casey Prochaska, Supervisor District 3 - Precincts 17, 18, Tony Reyes, Supervisor District 4 - Precincts 27, 28, 29, 30, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 31, 32 and 33

The Honorable Kathryn "Casey" Pro- The Honorable Marco A. "Tony" Reyes chaska is a native of Yuma County. She attended Gadsden Elementary, Kofa attended Kofa High School and re- High School and received certificates ceived her Bachelor of Science degree from the Universal Technical Institute; in Pharmacy at the University of Arizona Aleta Police Academy; Advanced Real in Tucson. She was elected to the Estate Institute; Arizona State Univer- Yuma County Board of Supervisors in sity, and the Development Training In- May 1993 and served as the Chairper- stitute Leadership Academy. Mr. son during all four years of her first Reyes was elected to the Yuma term. She was re-elected in November County Board of Supervisors by Spe- 1996 to a second four year term and served as the cial Election in November 1998. He Chairperson during 1996 and 1998. She is currently a mem- was re-elected in November 2000. He served as the Vice- ber on the Executive Board of the Yuma Metropolitan Plan- Chairman in 1999 and 2000 and Chairman in 2001. He is a ning Organization (YMPO), the Arizona Military Preservation current member of the Co. Supervisors Association, the Lo- Committee, the Colorado River Advisory Task Force, the cal Emergency Planning Committee, the National Associa- County Supervisors Association (CSA), the Local Emergency tion of Counties, the Tri-County Economic Development Dis- Planning Committee, the Military Base Support Committee, trict Board, the U.S./Mexico Board Counties Coalition, the the Transportation Consortium, the Yuma Area Resource Western Arizona Council of Governments, the Airport Au- Water Management Group, and the Yuma Water Agency. thority Rolle Field Study Committee, the Tri-County Eco- She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater nomic Development Board, the Executive Board of the Yuma Economic Development Corporation. During her first Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, and the term she served on the Sheriff's Retirement Board. Ms. Pro- Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization. He currently chaska is a Registered Pharmacist and currently works at a serves as the Executive Director for the Comite De Bie- local Pharmacy in Yuma, Arizona. nestar, Inc. COUNTY OFFICIALS

Greg Ferguson, Supervisor District 5 - Precincts 34, 35, 36, Joe Wehrle, Assessor 38, 39, 40, 41, and 42

The Honorable Greg Ferguson was Joe was elected as Yuma County Assessor in 1992 and re-elected in born and raised on a small farm in rural 1996, 2000, and 2004. Prior to that Indiana. He joined the United States time he served as Chief Deputy Marines Corps upon graduation from for 16 years. Before his employ- Nashville Auto Diesel College and re- ment with Yuma County he served tired after 26 years service in Yuma. in several capacities within the City When he retired, MGySgt Ferguson of Yuma Finance Department in- was the Aircraft Maintenance Chief for cluding Assistant Finance Director. Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Yuma During his tenure with the Yuma has been home to Mr. Ferguson and County office he has served on the his family since relocating here in Join Legislative Assessor/Private Sector Committee On 1976. Upon retirement from the Marines, Mr. Ferguson Property Tax Appeals, Executive Committee of Arizona As- earned degrees in Environmental Science from both Arizona sociation of Assessing Officers – Department of Revenue New Construction Cost Manual, Land Valuation Technical Western College and University. Yuma. Advisory Committee, and the Assessment Advisory Commit- Mr. Ferguson was elected to the Yuma County Board of Su- tee. Joe is a member of the International Association of As- pervisors in 2004 for a four year term. This is his second sessing Officers and the Arizona Association of Assessing term on the Board, having been previously elected in a 1998 Officers, of which he served as President during 1994. Special Election for two years. Community involvement in- Joe graduated from KOFA High School in 1970 and at- cludes service on the following boards: 78-CRIME Board, tended Arizona Western College majoring in accounting with Yuma Co Airport Authority, Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club, a minor in computer programming and photographic art. Trinity United Methodist Church, University of Arizona Agri- culture Research Advisory Council (Yuma), Greater Yuma Joe is a member of Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma, a board Economic Development Corporation Yuma Co Board of member and Past President of Yuma Main Street, Inc. He Health and the Yuma Convention & Visitors’ Bureau. has served on the Board of Directors of the Yuma Fine Arts Association and on the Board of Directors of the Trade Club of Yuma.

COUNTY OFFICIALS

Beverly Frame, Clerk of Superior Court John Nozar, Constable—Precinct No. 1

The Honorable Beverly Frame was John was elected as Constable for appointed Clerk of the Superior Court Yuma County Precinct-1 in November by Governor Rose Mofford on July 1, of 2006. Prior to that, on May 2, 2005, 1990. She served as the Chief Dep- John was appointed by the Yuma uty Clerk for Ruth A. Evans from County Board of Supervisors to fill the 1995 to 1990. Prior to her appoint- vacancy at the Constable’s Office. ment as chief deputy Beverly served John has lived in Yuma Since 1983. as a Deputy Clerk for C.C. “Pat” John is a retired City of Yuma Police Newman was appointed Probate Sergeant and has held many positions Registrar and a special commissioner within the Department such as Field for child support 4D matters. Beverly Training Officer, Detective, Squad Ser- started her career in the Clerk’s office on October 1, 1969. At geant, Traffic Sergeant, Internal Affairs Sergeant and Fire- this time Beverly is currently in her 5th term of elective office arms Instructor. as Clerk of the Superior Court. Beverly is presently a member of the Arizona Judicial Council appointed by the Chief Justice, John also served one enlistment in the United States Marine Ruth McGregor and a Legislative appointee to the Domestic Corps prior to his becoming a Police Officer with the Yuma Relations Committee. As Clerk of Superior Court she is Also Police Department. the Yuma County Jury Commissioner and Probate Registrar. She has served as President, Vice President and Secretary of John is a strong proponent of providing excellent customer the Arizona Association of Superior Court Clerks and is a service to the citizen’s of Yuma and thoroughly enjoys serv- member of the Arizona Courts Association. The Superior ing them. He uses his training throughout the years to effec- Court and Clerk of Court was selected to pilot the new State tively execute his duties as Constable. Case Management System along with La Paz County Supe- rior Court and Clerk. Beverly served on the RFP selection John has been married to his wife, Jenny for over 22 years committee and is presently serving on the Steering Commit- and has one son, John III. John’s mother and father also re- tee. The CMS project is expected to go live in Yuma County side in Yuma. on June 1, 2008.

COUNTY OFFICIALS

Ernesto “Ernie” Lugo, Constable—Precinct No. 2 Jon R. Smith, County Attorney

Ernie is a native of Yuma Jon R. Smith has served as the County and was raised in the Yuma County Attorney since Decem- Somerton area. He has been ber of 2004. From April 2001 until in law enforcement for 12 then, he served as the Chief Civil years and was elected in Deputy County Attorney. From Octo- 2006 by the people of south ber 1993 until April 2001, Mr. Smith Yuma County to serve as was an associate attorney for Bow- Constable for the Somerton man & Smith, P.C., concentrating his Justice Precinct. practice in civil plaintiff litigation and As a constable, Ernie has placed primary focus on serving public practice defense. He received process generated by the Somerton Justice Court in a cost his Juris Doctor degree from the Tho- effective and timely manner. He strives to maintain a good mas M. Cooley Law School, Cum Laude, were he served working relationship with all law enforcement agencies to bet- as Assistant Editor for Law Review. He obtained his under- ter serve the residents of Yuma County. graduate degree from the University of Arizona. Mr. Smith was President of the Yuma County Bar Association (2000) Some of his early accomplishments have been to strengthen and Young Lawyers’ Division (1995), and Chairman of the the office by serving almost every document issued by the Yuma County Methamphetamine Coalition (2007). He is Somerton Justice Court. In the past, these documents were presently President of the Arizona County Attorneys’ and served by other law enforcement agencies and the Precinct Sheriffs’ Association. He is a member of the National Dis- one constable as a courtesy to the Justice of the Peace. trict Attorneys’ Association and the Arizona Prosecuting At- torneys’ Advisory Counsel, and a past member of the Ari- Ernie is a member of the Arizona Constable’s Association and zona Trial Lawyers’ Association and Association of Trial is happy to serve his community. Lawyers of America. Mr. Smith is licensed to practice be- fore the , the Colorado Supreme Court, the United States District Court, District of Arizona and the United States Supreme Court. COUNTY OFFICIALS

David F. Cooper, Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1 Jorge Lozano, Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2

The honorable David F. Cooper Judge Jorge Lozano is a graduate of is a member of the long time Cibola High School (‘94) and holds a B.A. established Frank Cooper Fam- in Sociology from the University of Michi- ily of Yuma. He graduated gan (’98). He obtained his Juris Doctor from Kofa High School, the Uni- degree from Arizona State University (01). versity of Arizona with a After completing law school, Judge Bachelor of Science degree in Lozano returned to Yuma County with business administration and the hopes of helping low income and indi- University of Arizona School of gent individuals. Law with a Juris Doctor degree. David has been admitted to practice law in the Arizona Su- He immediately began working as the preme court and all Arizona lower courts, the United States staff attorney at Community Legal Services and later was District Court for the District of Arizona and the Quechan In- hired as an attorney with the Office of the Legal Defender. He dian Trial Court. He practiced law in Yuma from 1976 until Au- was elected after a short stint as sole practitioner. He has gust 30, 2002 when he was appointed Justice of the Peace previously served as the President of the Yuma County Bar Pro-Tem for Yuma County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. Association and has been involved as an attorney-coach and Currently, Judge Cooper is the elected Justice of the Peace of judge in the regional Mock Trial competition. Judge Lozano Yuma County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, the presiding currently serves as a Yuma County Superior Court Pro Tem, Justice of the Peace of the 3 Yuma County Justice of the is the Board President of Housing America Corporation, a non Peace Precincts and serves as a Yuma County Superior -profit organization dedicated to providing safe and affordable Court Pro-Tem. housing to low income families and serves as associate fac- ulty at Arizona Western College. Judge Cooper is also currently a member of the State Bar of Arizona, the Yuma County Bar Association, the Arizona Jus- tice of the Peace Association and the National Judges Asso- ciation.

COUNTY OFFICIALS

Cora M. Romine, Justice of the Peace - Precinct 3 Susan Marler, Recorder

Cora Mae Romine was born in Yuma, Arizona on August 7, Susan Marler is completing her fourth 1961 to parents Douglas and term of office as the elected County Re- Joann Morris. I am one of four corder. She was born and raised in children in the family. I went to Yuma, graduated from Yuma High Wellton Elementary Gr a d e School and Arizona Western College, School from K-8 grade and and has worked in the Recorder’s office graduated from Antelope Union for 24 years. High School in 1979. I went to work for the Wellton Justice Court as a justice court clerk on May 1, 1980 and became the Chief Clerk for the Wellton Justice Court in 1993. I ran for the Office of Justice of the Peace in 2006 and won the elec- During her term of office she has held the positions of Sec- tion. I took office on January 1, 2007 as Justice of the Peace retary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of the Ari- for the Wellton Justice Court. I was also appointed as Mag- zona Association of County Recorders. istrate for the Town of Wellton. I have been a resident of the Town of Wellton for 46 years. I am married to Terry Romine and a proud mother of two children, Jesse Jr and Jennifer Marie.

COUNTY OFFICIALS

Tom Tyree, School Superintendent Ralph E. Ogden , Sheriff

Tom Tyree has served in public edu- Yuma County Sheriff Ralph cation for 38 years. In August of 2003 Ogden began his career in law Tyree was appointed Yuma County Su- enforcement in 1970 after com- perintendent of Schools and was pleting four years of service in the elected to the position in 2004. Prior to Marine Corps. His first job as a assuming his elected position as dispatcher and jailer was the start County Superintendent, Tyree served of a 37 year career with the Yuma as a teacher, head basketball coach, County Sheriff’s Office. He gradu- building and central office administrator ated from the FBI National Acad- in school districts in Yuma and Mesa, emy in 1980 and the National Arizona. Sheriff’s Institute in 1983. He suc- cessfully campaigned for the office of Sheriff of Yuma Tyree is currently the President of the state’s County School County in 1992 and took the oath of office in January Superintendent’s Association having been elected to a sec- 1993. He has been the Sheriff for the last 14 years, cur- ond term. He is also a trustee of Yuma Regional Medical rently serving the community in his fourth term of office. Center serving as Vice – Chair of the Board, Chair of the Sheriff Ogden is a member of numerous local organiza- Western Arizona Council of Governments and Board mem- tions including the Caballeros de Yuma, Yuma Co. Fair ber of the Arizona Risk Retention Trust Board. In addition, Board, Emergency Management Advisory Council, Meth he was President of the Arizona School Personnel Adminis- Nucleus Group and the Yuma Area Ag Council, to name a trators Association and served on the National Alumni Board few. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Law En- for the University of Arizona and the Arizona Western Col- forcement Subcommittee of the National Association of lege Foundation Board. Counties’ Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee, Chairman of the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, He is a native of Arizona having received under graduate member of the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition and the and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona. Yuma Regional Communication System. He serves as a member of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and National Association of Counties Homeland Security Task Force.

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Mark W. Reeves, Superior Court Judge - Division 1 John P. Plante, Superior Court Judge - Division 2

Mark Wayne Reeves is Superior Court John Paul Plante has been a Yuma Judge, Division 1. Judge Reeves is the resident since 1978. He practiced law Associate Presiding Judge of the Yuma for 22 years prior to becoming a County Superior Court. Judge Reeves Judge. He was appointed as a full presides over a criminal and civil calen- time Judge Pro Tem by Judge Tom dar, grand jury matters, and is the presid- C. Cole in July 1999 and served in that ing Judge of the Yuma County Adult Drug position until his election as a Superior Court. Before becoming judge, M a r k Court Judge in 2006. Judge Plante is was an Assistant United States Attorney currently assigned to Division 2. with the Justice Department where he prosecuted a variety of federal crimes, including but not limited to, major drug conspiracies and public corruption matters. He also was an Assistant Legal Defender with the Yuma County Legal De- fender’s Office where he represented indigent defendants charged with serious felony offenses. Because mark has served as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, he be- lieves that these experiences have assisted him in deciding cases in a fair and just fashion. Judge Reeves is proud to serve Yuma County in his capacity as a Superior Court Judge and enjoys the challenges and rewards afforded by public ser- vice. COUNTY OFFICIALS

Andrew Gould, Superior Court Judge - Division 4 John Nelson, Superior Court Judge - Division No. 5

Andrew W. Gould, Presiding The Honorable John N. Nelson be- Judge of Superior Court in came the 14th Superior Court Judge Yuma County, Arizona, to serve in Yuma County. He at- graduated from the Univer- tended Ricks College in Idaho obtain- sity of Montana in 1986 and ing an A.A. and Brigham Young Uni- received his J.D. from North- versity where he graduated in 1971 western University School of with a B.A. degree in History. He Law in 1990. He began his graduated with a Juris Doctorate legal career practicing in the from the University of Tennessee field of civil litigation for 4 Law School in December 1973. In years and then became a October 1974 he was admitted to the Deputy County Attorney Arizona Bar. prosecuting major criminal cases for Yuma and Maricopa Counties. He served as Chief Civil Deputy for the Yuma He was a prosecutor with the Yuma County Attorney’s Of- County Attorney’s Office from 1999-2001. In 2001 he was fice from 1974 to 1977 when he left for private practice. appointed as Judge of the Superior Court in Yuma County During the next 21 years Judge Nelson was a solo practi- where he served as Associate Presiding Judge until being tioner and practiced law in three separate partnerships. In named Presiding Judge in 2006. He has also been a Judge January 1998, he was appointed to the Superior Court Pro Tempore for the , Division One Bench to replace a retiring Judge. He was the first judicial for the past 4 years. Judge Gould is a popular speaker and appointment by Governor Hull. In 1998, 2002, and 2006, is active in numerous professional and civic organizations. he successfully retained his seat in the primary and gen- eral elections. From January 1998 through December 2004 Judge Nelson handled a general civil and criminal docket for the Superior Court. On January 1, 2005 he as- sumed responsibilities as the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge for Yuma County.

COUNTY OFFICIALS

Karen Fritz, Treasurer

Karen is a Yuma native. She gradu- ated from Yuma High School, and at- tended the University of Arizona ma- joring in accounting. After working in accounting in the private sector, she ran for treasurer in 1992. She is serving her fourth and final term.

Karen served as President of the Ari- zona County Treasurers Association for two years, and currently is a mem- ber of the Treasurers Legislative committee. She has been the Chairman of the Yuma County Employees Health Bene- fits team for 6 years, since its inception. She is an active board member of the Yuma University of Arizona Alumni As- sociation and served as treasurer of that group for 17 years. She also was treasurer of the Yuma area swim club for many years, and is a 40 year member of Beta Sigma Phi, holding every office. Karen was on the Founders’ committee for the Yuma YMCA.