The AZSTA Board of Directors is comprised of nine citizens of Maricopa Co. who volunteer their time and accept no compensation or per diem.  The Board members are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor (5), the President of the Senate (2) and the Speaker of the House (2) and are eligible to serve two terms.  Board appointees are appointed to achieve a balanced representation of the Valley's regions as well as the tourism industry, Cactus League and youth sports. 

Debbie Johnson, Chairman

Appointed by the Governor
Term Expires: July 2008
Represents: Hotel/Tourism Industry
 

 

Herman L. Orcutt, Vice Chairman

Appointed by the President of the Senate
Term Expires:  July 2008
Jerry Walker, Secretary

Appointed by the Governor
Term Expires:  July 2010
Represents:  Youth and Amateur Sports
 
 

F. Rockne (Roc) Arnett

Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Term Expires:  July 2008

John D. Benton

Appointed by the Speaker of the House
Term Expires:  July 2010

 
  Larry D. Landry

Appointed by the Governor
Term Expires:  July 2009
Represents: Tourism Industry

Verma M. Pastor

Appointed by the Governor
Term Expires:  July 2009

 

 

Rod C. Williams

Appointed by the President of the Senate
Term Expires:  July 2010

Bradley Wright

Appointed by the Governor
Term Expires: 2009
Represents: Cactus League

   

Committee Memberships

Youth & Amateur Sports

This committee sets standards for Youth and Amateur Sports grant awards and criteria by which grants are made; makes recommendations to full Board for Youth and Amateur Sports grant awards; monitors implementation of agreements with city and county governments, non-profit organizations, and all other entities, to help ensure the continued operation and maintenance of approved facilities.  Members of this committee are:
Jerry Walker (Chairman), Roc Arnett, Verma Pastor, Larry Landry, Herman Orcutt (Ex-Officio).

Finance, Budget & Audit

This committee makes recommendations to the full Board of Directors for annual operating budget; oversees issuance of Authority bonds; reviews annual financial audits; and provides oversight of Authority finances.  Members of this committee are:
Roc Arnett (Chairman), John Benton, Rod Williams, Herman Orcutt (Ex-Officio).


 
Tourism Promotion and Marketing

This committee collaborates with Arizona Tourism officials, local CVB's, and West Valley economic development and chamber of commerce officials to promote tourism and bring additional events to the University of Phoenix Stadium.  Members of this Committee are:
Debbie Johnson (Chairman), Larry Landry, Verma Pastor.
 
Cactus League

This committee interfaces with the Cactus League Association, Major League Baseball teams, non-profit Spring Training organizations and municipalities as the Authority fulfills its mandate to renovate and enhance Cactus League facilities.  Members of this Committee are:
Brad Wright (Chairman), John Benton , Rod Williams, Herman Orcutt (Ex-Officio).
Close-out Ad Hoc Advisory Group

Reviews and provides guidance over remaining stadium construction matters and close-out issues related to the Project Management Agreement, as well as any other matters with having to do with the stadium project between Board meetings.  Members of this group are:
Herman Orcutt (Chairman),  John Benton, Jerry Walker.

Super Bowl Ad Hoc Advisory Group

Reviews and provides guidance related to financial and operational issues having to do with meeting the Authority’s obligations to the Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL for Super Bowl XLII. Members of this group are:
Verma Pastor (Chairman), Debbie Johnson, Brad Wright.
 
Helpful Links & Information

Youth & Amateur Sports Grants

University of Phoenix Stadium Tours

Cactus League Spring Training

Tourism & Hospitality

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

Super Bowl XLII-2008

NFL Super Bowl

Arizona Cardinals Football Club

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