DEMENTIA FRIENDLY TEMPE - Key Persons


Amanda Fleming

Job Titles:
  • Homeless Outreach Specialist

Amanda Martin

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Andrea Glass

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Chief Community Risk Reduction / Fire Marshal

Beth Gath

Job Titles:
  • Housing Services Supervisory Staff Member
  • Housing Services Supervisor

Brenda Abney Museum

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Cecilia Pedraza

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Housing Staff Member

Chanette Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Housing Staff Member
Chanette Campbell, Administrative Assistant: 480-858-2318 chanette_campbell@tempe.gov

Chris Snow

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chief, C Shift Commander

Corey Woods

Job Titles:
  • Mayor

Dan Miller

Job Titles:
  • Curator of Exhibits & Programs

Darrell Duty

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Chief, Administrative Services

David Fabok

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Fire Marshal

Donna Kennedy

Job Titles:
  • Economic Development Director

Donna Sullivan-Hancock

Job Titles:
  • Interim Community Development Deputy Director / Building Safety

Doreen Garlid

Job Titles:
  • Councilmember

Doug Fick

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Housing Staff Member
Cecilia Pedraza, Administrative Assistant: 480-350-8076 cecilia_pedraza@tempe.gov

Elizabeth Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator
Elizabeth Garcia: Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator: 480-350-8961 or elizabeth_garcia@tempe.gov

Geno Morris

Job Titles:
  • Homeless Outreach Specialist

Glendale Firefighters

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cox Political Action Committee

Greg Ruiz

Job Titles:
  • Fire Medical Rescue Chief

Jared Smith

Job Titles:
  • Curator of History

Jeff Tamulevich

Job Titles:
  • Code Compliance Manager

Jennifer Adams

Job Titles:
  • Councilmember

Jill Buschbacher

Job Titles:
  • Economic Development Program Manager

Joel Navarro

Job Titles:
  • Councilmember

Jonae Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Equity & Inclusion Manager
Jonae brings over eighteen years of legal and policy experience in government, non-profit, corporate and private practice. She is the Equity and Inclusion Manager for the City of Tempe, focusing on both internal and external initiatives and policies. Prior to joining the City of Tempe, Jonae was the Director of Equity and Special Finance Services for Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC). At CPLC, Jonae designed and implemented a program division for leveraging new federal tax legislation (Opportunity Zones) with the goal of promoting social good in the community. Jonae has a Bachelor of Science in Languages - double major in Spanish and English - from Georgetown University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Tulane University. She also attended Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic.

Josh Rutherford

Job Titles:
  • Development Project Coordinator, Project Assistance Team

Joshua Roffler

Job Titles:
  • Curator of Collections

Kathy Nugent

Job Titles:
  • Housing Services Accountant
Kathy Nugent, Housing Services Accountant: 480-858-2315 or kathy_nugent@tempe.gov

Kelly Denman

Job Titles:
  • Homeless Outreach Specialist

Kevin Bailey

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chief, B Shift Commander

Kris Baxter-Ging

Job Titles:
  • Media Contact
  • Media Requests

Kyle Carman

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chief, a Shift Commander

Lauren Kuby

Job Titles:
  • Councilmember

LaVelle Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Homeless Outreach Specialist

LeVon Lamy

Job Titles:
  • Housing Services Supervisory Staff Member
  • Housing and Revitalization Manager

Maria Laughner

Job Titles:
  • Economic Development Program Manager

Mariana Gonzales Priest


Mariano Gonzales

Job Titles:
  • Mariana Gonzales Priest

Mark Manor

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chief, Special Teams / Programs

Maryna Leyvas

Job Titles:
  • Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator
Maryna Leyvas, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator: 480-858-2154 or maryna_leyvas@tempe.gov

Michael Cardenas

Job Titles:
  • Housing Staff Member
  • Housing Specialist

Michelle Payden

Job Titles:
  • Housing Staff Member
  • Emergency Housing Voucher Supervisor

Mike Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chief, Support Services

Nanette Odell

Job Titles:
  • ADA Compliance Specialist
  • City 's ADA Compliance Specialist
Nanette Odell is the City's ADA Compliance Specialist. Nanette holds a BS in Psychology, an M.Ed in Counseling, and an Ed.D in Adult Education. She is also fluent in American Sign Language. Nanette has over 35 years of experience in the disability field and 25 years providing disability-related training. She co-founded the Arizona ADA Coordinator Coalition. Nanette is no stranger to the City of Tempe, as she worked with the City on its ADA Transition Plan and its BEST program.

Rachell Donohue

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Housing Staff Member
Rachell Donohue, Administrative Assistant: 480-350-5219 rachell_donohue@tempe.gov

Randy Keating

Job Titles:
  • Vice Mayor

Renee Wade

Job Titles:
  • Housing Staff Member
  • Housing Specialist

Robbie Aaron


Robin Arredondo-Savage

Job Titles:
  • Councilmember

Shauna Warner

Job Titles:
  • Neighborhood Program Manager

Shelly Seyler

Job Titles:
  • Interim Community Development Director

Sheri Rico

Job Titles:
  • Accountant

Stacey Cunningham

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant

Tara Ford

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Municipal Utilities Director - Water Utilities

Terrance Piekarz

Job Titles:
  • Municipal Utilities Director

Tony Butch

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Chief, Emergency Services

Victor Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chief, Personnel / Professional Development

Wydale K. Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Management Analyst for the City of Tempe
Wydale K. Holmes is a Strategic Management Analyst for the City of Tempe. She has been employed with Tempe for over 18 years, and has worked in Community Services, Parks and Recreation, Cultural Services, Human Resources, Tempe Learning Center, City Manager's Office, and Internal Services. She provides facilitation and analysis in strategic management and partners with City departments to develop strategy and action plans, measure performance, and implement strategic plans to achieve the City Council's priorities. Wydale is a developer and facilitator in the organization for performance, organizational, and leadership trainings. Wydale holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. Wydale has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Public Manager (CPM) designations and the ITIL Foundation Certification in IT Service Management. She has specialized training in organizational performance consulting, mediation, grant writing, and public sector HR management. Wydale has completed Arizona State University's Executive Leadership Institute. She trained in the Techniques of Participation (ToPs) Facilitation and Strategic Planning Methodologies. Wydale is a member of the International City Manager Association (ICMA), and a former board member of the Tempe Professional Development Club. She is a graduate of Tempe Leadership, Class of XXXII.