Board of Governers
AACJ's Board of Governors is responsible for the policy decisions that determine the current and future direction of the organization. The Board meets five times a year. Members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Board members also serve as liaison to members in their communities and assist in recruiting new members.
Board of Governors
Apache/Navajo Counties
Ron Wood (928) 537-5799
Cochise County
David Thorn (520) 432-8440
Coconino County
Lee B. Phillips (928) 779-1560
Gila County
Anna Ortiz (928) 425-7311
Graham/Greenlee Counties
Wendell Hughes 520 444-5604
La Paz County
Ella G. Johnson (928) 669-9828
Maricopa County
Scott Bennett (602) 224-0999
John Canby (602) 506-8800
Patricia Gitre (602) 452-2918
Joe Keilp (602) 252-0100
Larry Palles (480) 264-6884
Dawn R. Sinclair (602) 506-8800
Christopher Stavris 480-553-6361
Mohave County
David Corbett (928) 753-0734
Pima County
Stephen Barnard (520) 624-2494
Ralph Ellinwood (520) 882-2100
David Euchner (520) 243-6800
Richard Lougee (520) 882-2080
Pinal County
Bret Huggins (520) 868-0659
Santa Cruz County
Vacant
Yavapai County
Craig Williams (928) 759-5572
Yuma County
Kelly Smith (928) 783-5455
Federal Public Defender
Heather Williams (520) 879-7500
Maricopa County Public Defender
Vacant
Pima County Pubic Defender
Vacant
President
Judy Lutgring (520) 879-7500
Immediate Past-President
Steven Sherick (520) 318-3939