Lucinda F Boyd, RN, President & Co-Founder, The Streets Don’t Love You Back
Term 2020

Lucinda has been a resident of Maricopa for 33 years, attended CAC for close to 5 years, and graduated from the Nursing Program with honors in 1998. She currently works full time as a Registered Nurse, is the President and Co-Founder of The Streets Don’t Love You Back non-profit organization with the mission of educating the youth against gangs, drugs, violence and abuse.

She created the curriculum for the Lifeskills Intervention Program, and it was just accepted into the Arizona Department of Corrections system as an educational program. She is a member of the City of Maricopa, Parks, Recreation and Library Advisory committee and has been a member of various boards and committees in the past. Lucinda stated, “It would be an honor to be a member of the CAC Foundation board. Thank you for considering me to be a part of this great organization.”

Evelyn Casuga, Sr. Advisor, Community Relations, Office of the President, Central Arizona College
Term 2019

 Evelyn works part time as Sr. Advisor, Community Relations in the Office of the President at Central Arizona College and consults with the Center for the Future of Arizona at Arizona State Univerity (ASU). After 25 years, she retired in December 2014 as General Manager, Community Affairs for APS, the largest and longest serving investor-owned utility in Arizona. Her area encompassed corporate contributions, community relations, economic development, the volunteer program and she held numerous leadership positions at the company.

Previous to APS, her roles have included nearly 10 years in municipal government as City Manager of Eloy and Town Manager of Marana and Manager of Community/Client Development for the Western Gateway Team, an Arizona regional economic development group, serving five West Valley communities.

Evelyn is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and serves on the Boards of Directors for Access Arizona, the regional economic development organization; Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Advisory Board; Business Development Finance Corp.; Casa Grande Elementary School Employee Benefits Trust; Central Arizona College Foundation; Arizona Town Hall; and Friends of Public Radio-KJZZ.

Evelyn received her Masters of City and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, and her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Evelyn and her husband, Jerry Stabley, reside in Casa Grande, Arizona. Their son, Justin, recently was graduated from ASU, Barrett Honors College and Cronkite School of Journalism.

Filomena Cornelio
RIO Tinto, Department Manager – Communities, Social Performance & Communications

 Filomena is a Department Manager for RIO Tinto where she serves to provide leadership with regard to organizational management, budget, governance and system requirements and ensures that the Corporate Citizenship Team implements a business plan that fosters social license to operate.  Filomena also serves as a member of the Business Unit’s Senior Leadership Team to provide support for corporate strategy and expertise on social risk issues and human rights.

Prior to working for RIO Tinto, Filomena worked for CHEVRON Corporation, Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit, as the Social Investment Team Lead and Angola Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. as a Sustainable Development Advisor.

Filomena has been involved as the Cultural Art Coordinator for Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. in New York, NY.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in African & African American Studies from Temple University, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from New School University and a Master of Science in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Sciences from Lund University.  Filomena also contributed to baseline study of the continental shelf of three West African Countries as a Field Investigator on Dr. Fridjtof Nelson research vessel while at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, Bergan, Norway.

Jonathan C. Corwin, General Manager, Global Water Resources, Inc.
Term 2020
Committee: Events and Campaigns

Jon is currently the Vice President and General Manager for Global Water Resources, Inc. running Global Water’s state-wide operations and customer service. He joined Global Water in 2011. Prior to joining Global Water, he spent 8 years in the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineering Officer serving as the Chief of Maintenance Engineering and Emergency Management Flight Commander.

Jon graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and received his Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. Mr. Corwin has participated on the Central Arizona College Foundation Board since 2011 and is a member of the Events/Campaign Committee. He is also a board member for the Economic Development Group of Eloy (EDGE).

Jim Garrett, Owner, Garrett Chevrolet -Buick- GMC
Term 2021

Jim served on the Foundation Board from March 1999 to April 2010 and returned to the Board in 2012. Jim has served in the capacity of Treasurer and Second Vice-President on the Foundation Executive Committee. Jim is the Owner/Operator of Garrett Chevrolet – Buick – GMC in Coolidge. He is a lifelong Coolidge resident and graduated from Coolidge High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.

Jim is active in the following activities and organizations: Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, Industrial Development Authority, Coolidge Economic Development Committee, Coolidge Baseball and Football Boosters, Coolidge Lions Club, Coolidge Scholarship Committee, Coolidge Nazarene Church/Youth ministries, and Coolidge Florence Elks.

Jim resides in Coolidge with his wife Lisa. They have two sons; one is a graduate of Arizona State University and works at the dealership. His other son graduated from Southwestern University of Texas where he played baseball and currently also works at the dealership. Garrett Chevrolet is a fourth generation dealership and has been under the same ownership for over 80 years.

Jackie Guthrie
Retired EPS Group, Inc.

Jackie is a Land Use Planner with forty years of experience in the State of Arizona.  After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Planning, she moved to Arizona and has been a resident of Pinal County for over twenty years.  Jackie has been very involved with many of the local communities.  She served six years on the City of Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission and was a member of the City of Maricopa Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee during the City’s first year of incorporation.  Jackie is on the Board of Directors for Against Abuse, Inc. and serves on the Pinal AMA Groundwater Users Advisory Council.

Jackie recently retired from EPS Group, Inc., an Arizona Firm, offering engineering, planning and surveying.  Jackie provided planning and entitlement services to home builders, developers, and land owners as well as Native American communities, cities, towns and counties.  Jackie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Jackie and is a licensed realtor, working with AZ New Horizon Realty representing residential and commercial buyers and sellers.

Jackie is very honored to serve on the Foundation Board and the Executive Committee.  She has been a strong supporter of community colleges as a result of her own experience earning an Associate degree from Delta Community College in Saginaw, Michigan.

Jackie lives in Casa Grande with her husband, Tom Belden, a retired art professor from Central Arizona College.  With Jackie’s recent retirement they plan to spend more time traveling and golfing.

Shirley Ann Hartman, retired educator
Term 2018
Committees: Scholarship/Donations

Shirley Ann has served on the Foundation Board of Directors since 1987. She served as Secretary from 1999 – 2010. She enjoys participating in all activities related to the Foundation. Her most rewarding experience related to board service is the establishment of the Foundation’s scholarship program, Promise for the Future.

Shirley Ann is active in the Maricopa Historical Society, Pinal Partnership Open Space and Trails Committee, and served as President of the Casa Grande Valley Cotton and Agriculture Women. Shirley is also presently on the advisory board for the College of Education at the University of Arizona and a member of Pinal County’s Citizens’ Advisory Board, Comprehensive Plan.

Shirley Ann established the gifted program in the Maricopa Elementary School District and taught second grade in the same district for 22 years. Shirley Ann participated in the professional rodeo circuit for 25 years and raised quarter horses on Hartman Ranch. She is currently teaching her grandsons to water ski and enjoys traveling with her husband, Philip McD.

Adam P. Hawkins, President, Global External Relations
Term 2020
Committees: Chair, Nominating; Events/Campaigns

Adam is a leading authority when it comes to merging government relations, public affairs and community outreach. He has a range of first-hand experience related to external relations in the fields of economic development, rural affairs, environmental and natural resources policy. A fixture in the public affairs, communications, and lobbying community for over a decade, his insight is sought after and trusted by clients across the globe. He started his career as a staffer in the United States Senate. Prior to launching Global External Relations, he worked within two leading public policy firms, assisting clients on issues that included environment, water, natural resources, taxation, HR, commerce, transportation, and public lands. Additionally, Adam spent six years with Rio Tinto, working a variety of projects internationally. He graduated with honors from Thunderbird School of International Business with an MBA and holds a BA/BS from Arizona State University.

Adam has served on the Central Arizona College Foundation Board since 2014, is chair of the Events/Campaign Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee.

L.S. (Jake) Jacobson
President and CCO of the Copper Basin Railway, Inc.

‘Jake’ was born on a small farm in central Kansas.  At the age of 17 he was hired to work as a laborer on the Union Pacific’s big steel gang near Frankfort, Kansas, and continued to excel in the railroad business.  In 1969, Jake joined the Union Pacific Management Team and was one of the youngest officers in the Engineering Department.  Later, Jake was promoted to Director of Train Operations.  Jake has extensive experience in transforming major terminals on the Union Pacific Railroad to first place in safety.  His experience and expertise in crisis management during strikes, floods, fires, derailments and chemical spills has Jake sought after by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation; he continues to maintain a secret government clearance.

Jake served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict.  Washington, D.C.’s American Railroad Association has named railroading’s most prestigious safety award after him and it’s known throughout the railroad industry as the ‘JAKE’ award.  He was named North America’s Railroad Man of the Year in 1994, Citizen of the Year in 1998 and was recognized as one of the great railroaders of the 20^th century.  He is presently the President and CCO of the Copper Basin Railway, Inc. in Hayden, Arizona.

Jake has served as a board member of the Central Arizona College Foundation since 2007, and was elected to serve as Member-at-Large on the Executive Committee in March 2012.  Jake enjoys sponsoring the College for Kids program and car shows through the Foundation.

Daniel Ortega
APS, Supervisor Construction and Maintenance

Daniel is a Supervisor of Construction and Maintenance for the Pinal District for APS.  Leading a diverse team of 14 linemen, 4 trouble men, 6 CPM’s, construction planner and material coordinator. Daniel ensures all company initiatives and targets are met from a productivity, reliability and safety perspective within budget. Daniel also communicates with State Leadership on successes and challenges.  He currently serves on the Central Arizona Foundation Board, Boys and Girls Club of Casa Grande, United Way of Pinal County and the Casa Grande Rotary Club.

Prior to APS, Daniel was the Vice President of Retail Business, Ortega’s Stores, Inc. and an Electronics Technician for IBM.  Daniel was also elected Mayor of the City of Douglas from 2012 to 2016.  He has served on numerous boards and committees including:  Cochise College Governing Board, City of Douglas Charter Review Committee, Douglas Regional Advocacy Council, RAIN, Douglas Noon Lions, Cochise County Planning and Zoning Committee and was the President of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and voted Arizona Public Servant of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber.

Hon. Rebecca Rios, State Rep. District 27; Sr. Government Affairs Advisor, Florence Copper; President, Florence Copper Community Foundation
Term 2020

Rebecca currently works as the Senior Government Affairs Advisor for Florence Copper, and serves as President of the Florence Copper Community Foundation. A fourth generation Arizona native, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Arizona State University, School of Social Work. Before attending Arizona State University, she earned an AA Liberal Studies at Central Arizona College. In 2009 she was inducted into the Wall of Success. Rebecca has 25 years of extensive work in the Behavioral Health and non-profit fields in Arizona.

Rebecca represented a rural Pinal County District in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1995-2000, and in the Arizona State Senate from 2005-2010. She held the leadership positions of Senate Democratic Whip and Senate Assistant Democratic Leader.

Starting in 2014 Rebecca was elected to represent District 27, an urban district covering Guadalupe, Laveen, South Phoenix and a portion of Central Phoenix. She currently serves as the House Democratic Leader, and she sits on the Rules Committee.

Rebecca is the daughter of Pete Rios, former Arizona State Senate President. They are the only father-daughter team to serve together in the Arizona State Legislature.