1. Steve Trussell
312 S. Hardy Drive #105
Tempe, Arizona85281
Cell (602) 989-3854
Crazyeights1@mac.com
Objective
A challenging and rewarding opportunity to be accepted as a member ….
Summary of Accomplishments
 Background in business and policy advocacy specific to the natural resources industry
 Efficient and highly organized, with strong analytical and problem solving skills
 Developer of curriculum and facilitator of educational events for the natural resources industry
 Over 20 years representing the mining industry
 12 years as a professional educator
 History of charitable and civic affiliations
Experience
2007 – Present Executive Director, Arizona Rock Products Association Phoenix, AZ
Oversee the promotion, preservation and sustainability
of the rock products industry through active involvement
in the community relations, regulatory, and political
processes to which all administrative functions apply.
2002 – 2007 Community Relations Director, Arizona Rock Products Association Phoenix, AZ
1996 – 2004 Arizona Mining Association, Foundation for Resource Education, and Phoenix, AZ
the Center for Teaching Excellence designed curriculum and facilitated
graduate courses on natural resources industry, curriculum and
assessment through Arizona State University and Northern Arizona
University
1993 – 2002 Certified Teacher, Mesa Public Schools Mesa, AZ
Instructor, grade level chairperson, district curriculum
development specialist, special programs coordinator and coach
1989 – 1993 Instructional Assistant, Mesa Public Schools Mesa, AZ
Support Staff for “At-Risk” Program – Growing Up Successfully
Education
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona – Master of Secondary Education
Ottawa University & University of Phoenix – Post Baccalaureate Teacher’s Certification
Arizona State University – B.A.in History – College of Liberal Arts
Mesa Community College – Associate’s Degree
References
Senate President Andy Biggs – (480) 326-7951
Representative Karen Fann – (928) 925-8199
The Honorable Greg Patterson – (602) 369-4368
President of the Arizona Board of Regents, Eileen Klein – (480) 297-5494

2. Service, Committees and Affiliations:
Policy Development at the Federal, State and Local Level
Kitchen Cabinet Senate President Andy Biggs and Speaker of the House David Gowan
Appointed by the Secretary of Interior to the Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory
Council
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Member
Arizona Tax Research Association Board Member
Chairman of the Lowell Institute Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining TAC
University of Arizona Health and Safety TAC
Arizona Deparment of Environmental Quality Kaizen and Business Roundtable
Maricopa Association of Governments Air Technical Advisory Council
Maricopa County Flood Control District Process Improvement, Kaizen and Taskforce Chairman
MCFCD Floodplain Management Planning Taskforce
Director’s Council – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Executive Committee of the CIM Southwest Patron’s Group
EVIT and WESTMEC Advisory Board
Rapport Leadership International Graduate
Arizona Project Centrl Graduate
Wildlife Habitat Council – Conservation Education Award Program Judge
Charitable Project Engagement:
Sunshine Acres
Youth Haven
Diamondbacks Charities
Cardinals Charities
Shriners Children’s Charities
Habitat for Humanity
Solano and Montecito Schools Playground Projects
Arizona Veterans Home Improvements
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Arizona Heart Association
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
the West Valley Lending Closet
House of Refuge
Arizona Audobon Society
Arizona State Capitol Mall Improvements and Monument Construction
Awards and Recognition:
National Association of County Officers – Partnering Award Recipient 2016
Nominated for Arizona Capitol Times Top Lobbyist 2015
Clean Air Council – MAG Peak Partnering Award 2014
National Association Executive of the Year 2010
Gilbert School Board Appointment Finalist 2009
Disney National & Silver Apple Local Education Award Nominations 2000