Command Staff
Chief Ken Cost
Police Chief Ken Cost has been with the Mesa Police Department for over 29 years. Prior to joining the Mesa Police Department, he was a sworn investigator for almost two years with the State of California in East Los Angeles.
Chief Cost has served in several areas of the department and in every rank leading up to assistant chief. These assignments include: Patrol, Bicycle Unit, Special Investigations-Gang Unit, Community Action Team, Street Crimes, Violent Offender-US Marshal’s Task Force and Criminal Investigations (Homicide, Financial Crimes, and Recovered Property). As a Commander his assignments included Fiesta Patrol, Human Resources and Training.
Chief Cost holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University at Fullerton, a master's degree from Xavier University, Ohio and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy for Police Executives and the 44th session of the FBI's National Executive Institute.
Chief Cost is very active in the community and volunteers numerous hours throughout the year coaching and mentoring youth.
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Executive Assistant Chief Dan Butler
Executive Assistant Chief Dan Butler has devoted over 24 years of distinguished service to the Mesa Police Department, where he currently holds the position of Executive Assistant Chief. In this leadership role, Dan oversees the daily operations of a department with nearly 1,500 sworn and professional staff members, ensuring the smooth functioning of its various divisions and services that are integral to the safety and well-being of the Mesa community.
Prior to his current role, Dan served as the head of the Patrol Operations Bureau, the department's largest bureau, where he was responsible for overseeing the Central, Fiesta, Red Mountain, and Superstition Patrol Divisions, as well as Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport operations. Over his six years as Assistant Chief, Dan exhibited exceptional leadership across a wide spectrum of divisions, including Human Resources, Wellness, Basic and Advanced Training, Financial Services, Community Relations, Holding, Research and Planning, Forensic Services, Technical Services, and Communications. His ability to manage such a diverse portfolio reflects his commitment to not only the efficiency and operational excellence of the department but also the well-being of the officers under his command.
In addition to his operational responsibilities, Dan plays a key role in the management of three major capital improvement projects valued at more than $100 million. These projects are crucial to enhancing the department’s infrastructure and public safety capabilities. Dan’s strategic oversight guides each initiative from initial design through construction to successful completion. With a sharp focus on quality, safety, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, he leads teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, managing complex regulatory environments and adapting to evolving challenges. His leadership has been instrumental in ensuring these projects are completed on time, within budget, and with lasting value for the community.
Dan is a highly educated and accomplished leader, holding a Master of Administration degree from Northern Arizona University, with a focus on leadership. He is an alumnus of several prestigious law enforcement leadership programs, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Executive Institute (NEI), the Major Cities Chiefs Association’s Police Executive Leadership Institute (PELI), the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), and Northwestern University’s School of Command and Management. His expertise extends beyond the local level, as he also serves as a committee member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, representing law enforcement on a national stage.
With a distinguished career marked by a breadth of experience, leadership acumen, and a steadfast commitment to the mission and values of the Mesa Police Department, Assistant Chief Butler continues to be a transformative force within the department and the law enforcement community at large. His leadership drives positive change, operational excellence, and community safety, ensuring the Mesa Police Department remains at the forefront of policing excellence.
Assistant Chief Lee Rankin
Lee Rankin is a twenty-five-year veteran with the Mesa Police Department. He is currently assigned as the Investigations Bureau Chief. He is responsible for major investigations, special operations, aviation, and emergency management. He has served in various investigative and supervisory assignments throughout his career.
Prior to this assignment, Lee served as the Executive Chief and Executive Commander, reported directly to the Chief of Police and enabled the Chief to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders. Within these assignment, Assistant Chief Rankin had an intimate understanding of the Chief's vision and played a pivotal role in the communication and execution of the vision.
In August 2018, the Mesa Police Department (MPD) commissioned the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to assess the department’s use of force policies, procedures, training, and tactics. PERF reviewed departmental policies and training regarding use of force as well as all use of force related data. As the Chair of the Use of Force Review and Implementation Committee led the two-year process, which resulted in the adoption of new use of force policies, concurrent investigations, changes in training and discipline directives.
Lee was instrumental in the execution of the department’s on-body camera system program. He was responsible for the supervision and implementation of a year-long evaluation of the Axon Flex camera system to determine the impact on civil liability, departmental complaints, and organizational transparency. He established a partnership with the Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice to plan, monitor and evaluate the deployment of the camera systems using line officer surveys and field contact reports.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master in Public Administration from Arizona State University.
Assistant Chief Ed Wessing
Assistant Chief Wessing has served with the Mesa Police Department for 27 years. Prior to joining the Mesa Police Department, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 6 years. He is currently assigned as the Community Services Bureau Assistant Chief.
Assistant Chief Wessing has worked in various assignments in every rank in the Mesa Police Department. These assignments include: Patrol, Bicycle Unit, School Resource Officer, Community Action Team, Traffic, Media Relations, Training, Criminal Investigations (Homicide, Financial Crimes, and Recovered Property) and Human Resources (Hiring and Training).
Assistant Chief Wessing has a bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University and an MBA from Benedictine University. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Assistant Chief Wessing is active in the community, volunteering many hours throughout the year and is currently President of the Board of Directors for Arizona Disabled Sports & Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled.
Assistant Chief Gina Nesbit
Assistant Chief Nesbit has served with the Mesa Police Department for 27 years. She is currently assigned as the Professional Services Bureau Assistant Chief. The bureau encompasses the following divisions: Financial Services, Internal Affairs, Technical Services, Communications and Planning and Research.
Assistant Chief Nesbit has worked in various assignments in every rank in the Mesa Police Department. These assignments include Patrol, Special Victim’s Unit Detective, Training (Basic Training Academy Sergeant and Training Lieutenant), Central Division Criminal Investigations Sergeant, Mobile Field Force Commander, Traffic Lieutenant, Metro Resources Commander and Fiesta Division Commander. She is retired from the United States Army Reserves and a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Major City Chiefs Association (MCCA).
Assistant Chief Nesbit has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Administration – Leadership Emphasis.
Assistant Chief Jeff Cutler
Jeff Cutler has been with the Mesa Police Department since 1997 and currently serves as the Assistant Chief of the Patrol Operations Bureau. This bureau is the largest in the department, comprising over six hundred personnel, including uniform officers, detectives, and professional staff. The Patrol Operations Bureau covers the entire 138 square miles of the City of Mesa, divided between the Central, Fiesta, Red Mountain, and Superstition Patrol Divisions, as well as the Mesa Gateway Airport.
Throughout his career, Assistant Chief Cutler has held various positions, including patrol officer, field training officer, bike officer, and gang detective. He was promoted to sergeant in 2006, during which he led several patrol teams and spent four years heading the Gang Investigations Squad within the Special Operations Division. In 2012, he took management responsibility for the East Valley Gang & Criminal Information Fusion Center, a multi-jurisdictional intelligence center that enhances inter-agency communication regarding crime trends.
In 2014, he was promoted to lieutenant, leading the department's Policy and Planning Unit, and serving as the operations lieutenant for the Fiesta Division. After being promoted to commander in 2018, he held several key roles, including executive commander in the Office of the Chief of Police, Superstition Patrol Division commander, human resources commander, and executive commander for the Patrol Operations Bureau.
Assistant Chief Cutler's commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident in his educational background. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Arizona State University and a master's degree in organizational management and leadership from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police. His academic achievements are complemented by practical experience, as he has held leadership positions at Chase Manhattan Bank and Arizona State University before joining the police force.
Commander Stephanie Derivan
Commander Stephanie Derivan has proudly served with the Mesa Police Department since 1997 working a broad range of assignments. She currently leads the Metro Resources Division which include the following areas: Aviation, Traffic and Photo Safety/Towing, Special Events, Emergency Management, Intel & Counterterrorism, Fusion Center, Real-Time Crime Center, School Resource Officers and Municipal Security. The Metro Resources Division is staffed with 73 sworn members and 32 professional staff members.
Commander Derivan’s assignments have included Patrol, Community Action Team, Hiring, Robbery, Domestic Violence, Civilian Investigator Specialist Program, Victim Services, Computer Forensics, Sex Offender Notification, and Traffic/Photo Safety & Towing.
Commander Derivan played college basketball starting at Mesa Community College and went on to play at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Communications. While working with the Mesa Police Department, she continued her education at Northern Arizona University earning a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Commander Derivan enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics.
Commander J.R. Gomez
Commander J.R. Gomez has served the Mesa Police Department for over 24 years. He is currently assigned as the Commander of the Red Mountain Patrol Operations Division, located in the middle portion of Mesa. The Red Mountain Patrol Division is responsible for the response and investigation of all civil and criminal matters within the Division boundaries, approximately forty square miles, and home to more than 154,000 Mesa residents. Red Mountain includes 136 Mesa PD personnel, including professional staff, patrol staff, and investigations units.
Commander Gomez has served in numerous areas of the Department, including managing major city law enforcement operations at various levels in patrol, investigative, tactical, and administrative assignments. These assignments include Patrol, Field Training Officer (FTO), Street Crimes Unit, Organized Crime, Internal Affairs, Homicide, the Violent Offender Unit, Bureau Staff Lieutenant, and Advanced Training.
Commander Gomez is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education.
Community Partnership Administrator Tara Hall
In her role as the Mesa Police Community Relations & Recruitment Division Administrator, Tara Hall showcases her leadership in overseeing key operations and staff within the Recruitment Unit, Career Pathways Programs, and Community Engagement Programs. Her educational foundation enriched by degrees from Northern Arizona University and complemented by participation in prestigious police executive leadership programs, attests to her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Furthermore, her active engagement with state and national audiences through presentations and panel discussions reinforces her expertise and commitment to effective community relations in law enforcement.
Tara's dual roles as a professional development advisor with the Arizona Foundation for Women and as an Executive member of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) highlight her dedication to mentorship and the advancement of women in their careers. Tara's multifaceted contributions exemplify her as a dedicated and impactful leader in the field of law enforcement and community relations.
PDIT Division Manager Wayne Kwong
Wayne Kwong is the Police Department IT Division Manager, responsible for planning, directing, and managing the IT Division of the Mesa Police Department. In his previous role with the Mesa Police Department, he served as the Police Information Technology Administrator, where he was responsible for planning, directing, and managing the operation of police information systems. His responsibilities include providing the vision and direction for the Police Information Technology Unit (PDIT), systems development, acquisition, implementation, and support.
Before serving as the PDIT Administrator in February 2020, Wayne supervised the CAD Team, Database Team, and Applications Development Team in PDIT for more than 6 years. He initially started his career with the Mesa Police Department in PDIT as an IT Engineer, where he specialized in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database technology.
Before joining the Mesa Police Department in October 2001, Wayne served as a senior consultant at Deloitte in Los Angeles, CA. He provided consultative services to various companies in various industries. These services include: Data modeling and design, system analysis and design, business process analysis and optimization, business methodology development, business requirement assessment, design documentation, and application design and delivery.
Wayne holds both, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Arizona State University.
Commander James McCormick
Commander James McCormick has served with the Mesa Police Department for over 29 years. He is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division, which includes the Gang Unit, Mobile Field Force, SWAT, Organized Crime Section, K9, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD), Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEaT), Crime Gun Intelligence Unit (CGIU),and the Violent Offender – US Marshal’s Task Force.
Commander McCormick has served in numerous areas of the Department and in every rank leading up to Commander. These assignments include: Patrol, Field Training Officer (FTO), Bicycle Unit, Special Investigations Division, ATF Task Force, Criminal Investigations Division, Civilian Investigation Specialist Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Internal Affairs, Basic Training Academy, Advanced Training, and SWAT.
Commander McCormick is a graduate of Western New Mexico University and holds a bachelor of science in Administration of Justice and a bachelor of science in Sociology. James is actively involved in several community sports and fitness programs.
Forensic Services Administrator Kim Meza
Kimberly joined the Mesa Police Department in 2000. She began her career as a Forensic Scientist in the Biology Unit, performing serology, DNA and blood spatter analysis. Kimberly was promoted to Forensic Services Supervisor over the Biology Unit in 2007.
In December 2011, she was promoted to Forensic Services Administrator overseeing the operations of the laboratory including the Administrative Business Unit, Biology Unit, Controlled Substances Unit, Crime Scene Unit, Evidence Processing Unit, Fingerprint Identification Unit, Firearms Unit, Laboratory Technician Unit, Latent Print Unit, Photography Unit and Toxicology Unit. In 2022, Kimberly was promoted to Deputy Director and oversees both the Forensic Services Laboratory and the Police Emergency Communications (911/Dispatch).
She has a M.S. degree in forensic science from the University of New Haven and B.S. degree with a double major in biochemistry and molecular & cellular biology from the University of Arizona.
Deputy Director Patrick Phelps
Patrick Phelps is a Deputy Director in the Professional Services Bureau and oversees the operations of the Information Technology Division and the Criminal Justice Information Division, which includes Tele-serve and Risk Management. He also oversees the Planning & Research Section which includes COMPSTAT, Strategic Planning, Project Management and Capital Improvement. Mr. Phelps has been with the Mesa Police Department since 2014. Mr. Phelps began with Mesa Police Department as the Police Information Technology Administrator in 2014 before being promoted to the Technical Services Division Manager in 2019. In 2022 Mr. Phelps was promoted to Deputy Director. Prior to joining the Mesa Police Department, Mr. Phelps spent 20 years with the Syracuse Police Department in Syracuse, NY, retiring as a sergeant in the Division of Technology and Program Management.
He is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and has a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University. The Information Technology Division and the Criminal Justice Information Division are support divisions responsible for assisting the operational areas of the Department to complete their missions, as well as the public.
The Information Technology Division provides internal services such as technology evaluation, support and implementation. The Criminal Justice Information Division is responsible for maintenance of police data and records, warrant entry, criminal justice information data quality and risk analysis as well as the handling of public records requests.
The Planning & Research Division is responsible for strategic planning for the Department as well as COMPSTAT, ad hoc crime analysis, staffing analysis, project management, and capital improvement projects.
Commander Chris Rash
Commander Chris Rash has served with the Mesa Police Department for over 30 years. Currently assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau, Commander Rash is working to open the Northeast Public Safety Facility located near Power and Brown Roads in Mesa. Scheduled to open in summer of 2025, this station will house both police and fire personnel, including police personnel assigned to the newly formed Northeast Patrol Division, led by Commander Rash.
Commander Rash has served in numerous areas of the Department and in every rank leading up to Commander. These assignments include: Patrol, Field Training Officer, Sex Offender Notification Unit, Special Victim’s Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, Patrol Operations, and Internal Affairs. Upon promotion to Commander, he led the Metro Resources Division made up of the following units: Aviation Unit, East Valley Fusion Center, Special Events & Emergency Management Unit, Intelligence & Counterterrorism Unit, Municipal Security Unit, School Resource Unit, Traffic Unit, and led an internal team that researched, developed and opened the Mesa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center. Commander Rash has also served as the Superstition Patrol Division Commander.
Commander Rash holds a Master of Administration degree from Northern Arizona University with an emphasis on leadership and a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police. Commander Rash is a Mesa native.
Commander Aaron Spicer
Commander Aaron Spicer has served with the Mesa Police Department for over 23 years. Before joining Mesa PD he spent 3 years serving as a police officer and deputy sheriff in Virginia. Currently he is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division.
Throughout his career Commander Spicer has held various roles within the Department, including assignments in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Street Crimes/Community Interaction, Neighborhood Enhancement Team, Vehicular Crimes/Traffic, Metro Programs (Photo Safety & Towing), Special Events, Operations, Training, Internal Affairs, and as the Administrative Bureau Lieutenant.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Radford University and his master’s degree from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Commander Spicer is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC), the Northwestern Executive Management Program (EMP), the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), and the Arizona Leadership Program. His professional affiliations include the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Executive Research Forum, the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, the Arizona Homicide Investigators Association, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI LEEDA), and the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners.
Commander Dominique Sterlin
Commander Dominique Sterlin has served with the Mesa Police Department for over 18 years. Prior to joining Mesa PD he was a police officer/detective for 6 years in New Hampshire. Commander Sterlin is currently assigned to the Central Patrol Division.
Prior to his current assignment, Commander Sterlin served in several areas of the Department. These assignments included: Patrol, Field Training, Criminal Investigations, Crisis Response Team (MHST), HEaT, Missing Persons, Digital Forensics, SONET, Central Operations Lieutenant, and Human Resources Commander.
Commander Sterlin holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southern New Hampshire University, a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Minor in Foreign Languages from University of Hartford, Connecticut. Commander Sterlin is a graduate of the Northwestern University of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) and PERF Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). Commander Sterlin is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Police Executive Research Forum. He is a representative with the African American Community Forum and is also the Special Olympics Council State Representative.
Commander Tim Walker
Commander Tim Walker has served with the Mesa Police Department for over 26 years. He is currently assigned to lead Internal Affairs, Policy, Accreditation & Compliance Sections. Commander Tim Walker has worked in several areas of the department and in every rank leading up to commander. These assignments include Patrol, Tactical Team, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Training and Policy.
Commander Tim Walker is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 284 and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC). Tim has a Master of Administration degree from Northern Arizona University with an emphasis on leadership and a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Arizona State University. Tim is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA).
Commander Diana Williams
Diana Tapia Williams is a Commander with the Mesa Police Department where she has served since 2003. During her tenure, Commander Williams has worked assignments in Patrol, Training, Media Relations Office, Organized Crime Unit, Personal Crimes Detective, Chief’s Office, Operations Lieutenant, and Human Resources as the Hiring Lieutenant. She is currently the Commander for the Human Resources Division that is comprised of Hiring, Wellness, Peer, Off Duty, and Career Development and Mentorship.
Commander Williams is committed to supporting the next generation of law enforcement professionals through instruction, training, mentorship, and coaching. She is a facilitator for the What You Do Matters Institute. She completed the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) Session #82, DC Police Leadership Academy (DCPLA) Cohort #3, and the FBI/LEEDA Leadership Trilogy.
Commander Williams is dedicated to serving the community by chairing the department’s Hispanic Community Forum group, volunteers at her local church, and is a current Executive Board Member of the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens (MAHC).
Commander Williams was born and raised Tucson, Arizona, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Criminal Justice from the University of Arizona. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix in Administration of Justice and Security.
Commander Diana Clevenger
Diana began her career with the Mesa Police Department in 2004 and currently serves as the Training Division Commander overseeing advanced training, recruit training and the firearms range. Diana previously served as the criminal investigation’s lieutenant overseeing homicide and the cold case unit. Diana has served in many positions including tactical lieutenant overseeing SWAT, crisis negotiations, explosive ordinance, and canine, domestic violence detective and sergeant, internal affairs sergeant, hiring/recruiting division lieutenant, communications center manager, as well as other assignments.
Diana previously served on the board for Mesa Leadership and the Salvation Army. Diana holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a master’s degree in public administration. Diana is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and Northwestern University Center for Public Service. Diana served in the United States Navy on active duty for four years prior to her career in law enforcement.
Diana believes in a bright future and our ability to navigate successful personal and professional lives. As a wife and mother, she facilitates courses through love leadership. She believes in building relationships that are sustainable, accessible, and purposeful.
Diana provides engaging keynotes, leadership development classes, strategic planning, and executive coaching. Diana enjoys cooking, camping, sports with her kids and travel.
Commander Jason Redwing
Commander Jason Redwing has devoted over 25 years of distinguished service to the Mesa Police Department and the citizens of Mesa. He currently serves as the Superstition Patrol District Commander, where he oversees and leads the daily patrol and investigative operations of the Superstition District. The Superstition District encompasses over 73 square miles of Mesa and serves over 180,000 residents. The Superstition District is staffed with 140 sworn police officers and detectives, including sworn patrol operations at the Mesa Gateway Airport. There are 12 professional staff members and volunteers who provide dedicated support and assistance to the Superstition District operations.
Commander Redwing has served in a variety of assignments throughout the Mesa Police Department including Executive Lieutenant to the Chief’s Office, Homicide Lieutenant, Organized Crime/Narcotics Sergeant, Internal Affairs Sergeant, as well as a detective in the Organized Crime/Narcotics Unit and Street Crimes Unit. During his time in patrol, Commander Redwing served as a patrol lieutenant, patrol sergeant, and as an officer was Gang Liaison Officer and a certified Spanish Interpreter.
Commander Redwing holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Arizona State University in Justice Studies, with a minor in Political Science and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University.
Commander Redwing is a 26-year resident of Mesa and has committed much of his free time to coaching with various youth sports organizations in the community.
Fiscal Manager Krisa York
Krisa York is the Mesa Police Department’s Fiscal Manager. She has been with the Police Department for 25 years and in the capacity of Fiscal Manager for 12 years. Krisa is an Arizona native and graduate from the University of Arizona. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified in Financial Forensics. She joined the department as the Economic Crime Investigator where she spent over twelve years providing technical financially related investigative support to various units within the Police Department and to outside agencies.
In her role as Fiscal Manager, Krisa supervises a staff of 13. The Mesa Police Department’s Fiscal unit is tasked primarily with preparing and overseeing a budget of $319M, the successful coordination and processing of all department purchases, the department’s fleet, oversight and monitoring of over 60 grants and task forces annually, and the monitoring of the anti-racketeering fund. The Financial Services Division additionally handles the Police Department’s Employee Services functions including Transitional Duty and Human Resource Management. Prior to joining the Mesa Police Department, Krisa spent twelve years in Public Accounting specializing in litigation support, and governmental and not for profit audits.
Media Relations Office Administrator Lisa Berry
Lisa Berry is the Media / Communications Administrator, overseeing the Mesa Police Department’s Media Relations Office. Lisa spent 18 years in public safety, with over 12 years in law enforcement specific media relations/public information. She is also a member of the National Information Officers’ Association.
Exemplifying a dynamic blend of skills and experience, Lisa is an accomplished media relations and communications professional. She leverages her leadership skills, positive professional relationships, social media strategy and expertise in community/media relations and crisis communications to positively promote the mission of the Mesa Police Department.
Prior to serving the community as a professional member with the City of Goodyear Police Department and Glendale Fire Department, Lisa was an educator, where she taught elementary school for 10 years. Lisa earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education from Arizona State University.