TREO Staff

Edgar Campa-Palafox
Business Development Specialist
520.243.1943
Edgar conducts technical research and provides project coordination assistance.

Al Altuna
Sr. Project Manager
520.243.1929
Al coordinates the Inland Port effort for TREO and works as a freight planner for Pima Association of Governments. As a founding member of the Southern Arizona Logistics Organization (SALEO) he works on promoting best industry practices that will improve the safety, reliability and velocity of freight movements through our region.

Paul Swift
Sr. Project Manager
520.243.1947
Paul administers the Tucson region’s Empowerment Zone (HUD Program), Enterprise Zone (Arizona Department of Commerce Program), TREO’s Business Outreach Program, and TREO’s Business Advocacy Services Program.

Raul Gamez
Sr. Project Manager
520.243.1946
Raul provides a vital link to the Hispanic community and international trade opportunities with Mexico in his work in business attraction, retention and expansion.

Strategic Partnerships
David Welsh
Sr. Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
520.243.1922
David is responsible for management of a wide range of economic development programs and projects while focusing on working with stakeholders and regional economic development partners. David also oversees the Investor Relations department of TREO, in addition to the overall strategic partnerships of the organization.

Jennifer Strunk
Administrative Assistant
520.243.1981
Jennifer coordinates and oversees office administrative duties in support of the Strategic Partnerships Department.

BJ Smith
Vice President, Investor Relations
520.243.1916
BJ works with businesses interested in supporting and investing in TREO, as well as current investor assistance.

Regional Competitiveness
Kendall Bert
Sr. Vice President, Special Projects
520.243.1956
Kendall focuses on special projects designed to move the Greater Tucson Region forward in keeping with the Economic Blueprint.

Corporate & Community Affairs
Laura Shaw
Sr. Vice President, Corporate & Community Affairs
520.243.1940
Laura oversees all marketing, community relations, and public relations activities of TREO, serving as TREO's main media contact and spokesperson. In addition, she coordinates the Economic Blueprint implementation activities and staffs the Power of Five Mobilization Council.

Vicki Polheber
Marketing & Communications Manager
520.243.1917
Vicki plans, develops, and executes all external marketing collateral and programs for TREO, including business attraction and local business expansion support.

Erin Coulter
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
520.243.1935
Erin is primarily responsible for writing, graphic design, and maintenance of the TREO Web site. She also assists the department with event coordination, media relations, and the development of TREO’s e-Newsletter.

Business Administration
Cathy Casper
Sr. Vice President, Business Administration
520.243.1960
Cathy serves as the Chief Financial Officer of TREO. She is responsible for planning, directing and overseeing the Finance, Human Resources, Administrative and Facilities functions of the organization.

Patricia Young
Human Resources Manager
520.243.1912
Pat manages all human resources policies, programs, practices and activities such as hiring, training, compensation, benefit administration, payroll, health & safety while ensuring compliance with all federal and state employment laws.

Glenn Fournie
Office/Facilities Manager
520.243.1944
Glenn is responsible for overall office/facilities activities such as general reception administration, purchasing and IT services.

Tiffany Gardner
Accounting Specialist
520.243.1958
Tiffany serves as the accounts payable/accounts receivable specialist, performs various clerical and bookkeeping duties, and Quickbooks database management.