The Tempe Diablos announced that they have elected Arnold Mejia as the organization’s new president, succeeding Vince Vasquez, who served as president for the past year. Mejia brings decades of leadership, financial expertise and community service experience to the role. An Arizona native, he attended the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Eller College of Management.
He currently serves as Finance Director for the Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA) and has more than 28 years of progressive finance, accounting and management experience spanning utility services, construction, publishing, waste management and financial consulting.
A longtime advocate for community involvement, Mejia served for more than a decade in the Arizona Air National Guard and has held board positions with several Tempe-based organizations dedicated to serving local residents. His longstanding commitment to community leadership and service aligns closely with the Tempe Diablos’ mission of creating worthwhile opportunities for youth, education and charitable organizations throughout the city.
As president, Mejia plans to further the charity’s community involvement and annual grant program, which has steadily increased over the last five years.
“We have been focused on increasing our give to the community by developing new revenue streams and I plan on furthering that goal alongside our membership,” said Mejia. “We will also continue to focus on our mission of helping kids and families in need, improving quality of life and supporting youth education in the community.
Joining Mejia on the executive committee are First Vice President Todd Pearson, President, SW Markets at Global Credit Union, Second Vice President Justin Rojas, Chief Growth Officer at Progressive Roofing and Secretary and Treasurer Josh Prior, Founder and CEO of Prosperia Marketing.
The Tempe Diablos have long been leaders in charitable giving, awarding approximately $20 million in education scholarships, grants and community service initiatives since the organization was founded in 1968.
Through signature programs such as Excellence in Education, Celebrate Giving, scholarship awards and community grants, the organization continues to invest in opportunities that strengthen the Tempe community.
