Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Director, Col. Wanda Wright is the third generation of her family to serve in the U.S. military. She has three decades of military experience. As a 1985 United States Air Force Academy graduate, Col. Wright began her military career as Deputy Budget Officer with the Tactical Air Command at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with a follow-on assignment to Davis-Monthan AFB as the Budget Officer.Leaving active duty in 1990, Col. Wright joined the Arizona National Guard.

 Elena Adame - Procurement Officer 602-234-8404Mission Statement"The Procurement team provides leadership and direction to ensure Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS) operates in an efficient and effective manner while adhering to the Arizona Procurement Code and Arizona State Statues, Rules Regulations as they relate to the expenditure of public monies, including federal assistance for the procurement of all goods, services, and construction projects in support of ADVS goal to serve Arizona Veterans."Notice to Vendors:All vendors must register with ProcureAZ in order to

Kimberly Trotta is an Assistant Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, serving as the administrator at the Arizona State Veteran Home-Phoenix (ASVH-Phoenix). She manages the strategic goals and oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility, always supporting the needs of our veterans and their families. In her first year of service at ASVH-Phoenix, Kim took the home from a one-star to four-star facility.Kim worked in long-term care for 18 years prior to joining the State of Arizona.

Robert (Bob) Tunila is an Assistant Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, serving as the administrator at the Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson (ASVH-Tucson). He oversees day-to-day operations of the facility while managing strategic goals. In his role, Bob ensures that the home and its staff meet the needs of our veterans and their families. While managing ASVH-Tucson, Bob has maintained a four-star facility rating and five stars for quality measures. His health care career included being a Certified Nursing Assistant in addition to a Dietary Manager.

Scott Kurish is the Administrator of the Office of Continuous Improvement for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. Scott coordinates agency-wide implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS). AMS is an intentional management system that is changing the way State government thinks and operates, using Lean principles and tools. Scott has over 35 years of operations management experience, holding key leadership positions.

U.S. Navy veteran Jennifer Harris is the Legislative Liaison for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.