Staff Spotlight: Meet ASVH-Tucson Administrator Robert Tunila

Get to know the men and women at the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services who serve those who sacrificed for our freedoms.

The ADVS Staff Spotlight will be published every second and fourth Friday of the month on the ADVS social media pages and website with tidbits and fun facts about our employees.

The Staff Spotlight will highlight staff from all of our departments within ADVS including our Executive staff, Veterans Services Division, Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries, Arizona State Veteran Homes and more!

This week’s Staff Spotlight features our Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson Home Administrator Robert “Bob” Tunila!

Name: Robert Tunila

Role at ADVS: Home Administrator at Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson

When did you start at ADVS: March 20, 2017

Did you serve in the military: No

Did anyone in your family serve: Yes, my father was enlisted.

What do you do at ADVS: I manage the day to day operations at ASVH-Tucson

Why did you decide to join ADVS: I felt that it was a way for me to give back to our Veterans, in memory of my father.

Why is your job important to helping Arizona Veterans: We serve vulnerable Veterans who are in need of skilled care.

What do you enjoy about working at ADVS: That the agency is focused on providing quality care to our Veterans.

Outside of ADVS, what do you enjoy doing: I love anything related to the ocean or lakes. I also enjoy books and music.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be: Time travel.

Thank you for the work you do for our Arizona Veterans!