March 2024 Dinner Meeting
Hourly Schedule
Wednesday
- 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Social & Networking TIme
- 6:00 PM
- Event Starts
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Speakers:
Tom Cole
Speaker
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Tom ColeCabinet Executive Officer, Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Tom Cole has served in government since 1994. With expertise in fire department/EMS operations and logistics, he led the design of new fire stations and apparatus, and led the men and women of two busy Arizona fire departments as Chief of Operations, Emergency Medical Services, and Personnel. His career centers on building construction, safety, and customer service knowledge.
Cole was Chair of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security Central Regional Advisory Council, appointed by Governor Ducey, and currently serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Glendale. Tom holds an Associate’s Degree in applied
science from Glendale Community College and a Bachelor of Science from Columbia Southern University. He is a Certified Public Manager as designated by Arizona State University and a state Certified Fire Inspector II.Tom is an Arizona native and fan of the Suns, Diamondbacks and the Arizona Cardinals. He and his lovely wife of over 35 years (retired police Sgt.) Jackie, enjoy spending free time in Prescott. Together they have three great kids and two amazing grandchildren.
In October 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs selected Director Cole to lead the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.