Board of Directors

Visit Yuma is proud to showcase Yuma and strives to passionately share the city with visitors and the community. The Board of Directors is a team of local business people who have Yuma’s best interest at heart. The Board meets monthly to discuss strategies and networks to continue to grow Yuma’s economy and better the city for its citizens and visitors.

Chair:  Darlene Firestone, Everhome Suites 

Vice Chair: Ashley Herrington, Arizona Western College

Secretary/Treasurer: Karime Hayer, Nichim Cafe & Boutique

Elizabeth Carpenter, Long Realty

Bill Evans, Palms RV Resort

Brock Gill, Avenir Financial

Rebecca Larson, Onvida Health

Mike Lutes, Lutes Casino

Charles Stankovich, Lower Colorado River Excursions

Karen Watts, City of Yuma, appointee

Carrie Zaragoza, Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, ex-officio