About the Tucson Police Foundation

Rob LaMaster
Executive Director of the Tucson Police Foundation

Rob LaMaster comes to the Tucson Police Foundation after a period as an independent association management consultant. Rob spent two years with the Kellen Company, a major national association management company where he served as Managing Director of the the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) prior to the move of NEALA’s headquarters to Washington D.C. Rob has also been the Regional Director for the National Traffic Safety Institute where he interacted with over 50 Municipal and Justice Courts as well as the Arizona Supreme Court for the Arizona Defensive Driving Program.

Prior to October of 2005, Rob was the Regional Vice President for the Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association for nine years. His duties included all Association aspects in Southern Arizona including membership, chapter relations and formation, public affairs, marketing, Board recruitment and special events. In this role, Rob sat on the Southern Arizona DUI Task Force and was a Board Member of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau. Rob was also a member of the Town of Oro Valley (AZ) Economic Development Think Tank, which helped to direct current Economic Development guidelines for the Town.

Rob has also held positions with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

A native of Dallas, Texas, Rob attended Texas Tech University, graduating with a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis on Business, Political Science and Mass Communications.

Rob is married to Karen, an Oncology Physician Assistant (PA) and has a 16 year-old daughter, Madison and two Boston Terriers, Izzy and Olive. He is currently serves as a Commissioner on the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission. Rob loves to play golf (not well), hike and is an avid sports fan. His main hobby these days though seems to be driving to and from high school and club volleyball tournaments.

Contact Rob at admin@tucsonpolicefoundation.org.

Rueben Nunez
TPD Liaison to the Tuscon Police Foundation

Captain Reuben Nunez is currently the commander of Operations Division East. Reuben has been with the Tucson Police Department for 25 years and is a native to Tucson. Prior to his assignment to ODE, Reuben was the Human Resource Commander responsible for the department's payroll, recruiting and hiring processes.

Captain Nunez requested to serve as a liaison to the foundation. "I am looking forward to assisting the foundation and sense the excitement and dedication the foundation members bring to the organization."

Roberto Villaseñor
Chief of Police

Background
Chief Villaseñor is a native of Tucson. He joined the Tucson Police Department in 1980, was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2000 and to Chief of Police in 2009.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management/Human Resources — Park University
• Masters of Counseling/Human Relations — Northern Arizona University

Specialized Training

• City of Tucson Foundations for Leadership Program
• United Way Minority Leadership Development Program
• Senior Management Institute for Police
• Southwest Leadership Program — University of Arizona Eller College of Management
• Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Session 229

Professional Highlights/Affiliations

• Tucson Police Department Medal of Distinguished Service
• Tucson Police Department Medal of Merit (3)
• Tucson Police Department 1996 Officer of the Year
• North Ranch/Linda Vista Fire District, Chairman
• Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona, Board of Directors

Law Enforcement Experience
Chief Villaseñor has commanded:

• Investigative Services Bureau
• Administrative Services Bureau
• Field Services Bureau
• Support Services Bureau

As a Captain, Chief Villaseñor was in charge of:

• Operations Division West/Patrol
• Management Information Division
• Field Support Division
• Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squad (MANTIS)

As a Lieutenant, Chief Villaseñor was the project manager for Geo-Based Policing, and he commanded:

• Operations Division Midtown/Patrol
• Office of Professional Standards
• Hostage Negotiations Unit

As a Sergeant, Chief Villaseñor served as the Public Information Officer, and he supervised:

• Operations Division South/Patrol
• Downtown Bicycle Unit

As an officer, Chief Villaseñor's assignments included:

• Major Offenders Unit
• Patrol

Sharon Allen
Deputy Chief

YEARS OF SERVICE: 26 Years
EDUCATION

• M. Ed. Educational Leadership / NAU - 1998
• B.S. Business Administration / Univ. of Phoenix - 1990
• Senior Management Institute for Police

Sharon Allen joined the Tucson Police Department in 1978 as a community service officer. Commissioned Patrol Officer in 1980, worked in Operations Division Midtown. Promoted to detective in 1985, worked as School Resource Officer; served in Juvenile Services Division and Operations Midtown. Sergeant in 1993, supervised Operations Division South, Background Investigations Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Sex Offender Tracking Unit. Lieutenant in 1998, Commander for Operations Division West, Commander for the Accreditation process (CALEA-Commission Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies) and Liaison to Tucson City Manager. Captain in 2000, Commander for Operations Division West and the Professional Standards Division. Chief of Staff (Office of the Chief) in 2003. Assistant Chief of Police, 2005.

Tom Earley
Lieutenant

YEARS OF SERVICE: 21 Years
ASSIGNMENTS
Tom Earley began his career with the Tucson Police Department in 1985 as a Reserve Officer. In 1988 he became a full-time officer. After assignments in Patrol, Criminal Intelligence, the Academy, and the Gang Unit he was promoted to detective in 1992 and then to sergeant in 1996. As a sergeant he served in Patrol, Community Response, Child Sexual Assault and the Air Support Unit. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2005 and was assigned to Patrol. He is currently assigned as a Force Commander.