Welcome to the Central Arizona Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). ACP is a professional organization that provides a forum for the exchange of experiences and information for business continuity leaders throughout a network of local Chapters.

“The Central Arizona Chapter serves the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond. Our chapter meetings are held every other month on the first Thursday in an in-person and virtual format unless otherwise noted. Meetings are 8:30 am for networking and 9:00 am - 11:00 am for business and presentations. We invite you to attend our next meeting and look forward to meeting you!”

Please contact the Web Resources Director if you require assistance with the website.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - John Padilla
President Elect - Trish Smith
Secretary - Zach Smith
Membership Director - Amanda Vazquez
Program Director - Kat Robings
Treasurer - Beth Bendos
Public Relations Director - Mike Vito
Information Director - Vacant
Web Director - Vacant
Past President - Vacant

CONNECT TO US

Email: arizona@acp-chapters.com
LinkedIn: Central Arizona

Two Central Arizona Board Open for 2025

Contact any Board member to throw your name in the hat! Several positions are open.

Position descriptions can be found here or talk with any current Board member.

2024 Chapter Meetings

ACP Central Arizona Chapter – June Meeting

When: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Meeting Location: Salt River Project
Meeting Agenda:
Networking: 8:30 – 9:00 am
Speaker: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Chapter Business: 10:30 - 11:00 am

PRESENTER: Tom Frieder, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Phoenix National Weather Service Office
BIOGRAPHY: Partner liaison and outreach coordinator. Acts as the primary liaison between the agency and local, state, tribal, and national government officials. Also responsible for directing storm spotter training and operations and is the primary contact for media inquiries, storm surveys, StormReady, and all outreach events.
MEETING TOPIC: National Weather Service - Be Ready For Heat & Monsoon 2025!
SUMMARY: Be prepared for the upcoming Heat and Monsoon season! The National Weather Service will provide an update on the current state of the climate of our region and how it plays into this year's expectations for the Heat and Monsoon Seasons.
The presentation will be followed by a tour of the Phoenix National Weather Service Office.

Please RSVP to the Membership Director at: acpcentralarizonachapter@gmail.com
SRP requires your name, email address and mobile phone number as a visitor. A map and parking information will be provided when your response is received.

All SRP visitors are required to check in at the reception desk and/or security station and provide a current, non-expired government issued photo identification. Visitors will be issued the appropriate visitor’s badge, which must be prominently displayed on outer clothing while at SRP facilities. Visitors will be escorted by SRP representatives while within the facilities. Visitors are subject to search at SRP’s discretion, this includes purses, briefcases, packages or containers.
ACP - Central Arizona acpcentralarizonachapter@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events

DRJ FALL 2025: September 7 – 10, 2025

•Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas TX

Job Opportunities

Director of Emergency Management

Northern Arizona University Police Department

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Closing on: Jul 15 2025

The NAU Director of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating the university's emergency management operations including but not limited to: developing and updating activities related to the Campus Emergency Plan, assisting departments to establish emergency plans, training university personnel in emergency management, including mitigation, planning, response and recovery to support the NAU Emergency Operations Plans, and working with the NAU Emergency Management Advisory Group (EMAG). This position will report directly to the Northern Arizona University Police Department (NAUPD) Chief of Police. The individual works closely with local, county, state and federal officials on emergency management issues, training, coordination, and mutual aid. Due to the nature of this position, working hours may vary and the individual is subject to notification and required response depending on the situation.

Director of Emergency Management - Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Sponsors

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CHAPTER SPONSORS!

PLEASE VISIT WITH THEM WHEN YOU HAVE A BUSINESS REQUIREMENT

MHA Consulting sponsors again for 2024 as a Platinum Sponsor! Thank you!!

A sponsorship with the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) - Central Arizona Chapter offers multiple avenues for your company or organization to access continuity planning professionals, including those in business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management and risk management. Central Arizona's program offers three levels of sponsorship and benefits:

Benefit	Platinum $1,000	Gold $750	Silver $500
Send email blast to ACP Central Arizona chapter members introducing sponsor firm. Publication to be approved and sent by Central Arizona to members	ü	ü
Sponsor logo on the ACP Central Arizona Chapter page	ü	ü	ü
Place sponsor logo on ACP Central Arizona Chapter documentation: meeting presentations and newsletters.	ü	ü	ü
Include sponsor advertising/logo on emailed meeting invitations	ü
Provide area for sponsor to display product/service offering materials at all monthly meetings. To be set up at meetings by sponsors.	ü	ü	ü
Schedule one 15-minute time slot during meeting for sponsor to present product/service	ü	ü
Sponsor to provide an article on product or BCP/DR related topic for publishing in one newsletter.	ü