Elizabeth Ortiz is an attorney, with a bachelor's degree in Economics, and a master's degree in Political Science.   Ms. Ortiz is a career prosecutor.  After a sixteen-year career with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Ms. Ortiz became the Executive Director of the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council.  That agency represents prosecution-interests at the legislature, and trains prosecutors statewide.  Ms. Ortiz's daughter graduated from Tempe Prep in 2010, and her son currently attends its' high school. 

Mrs. Ortiz is Chair of the Facilities Committee.

Contact: Mrs. Elizabeth Ortiz

After obtaining an English degree from the University of Notre Dame and assessing the vast job opportunities that naturally ensued, Mr. Brockelman went to law school at UCLA. He has been practicing law in Arizona, representing employers in all aspects of employment law, for 24 years. He has two children in college and one at Tempe Prep.

Mr. Brockelman is the current chair of the Policy and Governance Committee.

Contact: Mr. Kent Brockelman

Tara Kilby is a family law attorney with the firm of Kilby Ryan, PLLC in Gilbert. Prior to opening her law practice, she served as a staff attorney for 13 years with the United States District Court. Mrs. Kilby has served on various non-profit boards and has been active with many community organizations. She has two daughters, one of whom attends Tempe Preparatory Academy.

Mrs. Kilby chairs the Public Affairs Committee and serves on the TPA Foundation Board.

Contact: Mrs. Tara Kilby

Mr. Bush is the Chief Financial Officer for Western National Bank.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Arizona.  Mr. Bush and his wife, Jenelle, have three children, two of which attend Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy.

Contact: Mr. Trevor Bush

Mr. Foreman is the Director of Corporate Public Affairs for Southwest Gas Corporation where he has worked for nearly 25 years.  Mr. Foreman is also a former board member (10 years) of the Tempe Union High School District, Great Hearts Academies (4 years), and has served on numerous task forces and educational entities via appointment by the Arizona Governor.  His experience also entails legislative and regulatory positions in the State of Arizona and Washington, D.C.  He is an author and a newspaper columnist with The Arizona Republic where he has written on a regular basis for 15 years.

Contact: Mr. Richard Foreman

Mr. Hughes has a 25 year career as an engineer and manager ranging from software development engineer to Vice President of Motorola. He currently works for General Dynamics and has one child at the academy.

Contact: Mr. John Hughes

Mr. LeBeau is one of the founding members of Tempe Preparatory Academy. He has a 25 year career as an engineer and currently works for General Dynamics. Two of the five LeBeau children have graduated from Tempe Prep, three children are currently enrolled.

Mr. LeBeau is Chair of the Extracurricular Committee.

Contact: Mr. Chris LeBeau

Marion Rhoades is a community volunteer who dedicates time and energy to several non-profit charitable organizations in the Valley.  Marion serves as Vice President for the TPA Parent Organization and has served on the Board of Directors for The Junior League of Phoenix, The JLP Foundation, Positive Impact, National Charity League, Solon Schools Advisory Board and several others.  Marion has a degree in Marketing from Arizona State University with professional career experience in marketing & sales for high technology companies. She has two children who attend Tempe Preparatory Academy.

Contact: Mrs. Marion Rhoades

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Contact: Mr. Ron Bergez