Topic: Update from the Treasurer
Speaker: Dean Martin, Treasurer with the State of Arizona
Place: McCormick & Schmicks
Time: 11:30
Date: October 26th, 2009
Cost: $40.00

About the Presentation:

An update from the Treasurer on issues facing the State, Local Economy and more.

About the Speaker:

Dean Martin was elected in 2006 as State Treasurer, Arizona's Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the prudent custody and management of state and local monies. The Treasurer also serves as the Chairman of the State Board of Investment, and State Loan Commission, as the State Surveyor General and on the State Land Selection Board. Treasurer Martin is currently second in line of succession to the Governor.

Dean has opened government finances to the public on his website AzTreasury.gov. He is a three-time "Freedom of Information Award" winner for his leadership in opening government and improving access to public records.

Treasurer Martin was recognized by the Business Journal in 2004 as one of Arizona's top community leaders. Dean has also been recognized nationally as "Hero of the Taxpayer."

Treasurer Martin previously served six years as a State Senator and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Treasurer Martin graduated from Arizona State University with the first degree in Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship.

In 2009, Treasurer Martin established MartinCharities.org to continue his wife's charitable efforts in water safety and financial literacy.