President - Sherry Harrison

• Sherry, a Chicago native, has lived in Tucson for over 25 years working as a paralegal, and ultimately a mortgage loan officer. Shortly after experiencing the FBI Citizens Academy, and hearing about law enforcement being ambushed because of their uniforms, Sherry went back to the FBI and Tucson Police to propose a LIVE radio show created to open the lines of communication between all law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

  Since 2016, every Saturday morning from 8-9am on KVOI.com AM1030 the Voice radio, we have hosted the Law Matters live show. This provides our listeners the opportunity to speak with, and ask questions of, people they would not typically have access to. Additionally, it gives law enforcement a voice rather than a sound bite. It has been a well-received approach to creating an open dialogue and with sponsorships, we hope to continue. Law Matters also streams live on LawMatters1030.org and KVOI.com. Our podcasts are listed on both those websites as well as iTunes, and Google Play.

Chairman - Rich Tracy, Jr.

• Originally from Chicago Il, Rich began his law enforcement career with the United States Marshals Service there in 1990, transferring to Tucson in 1993. He retired in 2017 as the assistant chief deputy for the Tucson Division. Shortly thereafter, Rich continued in public service, accepting a position with the State of Arizona as chief of security for a state agency. Rich is married and the proud father of 2 sons. 

Treasurer - Marc Barnes

• Marc R. Barnes, EA is an enrolled agent and managing partner at Copper Canyon Tax and Accounting Services. Marc has over 20 years of experience in managing payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and taxation. He started Copper Canyon Tax and Accounting Services to give small business owners the best chance at success and the necessary tools to make the important financial decisions that they are faced with. 

  Secretary - Bruce Barnett

• Bruce is the Chief Technology Officer at Pima Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Tucson, with offices in Oro Valley, Green Valley, Tucson, and Springerville. Bruce joined Pima Federal in 2022, after spending the past 25+ years as Chief Information Officer for 2 community banks in Northern California (Chico). He spent 15 years volunteering on local and District Little League boards before moving to Arizona. When he is not working, Bruce and his wife Debbie enjoy hiking, bicycling, gardening, visiting their two children, and spoiling their two granddaughters.

  John R. Peters

• John R. Peters, CLU®, RHU, CPCU, ChFC®, AIF®, is CEO of Professional Wealth Strategies. He is an Investment Adviser Representative of Commonwealth Financial Network® and helps his clients plan and live out their retirement. John started his firm in 2003 after building an extensive background in investments and planning. Immediately prior to starting his business, he worked with financial advisors in eight states to help them prepare for their clients' estate and retirement planning needs. John holds five professional designations, which he acquired after becoming registered in securities in 1969.

  He has also been active in volunteer work and currently serves on the board of his Homeowners Association. John is past president of the Tucson-area branch of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Also, he is a past member of the Board of Directors of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging and served on its Audit Committee.  John served as the President of the Mercedes Benz Club of Tucson, AZ Chapter, of which he served previously as Treasurer.  

  John lives in Oro Valley with his wife, Betty. They have two grown children and two grandsons. They are joined at home by Ruby Sue, a spunky rescue pup, and Daisy Mae a miniature Golden Doodle.

  Jeff Rumsley

• Jeff has been a police officer with the City of Tucson for 25 years. During that time Jeff has worked in patrol, 6 years as a detective and 13 years as a K9 handler/trainer.

  Kim Challender-Biggs

• Kim Challender-Biggs is an experienced Assistant Chief Deputy Recorder with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong administrative professional skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales, Team Building, Project Management, Cybersecurity and Management.

  Vickie Proksch

• Vickie is the Vice President of the FOPA in Tucson and owner of a local laboratory. Vickie enjoys serving on the board and is a huge asset for Law Matters.

S. Annette Bartlett

• Retired FBI and former ASAC of Tucson supports the mission of Law Matters.

Roan Grimm

• Roan, a Hawaii native, served in the Marine Corp., just joined our board at the November 2023 Board Meeting, as a director.  Former gun safety instructor for Diamondback Shooting Sports and Police Supply. He is now starting his own safety academy that will be named Grimm Realities Academy, whose website is being developed. 

  Current list of Certifications for Roan Grimm

  NRA Instructor - Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Refuse to be a Victim, Personal Protection Inside the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Chief Range Safety Officer

  USCCA Instructor - Defensive Handgun, Concealed Carry, Home Defense, Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, Countering the Mass Shooter

  ASP Instructor - Baton, Restraints, Defensive Light

  California POST Instructor - Tactical Handgun

  CHERRIES Counter Terror Instructor - Israeli Method Active Shooter Tactical Response, Israeli Method Concert Venue/Soft Target Security

  Instructor Rank (martial arts systems) - Nitullama Silat, Begonia Arnis, Ariola Eskrima, Dog Brothers Martial Arts, Grimm Combative (founder), WRAMM Kali