Board of Directors
Chairman - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Executive Committee
John Peters
Sherry Harrison
Jeff Rumsley
Marc Barnes
Advisory Committee
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels
TPD Counter Narcotics Capt. John Leavitt, (retired)
David Gonzales - US Marshal (retired)
Nathan Hannah, Esq.
Michael Storie, Esq.
Barrett Baker, TFD
Erik Bauer, Esq.
Hal Kempfer, USMC, (retired) CEO Global Risk Intelligence & Planning
Roan Grimm, Grimm Realities Academy