Tynkertopia Board Member

Steve Peru recently retired from Coconino County where he served as County Manager; this was Steve’s second time serving in this position. Prior to this, Steve served as the Executive Director of the Coconino Community College Foundation, which included duties in the External Affairs area. Prior to CCC, Steve served as President/CEO of United Way of Northern Arizona. In this position, Steve oversaw United Way’s community impact and investment strategy for Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties. During this time, United Way supported programs and community investments for over 50 community organizations, including over 30 in the Flagstaff area. Steve also worked at W. L. Gore & Associates, as an associate in the medical products division.

Born and raised in Morenci, Arizona, Steve attended Eastern Arizona College, then came to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University where upon graduation Steve joined Coconino County and worked in a variety of social service and job training programs, then proceeded on
management/leadership track within the County. Steve earned a B.S. in Sociology/Social Work and a master’s in public administration, both from Northern Arizona University, and completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at Harvard University- Kennedy School of Government.

Steve is married to Beth Otterstein; they are blessed with two grown children and three beautiful granddaughters.