Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority

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Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority

Company type	corporate and political entity
Founded	Phoenix (2000)
Headquarters	State Farm Stadium One Cardinals Drive Glendale, Arizona 85305
Key people	Tom Sadler, President and CEO Debbie Johnson, Chair
Website	www.az-sta.com

The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) is a corporate and political body having the rights, powers and immunities of a municipal corporation. It was created on April 24, 2000, by Arizona Senate Bill 1220. The mission of the AZSTA is to build and operate a multipurpose facility, to provide funding for tourism promotion in Maricopa County, to improve Cactus League^[1] spring training facilities, and to build community youth and amateur sports and recreational facilities.

The AZSTA Board of Directors consists of nine citizens of Maricopa Co. who volunteer their time and accept no compensation or per diem. The Board members are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor (5), the President of the Senate (2) and the Speaker of the House (2) and are eligible to serve two terms. Board appointees are appointed to achieve a balanced representation of the Valley's regions as well as the tourism industry, Cactus League and youth sports. The daily operation of the AZSTA is overseen by the Executive Staff Members.