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Lari Staples, CPPO

Executive Director

I am honored to serve as Mohave’s Executive Director. As Mohave’s Chief Administrative Officer, my focus is to lead the organization’s mission to save our members’ time and resources by providing compliant cooperative contracts and procurement support. I am thrilled to support public agencies throughout the State of Arizona.

Before joining Mohave in October 2022, I spent over 20 years in Arizona public school procurement. I have experienced first-hand the many challenges that our members face on a daily basis. Mohave contracts were a critical piece of my success as a school district procurement professional. I am proud to be an Arizona native. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and later obtained my CPPO certification. I am an active member in several professional associations including Arizona Association of School Business Officials and National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. I also serve on the Arizona School District Procurement Rules Committee and the Federal Task Force. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and dogs. I find relaxation in yoga, crafting, reading and live music.