APA Executice Board
President - Jimmy Chavez (Arizona Highway Patrol)
Vice President - Fabian Cota (Mesa Police Association)
Secretary - Justin Harris (Glendale Law Enforcement Association)
Treasurer - Joe Clure (PLEA)
APA Executive Director
Executive Director - Brian L. Livingston
APA lobbyist
G. Michael Williams - Williams & Associates
The President of Williams & Associates, Mike Williams, began his
career as a senior staff and legislative assistant to United States
Senator John McCain. He handled issues ranging from aviation affairs
to public land trades. He also served as Senator McCain’s liaison to
all elected officials in the State of Arizona.
This experience provided Mr. Williams with a large political base
that he has effectively used to assist clients as well as candidates
running for statewide or district office. In particular, Mr.
Williams has served in a number of election campaigns including
those for the Governor, Senate President, Senate Majority Leader,
Speaker of the House and House Majority Leader.
In 1991, Mr. Williams was recruited by the Arizona Attorney General
to form and direct an intergovernmental and legislative liaison
division for the Attorney General’s office. He served as the
director of this division for two years acting as the liaison to
more than 2,000 trade associations, Arizona businesses and the
Arizona State Legislature.
In 1993, Mr. Williams accepted a position with the Phoenix and
Milwaukee law firm of Quarles & Brady. While there, he served
clients as a government and legislative relations advisor. He
represented and assisted clients including Ryder Truck Rental, MCO
properties, the Plumbing Industry and Education Trust, Maryatt
Industries, Honeywell, Miller Brewing and the Motion Picture
Association. Mr. Williams served Quarles & Brady until forming the
firm of Williams & Associates.
Mr. Williams attended Arizona State University where he received his
B.S. in political science with a minor in economics. He has lived in
Arizona for more than 20 years.
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