C. TAFOYA NOMINATION LETTER.PDF

Maricopa County — Formal (2020-05-06)

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY 
Douglas A. Ducey 	
Your Partner br A Stronger Arizona 	
Cara M. Christ, MD, MS 
Governor 	
Interim Director 
March 13, 2020 
Thomas Jenkins 
Maricopa County 
Local Workforce Development Board Vice Chair 
701 West Jefferson, #104 
Phoenix, Arizona 85007 
Dear Mr. Jenkins: 
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation 
Services (DERS), is pleased to submit a letter of recommendation for Mr. Christopher 
Tafoya to be appointed to the Maricopa County Local Workforce Development Board, 
representing W1OA Title Ill, Wagner Peyser. 
Mr. Tafoya holds a key leadership position with DERS as the Deputy Administrator for 
the Workforce Development Administration. He brings over 5 years of direct experience 
in the workforce field and over 10 years of leadership experience. His knowledge of 
WIOA programs and partnerships across the region provide a valuable resource and 
Title HI partner for the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board. 
Mr. Tafoya's office is located at 1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 and his 
contact number is (602) 542-8909. 
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact 
me at (602) 542-2261. 
Sincerely, 
Lynn Leffson 
De ty Assistant Director 
Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services 
Enclosures 
1789 W. Jefferson, Mail Drop 5111, Phoenix, AZ 85007 • P.O. Box 6123, Phoenix, AZ 85005 
Telephone (602) 542-4910 • https://des.az.gov/