Valley Metro Board of Directors

Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, City of Goodyear

Joe Pizzillo was elected to his first four year council term in 2009, and through a vote by Council was elected Vice Mayor. His priorities as a Councilmember include ensuring the city’s financial stability, maintaining quality services that are cost-effective, and protecting our neighborhoods by improving public safety.

Pizzillo brings 30 years experience in state and local government budgeting and finance to his seat on the council. Prior to his retirement from the city of Goodyear in 2008, he served as the Budget Manager. Currently, he is an adjunct professor of Accounting and Finance with the University of Phoenix and Estrella Mountain Community College.

Joe serves on the Board of Directors of the Southwest Lending Closet and is an active member of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce and the White Tanks Rotary Club.

He earned his business degree from the University of Maryland and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

A Valley resident since 1986, Joe and his wife Vickie live in Goodyear. His son, Nicholas, and his wife, Kristen, have blessed him with a granddaughter named Sophia.