Office of the Governor.
Department of Transportation,
Vice President,
The League of United Latin American Citizens National Elderly

Richard Fimbres is a lifelong resident of Tucson and a 20-year veteran of the Pima County sheriff’s Department.  He is a Vietnam-era veteran of the United States Army having served as a military policeman, patrol and narcotics dog handler.

Governor Napolitano made the announcement on December 12, 2002.  She stated, “With his solid law enforcement background, Richard is uniquely positioned to bring a renewed focus to highway safety issues as our state’s population continues to increase and the challenges of keeping Arizona safe as the highways grow”.

Mr. Fimbres also serves as a Governing Board Member for Pima County Community College.  In July, 2004 Mr. Fimbres received the Ohtli Recognition from the Mexican Government.  This recognition is given to those who, like Mr. Fimbres, have dedicated most of their personal and professional life to obtain the well being and prosperity of the Mexican communities abroad.  In 2002, the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce named Fimbres as its Man of the Year.  In 2001 Richard received Valle del Sol’s Exemplary Leadership Award and was the National Man of the Year for the League of United Latin American Citizens.  In 2000 Richard was chosen as one of Pima County’s most influential individuals by the Tucson Citizen Newspaper.  In 1998 Richard was a Jefferson Award recipient for his community service efforts and in 1985 received the Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Officer of the Year Award. 

Richard’s other present assignments are as a board member of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Council, State Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council, School Safety Program Oversight Committee, the Over-Dimensional Permit Advisory Council, and the Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement. 

Mr. Fimbres had the honor of driving in the Presidential motorcade for President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore.  He has also had the honor of introducing Dr. Richard Carmona, the U.S. Surgeon General at the U.S. National Hispanic Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Fimbres is the immediate past National Vice President for the Farwest Region for the League of United Latin American Citizens. He has been a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.  He has assisted the Knights with projects such as the annual Children’s Christmas Party, and annual holiday food boxes for the needy.  He also had the privilege of being a part of the Knights of Columbus Security Team for Pope John Paul II visit in Arizona on September, 1986. 

Richard is a graduate of Pima Community College, The University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University.  He is father of Richard Michael and Joseph Terrance and has been married for 28 years to his wife Mary.

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