Contributed Photo: Judy Ferreira has joined the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors.
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Arizona Indian Gaming Association Executive Director Judy Ferreira has joined the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors.
Joining Ferreira are Franklin Mountain Capital Managing Director Jeff Beyersdorfer, University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, AccuSourceHR CEO Dan Filby, and Colliers International Senior Vice President Ramey Peru. Additionally, the Fiesta Bowl Organization named Judy Bernas as chair for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
Ferreira is executive director of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association, where she works closely with its membership of nine tribes in Arizona. She advocates, educates, partners, and promotes tribal gaming across the state and works directly with tribal leaders to increase their impact. Ferreira is on the board of the Southern Arizona Sports Tourism and Film Authority. Before her current role, she served as executive to the chair of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, was a member of the board of directors and marketing director for the Apache Gold Casino Resort, and worked in community relations for the San Carlos Unified School District. Ferreira is a graduate of Kansas State University, a three-time Fiesta Bowl participant, and a four-time player in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
About the Fiesta Bowl organization
Since its inception in 1971, the Fiesta Bowl has been a world-class community organization that executes innovative experiences, drives economic growth, and champions charitable causes, inspiring pride in all Arizonans during and outside of college football bowl season. As a nonprofit organization, it is driven by its vision for the importance of community outreach and service. Through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl, and its year-round events, such as the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, corporate partnerships, and numerous community events throughout the year, the organization provides charitable giving to enhance Arizona nonprofit organizations that serve communities through youth, sports, and education. Learn more at www.FiestaBowl.org and @Fiesta_Bowl on X.
