Sue Black

Throughout her career, Sue has challenged her teams and partners to think outside their boundaries to transform people and places. Often asking, “How can we positively impact the entire community as well as create memorable experiences for our visitors?”. A passionate public servant, Sue has been heavily engaged in professional organizations; local, state and national agencies; and non-profit and private entities in order to promote memorable experiences throughout the nation. She brings more than an impressive resume but rather a life-long love improving communities and public spaces. Millions of people throughout the country have benefited from her knowledge, experiences and success.

 See why Arizona State Parks earned the prestigious National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

One of the deadliest wildfires in US history claimed the lives of 19 firefighters in Arizona. Watch how they are being remembered with a memorial for the Granite Mountain Hotshots. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.