President

Moises Pimentel

Mr. Pimentel brings a wealth of experience of over 7 years within workforce development in Yuma County. He began his workforce development career back in 2013 as a Youth Advisor under the WIOA Youth Program at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. He is a Business Consultant for ARIZONA@WORK, responsible for engaging business and job seekers with meaningful & sustainable employment.

Vice President

Evelyn Aello

Evelyn Aello currently serves as the Youth Services Case Management Coordinator under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act where she synchronizes the delivery of services and activities to assist high risk youth in achieving their vocational and educational goals. Evelyn has the privilege of guiding and mentoring a team of talented Youth Specialists who in turn provide assistance to youth in our community.

After six years in workforce development, Evelyn knows firsthand the importance of workforce development and education programs and the impact that they have in Yuma County to be able to pursue sustainable economic opportunities. Evelyn believes it is fundamental to empower, inspire, and mentor youth in Yuma County to achieve self-sufficiency through career pathways, education, and employment goals to meet their full potential.

Evelyn supports Yuma County families by volunteering her time with Desert Financial and Tax Services Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved since 2018. 

Evelyn is a City of Yuma – Neighborhood Leadership Academy and Hispanic Leadership Institute graduate. Evelyn is also a member of the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society for Business, Lambda Sigma Chapter.

Evelyn holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Treasurer

Brenda Buenrostro

Secretary

Sondra Matthews

Ms. Matthews is a human resources professional who has experience working with governmental and non-profit organizations. Ms. Matthews is a lifelong learner and is passionate about literacy. She believes that Adult Education is a key factor in addressing the skilled worker shortage and enabling adult learners to gain the skills and knowledge to advance in the workforce.

Member

Justin Jahn

With over 13 years of widespread experience in technology, serving in roles such as full-stack developer, network and voice engineer, and systems architect, Justin now serves AEA Federal Credit Union as the Sr. Director of Technology. Above all, a deep-rooted passion for learning and creative problem solving continues to drive Justin to explore the many facets of technology in today’s world and how they might translate to serve the needs of businesses.

Member

Gil Villegas

Gilberto Villegas was born in Yuma, Arizona, but raised on a small community in northern Mexico. He returned to the United States in 1989 to continue his education and earned a Bachelor Degree in Public Accountancy from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona in December 1995. He started working for Yuma County in 1998 as an accountant and left in 2006 as an Assistant Finance Director to continue his work experience with the Town of Buckeye where he was appointed Deputy Finance Director. In 2009, he returned to Yuma County as Deputy Director and has been running the Financial Services Department.

Member

Monica Castro

With over sixteen years of experience in finance management, business operations, and strategic planning, Monica Castro believes that she can make valuable contributions to ALPS’ efforts. Currently, she is the Director of Finance for the City of San Luis, with responsibilities including financial services, auditing, budgeting, grant administration, procurement, capital planning, debt management, and policy compliance. Before this role, Monica was Global Procurement Manager for Gowan Company, responsible for the company’s worldwide sourcing strategy for raw materials, including risk management, contract negotiations, and inventory management. She also headed Gowan Company’s International Finance division, where she played a vital role in the global expansion strategy of international business. Monica also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where she’s gained valuable experience in finance and management. Monica is a first-generation college graduate with a baccalaureate degree in accounting from the University of Sonora. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Monica lives with her husband and two children in Yuma, AZ. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. As a first-generation college graduate, She understands the importance of education and the opportunities it can provide.

Member

Raul Canal