Meet The Team

Steve Trussell: Executive Director, Arizona Rock Products Association & Arizona Mining Association

Steve Trussell: Executive Director- Arizona RockProducts (ARPA)

Trussell joined Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA) in 2002 as Community Relations Director and became the Executive Director in 2007.  He is responsible for the promotion and preservation of the sustainability of the rock & construction materials industry through active involvement with Arizona public officials on the policy, regulatory and community relations challenges facing the rock products industry.  In 2017, Trussell added to his responsibilities by becoming the Executive Director of the Arizona Mining Association where he showcases his advocacy for the mining industry and utilizes his skills in community relations, government affairs, regulatory processes and general legislative processes at the federal, state and local level. He has served on several boards and committees including the Technical Advisory Board for the Center of Environmentally Sustainable Mining, The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, Executive Committee for the University of Arizona’s Mining School and the Board of Directors for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry to name a few.

Nicole Massarand: Event Manager

Nicole Massarand: Event Manager - Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA)

Nicole Massarand joined the Arizona Rock Products Association in 2012. She is responsible for Event Management, administrative services and coordinates communications to the membership. An Arizona native, Nicole graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Hospitality Management and completed an internship at the Phoenician resort. Nicole enjoys working with members and is excited to be part of the association. She is passionate about music, travel and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Sean Duffy: Community Relations Manager

Sean Duffy: Support Services - Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA)

Sean Duffy joined the Arizona Rock Products Association team in 2022. Starting off as an intern, he worked his way to becoming a full-time part of the team as Support Services and is currently the Community Relations Manager. His primary responsibilities include community relations, communications, committee oversight, government affairs support, and regulatory involvement. He is thankful to be surrounded by such an influential group within the ARPA family, including the members of the association that continue to help him grow and offer their advice.

Sean is currently attending Mesa Community College (MCC) and Arizona State University (ASU) in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in Business – Business Administration.

Outside of the workplace, he strives to stay active daily through weightlifting and running. Also, you will find him traveling for his passion for snowboarding, enjoying live music, boating, golfing, and exploring Arizona through hiking.

Tatum Simonetta: Office Manager

Brianna Kadlec: Membership Services Managerr - Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA)

Tatum Simonetta joined the Arizona Rock Products Association’s team in 2023. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing finances, membership services, and administrative tasks. She is proud to be a part of an association that has been a leader in the phenomenal growth of Arizona and that is dedicated to enhancing the long-term prosperity of the rock products industry.

Tatum is currently attending Northern Arizona University (NAU), working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Psychology.

Outside of the office, you can find Tatum spending time with her family and friends. She can be found going all around Arizona for her passions of hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.