Meet Our Principals
Seasoned leaders with 90+ years of combined public service and Fortune-level corporate strategy—delivering results for your agenda.
Hon. Ramón Valadez
“Decades of elected leadership driving economic and policy wins.”
Former Pima County Supervisor and AZ legislator; led budgets over $18 B and implemented regional economic-development plans. Holds an MBA and B.S. in Electrical Engineering, plus extensive entrepreneurial experience.
Founder & Partner
Michael DiMaria
“30+ years architecting advocacy, regulatory and communications strategies.”
Ex-SW Regional Director at Total Spectrum; led government affairs at Lumen and Cox Communications—saving $500 M+ in tax liability and securing $1 B contracts. Eastern Michigan University graduate.
Partner & VP for Business Development
Neftali Alberto
“Expert in coalition building, stakeholder mapping and grassroots mobilization.”
20+ years in public-policy advocacy and campaign strategy, specializing in municipal/county permitting, crisis management and P3 facilitation.
Partner & VP for Operations
In addition to our principals, Valadez & Associates collaborates with a curated network of Part-time and Strategic Partners throughout Arizona and across the country.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
To simplify complex government and business challenges into actionable strategies that drive measurable impact.
Our Core Values
We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.
We deliver outcomes, not just advice.
We leverage data, technology & creativity.
We treat your goals as our own.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 31
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520)900-0178
Phoenix Office Address:
2801 E Camelback Rd, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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