Construction at CAHRA
Starting July 15th, 2024, CAHRA will have construction happening in front of the building, which will impact parking. Our Office will still be open to the public during construction. We are having overhead parking with solar panels installed. This will not only be good for the environment, but also reduce our energy costs. Please be patient during this estimated 6 weeklong construction.
Maricopa man named CAHRA's new executive director
Updated Jul 8, 2024
CASA GRANDE — A Maricopa resident and an Army veteran is the new executive director of the Community Action Human Resources Agency.
Jason Robert took the helm of the agency in June following the retirement of longtime Executive Director Mary Lou Rosales.
“Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CAHRA,” a press release from the community organization said. “He is a United States Army veteran with 22 years of service as a combat engineer and a recruiter. ”After retiring from the Army in 2012, he worked as an account executive doing business-to-business internet technology sales at Tempe-based company Insight, according to the press release.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in applied management and a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Canyon University.
Robert is originally from Owego, New York. He graduated from Candor Central High School in 1991 in a class of only 70 students.
He began his career in social services as a local veteran employment representative for the Arizona Department of Economic Security from 2013 to 2017. He later became the One-Stop operator for Arizona@Work in Pinal County, during which he oversaw the delivery of services from partner programs.
“He also served as the employment specialist with Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, overseeing the workforce center in Casa Grande,” the press release said. He later had a position with the University of Phoenix as a career coach.
“There, he assisted students and alumni with resume writing, interviewing techniques, LinkedIn profiles and career counseling. In 2022, Jason went back to work for Arizona@Work Pinal County as the operations manager for the Adult and Dislocated Worker Program,” the press release said.
Robert is a motorcycle rider who enjoys participating in charity rides. He also enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy novels.
“Jason is very passionate about helping low-income families and individuals and will be an invaluable asset to CAHRA,” the press release said.
CAHRA is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to meet the changing needs of communities and individuals within Pinal County.
The organization runs several programs including those focused on housing and nutrition.
Rosales, who retired in June, ran the organization for more than 43 years.