Role of the Steering Committee 
In January of 2006, a Steering Committee of local leaders was formed to guide the development of the Quality of Life Index.  They met throughout 2006 as volunteers representing many of the County’s important sectors. They had several roles.  

• They determined what should be measured and how to measure it. 
• They helped gather the best available data and served as technical reviewers where appropriate. 
• They established the need for benchmarking ourselves against others.
• They provided an important reality check for the process, helping to ensure that the final work product meets project goals and is presented in an accessible manner.

Members
Charles Austin, Douglas Police Chief
Lee Basnar, Columnist
Trudy Berry, Cochise County Superintendent of Education
Pat Call, Cochise County Supervisor
Robert Carreira, Cochise College Center for Economic Research
Dr. Mike Carter, Southeast Arizona Medical Center
Rick Coffman, Castle & Cook
Sally Holcomb, SEABHS-New Turf
Col. Jonathan Hunter, Fort Huachuca
Darcy Olmos, CBP Border patrol
Mike Ortega, Douglas City Manger
David Naugle, Southwest Gas
Dr. Karen Nicodemus, Cochise College
Carol Sanger, Cochise Community Foundation
Jim Vlahovich, Cochise County