Council Biographies

Mayor Kim Holaway

Kim Holaway was born in Tucson and grew up in Tucson and Phoenix. She and her husband, Dave have been married for nearly 33 years and have two adult sons. They have owned a home in Eagar for over 15 years and moved to Eagar full time 4 years ago.  

Kim worked for the Marana Unified School District for 27 years as a teacher, counselor, principal, and student services director. She has attended numerous workshops in the areas of leadership, decision making, budgeting, and interpersonal relationships. For the past 19 years she has taught part-time for the University of Phoenix. 

Kim’s undergraduate degree is in Business Education from Northern Arizona University. She also earned masters degrees from the University of Arizona in School Counseling and School Administration and recently was awarded a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Arizona. 

Her participation in local organizations includes the Community Presbyterian Church, Springerville-Eagar Chamber of Commerce, Springerville Rotary Club, and the White Mountain Historical Society.  

She is honored to have been elected to serve the citizens of Eagar. Kim is committed to being an active and involved mayor. She will utilize her time and talents to preserve the quality of life that Eagar currently offers residents. Specifically, she will focus her efforts on providing leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility, protection of our natural resources, strong community planning, and promotion of business expansion and employment opportunities.

Councilman James Nelson Jr.

James Wayne Nelson, Jr. is a fourth generation native of Eagar, Arizona.  James graduated from Arizona State University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering and in 2005 obtained his Registered Professional Civil Engineer Certificate for the State of Arizona.  During the past four years James has been working as a Generation Engineer for Tucson Electric Power Company in Springerville, Arizona.  In 2006 he was honored by election to serve as a member of the Eagar Town Council.  James is also an active member of the Arizona ATV Outlaws and the Apache County Sheriffs’ Posse.  However, his greatest fulfillment comes from his two beautiful daughters: Noelle, who is seven years of age and Isabella, who is three years old.

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Councilman Bryon Smith

I am a native Arizonan and have lived in Eagar since 1983. Prior to my retirement in 2002, I served as a Chemical Technician with Tucson Electric Power. Before relocating here in 1983, I worked for TEP in Tucson.  

My wife Betty serves as Court Administrator at the Apache County Superior Court. Our daughter Nicole, a 2004 Round Valley High School graduate, is a Northern Arizona University student.  

My educational pursuits include four years at Grand Canyon College and additional classes at the University of Arizona and Northland Pioneer College. I’ve also benefited from formal leadership and
team-building training.  

I presently serve as an AARP Tax Aide volunteer assisting seniors and low income individuals with income tax preparation. In my free time, I enjoy working with computers, photography, reading, and observing wildlife.  

I love living in Eagar and I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve my community. My desire for Eagar is a plan that would provide growth and employment opportunities while maintaining the small-town rural atmosphere that our residents treasure.

Councilman Gary Finch

Gary was born in Mesa, Arizona and raised from infancy in Eagar.  Gary lived two years in Missouri and five years in various places while in the Service and forty four years in Eagar.  Gary has been in the construction industry most of his life and owns and operates a contracting business in Eagar.

Gary graduated from Round Valley High School and has taken continuing education classes in math, history, welding, personnel management and economics.  Gary has skills in all phases of residential construction.  He has worked on schools, factories, resorts, motels, condominiums, convenience stores, metal buildings, commercial storage units, truck stops, built frame homes, SIP's panel homes, garages, barns, block homes and log homes.  

Gary is active in his church, has been a Boy Scout Leader, and has been actively involved in the Apache County Sheriff's Posse for seventeen years.  He likes to hunt, fish, camp and generally enjoy the out-doors, especially with his family and friends.

Gary's objective is to work hard, serve the community where he grew up and to ensure that the community grows and prospers.  Gary intends to do his part to see that the constitution remains the supreme law of the land and that people are treated with equity and fairness. 

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Councilman Guy Phelps

Guy was born in Phoenix but moved to Eagar at age two.  He is a product of Round Valley Schools, graduating from Round Valley High School in 1984.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Northern Arizona University.  He is currently employed by Round Valley Unified School District as Federal Programs Director.  Coaching wrestling and football are activities Guy enjoys.

Guy’s greatest accomplishment is marriage to Kristi and their 5 children.  The best times are outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping with family.  His priority as a councilman and citizen is to make Eagar a better place. 

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Councilman Steve Erhart

Steve was born in Louisville Kentucky, lived in southern Indiana and moved with his family to Eagar when he was in the 6^th grade.  He has always considered Eagar “home”. 

Steve was employed at the Springerville Generating Station from 1981-1998 in different positions.  Shortly thereafter, he and his wife Susan opened a CARQUEST Auto Parts store in Springerville and another in St. Johns a few years later. 

Steve graduated from Round Valley High School and then earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. 

Steve has two adult sons and enjoys outdoor activities with them.  He is proud to represent Eagar as a Councilman and will do his best to serve the residents.

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Councilwoman Melissa Webb

In 2003, my children, Katherine and Elisabeth, and I moved to Eagar, AZ from Marion, OH. I grew up in Phoenix, and moved back to Arizona for the small town appeal Eagar offers. I am now married to Tray Webb and along with Katie and Elle, we now have a 2yr old, Oliva. Tray has 3 boys from a previous marriage and works as an operator at Tucson Electric Power. We love hunting, fishing and spending time as a family.

 I currently am working on finishing my bachelor's degree in Humanities at Northern Arizona University, and have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education through Northland Pioneer College. I have also earned the Child Development Associate credential, which is a national certification. I am an Active Parenting trainer, the Apache County Resource Coordinator for Living Well With A Disability workshops and facilitate PX2  training in local schools and industry.

 I volunteer as Chairperson of the Navajo/Apache Regional Partnership Council of First Things First, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NE AZ, Transition Coalition of Southern Apache County and in the certification process of the CASA program. 

I also work at Northland Pioneer College as the Center Manager of the Springerville/Eagar Center. I am dedicated and passionate about education and training in Southern Apache County. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Town of Eagar Council. I enjoy working with a team and concerned citizens to improve and strengthen our community together.

Contact Information

Telephone

(928) 333-4128

FAX

(928) 333-5140

Postal address

P.O. Box 1300
Eagar, AZ   85925

Electronic mail

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