About

With nearly three decades of experience in county and municipal government, Wendy Bridges has served communities throughout Arizona.

Wendy was honored as the Economic Developer of the Year by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) and has led Goodyear’s Economic Development team to win multiple Golden Prospector awards from AAED, including the 2024 Organization of the Year.  The department has gone on to win multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for excellence in its innovative events, creative advertising, and the attraction of impressive development projects.  Wendy has also been recognized on AZ Big Media’s People to Know (PTK) List for 2023 and 2025.

In addition to active involvement with key industry associations, Wendy is an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base’s 161^st Fighter Squadron.  She is presently serving on the President’s Community Advisory Council for Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) and currently holds a seat on AAED’s Governmental Affairs committee. Past leadership positions included President of AAED, as well as terms as Vice President, Treasurer/Secretary, and Board Member for AAED.  Additional prior roles included Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (GMFTZ) Board member, multiple terms on the Economic Development Council for Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG), Yavapai County Workforce Development Board, two terms as chair of AAED Northern Committee, chair of the AAED Finance Committee, chair of the NACOG Tourism Committee, Prescott Area Leadership Board of Directors, and founding Board member for Prescott Area Young Professionals.

Wendy is designated as an Arizona Economic Development Professional (AZED Pro) from AAED, licensed in real estate, holds a degree in Management from Yavapai College, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with B.A. in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University.