Board of Directors
The Glendale Firefighters Cancer and Mental Health Foundation is guided by a dedicated board committed to serving retired Glendale firefighters.
Fire Service Experience. Leadership. A Commitment That Continues Beyond the Job.
Our Foundation is led by active and retired Glendale firefighters who bring decades of experience in fire service leadership, labor advocacy, cancer prevention, mental health, retirement issues, nonprofit service, and financial stewardship. Each shares one commitment: taking care of firefighters and their families during their careers and long after the final shift.
Arick O'Hara
PresidentArick O'Hara has more than 20 years of fire service experience and currently serves as a Captain with the Glendale Fire Department. He has served for more than six years as President of the Glendale Chapter and as a Vice President of United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493. Arick currently serves as Political Director for the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, following more than a decade of political and legislative advocacy with Local 493, including seven years as a Political Coordinator and six years as Westside Political Director. His experience in the fire service, labor leadership, and advocacy for Arizona firefighters brings a strong understanding of the challenges firefighters and their families face throughout a career and into retirement. That perspective helps guide the Foundation's commitment to supporting firefighters impacted by occupational cancer and mental health challenges and ensuring they and their families have the resources, advocacy, and support they deserve.
Anthony Love
TreasurerAnthony Love has more than 19 years of fire service experience and currently serves as an Engineer Paramedic with the Glendale Fire Department. He has served more than 10 years as Financial Director for the Glendale Chapter of United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493, where he continues to oversee the organization's financial operations. Anthony also served eight years on the Glendale Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board, providing him with extensive experience in firefighter retirement issues, financial stewardship, and the long term needs of public safety employees. As Treasurer, Anthony helps ensure the Foundation maintains strong financial oversight, accountability, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to support Glendale firefighters and retirees.
Anthony Butch
DirectorAnthony Butch brings more than 22 years of fire service experience to the Foundation and currently serves as a Deputy Chief with the Glendale Fire Department. Throughout his career, he has held significant leadership roles within the Glendale Chapter of United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493, serving more than 10 years in positions including Trustee and Chapter President. Anthony has also served firefighters throughout the region as an International Association of Fire Fighters 10th District Service Representative. His experience in both labor and fire department leadership provides the Foundation with a unique perspective on firefighter health, advocacy, organizational leadership, and long term support for those who have dedicated their careers to public service.
Mark Herrmann
DirectorMark Herrmann retired after 20 years in the fire service, serving throughout his career as a Firefighter, Engineer, and Captain Paramedic for the Glendale Fire Department. He also spent more than 10 years serving as a Trustee for the Glendale Chapter of United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493. Following retirement, Mark continued his commitment to helping others through his work as a Transformational Guide and Coach with inLighten Wellness. Drawing from both his fire service experience and his own lived understanding of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma, Mark supports individuals navigating healing and recovery, including those participating in ketamine assisted therapy. His experience brings an important perspective to the Foundation's mental health mission and its commitment to ensuring that support for firefighters continues long after their final shift.
Andrew Huerta
DirectorAndrew Huerta is a Captain Paramedic with the Glendale Fire Department and has more than 12 years of fire service experience. He has served more than five years as a Trustee for the Glendale Chapter of United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493 and previously served for many years as Treasurer of Glendale Firefighter Charities. Andrew currently coordinates Glendale's active firefighter cancer screening program, helping connect members with proactive occupational cancer screening and early detection resources. His hands on involvement in firefighter cancer prevention makes him an important part of the Foundation's effort to expand those same opportunities and protections beyond active service and into retirement.