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Trussell joined Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA) in 2002 as Community Relations Director and became the Executive Director in 2007.  He is responsible for the promotion and preservation of the sustainability of the rock & construction materials industry through active involvement with Arizona public officials on the policy, regulatory and community relations challenges facing the rock products industry.  In 2017, Trussell added to his responsibilities by becoming the Executive Director of the Arizona Mining Association where he showcases his advocacy for the mining industry and utilizes his skills in community relations, government affairs, regulatory processes and general legislative processes at the federal, state and local level. He has served on several boards and committees including the Technical Advisory Board for the Center of Environmentally Sustainable Mining, The Governor's Regulatory Review Council, Executive Committee for the University of Arizona's Mining School and the Board of Directors for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry to name a few.