Marana Town Council appointed Terry Rozema as Town Manager at the February 2 regular council meeting. Rozema formerly served as Interim Town Manager and Police Chief, and has worked for the Town of Marana since 2011.

Rozema replaces Jamsheed Mehta, whose resignation was accepted by Town Council on October 20, 2020.

“Thank you for your confidence in me in taking on this position. It’s been 35 years in public service and the last ten as your police chief, and they’ve been the most rewarding of my career by far,” said Rozema. “I am humbled and honored. I will work hard for this council and this community and for the people of this Town, and I thank you for the honor.”

Rozema is a 34-year veteran of the policing profession. He served nearly 24 years with the Tucson Police Department, finishing his career as an Assistant Chief. In January 2011, Rozema took the helm as the Marana Police Chief with a mission of providing “unparalleled service and unwavering protection and to do so with uncompromised integrity” to the citizens of Marana.

Rozema holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Calvin College. He is also a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police. He has been recognized for his service by way of various commendations and medals, including the Medal of Merit, Chief’s Citation of Excellence, Medal of Service, Distinguished Career Medal, and 2015 Marana Rotary Club Man of the Year. Rozema also received the Erik Hite Foundation First Responder Family of the Year Award in 2016 and the 2020 AZ Police Chief of the Year award.

Rozema is married to his wife, Kathy, and they have five children and three grandchildren.