Your Leadership Team
President Brian Coudret
Brian has been with the department for 20 years, and on the PPSLA board for 10 of those. During that time, he has worked in the Central City, Estrella Mountain, Desert Horizon, and Cactus Park Precincts. He has served in numerous assignments; including Neighborhood Enforcement Teams, Field Training, Robbery, Homicide, and the Force Evaluation and Review Unit. Brian's goal has always been to bring a voice to all members of the association in a way that benefits every single person. This is accomplished with effective communication in both directions and an understanding of issues affecting individuals at different phases of their careers.
Vice President Brian Thatcher
Brian has been on the department for 20 years during which time he has worked in the Black Mountain, Cactus Park, Desert Horizon, Maryvale, and South Mountain Precincts. He also helps out with training. He began working with PPSLA in order to help make the organization more responsive, transparent, and accountable to its members. He seeks to be an advocate for all members but also to give a voice to those who are closer to the beginning of their careers than the end. He serves as the Discipline and Grievance Coordinator, Chief Contract Negotiator, & Legislative Liaison working to enhance and defend your rights and benefits.
Treasurer Francis Perreira
Francis has worked with Phoenix for 20 years, with the largest portion of his career in the South Mountain precinct. He as served on Walking Beat in two precincts and was Sergeant in both the Field Training program as well as the Gang Enforcement Bureau. Francis currently is assigned to the Force Evaluation and Review Unit as one of the department's use of force experts. Francis welcomes discussion with membership and was appointed to the PPSLA board with the hopes of improving working conditions for every member..
Trustee Nick Jimenez
Nick is a Lieutenant in the Desert Horizon Precinct. He was appointed to the Board after the elections. He is deeply committed to listening to the needs of Membership, and looks forward to working for the interests of each and every PPSLA Member.
Secretary Daren Wunderle​
Daren was appointed to the PPSLA Executive Board in March of 2019. He has been with the Department for 25 years, over 15 of those as a supervisor. He has served in the Maryvale and Desert Horizon Precincts, the PSB Investigations and Inspections Units, Office of Administration, and currently serves in the Employee Wellness Bureau as the Phoenix Police Department’s Financial Wellness Coordinator.
In 2016, Daren was appointed to serve on the Arizona PSPRS Defined Contribution Committee, the City of Phoenix Health Care Task Force, and the City Manager’s Advance Phoenix Team. In 2019, he was elected to serve on the City of Phoenix Local Police Pension Board. In 2021, he was appointed by the President of the Arizona Senate to serve as a Trustee on the Arizona Public Safety Pension Board (PSPRS). At the state level, he has worked extensively on several bills, such as, HB2028 (Tier 2 Pension Contributions to 7.65%), HB2063 (Return to Work), and SB1268 (Drop Extension). During his time as a PSPRS Trustee, PSPRS has led all large U.S. public pension systems for asset growth for two years, employers have paid down $5.5B in unfunded liability, Tier 2 and Tier 3 officer required pension contributions have significantly decreased, and the Tier 3 salary cap has been raised. On a local level, he has worked on several meaningful benefits, to include the 100% sick time payout, increasing and maintaining the HSA City contribution, and several increases to the pay structure. Daren continually seeks to improve our members work environment and benefits through engagement, collaboration, innovation, and education.
Trustee Lorenzo Melvin
Lorenzo was appointed to the PPSLA Executive Board December of 2025.
He has been with the Department 8 years, 2 years as a supervisor. He has served in the South Mountain Precinct, Central City Precinct, Desert Horizon Precinct, Employment Service Bureau as a
Recruiter, and School Resource Sergeant in Desert Horizon Precinct. Lorenzo is committed to listening to the concerns of our members as it pertains our benefits while employed to the department and throughout retirement. He is committed to serve as an ambassador for
the needs our members brings a progressive and forward-thinking approach toward the future.
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Trustee Mark Schweikert
Mark serves a lieutenant in the transit bureau. He is dedicated to member services, and provides continuity on the PPSLA Board, as he previously served as the Secretary. Mark assists with Member Services, Representation and other areas that impact PPSLA and its membership.