Board of Directors

Adria Acosta is a longtime member of the White Mountains community with a diverse background in small business ownership, marketing, sales, property management, and community involvement. She holds associate degrees in Accounting and General Business and has experience ranging from owning and operating local businesses to serving in marketing, sales, and administrative roles.

Having grown up and spent most of her life in rural communities, Adria has a deep appreciation for both the unique character of small towns and the challenges they face. She is passionate about supporting local businesses, strengthening the community, and creating opportunities that allow rural communities to grow while preserving the qualities that make them special. Her experience as both a business owner and community volunteer has given her a practical understanding of the needs of local businesses, residents, and the communities they call home.

Adria is proud to bring her business experience, organizational skills, and commitment to rural communities to her work with the Sitgreaves Community Development Corporation. Outside of her professional and community involvement, she enjoys spending time with her son, exploring Arizona, and taking on creative projects.

Paul Barry is an accomplished construction executive, licensed general engineering contractor, and Project Management Professional with more than 40 years of experience leading complex infrastructure, utility, and community development projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest.

His expertise spans project management, strategic planning, business operations, construction management, and organizational leadership.

As the owner and Project Manager of Eagle Group Western, Paul has overseen a diverse portfolio of projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, utility infrastructure, commercial buildings, renewable energy developments, subdivision development, and public works projects.

Throughout his career, he has successfully managed multimillion-dollar construction projects, directed large multidisciplinary teams, and built strong partnerships with local governments, utilities, and Tribal Nations.

Earlier in his career, Paul served as General Operations Manager for the White Mountain Apache Nation Development Enterprise, where he led the organization’s operational turnaround while managing multiple large-scale infrastructure and housing projects.

He has also managed utility-scale solar developments exceeding $120 million in total project value.

Paul earned his education in Geological Engineering from the University of Arizona and is a certified Project Management Professional. He also maintains Arizona General Engineering and Electrical Contractor licenses.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paul has a long history of community service, volunteering with organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, Special Olympics, local food banks, and community toy drives.

His commitment to strengthening communities through collaboration, infrastructure, and service aligns closely with Sitgreaves Community Development Corporation’s mission to expand housing, economic opportunity, and essential community resources across rural Arizona.

Cupid Hayes is a Telly Award-winning Hollywood casting director, SAG-AFTRA actress, and VP of Missing Channel Media Group.

With more than 30 years of experience, Cupid has helped people and organizations understand the power of identity. Her work has taken her from Hollywood boardrooms to small-town main streets, always with the same goal: helping others build from a clear sense of who they are and what they stand for.

Cupid believes thriving communities begin with a clear identity and a shared vision for the future.

Michelle MacKillop graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in 2004.

She has worked with multiple residential builders in the Valley, overseeing home and subdivision projects from start to finish.

In 2017, Michelle completed her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, publishing a study on maximizing organizational team efficiency by identifying facilitators of knowledge-sharing behavior within the construction industry.

Michelle is passionate about off-grid and tiny-home living and looks forward to bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to the team.