Strategic Leadership Expansion: Tech Parks Arizona Names Chief Financial Officer
TUCSON, Ariz. – Tech Parks Arizona, a key driver of innovation and university-based economic development in Southern Arizona, is pleased to welcome Stacey Lemos as Chief Financial Officer.
Tech Parks Arizona, part of the University of Arizona, operates a network of innovation hubs which includes the UA Tech Park, UA Tech Park at The Bridges, and the UA Center for Innovation that bring together industry, academia, and entrepreneurs and generate a combined annual economic impact of $2.6 billion annually. The organization supports over a hundred companies across sectors such as aerospace and defense, renewable energy, biotechnology, and optics, contributing significantly to the region’s economy and job creation.
Lemos brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience in Southern Arizona’s public sector. She most recently served as Assistant Vice President/Comptroller at the University of Arizona, where she led accounting services, tax compliance, payroll operations, and financial reporting. In that role, she was responsible for the University’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and worked closely with the Arizona Auditor General’s Office on the institution’s financial audit.
Prior to joining the University, Lemos spent over 14 years with the Town of Oro Valley, where she ultimately served as Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Services Director. In that capacity, she oversaw procurement, human resources, information technology, and finance operations, helping to strengthen organizational efficiency and fiscal management during a period of growth. Her career also includes key financial leadership roles with the City of Willcox, the City of Tucson, and the Town of Sahuarita.
Throughout these positions, she built foundational financial systems, established new finance departments, and successfully managed audits, budgets, and accounting operations. Lemos holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Her extensive experience in public finance and deep ties to the region position her to support Tech Parks Arizona’s continued growth and its role as a catalyst for innovation and economic prosperity.
About Tech Parks Arizona
Tech Parks Arizona creates purpose-built environments that advance technology innovation and foster economic growth. As part of the University of Arizona ecosystem, Tech Parks Arizona operates the UA Tech Park and the UA Tech Park at The Bridges, strategically designed campuses where industry and university intersect. The parks provide world-class infrastructure, specialized facilities, and customized business support to help companies thrive—from startups to tech giants. As the operator of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), Tech Parks Arizona strengthens Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by accelerating the growth of science and tech startups—connecting innovators with the people, programs, and places they need to take ideas from concept to market.