Sintra Hoffman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of WESTMARC, representing the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area.  She previously served as Assistant Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Her professional background includes over 20 years of experience in local, state and federal government. Sintra led ADOT’s Office of Public Affairs which focused on building and sustaining relationships with leaders in Arizona’s cities, towns, counties, tribes and business community to support infrastructure investments statewide. Prior to her time at ADOT, she spent 10 years with the City of Surprise, serving as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Deputy City Manager where she focused on policy development and economic sustainability for the community.

In her role at WESTMARC, she has the pleasure of working with 15 communities, over 3000 square miles known as the West Valley of Metro Phoenix and home to 1.7 million residents, where all stakeholders are focused on the economic growth of this region.

She serves on several community, transportation and education Boards to focus on improving the quality of life and economic vitality in the West Valley. Her passion for transportation contributes to the region in her roles as Vice President of Arizona Highway Users and as a member of the I-11 Coalition.

Sintra was recognized by InBusiness Magazine as a Woman of Distinction in 2024, Phoenix Business Journal as a Most Admired Leader in 2023 and one of 25 Outstanding Women in Business in 2022.  Previously Arizona Business Magazine recognized her as one of the Most Influential Women in 2016.  In 2019 she was recognized by Estrella Mountain Community College as their Education Hero and also received BMO Bank’s Women Who Lead award.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Master’s of Administration in Public Administration.