Apache County District I
Getting the Job Done
At District I, our mission is to maintain accountability while safely providing sustainable, quality services through alliances that preserve our culture, values, resources, and the environment for all citizens of Apache County.
Contact Information
District I Main Office
PO Box 1952
Chinle, AZ 86503
P: 928-674-5664
F: 928-674-5944
Location:
50 yards south of Old Mustang Store on US HWY 191, milepost 446.9
Sub Offices:
Rock Point: 928-659-4246
Teec Nos Pos: 928-656-3505
District I Staff
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Shirley, Jr. Dr. JoeDr. Joe Shirley, Jr. Supervisor/Board Vice Chairman 928-674-5664
The Honorable Dr. Joe Shirley, Jr. is presently serving his sixth, four-year term. His inspirational journey includes distinguished leadership and experiences with the Chinle Agency Division of Social Services, Chinle Chapter Council Delegate, Apache County District I Board of Supervisor, and a former Navajo Nation president. In this age of cultural change, economic adversity, and technological innovations, Dr. Shirley has stood as a staunch advocate and protector of our future generations. He is passionate about ensuring quality educational opportunities and safe transportation of students to and from school and has initiated many partnerships and collaborations to improve our resources. Dr. Shirley is married to Vikki Shirley of Lukachukai, Arizona, and they have six children. He enjoys reading books, jogging, country-western dancing with his wife, and playing basketball with his children. Education: Chinle High School, 1966; Associate of Arts, 1968 - Magic Valley Christian College in Idaho; BS in Business, 1973 - Abilene Christian University in Texas; Master of Social Work (MSW) - Arizona State University. Awards & Recognition: Dr. Shirley was awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Northern Arizona University in 2005 in recognition of 37 years of meritorious public service to the Navajo people.
