Joe Sweeney of the Rotary Club of Prescott Valley has been selected to serve as District 5495 Governor for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

 

A California native, Joe previously served as president of the Rotary Club of Santa Clara (2017–2018) and as a board member of the Santa Clara Rotary Foundation. He also served as an Assistant Governor in District 5170 before relocating to Arizona in 2020.

 

Joe and his wife Linda, also a dedicated Rotarian and current President of the Prescott Frontier Rotary Club, moved to Prescott with a continued passion for service. Joe served as president of the Rotary Club of Prescott from 2021 to 2023, proudly leading the club through its 100th anniversary celebration. He was appointed Assistant Governor in District 5495 in 2021 and served through 2025, supporting the three Prescott-area clubs as well as several large clubs in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

 

With support from the Rotary Club of Prescott Sunup, Joe and fellow Rotarian Bob Ticer restarted the previously inactive Rotary Club of Prescott Valley in early 2025. With 30 new members committed to Rotary, the club is set to receive its official charter from Rotary International in the fall of 2025.

 

“We have a lot of excitement within our club,” says Club President Bob Ticer. “Our members are eager to grow, serve, and make a real impact in the Prescott Valley community through fundraising and hands-on service.”

 

Joe currently serves on the District Visioning Committee, helping clubs chart a strategic path forward. A graduate of both the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) and Rotary Leadership Academy (RLA), he now gives back as an RLI facilitator and RLA coach. He and Linda are proud members of the Paul Harris Society and dedicated supporters of The Rotary Foundation.

 

While in California, Joe helped charter two Rotary clubs—one serving the LGBTQIA community in San Jose and another, the Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra, composed primarily of members from the Andhra Pradesh region of Southern India. He also co-founded the Rotary Means Business networking group in District 5170 and helped launch the successful Silicon Valley BBQ Championships fundraiser.

 

Since moving to Arizona, Joe has played a vital role in building a districtwide partnership with the American Red Cross, helping coordinate Rotary-supported blood drives across the state.

 

“I am committed to working tirelessly to support and empower our clubs, advance Rotary’s initiatives, and ensure our district continues to make a meaningful impact—both in our communities and around the world,” says Joe. “Together, we can strengthen Rotary’s legacy of service.”

 

Joe is the founder of a printing business originally based in California, which now operates in Arizona. He and Linda have three grown children.