About Us

Creation of Tohono O'odham Utility Authority for the Tohono O’odham Nation

Established in 1970, the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority (TOUA) provides telephone, electric, water, cellular, propane, and internet services to the Tohono O’odham Nation and surrounding areas. As the only public utilities department on the reservation, we’re committed to offering reliable, high-quality services to our customers.

The Tohono O’odham Nation stretches through Pima, Pinal, and Maricopa counties in Southern Arizona. It’s the second largest reservation in the state, with nearly three million acres. Much of this area is rural or remote, and it offers an abundance of scenic, rugged desert landscape. Sells, Arizona, operates as the capital of the Nation and is also where TOUA’s offices are located.

Our Vision, Mission, and Values

At TOUA, we recognize how critical our services are to our customers’ everyday lives. The areas we serve are often lightly inhabited or hard to reach, making reliable utility services vital. The weather in Southern Arizona can be extreme, with high summer temperatures, flash floods, and dust storms. Efficient, affordable utilities make it possible to enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert instead of worrying about staying cool or connected. We understand how important it is to have a reliable public utilities department that knows the landscape, the history, and the residents.

Our vision, mission, and values reflect our dedication to our community:

Our Vision

The Tohono O’odham Utility Authority strives for 100% customer satisfaction by responding to our customers’ needs. We aim to provide quality services utilizing the latest proven technologies, operated and maintained by a knowledgeable and professional workforce. We also strive to provide our employees with a fair, stable, safe, and secure work environment with wages, benefits, and staff development opportunities designed to attract and retain qualified personnel.

Our Mission

The mission of the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority is to provide safe and reliable public utility, communications, and other related services to give our customers the opportunity to enhance their quality of life. We practice prudent fiscal responsibility, to provide the lowest possible cost and educate our customers in the proper, efficient, and economical use of our service.

Our Values

Act with Integrity, Concern and Professionalism
Practice Good Financial and Environmental Stewardship
Respect All People and Their Culture
Exhibit Enthusiasm for Educating and Learning
Honor Confidentiality of Information
Promote Innovative Thinking and Action

general Manager

Kristan Johnson
P.O. Box 816 Sells, Arizona 85634
Office: (520) 383-5817
kristan.johnson@hq.toua.net

Administrative Manager

Alfred Wilson
P.O. Box 816 Sells, Arizona 85634
Office: (520) 383-5860
alfred.wilson@hq.toua.net

Electric Operations Manager

Joe Mease
P.O. Box 816 Sells, Arizona 85634
Office: (520) 383-5822
joe.mease@hq.toua.net

Water Operations Manager

Ross Schroeder
P.O. Box 816 Sells, Arizona 85634
Office: (520) 383-5830
ross.schroeder@hq.toua.net

Our Board Members

The Tohono O’odham Utility Authority was created by a tribal resolution, and our board members are nominated and selected through our tribal government. The board members appoint our management team, such as our general manager.

The entire TOUA team works diligently to ensure our customers have power, water, cellular, telephone, internet, and propane services. We’re always happy to answer questions about any of our services, how to set up or reconnect services, or how to pay bills. We strive to avoid outages, but if one occurs, our team will address and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Please check our contact page for additional information on our address, hours, and phone numbers.

Have Questions About TOUA?

The entire TOUA team works diligently to ensure our customers have power, water, cellular, telephone, internet and propane services. We’re always happy to answer questions about any of our services. Please check our contact page for more information on our address, phone numbers and hours.