Jeff Pridgett is a graduate of Marana High School, Class of 1995.  As a native of Marana, he attended Marana schools and then graduated from the University of Arizona.

In 2003, Jeff started his over 21-years of service in the Marana Police Department including returning to Marana Middle School as a School Resource Officer. Throughout his career, he also served in the Traffic Unit, Training Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, Office of Professional Standards, Field Services Division, and Support Services Division.

In 2023, Jeff was appointed as Police Chief for the Town of Marana, becoming the first home grown law enforcement professional to reach this level. He and his wife Tammy raised their three sons in the Marana community.