Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
DLLC Leadership Team
Ben Henry
Director
Phone: 602-542-9020
Ben Henry was appointed as Director of the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) in January 2023.Previous to Director Henry's appointment, the Arizona native was raised and educated in Phoenix. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST), where he served as liaison between the Agency and user agencies, and represented state law enforcement interests.
Ben has over 27-years of (sworn) law enforcement experience, and worked for two of the largest law enforcement agencies in Arizona. These agencies are the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, where he retired as the Chief Deputy and the Phoenix Police Department, as a Commander. The first half of Ben's career was mostly spent in operational divisions, conducting complex criminal investigations and managing crime suppression programs. As he ascended through the promotional ranks, his responsibilities became more administrative.
The latter half of Ben's career was spent mostly in the Human Resource area: dealing with complex budgets, policies and procedures, training, and the wellness and retention of City/County's greatest resource - its employees. Ben has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. He also earned a Certified Public Manager designation from Arizona State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Jason Zdilla
Deputy Director
Phone: 602-364-1952
Email:[email protected]
Jason Zdilla, a seasoned executive and educator, was appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) in October 2024. With over 30 years of leadership experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and adult education, Jason's career is defined by his commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and organizational development.
Before joining DLLC, Jason served 25 years with the Chandler Police Department, retiring in 2019 as an Assistant Chief of Police. During his tenure, he gained expertise in all facets of municipal policing, with a focus on computer forensics, internal and criminal investigations, policy creation, leadership development, and adult education.
Following his law enforcement career, Jason transitioned to Intel Corporation, where he managed security operations for the company’s second-largest manufacturing campus in North America. He was later promoted to lead a global security systems team tasked with safeguarding corporate infrastructure and enhancing security technologies. After his tenure at Intel, Jason joined Strongwatch, LLC, a provider of advanced surveillance and detection technology for law enforcement and military clients, serving as a senior account manager and trainer.
Jason holds a Master of Administration from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Arizona State University. He is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and has contributed to several influential organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police Technology and Communications sub committee and the FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisory Committee.
Gino Duran
Assistant Director & General Counsel
Phone: 602-364-0646
Email:[email protected]
Gino Duran was appointed as Assistant Director and General Counsel in February 2023. He began his career in public service as a deputy sheriff with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, serving in various assignments including lake patrol, gang enforcement, and special investigations. After being admitted to the practice of law in Arizona he has worked as a felony prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and as an Assistant Arizona Attorney General representing the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Gino is a graduate of The University of Arizona and earned his juris doctor from Georgetown University.
Bruce Fletcher
Chief of Investigations
Phone: 520-235-1573
Email:[email protected] Bruce Fletcher is a second-generation law enforcement officer who started his career with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) in September of 2016. Hired as a special agent, Bruce twice promoted from sergeant to where he is today as chief of investigations. Prior to joining the DLLC, he worked for the Yuma Police Department where his last assignment was at the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy as a Recruit Training Officer. Bruce was a member of the SET team, which is Yuma PD's SWAT team, and is HGN Certified, a Physical Conditioning Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Taser Instructor, and a Field Training Officer. Bruce graduated from the University of Phoenix with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Prior to becoming a police officer, Bruce spent over ten years in the United States Army. During these assignments, Bruce learned the principles and practices of sound leadership doctrine as evidenced by his successful completion of the United States Army's Primary Leadership Development Course. In Bruce's tenure with the DLLC, he has built strong work relationships with personnel within the Department. Bruce has continuously demonstrated sound decision-making, positive leadership traits, and the ability to see the "big" picture. He has developed a sterling reputation through his character and reputation as a leader.
Michael Carpenter
Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone:
Email:[email protected] Michael Carpenter was appointed as Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer in May 2024. He joined the State of Arizona in 2022 as an IT Engagement Manager within the Arizona Department of Administration. In this role, he was pivotal in supporting over 20 state agencies in achieving their mission objectives by providing strategic oversight and guidance for their critical information technology projects.He served in the U.S. Navy's 2nd Fleet Mine Warfare Command, where he had the privilege of contributing to various critical aspects of naval operations - overseeing the deployment of highly sophisticated mine countermeasure systems, advanced sonar, and unmanned underwater vehicles.
Following his military service, Michael transitioned into information technology, accumulating over a decade of experience across diverse areas such as vendor management, IT project management, business engineering, and strategic planning.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in National Security from American Military University, gaining specialized knowledge in areas such as public policy analysis, public management, digital government, and homeland security strategies. Driven by a passion for learning, Michael is currently planning to further his educational journey by pursuing a PhD in Law and Policy.