John G. Kerkorian, a commercial litigator who represents leading Arizona businesses and national financial institutions, will become Managing Partner of Ballard Spahr’s Phoenix office effective July 1, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today. Kerkorian succeeds Stephen M. Savage, who was a co-founder of the Phoenix office and has served as its Managing Partner since it … [More]
OneGuard Home Warranties CEO Scott Smith Named a Glassdoor Highest-Rated CEO in 2015
OneGuard Home Warranties CEO Scott Smith was awarded Glassdoor’s Highest Rated CEO recognition for 2015. Glassdoor, a jobs and careers marketplace, recently released its annual report highlighting the Highest Rated CEOs, this year recognizing top leaders throughout North America and parts of Europe. Among CEOs recognized in the U.S. at small and mid-size companies, Smith … [More]
Bank of America Awards $275,000 in Grants to 20 Nonprofits Providing Workforce Development and Education in the Valley
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced $275,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits providing workforce development and education opportunities in Valley communities that include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler. The grants are part of Bank of America’s focus on employment opportunities and preparing the under-employed and the next generation of workers with … [More]
PanAridus Named Among Hottest Companies in Advanced Bioeconomy
PanAridus, which grows guayule (why-you-lee) for tire rubber and biomass, was named yesterday as one of Biofuels Digest’s 35 hottest companies in feedstock development and supply. The annual rankings, which recognize innovation and achievement in fuels and integrated biorefinery development, are judged largely by an international panel of selectors invited by Biofuels Digest … [More]
Tempe-based Genius Monkey Opens for Business ‘Down Under’
Genius Monkey, an industry-leading marketing platform specializing in programmatic ad displays, has expanded its physical presence into Australia. While the Tempe, Ariz.-based company services clients around the world, its marketing experts have been based exclusively in the United States until now. "Genius Monkey is delighted to accept this wonderful opportunity to expand … [More]
CCG Catalyst Hires Tery Spataro as Executive Vice President
CCG Catalyst, a bank consulting firm providing strategic direction for banks, has hired Tery Spataro as executive vice president and director of innovation focusing primarily on helping banks seek new ideas and innovation while keeping ahead of technological changes in customer attitudes toward banking and the financial services industry. Spataro is a noted innovation … [More]
Fry’s Food Stores ‘Round Up’ Campaign Raises Over $65,000 for Special Olympics Arizona
In an April campaign hosted by all 119 locations of Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona, residents were encouraged to round up their totals to the nearest dollar in support of Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ). Through this effort, Fry’s was able to raise more than $65,000, showing not only Fry’s continued support, but also Arizona’s immense generosity and patronage for the … [More]
Mt. Baker Vapor to Move Operations to Mesa
Mt. Baker Vapor has officially announced their plans to relocate their operations from Bellingham, Wash., to Mesa, Ariz., after the introduction in the State of Washington of legislation seeking taxation on the sale of their products, ultimately impacting Mt. Baker Vapor’s operations. Founded in March 2011, Mt. Baker Vapor has grown rapidly alongside the burgeoning vaping … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Ranked by ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Best Children’s Hospitals List in Nine Specialties
For the fifth time, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2015-16 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, the only Arizona hospital to make the highly coveted list. This year, Phoenix Children’s ranked in nine out of 10 specialties. The following Phoenix Children’s subspecialties were ranked top 50 in the nation: Neurology and … [More]
Avnet, Inc. Executives Ring The Closing Bell at the NYSE
Members of Avnet, Inc.’s executive team rang The Closing Bell® for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today. Avnet participated in this ceremonial honor following the conclusion of the company’s Investor Day meeting at the NYSE, where its senior leadership team provided an update on Avnet’s strategic initiatives and a financial review of the progress being made toward long-term … [More]
P.B. Bell Team Members Honored At AMA Tribute Awards
P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily housing and real estate development and management, earned recognition for team members at two of its communities at the 2015 Tribute Awards hosted by the Arizona Multihousing Association. Tonya Batson, a community manager who has been with P.B. Bell for 15 years, was recognized as Apartment Manager of the Year in the 1-99 Units category. … [More]
City of Scottsdale Partners with IEEE, the Association for Emerging Technology Fields, in Launch of a First-of-Its-Kind Online Career and Talent Expo
The City of Scottsdale is participating with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in a first-of-its-kind online Career and Talent Expo. The Expo is delivered on a 3-D virtual environment, and will host monthly job fairs and world-class resources to advance members in their careers. The institute’s Region 6 Virtual Career and Talent Expo opened June 1 and … [More]
Local Company Celebrates a Decade of Creating Sustainable Growth for Communities throughout the Valley
Amy Corben, president of EMP Management, is proud to be celebrating 10 years of helping clients throughout the Valley achieve their goals with events, marketing and promotional needs. Founded in June of 2005, EMP Management was the result of trying to create that work/life balance that so many working women strive to achieve in their professional careers. Having been a … [More]
P.B. Bell Adds Two New Executives to Support Company’s Ongoing Growth Goals
P.B. Bell, a leader in multifamily real estate development and management, has added two new members to its executive team. Justin Steltenpohl, vice president general counsel, and Brandon Corn, business analysis director, will be responsible for navigating legal matters and new technology platforms, respectively, as P.B. Bell expands and changes in tandem with the market, said … [More]
GoDaddy Founder Bob Parsons Rebrands His Full-Service Advertising Firm
The Martz Parsons Agency has been officially renamed BIG YAM, The Parsons Agency. Bob Parsons acquired Martz Agency in October 2013 and renamed it The Martz Parsons Agency. Since the original acquisition, the agency has hired, trained and established a crew of nearly 50 agency professionals ready to execute on Parson’s vision for an all-encompassing branding machine. With the … [More]
Joe & Columbia DeMarco Celebrate Their UPS Store’s 20th Anniversary in Scottsdale
Owners of The UPS Store Scottsdale located at 6929 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale have just celebrated their 20th Anniversary in business serving the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley communities. This is a milestone not only for Joe and Columbia but also for the UPS Store Franchise. What Joe and Columbia have accomplished over the last two decades has been amazing. They are … [More]
Experts Predict Stronger Growth Ahead for Tucson Economy
Tucson’s economic growth is expected to outpace the national economy by 2017. That was a key message during the University of Arizona Eller College of Management’s 2015 Mid-Year Economic Update Breakfast on June 3rd at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson. More than 330 people attended the event to hear presenters George W. Hammond, Ph.D., director and research professor at … [More]
JDA Software Appoints Former SAP Executive Cindy Howton to Drive Global Consulting Services
JDA Software Group, Inc., the world’s leading supply chain and retail solutions provider, has appointed Cindy Howton as executive vice president of global consulting services. In this role, Howton will lead and manage a team of expert consultants worldwide who help customers maximize their supply chain investments by successfully designing, launching and implementing JDA … [More]
