Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine will officially break ground January 8 on a new 47,000 square-foot mixed-use building. The $9.5-million campus expansion supports the college’s record-enrollment numbers and growing patient volume in the medical center as well as future plans to add new degree programs and community classes to match the growing interest in naturopathic … [More]
Jeffrey H. Wolf Named to The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Phoenix partner Jeffrey H. Wolf, a DC Ranch resident, has been named to The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013 by Who’s Who Legal. He is one of less than 400 attorneys worldwide selected for the honor. This is his third consecutive time being named to the prestigious list. Who’s Who Legal … [More]
Zanes Law Opens Glendale Office for Personal Injury Clients
Arizona-owned personal injury firm Zanes Law opened its Glendale offices on Nov. 1. Located at 6601 W. Bethany Home Road, Suite A10, the office is Zanes Law’s second in Phoenix, following the opening of a Thomas Road office in September. Established in 2003, Zanes Law is an 11-year firm with five offices, a track record of success on behalf of its clients, and 40 years of … [More]
Quarles & Brady Selects Nicole Stanton Phoenix-Office Managing Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP and its firm chair Kimberly Leach Johnson today announced that Nicole Stanton has been selected as the Phoenix-office managing partner. Her term begins on January 1, 2014. In her new role, Stanton becomes one of the few women to lead one of the largest law firms in Phoenix. Jon E. Pettibone, who led the office for three years … [More]
Tom Lewis Receives National Housing Quality Award
T.W. Lewis Company founder and CEO Tom Lewis has been recognized as the first inductee into the National Housing Quality Award Hall of Fame. Lewis is being recognized for his overall contribution to the housing industry and for his overall impact in the field of quality homebuilding. The award was given by Professional Builder Magazine and the examining judges of the National … [More]
Executive Director of Tempe Community Action Agency Joins Experience Matters
Experience Matters, an organization that connects skilled Baby Boomers with nonprofits in need of their time and talent, announces Beth Fiorenza is joining the organization as chief operating officer. Fiorenza has been with Tempe Community Action Agency since 2004 in her role as executive director. “Beth brings an array of leadership skills to our organization, including … [More]
Quarles & Brady Welcomes Two Attorneys to its Phoenix Office
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Edward J. Hermes and Amelia Valenzuela have joined the firm as associates in the Phoenix office. Edward Hermes joins the firm as an associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Prior to attending law school he served as a student regent for the Arizona Board of Regents, as director of external affairs … [More]
Matrix Medical Network Announces Walter W. Cooper as New Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
Matrix Medical Network, a national leader in prospective medical assessment services for Medicare Advantage (MA) plan members and one of the largest employers of Nurse Practitioners (NP) in the country, has announced that Walter W. Cooper will join Matrix's executive leadership team and serve as senior vice president of strategy and corporate development officer, reporting to … [More]
Banner Health hospital CEO elected to prestigious Council of Regents
Laura Robertson, RN, and chief executive officer of Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital, has been elected to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The Council of Regents serves as the link between ACHE and its members by approving governance and membership regulations. The council also promotes … [More]
Greeley and Hansen Appoints New Director of Latin American Operations
Greeley and Hansen has named Fernando Sarmiento as managing director of the firm’s new Latin America Operating Group. Sarmiento most recently served as office director for the Phoenix location of the firm, which he will continue to operate. He has more than 16 years of professional engineering experience with Greeley and Hansen, managing a diverse range of water and … [More]
Dawn Valdivia Named to Make-A-Wish® Arizona Board of Directors
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Phoenix partner and Labor & Employment Practice Group Chair Dawn C. Valdivia has been selected to join the Make-A-Wish® Arizona's board of directors. She joins fellow Quarles & Brady partner Brad Vynalek, who is the current chair of the organization. At Quarles & Brady, Valdivia has extensive … [More]
Walmart Neighborhood Market Coming to Sunnyslope
Walmart today announced plans to revitalize a former retail building in the Marketplace at Central commercial center located at Dunlap and Central Avenue in Phoenix that has been vacant since early 2010. The new Walmart Neighborhood Market will bring affordable groceries to the neighborhood and add to the mix of retail options for area customers. In addition, the store expects … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Awarded Coveted 2013 Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital Distinction
The Leapfrog Group named Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, to its annual list of Top Hospitals. The announcement came at Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting on December 3 in Arlington, Virginia, which gathered key decision-makers from Leapfrog's network of purchaser members, industry partners, healthcare stakeholders and national collaborators. The Top Hospital … [More]
SCF Arizona and Subsidiaries Assigned A- ‘Excellent’ by A.M. Best
A.M. Best Company, a worldwide insurance-rating and information agency, has assigned an A- (Excellent) XII with a “stable outlook” rating to SCF Arizona and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (SCF American Insurance Company, SCF Western Insurance Company, SCF Indemnity Insurance Company, SCF General Insurance Company, SCF National Insurance Company, SCF Premier Insurance Company and … [More]
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Department Presents Vantage West Credit Union with SHARP Designation
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) has awarded Vantage West Credit Union its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award in recognition of their exemplary safety and health management systems. It joins 23 other companies in Arizona with this distinction. “SHARP is a voluntary consultation program for ‘small business’ that … [More]
Arizona Still 2 to 3 Years from Full Economic RecoveryState & U.S. Forecasts from W. P. Carey School/JPMorgan Chase Event
You can expect more slow growth in Arizona next year, but we’re still two to three years away from full economic recovery. That’s according to experts today at the 50th annual Economic Forecast Luncheon co-sponsored by Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business and JPMorgan Chase. About 1,000 people attended the event at the Phoenix Convention Center. Key … [More]
Wells Fargo To Break Ground On Chandler Campus Expansion
Wells Fargo will conduct a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, December 11. As it formally announces plans to double the size of its current facilities at the Ocotillo Corporate Center. Wells Fargo will invest approximately $125 million to expand its current facilities by 410,000 square feet, which will allow the company to further invest in the community and bring more of … [More]
5 New Associates Join Fennemore Craig this Fall
Fennemore Craig, a leading Mountain West regional firm , has announced the addition of five new attorneys to the Phoenix office. Lauren Crawford, Jessica Gale, Brian Hawkins, Courtney Radow and Seth Schuknecht have joined the firm as associates and practice law in the area of litigation. Crawford has helped businesses protect and enforce their rights at both federal and … [More]
