The Walton Group of Companies a Canadian real estate group, with U.S. headquarters based in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced today the appointment of Robert Laak as Chief Financial Officer for Walton Development and Management. Laak joins Walton after serving as corporate vice president for a national publicly traded homebuilder. He will oversee corporate finance for Walton … [More]
SheKnows Leading Women’s Media Platform Names Doug Ferguson as Vice President of Product
SheKnows (www.sheknows.com), a top women’s media platform with more than 40 million unique visitors per month, announced today that Doug Ferguson has joined the company as Vice President of Product based out of SheKnows’ corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. A digital product innovator, Ferguson joins the executive team to launch the “SheKnows Experts Among Us” platform … [More]
Owner of Scottsdale Brown’s Classic Autos in Receives Rookie of the Year Award at the 16th Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
Addison Brown, owner of Brown’s Classic Autos in Scottsdale, Arizona, was named Rookie of the Year during the 16th annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival. The races are organized through the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) headquartered in Montrose, California. The award was presented during the event’s closing ceremonies onboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Ms. … [More]
Charles Woodson joins Washington Federal as Branch Manager
Washington Federal has announced that Charles Woodson has joined the bank as branch manager at McCormick Ranch Branch. Woodson comes to Washington Federal with 10 years of experience in the banking industry. As branch manager, Woodson’s responsibilities include managing the overall success of the branch and providing leadership through employee motivation and development. … [More]
GoDaddy Acquires Media Temple to Accelerate Web Pro Expertise
GoDaddy, the Web’s largest platform for small businesses, has acquired (mt) Media Temple, a Los Angeles-based Web hosting and cloud services company focused on the creative class of digital designers, developers, entrepreneurs and innovators. The two companies will continue to operate independently. The strategic acquisition provides GoDaddy with direct access to Media … [More]
GPEC announces Board of Directors for FY 2014
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) today announced the appointment of its Board of Directors for the 2014 fiscal year, as approved by the Executive Committee. Alliance Bank of Arizona CEO James Lundy will continue to lead the Board of Directors as chairman. "As the economy continues to improve, GPEC’s team of results-driven board directors will work to ensure the … [More]
Founding GPEC Board Director Sharon Harper Wins National Award for Leadership in Economic Development
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council today announced that Plaza Companies President and CEO Sharon Harper has won a citizen leadership award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The Citizen Leadership Award, part of the IEDC’s annual award series, is presented to a community or business leader who has been involved in economic development for at least 10 … [More]
Whitney Sedwick Meister Elected Deputy Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section
Whitney Sedwick Meister, a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, has been elected to serve as the Deputy Chair on the Federal Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section. In this position, Meister will be the Chair of the Labor and Employment Section's Membership and Chapter Relations Committee. Meister practices in the areas of labor and employment law, civil appeals and … [More]
Timothy W. Moser Joins Quarles & Brady’s Phoenix Office
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Timothy W. Moser has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group.Moser’s practice emphasizes structured finance, syndicated facilities, asset-backed securitizations, conduit warehouse and repurchase facilities, and commercial finance. His focus is on complex shared credits, … [More]
Ed Hadley Joins Walton as President, Southwest Region
The Walton Group of Companies (Walton), a Canadian company whose U.S. headquarters are based in Scottsdale, has hired Ed Hadley as president of the Southwest Region for Walton Development and Management, Inc. Hadley’s responsibilities include overseeing entitlement and development activities in Arizona and California for new and existing residential, commercial and industrial … [More]
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Recognized With Community Impact Award
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, the largest not-for-profit membership-based financial institution in the State of Arizona, was recently awarded the 2013 Credit Union Impact Award from the Mountain West Credit Union Foundation. The award was given to recognize a credit union program that has positively affected the community and the Arizona, Colorado or Wyoming credit union … [More]
Locally Based HomeSmart International Continues Growth With Three New Executives
To keep up with HomeSmart International’s incredible growth across the United States, the real estate brokerage firm has recently hired three new executives Vice President of Franchising, Vice President of Technology and Head of Accounting and Human Resources. With HomeSmart’s newest executive hires, the business is blazing a trail of success not only in Arizona, but … [More]
Arizona Technology Council Names Winners of 2013 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards “Tech Ten” Legislators
The Arizona Technology Council, together with the Arizona Commerce Authority, today announced the winners of Outstanding Tech Senator of the Year, Outstanding Tech Representative of the Year and the Tech Ten legislators, to be awarded at the 2013 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) awards presented by Avnet, Inc. These awards, along with business and individual … [More]
Quarles & Brady Announces New Phoenix Partners
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that the following Phoenix attorneys have been elected to partnership by the firm’s executive committee: Stanton E. Johnson is a commercial real estate lawyer with extensive experience in acquisitions and sales, development, leasing and property management. His experience includes representation of … [More]
Berry Riddell & Rosensteel’s Todd Hall Appointed to Gilbert Parks, Recreation and Library Services Commission
The law firm of Berry Riddell & Rosensteel announced that real estate attorney Todd Hall has been appointed by the Gilbert Town Council to serve a three-year term on the Gilbert Parks, Recreation and Library Services Commission. The Commission is responsible for reviewing the Town’s Master Plan regarding open space to make recommendations to the Gilbert Town Council. … [More]
GoDaddy Acquires Ronin – Integrates Invoicing into Online Bookkeeping
GoDaddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, today announced the acquisition of Ronin – an online invoicing company. The acquisition, made quietly in April, has been fully integrated into GoDaddy Online Bookkeeping – providing a full-service solution for any small business looking to simplify and organize its finances and get back to business. “I am a new online … [More]
International Franchisor 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Appoints New VP, Marketing & Commercial Sales
The world’s largest junk removal company, known for its strong media presence, welcomes David St. James to the brand experience side of the company. Also the Vice President of Commercial Sales, St. James has just acquired the reigns of the PR and Marketing strategy in order to tackle the company’s aggressive goals with similar strategy and the same voice. “We’ve grown … [More]
Mesa Public Schools Named Top Propane Autogas Green Fleet
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) presented the Mesa (Ariz.) Public Schools with this year's Propane Autogas Fleet award this morning at the Green Fleet Conference & Expo in Phoenix. The annual award recognizes a propane autogas fleet for its leadership in turning to this low-emission, American-made, and cost-effective fuel. Mesa Public Schools is the … [More]
