Penton's Nation's Restaurant News, the leading resource of business intelligence for executive decision-makers in the foodservice industry, has announced The Power List, exploring the 50 most influential individuals driving development in the restaurant industry. "The restaurant industry, and business in general, is changing at a pace never before seen," … [More]
Nonprofit Leader Wins Outstanding Community Leader Award
Tempe Leadership will award its highest honor, the Outstanding Community Leader Award, to Shana Ellis at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast for Chamber Champions event on Feb. 28. Ellis, a native of Tempe, was named in January as the president and CEO of The Centers for Habilitation (TCH) in Tempe, a statewide nonprofit organization that has served people with … [More]
The Frutkin Law Firm Names New Senior Counsel
This month, the Frutkin Law Firm has announced Stephanie Fierro, Esq., has been named senior counsel attorney at the firm. Fierro serves clients in general counsel business law and estate planning. She also has experience in business litigation and alternative dispute resolution inherent in any general counsel practice. She brings the firm a wide range of experience and … [More]
Entrepreneur Magazine Announces Top Fastest-Growing Franchises — The Joint…the chiropractic place ranks No. 32 on the 2014 List
Entrepreneur Magazine today ranked The Joint…the chiropractic place on its annual Fastest-Growing Franchise list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing franchise companies. The Joint received the ranking of No. 32. “The Entrepreneur Fastest-Growing Franchise list represents the top franchise brands, and The Joint is honored to be recognized among the most … [More]
CBRE Hires Kate Morris and Vince Femiano; Duo Joins Healthcare Services Group
CBRE has hired First Vice President Kate Morris and Vice President Vince Femiano, the top healthcare tenant brokerage team in the local commercial real estate industry, to join the firm’s Healthcare Services Group in Phoenix, Ariz. The duo will focus their attention on the dynamic local healthcare market, and will be providing services to healthcare systems, … [More]
AzHHA Names New Members to Board of Directors for 2014
The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) is proud to announce new members to its Board of Directors for 2014. AzHHA is Arizona’s largest and most influential healthcare organization, representing the interests of 73 hospitals, health systems and affiliated facilities across the state. As members of the AzHHA Board of Directors, these healthcare … [More]
Science Foundation Arizona Adds Senior Strategic Advisor to Arizona STEM Network
Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) has added Suzanne Zentner to serve as senior strategic advisor. In this role, her initial responsibilities include working with the Arizona STEM Network and Helios STEM School Pilot program. Zentner brings nearly 25 years of related experience to the team. “Suzanne will be a great asset to SFAz,” said William Harris, CEO and president of … [More]
SERVPRO® Earns Fifth Consecutive Year on Entrepreneur’s Top 10 Franchise
Entrepreneur magazine recently announced its annual Franchise 500 rankings, naming SERVPRO®, a cleanup and restoration Franchise company, to its Top 10 list for the fifth consecutive year. Of the 853 companies qualified for the rankings, SERVPRO® earned the No. 7 spot overall and the top spot in its own industry for the 11th consecutive year. According to Entrepreneur, the … [More]
Alliance Residential Earns Designation as a 2014 Best Company to Watch
Alliance Residential Company was named one of Arizona’s “Best Companies to Watch” in 2014 by BestCompaniesAZ. The designation is awarded to Arizona companies that have created a dynamic workplace culture, are experiencing consistent growth and are committed to community involvement and building a strong corporate presence in Arizona as well as nationally. “When we encounter … [More]
Take Charge America Appoints Kerwin Brown to Board of Directors
Take Charge America, Inc., a national nonprofit credit counseling agency based in Phoenix, announced today Kerwin Brown has been appointed to its board of directors. Brown, who serves as president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce, joined the Take Charge America board on Jan. 1. As a member of the board, Brown helps oversee strategy and … [More]
Roshka DeWulf & Patten Founding Member Appointed to Board of Directors for Southwest Human Development
Roshka DeWulf & Patten, a Phoenix-based law firm representing clients in complex litigation and regulatory issues, is pleased to announce founding member Paul Roshka has been appointed to the board of directors for Southwest Human Development, Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. As a member of the board, Roshka will serve a minimum … [More]
Arizona Summit Law School Dean Shirley Mays Named to Lawyers of Color’s Third Annual Power List
Arizona Summit Law School (formerly Phoenix School of Law) announced today that Dean Shirley Mays has been named to the Lawyers of Color’s Third Annual Power List, a comprehensive listing of the nation’s most influential minority attorneys. Dean Mays joined Arizona Summit Law School in August 2010 as the school’s fourth dean. Her priorities are focused on the school’s … [More]
Grant Thornton LLP Elects Three New Members to Partnership Board
Grant Thornton LLP partners and principals elected Jeff Burgess, national managing partner of Professional Standards; Nichole Jordan, New York metro assistant managing partner for Industries and Markets and national Banking and Securities leader; and Brad Preber, national managing partner of Forensic and Valuation Services, to the Partnership Board at the annual Firm Leadership … [More]
Chancellor Glasper to Be Honored with MLK Diversity Award
Rufus Glasper, Ph.D., CPA, Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges, was selected for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Award by the Town of Paradise Valley. Each year, the selection committee chooses an individual to receive the honor, a tradition since 2000. Past winners include a nationally known civil rights activist, local faith community leaders, international … [More]
Shane Stephens Joins CBRE’s Retail Services Group as Vice President
CBRE has announced that Shane Stephens has joined the firm’s Retail Services Group in Phoenix, Ariz., as a vice president. Stephens, who is one of the top emerging retail professionals in the Phoenix commercial real estate industry, will partner with Vice President Traci Russell to form a new team that will focus its attention on retailers and retail developers looking to … [More]
GoDaddy Announces New CIO
GoDaddy, the Web’s largest platform for small businesses, has hired technology industry veteran Arne Josefsberg as its new executive vice president, chief infrastructure officer and chief information officer. Josefsberg brings extensive expertise in building scalable cloud computing environments, data centers, large-scale operations and information technology systems, and will … [More]
Phoenix IDA Elects 2014 Board Officers
The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, established by the City Council to provide bond financing for educational facilities and community and economic development projects, announces the election of its 2014 Board officers. · Don Keuth - President · Tommy Espinoza – Vice President · Christa Severns - Treasurer · Judy Bernas – … [More]
24 Brokers Promoted at Colliers International
Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has promoted 24 brokers, including three to senior executive vice president and 10 to executive vice president. Colliers announced the new positions and titles during a January 15 company meeting. Each year, Colliers promotes brokers in the first quarter. “The promotions recognize the dedication, talent and expertise of our … [More]
