University of Phoenix is proud to share that Tondra Richardson, MBA, director, Office of Educational Equity, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Black Chamber of Arizona. BCAZ supports small businesses and produces new economic buying power to build resilient pathways for financial growth across the state of Arizona. As a member of the BCAZ Board of Directors, … [More]
ACLU of Arizona Names New Executive Director
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona announced that it has appointed Victoria López as the organization’s next executive director. López currently serves as the ACLU of Arizona’s director of program and strategy, providing strategic guidance to the organization’s core programmatic work across legal, policy, communication, and organizing. Over the last 13 years, … [More]
Child Safety Director Steps Away to Become Arts School Executive Director
Arizona School for the Arts announced the appointment of David Lujan as its new Executive Director, effective February 2025. Lujan, who currently serves as the Director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), will step away from this position at the end of January and into this key leadership role in mid-February. This is a planned transition with ASA’s long-time Head … [More]
Arizona CEO Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank Board
Delta Dental of Arizona announced its president and chief executive officer Michael Jones has been appointed to a two-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Los Angeles Branch Board of Directors. As part of the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco covers the Twelfth District’s nine western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawai’i, … [More]
Everspin Technologies Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Finance leader with 20 years of semiconductor experience joins team to help drive the MRAM revolution
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), announced that William “Bill” Cooper has joined the company and was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Cooper joins Everspin from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”), where he has held various executive finance positions … [More]
Chamber Foundation Announces New ElevateEdAZ Vice President
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) is proud to welcome Isabel Gonzalez as the new vice president for ElevateEdAZ, the education initiative of the Foundation focused on aligning education to workforce learning pathways with the needs of Arizona’s leading industries. Gonzalez brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role, including a diverse … [More]
Gamers Think Tank Signs Developer to Esports Project
Wamba Technologies, a think tank consisting of leaders in the online gaming industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Thibault as oversight for its upcoming esports venture, Gamers Oasis. This key addition comes as they move to launch their Gamers Oasis platform which allows gamers to compete for real money directly from their mobile devices. Thibault began … [More]
Metal Fabrication Co. Names New President and Announces Growth Strategies
Capitol Engineering Co., a Phoenix-based metal fabrication company, announces that it has named John Carney as President. Former President, Jim Stieben, will move into the role of Director of Business Development to lead the company’s sales efforts. This announcement comes as Capitol Engineering reports that it has tripled its growth in the most recent three years and expanded … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names Interim as New President and CEO
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce Robin Arredondo-Savage as the organization’s President/CEO, effective December 1, 2024. She has previously been serving in an interim capacity since July. Arredondo-Savage offers extensive experience, a deep understanding of the Tempe community and a proven leadership track record. She is an Army Veteran, … [More]
Consulting Firm and Insurance Brokerage Grows, Promotes New CEO
The Hebets Company, an NFP Company, a premier consulting firm and insurance brokerage, announces the promotion of Jamie Hebets from Senior Vice President to President. The company’s founder, Jim Hebets, will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer. For more than 55 years, The Hebets Company has been a trusted advisor to the nation’s savviest entrepreneurs, distinguished … [More]
B2Gnow Announces Promotion of New COO
B2Gnow, the leading provider of supplier diversity, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management solutions, announced today the appointment of Aimee Escobar as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Escobar brings expertise and proven leadership to her new role. Over the past two years as Vice President of Customer Success, she played a pivotal role in driving business … [More]
Arizona REALTORS Announces Its 2025 Executive Committee
The Arizona REALTORS®, the largest trade association in Arizona representing more than 54,000 Arizona REALTORS®, installed its 2025 state and local Association officers at its annual Leadership Conference held at the DoubleTree Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. Sulinda “Sindy” Ready, from RE/MAX Excalibur in Scottsdale, is set to become President of the Arizona REALTORS® for … [More]
Centuri Holdings Names New President and Chief Executive Officer
Phoenix-based Centuri Holdings, Inc., a North American utility infrastructure services company, announced its Board of Directors has appointed Christian (“Chris”) Brown as President and Chief Executive Officer of Centuri, effective December 3, 2024. Mr. Brown will be appointed to the Centuri Board at that time. Mr. Brown succeeds Paul Caudill, who was appointed Interim … [More]
AZ Tech Council President and CEO Appointed to Arizona Space Commission Board of Directors
Zylstra Among State Leaders Named to Board by Speaker of Arizona House of Representatives
Steven G. Zylstra, a renowned leader in the technology and innovation sectors, was named to the Arizona Space Commission Board of Directors by the speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives on September 25, 2024. He brings decades of experience and forward-thinking leadership to the Commission, underscoring Arizona's commitment to advancing its role in the burgeoning space … [More]
Sunbelt Holdings Chairman, CEO Joins Creighton Board of Trustees
Creighton University President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, has announced the addition of John Graham, chairman and CEO of Sunbelt Holdings, a Phoenix-based real estate firm, as the newest member of the University’s Board of Trustees. With an academic presence in Phoenix since 2012, Creighton University opened the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health … [More]
Avondale Mayor to Resign, Takes New Role with NASCAR
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise announced his resignation from the Avondale City Council effective Oct. 13, to transition to a new role with NASCAR. With his term on the Avondale City Council originally set to expire Dec. 31, 2024, Mayor Weise announced he is stepping down a few weeks early to join NASCAR as Government Affairs Director, where he will manage and nurture … [More]
Growth and Promotion at Phoenix Interior Architecture & Design Firm
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that Melissa Martorano has been promoted to Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in the firm’s Phoenix office. As Studio Manager, she will be responsible for the growth and management of the Interior Architecture & Design Studio in the region. “Melissa’s dedication and loyalty to the … [More]
Nikola Names New Chief Commercial Officer
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced the appointment of accomplished transportation executive Thomas "Tom" Schmitt as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Nikola Corporation. As CCO, Schmitt will align Nikola's commercial efforts to scale the company's business. He will … [More]
