Tempe Nonprofit Behind $20M in Community Giving Elects New President

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The Tempe Diablos announced that they have elected Arnold Mejia as the organization’s new president, succeeding Vince Vasquez, who served as president for the past year. Mejia brings decades of leadership, financial expertise and community service experience to the role. An Arizona native, he attended the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business … [More]

Industry Veteran Elevated to Lead 4,600-Person Renewable Energy Workforce

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. announced the promotion of Nayan Bhakta to President of the firm’s National Renewable Energy group. As President of McCarthy’s National Renewable Energy group, Nayan will lead business operations and the firm’s national strategy for renewable energy, which serves solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects nationwide. His technical … [More]

Scottsdale Wealth Giant Taps Veteran Executive to Lead AI Expansion

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Osaic, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced the appointment of veteran technology executive Sayee Bellamkonda (left) as Chief AI & Technology Officer. Bellamkonda will lead Osaic’s advisor- and client-facing technology, AI, and cybersecurity strategies and will join the firm’s executive committee, reporting to CEO Jamie … [More]

Chandler-Based Specialty Equipment Co. Names CEO to Lead National Expansion

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The Board of Directors of Capital Pump & Equipment announced the appointment of Nathan Ball as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17, 2026. Nathan joins Capital Pump & Equipment with extensive executive leadership experience in industrial and infrastructure field services businesses and will lead the company through its next phase of growth. As CEO, Nathan will … [More]

Two Longtime Phoenix Children’s Leaders Rise to Top Legal and Finance Roles

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Phoenix Children's has promoted two longtime leaders to senior executive roles, elevating Richard Siever, JD (left), to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Ryan Yeager, CPA, CHFP (right), to Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. These appointments recognize two leaders who have grown their careers at Phoenix Children's and bring deep institutional … [More]

Industrial Real Estate Giant with 58M-SF Portfolio Names Phoenix Market Leader

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Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities throughout the United States, announced its expansion into the Phoenix industrial market with the appointment of Matt Field as Senior Vice President. Based in Phoenix, Field will lead Brennan's efforts in the market as the firm expands its industrial … [More]

Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Operations and Nursing Chief amid Growth

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Phoenix Children's has appointed Jamie Wiggins, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE, FAAN, as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Executive. The uniquely integrated leadership role brings together operational and nursing leadership at a pivotal time in the health system's growth. "Jamie brings a combination of expertise that is incredibly rare in healthcare," … [More]

Former Cybersecurity CEO Takes Helm of Scottsdale CRE Lending Platform

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CommLoan, the operating system for commercial real estate lending, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Noah Hershcoviz as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Mitch Ginsberg has chosen to transition to executive chairman along with a deliberate Board-led process that set the platform for CommLoan’s next phase of growth. Hershcoviz will have company-wide … [More]

Scottsdale Firm Adds 30-Year Construction Leader to Accelerate National Expansion

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LaunchPM, a Scottsdale-based commercial project management firm, hires Sean Conry to fill the new position of principal. Company Founder, CEO and Principal, Beth Scarano taps Conry to join her in continuing the company’s increase of national clients and expansion serving new industries. Conry has spent 30 years in commercial construction. He earned a Bachelor of Science in … [More]

New CEO and President to Lead Phoenix Architecture Firm with 25M-SF Portfolio

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Cawley Architects has promoted longtime firm leaders Lynette Dreitz Fort (left) to chief executive officer and Rafael Macias (right) to president. The Phoenix-based commercial architecture firm continues to expand its leadership team and strengthen its employee ownership culture, further deepening its long-standing presence in the Valley. Dreitz Fort brings more than 25 years … [More]

Former State Land Commissioner to Oversee $500M Chase Field Renovation

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The Maricopa County Stadium District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mark Winkleman as Executive Director of the Maricopa County Stadium District. Winkleman brings more than four decades of executive, public-sector, real estate, legal and governance experience to the position. As Executive Director, he will serve as the District's chief executive officer and … [More]

National Advisory Firm Names 30-Year Veteran to Lead Phoenix Office

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REDW Advisors & CPAs, a national advisory and accounting firm with more than 375 professionals across the country, has named longtime principal Christopher Tyhurst, CPA, as Phoenix Office Leader. In the role, Tyhurst will serve as the executive leader for REDW’s Phoenix office, strengthening the firm’s relationships throughout Arizona’s business and broader community, and … [More]

Veteran Banker Takes Over Arizona Operations for Growing Financial Firm

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Alerus  announced Derek Holt has joined the company as senior vice president and Arizona market president. In this role, he will lead the Arizona commercial and industrial banking team in delivering high-touch, personalized service to existing clients, develops new business relationships, and ensures seamless access to Alerus’ comprehensive financial solutions to support … [More]

Tempe-Based Chip Equipment Co. Reshapes Leadership for Next Growth Stage

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Amtech Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and consumables enabling AI semiconductor device packaging and advanced substrate fabrication, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2026. Mr. Shechter also has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, Bob Daigle, … [More]

Valley Mental Health Provider Bolsters Leadership for Next Phase of Growth

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Roya Health, the greater Phoenix area's integrated behavioral health practice dedicated to children and families, announced the appointment of three senior executives to its clinical and operational leadership team: Dr. Diana Medina as Chief Psychologist, Dr. Shalini Tharani as Chief Medical Officer, and Wendy Reid as Director of Operations. The appointments mark a defining … [More]

Phoenix Children’s Unifies Hospital-Based Services Under New Executive

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Phoenix Children's announced the appointment of Joshua D. Koch, MD, as Senior Vice President, Hospital Based In Chief, a newly established executive physician leadership role created to strengthen coordination across the health system's hospital-based clinical services. Reporting directly to Phoenix Children's President & CEO John R. Nickens IV, Dr. Koch will have … [More]

Veteran Nonprofit Leader to Head Arizona Foster Care Foundation

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The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation announced the appointment of Amber Cordoba as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Cordoba, an accomplished nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong commitment to Arizona's foster care community, was selected by AFFCF's Board of Directors following a comprehensive search to … [More]

Arizona Consulting Firm Launches Next Chapter Under New CEO

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Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy serving banks, credit unions, and fintechs, announced the appointment of Mazen Ghalayini as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Ghalayini succeeds Cornerstone CEO and co-founder Steve Williams, who is transitioning to Founding Partner, effective immediately. Moving from his position as President, in his … [More]

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