Phoenix-based Vantage Mobility, a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles, announced yesterday the appointment of Daryl Adams as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Adams brings significant expertise leading specialty vehicle and automotive supply companies to Vantage Mobility and will guide the Company's growth and expansion. Mr. Adams is a respected … [More]
Data Tech Co. Names Phoenix-Based COO to Drive Aggressive Growth Strategy
Blackpearl Group Limited has appointed Christie Kerner as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the company's strategic go-to-market (GTM) strategy and drive its next phase of growth in the US market. With over 30 years of experience scaling companies of all sizes, leading global teams and driving operational excellence, Kerner will play a pivotal role in strengthening … [More]
CopperPoint Names New President & Chief Operating Officer
CopperPoint Insurance Company, a leading provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions operating in 21 states, announced the addition of Kellen Booher to the company's executive team as President & Chief Operating Officer. Booher, who will start on March 31, joins from Chubb where he was most recently Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer … [More]
Rising Transportation and Logistics Co. Names New Board Chair
FreightVana, a growing force in the transportation and logistics industry, announces the appointment of Mike Riccio as Chairman of the Board. Riccio, a respected industry veteran with decades of experience in freight and supply chain management, will play a pivotal role in guiding FreightVana’s strategic growth and innovation. "Mike has been a trusted leader in the … [More]
Real Estate Co. Signs New Brokers to Phoenix Team
Edge Realty Partners announced that several brokers have joined the Edge Phoenix office. Senior Vice President David Jarand and Senior Associate Kevin Jarand made the move from Avison Young in Phoenix and Senior Associate Anthony Ruiz was previously at SVN Desert Commercial Advisors. David Jarand is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 30 years of … [More]
University of Phoenix Leader Appointed to Board of Directors for Black Chamber of Arizona
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]
