Hensley Beverage Company announced that Omar Perez will assume the role of President, effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Perez will report directly to Andy McCain, Hensley's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Perez joined Hensley in 2013 as Corporate Controller. During his 13-year tenure with the company, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2017 and was subsequently named Chief … [More]
Prominent Phoenix Litigator Joins National Firm as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady announced that litigator Dan Quigley has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as partner. He previously was one of the namesake partners at a prominent Phoenix area boutique complex commercial litigation firm. Quigley advises clients in all areas of commercial litigation, handling cases that involve a broad array of matters, including … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Entertainment Firm Adds Veteran Executive to Guide Expansion
R Entertainment, one of the nation's largest entertainment companies, announced that Neal Golden, Vice Chairman of Newmark and a nationally recognized business strategist, has been named Chairman of newly formed R Entertainment Holdings. Golden will lead the company's next phase of growth, overseeing strategic expansion initiatives across all R Entertainment Holdings … [More]
Valley Family Housing Nonprofit Appoints New Chief Executive
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit serving families with children experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in the Valley, has appointed Pamela Hyde as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hyde brings nearly 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience advancing organizations dedicated to strengthening families, protecting children, and serving vulnerable populations … [More]
Prominent Valley Casino Operator Makes Historic CEO Appointment
Salt River Community Gaming Enterprises announced the appointment of Patricia Tate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. An enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Tate becomes the first woman and first enrolled tribal member to serve as CEO of the Gaming Enterprises. She steps into the organization’s top leadership role … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Names Successor to Longtime Finance Chief
Delta Dental of Arizona announced that Jonathan Sokeye, CPA, MBA, has joined the health and wellness company as its chief financial officer. In this role, Sokeye will serve as a member of the organization’s executive team while leading finance, accounting and underwriting functions and overseeing facilities and operations. He succeeds Mark Anderson, who recently retired … [More]
P.F. Chang’s Launches Marketing Communications Department with Internal Promotion
P.F. Chang's announced the promotion of Patrick Benson to Director of Marketing Communications, a newly established leadership role that marks the launch of the brand's dedicated Marketing Communications function. The appointment reflects P.F. Chang's continued investment in building a modern, integrated marketing organization following one of the brand's most successful … [More]
True Food Kitchen Taps Restaurant Industry Veteran as CEO
True Food Kitchen, the chef-crafted restaurant known for its craveable flavors, ingredient-forward menu and full-day dining experience, announced the appointment of Jeff Chandler as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A restaurant industry veteran with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Mr. Chandler joins True Food Kitchen to lead the … [More]
Desert Financial Taps Veteran Credit Union Executive for EVP Role
Desert Financial Credit Union has named Kevin Martin as its new executive vice president, bringing deep experience in credit union leadership, strategic planning and member experience to the organization. "I'm honored to join Desert Financial at such a pivotal moment for the credit union," said Martin. "What drew me here is the unmistakable focus on members and the … [More]
Scottsdale Brokerage Hires Veteran Commercial Real Estate Executive
LevRose Commercial Real Estate announced the hiring of Laurel Lewis, SIOR, as Senior Vice President, further strengthening the firm's office brokerage platform with one of Arizona's most respected and accomplished commercial real estate professionals. Lewis brings more than three decades of experience in office tenant representation, lease negotiations, commercial property … [More]
Chandler Chipmaker Adds Two Senior Executives to Support AI Growth
Saras Micro Devices, an emerging leader in cutting-edge power performance solutions leveraging integrated packaging design, announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Shaun Bowers as senior vice president of product management and Georgette Woodyard as senior vice president of sales and business development. The appointments come as Saras … [More]
Former Scottsdale City Manager Named President of Phoenix Engineering Firm
Former Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson is heading home to Arizona for a new chapter in the private sector. Following 40 years in city government, Thompson will join the Sustainability Engineering Group as president and chief growth officer starting July 1, 2026, bringing decades of experience in economic development and infrastructure planning to the Phoenix-based … [More]
Visit Phoenix Elevates Two Executives to C-Suite Roles
Visit Phoenix announced the promotions of Eric Kerr to Chief Strategy & Insights Officer and Dana Swan to Chief People & Culture Officer, expanding the organization's C-suite. The promotions reflect a year of significant growth for both Visit Phoenix and Greater Phoenix, underscoring the continued evolution and momentum of the organization and destination. Kerr began … [More]
Phoenix IDA Names Community Development Director
The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the City of Phoenix providing innovative public-purpose financing, has named Anastacia Ruiz-Europa as its new Community Development Director. The Phoenix IDA works to advance projects and programs that strengthen neighborhoods, expand economic opportunity and improve quality of life throughout … [More]
HR Technology Firm Elevates Veteran Executive to President
PrismHR, a Vensure Employer Solutions company and an HR technology software innovator for service providers across the U.S., announced the promotion of Michael DeLessio to President of PrismHR, effective July 2. DeLessio joined PrismHR in 2013 and most recently served as Chief Administration Officer and Chief of Staff. A seasoned executive with more than two decades of … [More]
Arizona Chamber Taps New Board Chair as Fiscal Year Begins
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year. Coury officially assumed the chairmanship during a ceremonial passing of the gavel at the Chamber’s June 26 board meeting. She succeeds Ted Geisler, … [More]
Valley Metro Board Elects New Chair, Board Officers
The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) has elected officers for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The Board sets policy direction for the Valley Metro transit system, which serves more than 130,000 daily riders across the region. City of Avondale Councilmember Max White has been elected RPTA Board Chair. City of … [More]
Avondale Names Director of Economic Development
Avondale’s Assistant Director of Economic Development, Cheryl Covert, has been promoted to director, the City of Avondale. Covert brings more than 20 years of economic development experience and has been a driving force behind many of Avondale’s most transformative projects. Since joining the city in 2012 as an Employment and Business Development Specialist, she has steadily … [More]
