Centuri Holdings, Inc. announced Bill Fehrman will be stepping down as President and CEO to take the CEO role at American Electric Power, one of the nation’s largest publicly traded utility companies. He will continue in his role as President and CEO of Centuri until July 31, 2024. The Centuri Board has appointed Paul Caudill, former CEO of NV Energy, a Berkshire Hathaway … [More]
Centuri Announces Leadership Transition
Board Appoints Former Centuri Advisory Board Member Paul Caudill as Interim CEO
Televerde Names Long-Standing Leader as Its New CEO
Barsolo’s appointment continues the legacy of innovation and empowerment
Televerde, a global revenue creation partner supporting marketing, sales, and customer success for B2B businesses worldwide, announced Vince Barsolo's appointment as Chief Executive Officer following Chris McGugan's departure. This leadership transition is effective immediately. Barsolo, a seasoned executive with an unwavering commitment to Televerde's mission and business … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Announces New Board Members
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced new leaders within its board of directors to lead the organization in its mission to catalyze regional prosperity through forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent in fiscal year 2025. Laura Lynn Smith, division vice president and general manager, ADP, Inc. will serve as the 2024-2025 board … [More]
Pinnacle West Appoints Three New Members to its Board of Directors
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. announced that its board of directors has elected three new members to the company’s board: Ronald Butler Jr., a “Big 4” public accounting firm managing partner with more than 32 years of diverse management and executive leadership experience; Carol S. Eicher, a seasoned executive who has served in multiple board leadership roles with both public and … [More]
Arizona Commission on the Arts Announces New Executive Director
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased to announce the hiring of Christina You-sun Park as the new Executive Director. Park will officially join the staff this Friday, June 21. The announcement comes a day after Governor Katie Hobbs signed the State's budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget includes a one-time appropriation of $2 million for the Arizona Commission on … [More]
Supplier Tech and Grant Management Software Co. Appoints New President
B2Gnow, the leader in supplier diversity, procurement, and grant management solutions for governments, contractors, and corporations, announced that Bryan Proctor has been named the company's President. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Spatial Data Logic, Mr. Proctor brings a wealth of expertise to … [More]
Flinn Foundation Names New Leaders as Longtime Executive Retires
Brad Halvorsen joined the Flinn Foundation in 1989 as its first communications employee. After 35 years of service to the foundation and Arizona, including nearly a decade as executive vice president, Halvorsen retires June 14. Halvorsen’s departure prompts two other executive leadership changes. Vice President, Communications Matt Ellsworth has been promoted to chief … [More]
Suns Name New Head Coach
The Phoenix Suns have named Mike Budenholzer, an NBA championship head coach and two-time recipient of both the NBA Coach of the Year and NBCA Coach of the Year awards, as head coach. “We’re excited to name Mike as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns and bring him back to his home state of Arizona,” said Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “Mike … [More]
Phoenix Convention Center Names New Deputy Director
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues announced May 1 that Sarah Field will assume the role of Deputy Convention Center Director responsible for the Sales & Marketing Division. Field will lead the Sales, Marketing, Ticketing, and Guest Experience sections within the division. She comes to the Phoenix Convention Center from Arizona State University, where she … [More]
Ballet Arizona Announces New Artistic Director
Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer and arts leader brings a new vision to Arizona
Ballet Arizona is excited to announce its new artistic director, internationally-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will assume the appointment beginning July 1. Cardim will be the first woman to hold the position and the fourth artistic director for the organization, succeeding Ib Andersen’s 24 years of leadership. “I am delighted … [More]
Chicanos Por La Causa Board of Directors Appoints New President & CEO
Chicanos Por La Causa, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit empowering communities in six U.S. states, proudly announces the appointment of Alicia Nuñez as its new President & CEO. Nuñez has more than 23 years of financial and operational management experience in both for-profit and non-profit business. She is now the organization's first female leader in its 55-year … [More]
UArizona Presidential Search Advisory Committee Announced
The Arizona Board of Regents announced today the formation of an advisory committee in its search for the 23rd University of Arizona president. The UArizona Presidential Search Advisory Committee – appointed by ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata – includes 18 members comprised of regents and campus community members. The committee will serve as advisors to ABOR as it searches for and … [More]
Luxury Real Estate Duo Joins LUXE Realty in Top Positions
Jack Luciano and Raul Siqueiros, the dynamic duo of real estate agents formerly with The Agency Scottsdale, are joining LUXE Realty as their new Director of Estates Division and Director of New Development. Scottsdale's high-end luxury real estate business is on the move, which has seen a wave of new brokerages join the scene in the past few years and a surprising number of … [More]
Take Charge America Names New CEO
Take Charge America, a national leader in nonprofit credit counseling and debt management, announced today that Manuel Salazar has been appointed CEO. With a strong focus on service innovation and meeting consumers’ diverse debt relief needs, Salazar oversees the greater execution of Take Charge America’s vision to serve as a lifelong resource for individuals and families … [More]
HVAC Efficiency and Energy Conservation Co. Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
ECM Technologies, a leader in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, has named Andrew Soulier as its first chief sustainability officer (CSO). In this role, Soulier will oversee all aspects of sustainability for the business, including strategic leadership, market development and stakeholder engagement. He is also responsible for embedding environmental stewardship and … [More]
New CFO Named at Nikola
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced the appointment of an accomplished and highly regarded financial executive, Thomas "Tom" B. Okray, who has joined the company's executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "We are proud to welcome Tom as our CFO. Attracting … [More]
Phoenix-Based EdTech Co. Expands Its Presence in the Americas
After a successful 2023, leading EdTech provider Learnlight is announcing its efforts to double down in North, Central and South America, appointing Dean Cooper as Head of Sales for the Americas and expanding its team on the ground to better serve the region. Learnlight's goal is to continue growing its extensive client base of more than 100 world-leading brands in LATAM, … [More]
Flinn Foundation Names Leadership of Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Committee
Heather Carter and Jennifer Barton, accomplished Arizona leaders in the biosciences, higher education, and public policy, have been named chair and vice chair of the Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee. The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term … [More]
