Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified freight transportation companies, announced that Adam Miller has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Andrew Hess has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Miller had been serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and President of Swift Transportation, while Mr. Hess had … [More]
Symphony Appoints Former Development Staff to New Role
The Phoenix Symphony announces the return of an exceptional leader to the organization. Tammy Rocker has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer. Tammy Rocker joins President and CEO Peter Kjome, Vice President of Development Nicole Peña, the Symphony’s Board of Directors, staff, musicians, and others to work in partnership with people who … [More]
Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors. Camacho, an advocate for the biosciences, other innovation industries, and the arts has served as president and CEO of the economic development organization for nearly a decade–an era of … [More]
Virtual Event Co. Onboards Former Cisco President
GlobalMeet, the fastest-growing, unrivaled leader in virtual event technology used by 5 out of 10 of the largest US banks, all Big Four Consulting Firms, and 50% of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, announces the appointment of visionary leader Kim Niederman as CEO. GlobalMeet enables live and fully interactive events to audiences as large as 100,000+ people. … [More]
Freeport-McMoRan Names New CEO, Announces Leadership Changes
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced the appointment of Kathleen L. Quirk as President and Chief Executive Officer to be effective at the annual meeting of shareholders on June 11, 2024. Ms. Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business reporting to the FCX Board of Directors. Richard C. Adkerson will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors, … [More]
Dr. Joel P. Martin Accepted Into the Forbes Coaches Council
Dr. Joel P. Martin, President of Triad West Inc. and Founder of the Positively Powerful Programs, has been accepted into the Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Dr. Martin was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her expertise. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of … [More]
Leading Real Estate Brokerage Names New Statewide Designated Broker
Arizona’s Leading Luxury Brokerage Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty named attorney and broker Bret Lamberson to lead the brokerage’s most important role. Bret Lamberson will be taking on the role of statewide Designated Broker and replacing Deems Dickinson, who is retiring after 44 years with the brokerage. A Designated Broker is heavily involved in the operations … [More]
Digital Brand Expert Joins Real Estate Membership Organization
Phoenix REALTORS® has announced a new partnership with real estate educator Chelsea Peitz, who joined the team as a Personal Digital Brand Expert. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Arizona, Peitz will help members sharpen their marketing capabilities and harness the power of social media in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Using her extensive knowledge of the … [More]
Hensley Announces Leadership Changes
Hensley Beverage Company, a leading beverage distributor in Arizona and New Mexico, announced key changes within its senior leadership team. Andy McCain, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Additionally, Omar Perez, Hensley’s Chief Financial Officer, will be assuming the additional … [More]
Ducey Appointed to U-Haul Parent Company Advisory Board
U-Haul Holding Company, parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today announced the appointment of Governor Doug Ducey as an Advisory Board Member. Doug Ducey is the CEO of Citizens for Free Enterprise (CFFE), an organization that stands at the center of the fight for continued American … [More]
SRP Names New Chief Financial Executive and New Chief Customer Executive
Salt River Project (SRP) has announced Brian Koch as the company’s new Associate General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 19, and Vanessa Kisicki as Associate General Manager and Chief Customer Executive, effective immediately. Koch joined SRP in 2001 and currently serves as Corporate Treasurer and Senior Director of Financial Services. In this … [More]
UTI Announces New President of Recently Acquired Concorde Career Colleges
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, announced the appointment of Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges, effective immediately. Prehn has served as interim president since September. "We recently marked the one-year anniversary of our acquisition of … [More]
CRE Financing Co. Promotes New Partner, Brings Critical CRE Structured Finance Expertise to Role
Tower Capital, a leading capital advisor for CRE financing, has promoted George Maravilla to Partner from Senior Vice President. Maravilla, who joined the firm in 2018, has established himself as a key member leading the firm’s Equity and Development platform and has spearheaded the rapid growth of Tower Capital’s industry-leading Build-to-Rent (BTR) finance team. Tower … [More]
Runbeck Election Services Names New Senior Vice President of Operations
Runbeck Election Services, an elections services company focused on delivering election printing, equipment, and software solutions, announced Bryan Dandurand’s return to the company as Senior Vice President of Operations. Throughout his more than thirty-five years in print production, Dandurand has been a leader in print manufacturing organization and strategy, consistently … [More]
New Downtown Phoenix Hotel Names Top Management
Utah-based hotel operator appoints General Manager and Director of Sales for new vibrant hotel in Downtown Phoenix
PEG Hospitality Group, a Utah-based, full-service hospitality company, announced that Eren Bicakci will serve as the property’s Captain, the brand’s take on the role of General Manager, and Jairah Ramirez will serve as the property’s Director of Sales. The Moxy Phoenix Downtown, an eclectic international hotel concept, is set to open its doors at the end of 2023. The Moxy … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest Names New Chief Financial Officer
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer, Patty Beckman. With a wealth of experience in financial management and a proven track record of success in the nonprofit sector, Beckman is set to play a pivotal role in the continued growth and impact of BBB. "We are excited to welcome Patty … [More]
Phoenix-Based Industrial Contractor Co. to Expand Energy Services with New Addition
Total-Western is pleased to announce that it is expanding the depth and reach of their Energy services with the addition of Joseph Cascia, National Business Development Manager. "I'm thrilled to reunite with old friends and align with new colleagues who were once fierce competitors. I have known Total-Western from afar for many years, and I'm excited to join an … [More]
Phoenix Mercury Names New Head Coach
The Phoenix Mercury today named Nate Tibbetts the team’s head coach. A widely-respected veteran coach with nearly two decades of experience in the NBA and NBA G League, Tibbetts will join Mercury General Manager Nick U’Ren in bringing championship-level results back to the Mercury. “Nate is an excellent basketball coach and an even better person,” said U’Ren. “I am excited … [More]
