In October, Scottsdale-based home builder Camelot Homes announced it would be transitioning from a family-owned company to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a qualified retirement plan that allows employees to gain ownership in their company through a trust that holds the company's stock. Effective this January, Mark Hancock and Julie Hancock have transitioned from their … [More]
Fitness Operator Names New Chief Growth Officer to Lead National Expansion
VASA Fitness, one of the nation's high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announced the appointment of Chris Tarrant as Chief Growth Officer. A longtime VASA board member, Tarrant brings more than 30 years of experience leading market planning, real estate, design, construction, and development initiatives for some of the world's most respected consumer brands. His … [More]
National Bank Appoints Veteran Cybersecurity Leader as CISO
Western Alliance Bank announced that it has appointed Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer. McMaster is a seasoned financial services technology and security executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management and technology control functions at large, complex financial institutions. He will be based in Phoenix. McMaster … [More]
Honeywell Appoints Executive Team for Aerospace Spin-Off
Honeywell announced key leadership roles for Honeywell Aerospace, which will become an independent, publicly traded company following its planned spin-off in the second half of 2026. The company will be headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "HONA." Josh Jepsen will join Honeywell Aerospace as Chief Financial Officer, effective … [More]
Valley Retailer Names New CEO to Guide Multi-State Expansion
Eco-Chic Consignments, LLC, parent company to My Sister's Closet, My Sister's Attic, and Well Suited retail brands, announced the appointment of Heather Zorge as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Zorge steps into the role as Eco-Chic continues to build on the foundation established by founder Ann Siner. The company most recently entered Southern California with … [More]
CEO-Elect Announced for Arizona’s Largest Lab Network
Sonora Quest Laboratories, together with its parent company Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, announced the appointment of Jennifer Erickson as Chief Executive Officer-Elect. Erickson will take over from David Dexter, who is retiring this March after more than 26 years of leadership. Dexter joined Sonora Quest and LSA as president and CEO in 1999, where under his leadership, the … [More]
Mortgage Brokerage Taps Industry Veteran to Lead National Sales Strategy
NEXA Lending, the nation's largest mortgage brokerage, announced the appointment of Todd Bitter as National Director of Sales, reinforcing a broader commitment not only to company growth, but to the long-term advancement of the mortgage industry as a whole. With more than 30 years of experience spanning top-producing loan officer performance, executive leadership, and … [More]
Industrial Builder Kicks Off New Year with Strategic Executive Promotions
Nox Group, a hyper-scale industrial builder, announced a round of executive promotions and organizational realignments across its Phoenix headquarters and Southwest operations to support rising demand nationwide for mission-critical industrial facilities, including data centers, semiconductor plants, and water and wastewater infrastructure. One of the fastest-growing … [More]
Credit Union Concludes Leadership Search, Places Permanent CEO
OneAZ Credit Union announced that Mike Boden has been named President & CEO. Boden, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer and most recently as interim CEO, brings more than 25 years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to values-based service. "Mike is the right leader to serve OneAZ in the next chapter,” said Georganna Meyer, Chair of the OneAZ … [More]
Entrepreneur and Former Legislator Steps In as CEO of Statewide Business Group
The Arizona Small Business Association announced the appointment of Steven Kaiser as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kaiser brings a unique blend of military leadership, entrepreneurial experience, public policy expertise, and a lifelong commitment to advancing prosperity across Arizona. Born in Illinois and raised in North Phoenix after moving to Arizona at the age of … [More]
Engineering and Construction Firm Names New Operations Chief and Phoenix-Based Semiconductor VP
Fluor Corporation announced two strategic leadership appointments within its Advanced Technologies and Life Sciences business, further reinforcing the company’s position as a global leader in advanced technologies. John Palmer joins Fluor as Senior Vice President of Operations for Advanced Technologies. Denis Bacon, based in Phoenix, Az, has been named Vice President of … [More]
Arizona Bank Taps Board Veteran to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Integro Bank announced a leadership transition as the Bank enters its next stage of growth following the successful completion of its De Novo phase. The leadership transition aligns with the Bank's maturity and readiness to scale. Integro Bank's strategy, priorities, and commitment to disciplined growth remain unchanged as it continues to serve business clients and communities … [More]
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority Names New CIO
The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit public corporation of the City of Phoenix providing innovative public financing, has named Carlos Contreras as its new chief investment officer. The Phoenix IDA plays a critical role in advancing projects that strengthen local economies, expand opportunity, and deliver measurable public benefit across Phoenix and … [More]
Broadband Provider Taps Industry Veteran as Next CEO
Cable One, Inc. announced that James Holanda will join the Company as its next Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Holanda is expected to join Cable One no later than March 31, 2026 in order to allow him to complete his prior professional commitments. Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, who retired from her role as Chair of the Board, President, … [More]
Publicly Traded Valley Tech Firm Appoints New CFO
Universal Electronics Inc. announced that it has appointed Wade M. Jenke as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Jenke will report to Richard Carnifax, UEI’s COO and Interim CEO. Sui Man Ho (a.k.a. Raymond Ho), the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, will continue to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President of Finance. As Chief Financial Officer, … [More]
Maricopa Association of Governments Names New Executive Director
The Maricopa Association of Governments has named Audra Koester Thomas as its Executive Director, marking the first time in the agency’s history that a woman will lead the organization. Koester Thomas brings a decade of service to MAG, most recently serving as Assistant Executive Director and Chief of Staff. She assumes a two-year contract following the resignation of Ed … [More]
Former Walmart International CFO Joins Homebuilder’s Board
Taylor Morrison, a national homebuilder and land developer, has appointed Amanda Whalen to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2026. As a public company CFO, Ms. Whalen brings over 25 years of experience in finance and strategic leadership to Taylor Morrison's board. She currently serves as CFO of Klaviyo, an AI-first customer relationship management (CRM) platform … [More]
Statewide Small Business Foundation Taps New Executive Director
State Forty Eight Foundation, announced the appointment of Kristin “KP” Priscella as its new Executive Director. As the SFEF enters its fifth year, this appointment signals the Foundation's commitment to statewide expansion and significantly increased investment in Arizona's entrepreneurial ecosystem. “We are thrilled to welcome Kristin Priscella as State Forty Eight … [More]
