Greg Oliver has been promoted to Regional Director – Trust, Western U.S. for BMO Private Bank. He has more than 15 years of experience with parent company BMO Financial Group. In his new role, Oliver will manage a team throughout the Western U.S. who specialize in providing customized trust and estate administration services for high-net-worth individuals and families as part … [More]
Former General Counsel Scott Ryan Joins Business-Minded Polsinelli Expanding National Construction Presence
National law firm Polsinelli welcomes Scott C. Ryan to its national Construction, Energy, Real Estate Litigation Practice as shareholder. Ryan, who will practice in Phoenix, has an extensive career in construction. He spent 10 years as general counsel and a corporate officer for large national and global construction companies that executed more than$10 billion in projects. He … [More]
Washington Federal Names Michael Brown Arizona Regional President
Washington Federal has named Michael Brown as Arizona Regional President, announced Roy Whitehead, Washington Federal’s chairman, president and CEO. In his new role, Brown will be responsible for all company operations and activity throughout the state of Arizona. “Mike has over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry and will do a great job leading our … [More]
Colliers International Hires Financial Expert Experienced with $50 Billion in Transactions
Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has appointed Kirk Kuller a vice president. Into his position Kuller brings 15 years of financial experience which includes the structuring and underwriting of more than $50 billion in transactions. Kuller joins Colliers’ investment property sales team led by Mindy Korth, recently named the NAIOP Investment Broker of the Year for … [More]
Goodwill’s Kim Ryder Appointed State RetailChair of the International Council of Shopping Centers
Kim Ryder, vice president real estate and commercial maintenance for Goodwill of Central Arizona, has been appointed State/Provincial Retail Chair of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. “I am honored and humbled to be appointed State Retail Chair,” said Ryder. “Arizona is one of the … [More]
BMO Private Bank Appoints Matt Miller as President, Western U.S.
BMO Private Bank announced today that Matt Miller has been promoted to President, Western U.S. In this role, he will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Western U.S. Miller has nearly 30 years of experience in … [More]
Hines Expands Strategic Phoenix Market Team
Hines announces the hire of four employees and the promotion of four employees who have decades of experience in development, property management and construction, building a robust and strategic Phoenix team. “We’re cultivating a talented team to reflect Hines’ strong commitment and further investment in the Phoenix marketplace,” said Chris Anderson, managing director of … [More]
Sundt Expands its Tempe Team
Sundt Construction, Inc., has promoted construction industry veteran Sean Lynch to operations manager for concrete construction. Lynch has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, 27 of which have been focused on commercial concrete construction. Lynch’s primary responsibilities in his new role are to continue to strengthen Sundt’s concrete construction team, ensure … [More]
First Internet Bank Expands Commercial Banking to Southwest US
First Internet Bank of Indiana, a premier provider of online retail and business banking services nationwide, today announced the geographic expansion of its commercial and industrial (C&I) lending services to the Southwestern United States, with the addition of three seasoned bankers operating from the Bank’s Phoenix-area loan production office. To lead the Tempe-based … [More]
Catharine Teeter Joins CBRE as Director of Operations
CBRE has announced that Catharine Teeter has joined the firm as its director of operations for Arizona and the Intermountain Region. In this role, she will partner with the firm’s market and regional leadership to develop and implement strategic priorities for operations. ”I am thrilled to welcome Cathy to the team. She is the perfect complement to our team of best-in-class … [More]
National Bank of Arizona Hires New Wealth Advisor
National Bank of Arizona (NB|AZ) is proud to announce Robert Wagner as a new wealth advisor at its Gainey Ranch Wealth Center. Wagner brings numerous years of financial planning, business development and strategic planning experience to his new position at NB|AZ. As an NB|AZ wealth advisor, Wagner will be responsible for developing high net-worth investment management … [More]
CCG Catalyst Hires Ryan Esquell as Senior Vice President of Business Development
CCG Catalyst, a bank consulting firm providing strategic direction for banks, has named Ryan Esquell as senior vice president of business development, focusing primarily on working with CCG Catalyst clients and prospective clients to develop and implement sound strategic initiatives as well as establishing increased executive-level relationships. Esquell has worked with a … [More]
The Opus Group® Announces Opening of Phoenix Office and Appointment of Lawrence Pobuda as Senior Vice President and General Manager
The Opus Group announced today it is opening an office in Phoenix and has hired 26-year industry veteran Lawrence Pobuda as senior vice president and general manager of Opus Development Company, L.L.C. "We see significant growth potential in Phoenix, particularly in the sectors in which we have expertise," said Tim Murnane, president and CEO of Opus Holding, L.L.C. "We're … [More]
Wood/Patel Promotes Michael Young to Chief Executive Officer
Wood/Patel, announced that Michael Young P.E., is promoted to chief executive officer. Young served as senior vice president for the Land Development Division for the past 16 years. “Mike is a proven leader and a great resource to clients,” expressed Darrel Wood, P.E., founder of Wood/Patel. “He has led award-winning projects and created client relationships throughout his … [More]
ZIVELO™ Hires Phil Vaney as Chief Operating Officer
ZIVELO™, a public computing technology company that designs, manufactures and distributes self-service kiosk and digital signage systems, announces the addition of Phil Vaney as chief operating officer. Vaney joins the team operating out of the company’s new 13,000-square-foot operations headquarters in the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. “The success and growth of ZIVELO … [More]
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse Names Amber Riley Director of Sales
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse, Arizona’s largest western-themed attraction on 70 acres in Phoenix, is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Riley to Director of Sales. Riley’s efforts will focus on implementing sales strategies to enhance the Rawhide property as a unique and memorable guest experience venue. “Amber was an easy choice as her vast experience and … [More]
Dana Schmidt Joins FirstService Residential as Vice President of Human Resources
FirstService Residential, the leading community management company in Arizona, has named Dana Schmidt as its new vice president of Human Resources. Schmidt possesses nearly 20 years of strategic and hands-on HR expertise acquired in public, Fortune 100 and privately-owned organizations. Schmidt will be primarily responsible for defining, developing, managing and implementing … [More]
Walton Announces Myron Spencer as Vice President of Operations
The Walton Group of Companies, a family-owned real estate investment group with U.S. headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced today that Myron Spencer has been named vice president of Operations, Walton Development and Management. Spencer will help to oversee land planning, development and project services for Walton’s more than 83,000 acres of land under administration … [More]
