Stoker Ostler, a member of BMO Financial Group, has announced the appointment of four new managing partners following the retirement of founders Phil Stoker and Creg Ostler. Stoker Ostler provides a range of wealth advisory, financial planning and investment management services for affluent individuals and families, small-to-medium-sized institutions and non-profit … [More]

Kate Wells has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, it was announced today.  Kate will assume her post at the helm of one of the top 10 children’s museums in the country on December 2nd. Kate is a co-founder of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, serving as one of the original members of the grassroots campaign that led to the Museum’s … [More]

JoAnn C. Holland is the new leader for Central Phoenix Women and Women of Scottsdale, two established women’s organizations in the Valley founded by Linda M. Herold.  The transition has been in the works and Holland will take over leadership as president and CEO effective January 1, 2014.  Additionally Holland will launch a new organization, East Valley Women, in Spring 2014.   … [More]

Lee & Associates Arizona is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt McDougall to Principal. Matt joined Lee as an Associate nearly three years ago and has garnered the respect of his peers as well as having achieved several sales benchmarks to achieve his promotion. Matt’s extensive knowledge of the Phoenix industrial market is complemented through analysis and … [More]

Arizona Charter Schools is pleased to announce that its founder, Raena Janes, was honored with the bronze Stevie Award for Women in Business, for female Entrepreneur of the Year in consumer services for businesses with up to 2,500 employees. The award was announced Nov. 8 in New York City. Established in 2002, the Stevie Awards mark achievement throughout the world of … [More]

Washington Federal has announced that Trevor Bush has been promoted to senior vice president of Arizona retail banking. In his position, he is responsible for providing leadership to the 23 retail branches and two wholesale departments in Arizona. He is also responsible for designing and implementing strategies to develop new client relationships and provide the highest … [More]

The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter has announced that David Emerson has been officially named regional Chief Executive Officer of the organization in Phoenix, where he had served as interim CEO for about four months earlier this year. He assumed his new duties on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Grand Canyon Chapter, which ranks as the fifth-largest chapter nationally, … [More]

Cigna has named Edward Kim as president and general manager for the company’s Arizona health plans, in addition to his current role as president of Cigna Medical Group. He will continue to be based at Cigna's offices in Phoenix. Kim’s additional responsibilities include enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service and helping to improve quality of care by … [More]

Newland Real Estate Group has hired William “Bill” Olson as senior vice president and division manager with executive oversight of the Phoenix team, its 20,000-acre master-planned community of Estrella and recently added land to the west of the project. In this position, Olson will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the community’s development, as well as building … [More]

Washington Federal has announced that Antonio Calva has joined the bank as business banking officer. Calva comes to Washington Federal with more than 18 years of experience in the banking industry. As a business banking officer, Calva’s responsibilities include supporting the Arizona retail banking division with business banking products and services, and assisting retail … [More]

Twelve years ago, Greg Gillis and his wife sat across from his youngest daughter’s doctor and learned she was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, today his daughter is cancer-free, but Gillis still understands the fear and helplessness many parents feel upon learning of a child’s cancer diagnosis, and knows the intangible benefits that a strong support network can provide … [More]

Lee & Associates Arizona is pleased to welcome Peter Batschelet as an Associate. He will join our industry-leading group of 22 industrial principals and associates. Mr. Batschelet brings with him a solid work ethic, an accomplished record in sales and leasing and a strong commitment to his growing roster of clients. He has seven years experience in commercial brokerage, was … [More]

Arizona Science Center is pleased to announce the expansion of its team to include Dean Briere, executive vice president, programs and operations. In his new role, Briere oversees all programs and operations at Arizona Science Center, in addition to leading special projects. Briere will oversee the guest experience team, Irene P. Flinn IMAX theater, school and family … [More]

After an extensive national search, the Sojourner Center Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome María Garay Ph.D., as the new Executive Director. Dr. Garay comes to Phoenix from Los Angeles, Calif., and is a 20-year veteran of the nonprofit sector. Dr. Garay holds a PhD and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. She specializes in the … [More]

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council today announced its leadership team for the business development department. “The business development team at GPEC is emerging as one of the top business recruitment groups in the nation,” GPEC President and CEO Barry Broome said. “I’m honored to work with such outstanding individuals and excited about the potential and growth … [More]

Washington Federal has announced that Matthew Barrow has joined the bank as senior credit analyst. Barrow comes to Washington Federal with more than six years of experience in the banking industry. As senior credit analyst in the equipment finance division, Barrow’s responsibilities include analyzing, structuring and presenting credit submissions for decision-making by the … [More]

Northern Trust , a leading provider of financial services for affluent individuals, families and institutions, announced today that Stephen Barber has joined the Phoenix office as Senior Wealth Strategist.  In this role, Barber works with individuals and families to identify how Northern Trust’s investment and wealth management capabilities can help them reach their financial … [More]

Russell Yurk, an attorney with Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, has been appointed to chair the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Lawyers’ Professionalism and Ethics Committee.  Prior to this appointment, Mr. Yurk served as the vice-chair of the committee. His two-year term as Chair commenced earlier this month at DRI’s Annual Meeting. Mr. Yurk's legal practice focuses on … [More]