New board leadership is ready to take one•n•ten - a growing, dynamic non-profit that serves the LQBTQ youth community - to new levels. Carmen Jandacek recently took over the role as board president with unanimous support from its board of directors. Jandacek is a human resources professional who has worked at APS since 1996 and is currently consulting within the company’s … [More]
Heather Maher Named VP of Claims and Risk Management for Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation Company (NYSE:SWFT), a leader in transportation solutions, announces the appointment of Heather Maher as Vice President of Claims and Risk Management. With nearly 20 years of experience, Maher brings to the role advanced procedural knowledge and legal expertise, focusing on claims and litigation management, legal risk identification and control, insurance … [More]
Jordan Hafen Joins National Law Firm Polsinelli in the Firm’s Phoenix Office
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Jordan Hafen has joined national law firm Polsinelli as an associate in the firm’s Phoenix office. Mr. Hafen practices in the area of complex real estate working closely with owners, buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders and developers to guide them through every stage of the transaction. Mr. Hafen earned his B.A. from Brigham Young … [More]
Ballard Spahr’s Lea Phillips Named to Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest Board of Directors
Lea A. Phillips, an environmental lawyer with Ballard Spahr, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest. The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a private, nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to representing the people of Arizona on issues including clean air and water, access to education and school … [More]
Quarles & Brady Appoints Ed Salanga to Lead Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Phoenix partner Edward A. Salanga has been named national chair of the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group, effective immediately. Salanga succeeds Kevin M. Long, who has been the national chair of the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group for the past 10 years. … [More]
CBRE’s Kristin Sexton Promoted to Senior Managing Director, Labor Analytics
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that Kristin Sexton has been promoted to Senior Managing Director with CBRE Labor Analytics, based out of Phoenix. In this new role, Ms. Sexton will oversee the development of innovative technologies designed to revolutionize companies’ real estate and growth strategies by incorporating their talent needs. “Kristin is a game changer in our … [More]
AMMO, Inc. Reinforces Senior Management Team
AMMO, Inc. (OTC:POWW), a premier American ammunitions developer, manufacturer and distributor, today announced it has reinforced its senior management team with the appointment of two highly accomplished executives to its C-suite. The Company has appointed Ron Shostack to Chief Financial Officer, and Steven Hilko to Chief Operating Officer. They join Chief Executive Officer … [More]
Arizona Builders Alliance Installs 2017 Officers
On Friday, Feb. 24, the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) appointed Ken Kortman of Kortman Electric as the organization’s 2017 president, inducted Rob Caylor of Caylor Construction as the 29th life director and swore in the 2017 board. “My goals are to promote the association as a leader in the construction industry and as a voice of growth to the business community, to work … [More]
Redirect Health Appoints New Director of Business Development as National Expansion Booms
Redirect Health, which helps employers and their brokers build health care plans using a self-insurance model, announced the appointment of David Slepak as director of business development. In this role, Slepak will oversee Redirect Health’s distribution strategy and execution among brokers, advisors and direct customers. As well, he will manage innovation, including new … [More]
Ware Malcomb Announces Promotion of Kevin Evernham to Principal of Phoenix Office
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Kevin Evernham has been promoted to Principal of the firm’s Phoenix office. In this role, Evernham will be responsible for the overall growth and management of the firm’s business in Phoenix. “Kevin has done an outstanding job of maintaining Ware Macomb’s existing clients while adding new clients and … [More]
Withey Morris PLC Promotes Adam Baugh to Owner
Withey Morris, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for nearly 20 years, promoted Adam Baugh from partner to owner. Baugh joined Withey Morris in 2007 as an associate attorney. His specialties include working with cities and neighborhoods on behalf of development clients to obtain zoning and land use entitlements, business approvals and liquor licenses. Baugh also has … [More]
Gallagher & Kennedy Announces Its Newest Shareholders
The law firm of Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce its 2017 shareholder class. Representing three of the firm’s largest practices, Alana Hake, Christopher Thompson and Matthew Mason were promoted as of January 1. Matt joined the firm in 2015 and is an experienced transactional attorney focusing on nonprofit, real estate, and corporate representation. In advising … [More]
Tech and Ecommerce Veteran Tapped to Be Next Yandy.com CEO
Yandy, a leading online retailer of sexy women's specialty apparel, has announced the hiring of technology, media and ecommerce veteran Thom Brodeur as its new CEO. The company, co-owned by Founder Chad Horstman and LA-based private equity firm SPK Capital, announced the hire following completion of a nationwide search led by executive recruiter Safire Partners. "As with … [More]
Delta Dental Plans Association, DeltaUSA Elect New National Board Officers
The Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA) Board of Directors has appointed three new officers: President and CEO of Delta Dental of Washington, Jim Dwyer, was elected chair, and Rodney A. Young, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Minnesota, was elected vice chair. Elected as secretary/treasurer was Allan Allford, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Arizona. "Our Board … [More]
The Ak-Chin Indian Community Separately Elects Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Councilmembers
The Ak-Chin Indian Community has elected Robert Miguel as chairman, Gabriel Lopez as vice-chairman, and Delia Carlyle, Ann Antone and Alvin Antone as councilmembers. Miguel and Lopez will serve four-year terms, and the three councilmembers will serve two-year terms. This year’s election was particularly historic because it was the first time Community members were able to vote … [More]
Ralph Holmes Joins Cigna’s Arizona Leadership as President and General Manager for Regional Business
Cigna (NYSE:CI) has named Ralph Holmes as president and general manager for its commercial health care benefits plans in Arizona, adding to its Phoenix-based leadership team. Cigna Medical Group (CMG), the multi-specialty medical practice, and seniors plans in Arizona will continue to be led by Edward Kim who joined Cigna in 2011. In his role, Holmes’ responsibilities … [More]
Anne Gill Named Tempe Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
Anne Gill will assume the role of President & CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 31, 2016. She has served as the President & CEO of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce since 2011. Gill is a skilled nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of business administration experience who excels in corporate development, community outreach, fundraising and … [More]
Adopt Technologies Appoints Rob Lloyd to Board of Advisors
Adopt Technologies, a turnkey cloud-based IT solutions provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced that Rob Lloyd, chief information officer for the City of San Jose, Calif., the self-proclaimed capital of Silicon Valley, has been elected to the company’s board of advisors. “We are honored to welcome Rob to our board of advisors,” said Ryan Treisman, … [More]
