Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, has announced that it named Nicole Enright as its vice president of corporate human resources. Enright will be responsible for helping Avnet attract, engage, develop and reward the diverse workforce of Avnet’s information technology (IT), finance and legal teams. Additionally, Enright will manage Avnet’s human resources … [More]

The James Agency (TJA) is proud to announce Jennifer Adler as its new Director of Public Relations. An accomplished public relations strategist, Adler brings more than a decade of communications and marketing experience to her new position. Adler is replacing TJA’s current Director of Public Relations, Angie Miller, who is retiring at the end of the month. In her new role as … [More]

The members of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Counselors Academy have elected Abbie S. Fink, vice president/general manager of HMA Public Relations, a full-service marketing communications firm in Phoenix, as its chair. Counselors Academy is a national professional interest section of PRSA that facilitates peer-to-peer exchanges between senior-level agency … [More]

Sabrina Nayer has joined CBRE as its Regional Business Operations Manager for the Southwest Region. In this role, she will partner with the firm’s local market and regional leadership to develop and implement strategic priorities for business operations. ”I am thrilled to welcome Sabrina to the team. She is the perfect complement to our team of best-in-class professionals,” … [More]

The Phoenix Suns has hired Hunter Lochmann as senior vice president of Marketing & Brand Strategy. In his new role, Lochmann will oversee all marketing, game entertainment, creative service and merchandise operations for the Suns, Phoenix Mercury and US Airways Center. His responsibilities will include day-to-day development of the Suns brand, both in the market and through … [More]

Bryan Dunn recently joined Kitchell as a market sector executive, bringing vast experience in preconstruction and construction services. “Brian brings strength, relationships and credibility in markets in which we have a presence but haven’t leveraged all of our capabilities,” said Kitchell Contractors President Dan Pierce. “We will look to him to help penetrate those markets, … [More]

Gary Lasko, co-owner and managing partner of The Stockyards Restaurant and 1889 Saloon, has announced the promotion of Travis Moore to restaurant general manager. According to Lasko, Travis will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the daily operation of the restaurant located at 5009 E. Washington in Phoenix. “Travis will celebrate his 17 year anniversary with the … [More]

Leonardo Loo, a partner in the Phoenix office of national law firm Quarles & Brady LLP, has been named the chair of the board of directors for Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC), a statewide community development corporation committed to building stronger, healthier communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change … [More]

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. has appointed Denise McManus as vice president and general manager of KASW-TV (CW) and the station’s associated digital operations, serving the Phoenix DMA. McManus’ appointment is effective immediately, and she will report to Brian Jones, co-chief operating officer of Nexstar Broadcasting. Nexstar agreed to acquire the assets of KASW-TV in … [More]

IASIS Healthcare recently hired Georgia Brissa as representative coordinator of Hospital Services for Mountain Vista Medical Center, a full-service hospital, featuring all-private rooms and advanced medical technology designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services for East Valley residents. The hospital is accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Cardiac … [More]

IASIS Healthcare recently appointed Chris Hill chief executive officer of St. Luke’s Medical Center and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital. In his role, Hill is responsible for the management and daily operations of both facilities to ensure patients receive high-quality and cost-effective care. Aside from assuming key leadership in developing and implementing goals and strategies … [More]

Commercial real estate developer SimonCRE has added partner Jeff Carpenter to the organization. With a strong background in retail development, leasing and finance, Carpenter will be involved with and add to the core business strengths of the firm. He brings additional expertise with single-tenant build-to-suit and shopping center acquisition, which are explosive growth areas … [More]

Scottsdale-based Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, has named Michael Zuieback as its CEO, effective January 12, 2015. Zuieback previously served as Discount Tire’s president and will succeed outgoing CEO Tom Englert, who will remain an advisor to the CEO. “It is time for us to pass the torch to the next generation of leadership,” said Bruce T. … [More]

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Board of Directors unanimously selected Chris Camacho as the 25-year-old organization’s fourth president and CEO during a special meeting today. Camacho has served as executive vice president of GPEC since joining the organization in 2008. He oversaw the organization’s top line performance measures, including domestic and … [More]

CBRE has hired vice presidents Greg Abbott, Bill Bones and Chris Ryan, three tenured, well-respected commercial real estate professionals, to join the firm’s Retail Services Group in Phoenix.  They will partner on a team that will deliver integrated, strategic landlord advisory services, including the leasing, acquisition and disposition of retail space in the Phoenix metro … [More]

Phoenix law firm Jaburg Wilk announced that Blake DeLong joined the firm as a partner, bringing his knowledge and expertise of insurance coverage and defense to the firm’s Insurance Group. Prior to joining the firm, Blake was in-house counsel for a major insurance company and was a partner in a large Phoenix defense litigation firm. He is admitted to practice in both state … [More]

SRS welcomes Dena Roberts as operations coordinator in the Phoenix office, where she will manage the day-to-day operations of the office, maintain the transaction database, act as a liaison between corporate HR, IT and accounting to ensure compliance, and prepare and implement their annual budget. Roberts has more than 18 years of experience in operations and management in … [More]

Inilex, a leading provider of telemetry solutions for vehicles, is bolstering its executive team with the addition of Cory Pace as its chief financial officer. Pace brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate accounting, finance and operations management to Inilex. He will be responsible for the financial and fiscal management of the company’s operations. “Cory has … [More]