El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Hermosillo said her top priority is ensuring the promises of Proposition 479 become a reality. Mayor Hermosillo, who previously served as MAG Vice Chair, succeeds Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, who … [More]
SmartRent Names Yet Another CEO
SmartRent Inc., the leading provider of smart communities solutions and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the appointment of Frank Martell as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Martell has been a member of SmartRent’s Board of Directors and served on the Board’s Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance … [More]
Community Bank Names Regional President for Arizona and New Mexico
Sunflower Bank is pleased to announce that Josh Wilson has joined the bank as Regional President for Arizona and New Mexico. In this role, Wilson has oversight of local leadership to support management and growth of these regions. Sunflower Bank is an $8.2 billion bank with a model of delivering relationship-driven financial services with local decision-making to communities … [More]
Phoenix Suns Make Official New Head Coach Hire
The Phoenix Suns have named Jordan Ott as the team’s head coach. Ott is a veteran basketball coach with nearly two decades of experience including 12 years in the NBA. “Jordan embodies the culture of excellence and accountability we're going to prioritize,” said Suns owner Mat Ishbia. “He is young, hungry and is ready to be an NBA head coach. His track record of developing … [More]
Phoenix-Based Premium Chauffeured and Transportation Services Co. Names New CEO
Carey International, a renowned global provider of premium chauffeured services and ground transportation solutions and a portfolio company of The Najafi Companies, announced the appointment of Alexander Mirza as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Mirza will be responsible for strategic, operational and financial leadership of the company. Mirza will take over from Mitchell … [More]
Piper Names New Director of Eyes On Learning Coalition
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has appointed Laura Smith as the new director of Eyes On Learning, a coalition of state, local, and national organizations dedicated to improving the vision health of Arizona’s children. About 1-in-4 school-age children have a vision problem that may affect their ability to learn. Healthy vision is especially vital in early childhood … [More]
Medical Care Center Hires Renowned LGBTQ+ Healthcare Pioneer as New Medical Director
Spectrum Medical Care Center announces the addition of Howard Grossman, M.D., a highly respected board-certified internist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to HIV medicine and LGBTQ+ health, as the clinic's new medical director. Recognized as an innovator, having opened the first-ever private primary care practice exclusively dedicated to LGBTQ+ health and for his … [More]
Phoenix-Based Digital Health Startup Names Public Sector Healthcare Veteran as Chief Strategy Officer
Drive Health, a Phoenix-based digital health startup, today announces the appointment of James Stringham as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Stringham brings unmatched experience in public sector healthcare, having most recently led organizations like Banner Government Health Plans and Magellan Healthcare through complex, large-scale public sector contracts including AHCCCS … [More]
Cable Communications Co. Announces CEO Succession Plan
Cable One, Inc. announced that Julia M. Laulis, Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will retire after a distinguished 26-year career with the Company and over 40 years in the cable and broadband industry. She will continue in her current roles until the earlier of December 31, 2025, or the appointment of her successor. Following … [More]
Banner|Aetna Names New COO
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan and one of the leaders in innovative, value-based care in Arizona, has announced John Byrnes as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Byrnes will manage daily operations and lead the company’s strategic efforts to provide quality, accessible, and integrated care. Byrnes brings more than 15 years of experience in operations and … [More]
Make-A-Wish America Names Two Airline Executives to Board
Make-A-Wish America announced the appointment of Whitney Eichinger, senior vice president and chief communications officer of Southwest Airlines, and Kate Gebo, executive vice president of human resources and labor relations at United Airlines, to its national board of directors. Eichinger and Gebo are recognized leaders in their fields, with extensive experience shaping … [More]
Amplify Hires Industry Veteran as First Chief Operations Officer
Amplify Platform, a unified all-in-one wealth management platform for financial services, announced today it has hired Mark Fischer as the company’s first chief operations officer (COO). Fischer joins Amplify’s expanding C-suite roster as the firm continues its recent trajectory of record growth. A financial services veteran with three decades of relevant experience, Fischer … [More]
CPA Group Announces First-Ever Director of Client Success
REDW Advisors & CPAs announced the appointment of Diana Gibson as its first-ever Director of Client Success. In her role, she will be responsible for fostering strong, enduring relationships between the fast-growing national firm and its clients, ensuring that they receive exceptional value from the wide array of services REDW Advisors & CPAs offers. Gibson will serve … [More]
International Design Firm Names New Principal in Phoenix Office, Region
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced Lynne Orlowski has been promoted to Principal in the firm’s Phoenix office. In this role, Orlowski will continue to lead the overall growth and management of the Interior Architecture & Design studio in the region. Since joining Ware Malcomb in 2015 as a designer, Orlowski has continually grown in her … [More]
Community Action Nonprofit Names New CEO
Tempe Community Action Agency announced the appointment of its new CEO Phillip Scharf, who assumed leadership of the East Valley nonprofit on April 7. Scharf succeeds Deborah Arteaga, who is retiring after nine years of leadership. “TCAA is thrilled to work with Phillip and deepen TCAA’s commitment to addressing barriers to housing, food security and financial stability in … [More]
AZ Impact for Good Names Interim CEO
AZ Impact for Good’s Board of Directors has named Andrea Moreno Interim Chief Executive Officer. A dedicated public servant and passionate advocate for social impact, Moreno brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and community engagement. Her career includes significant leadership roles at Salt River Project (SRP), where she led … [More]
Arizona Central Credit Union Announces New President and CEO
Arizona Central Credit Union announced Brian Lee as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Lee is replacing the retiring Greg Harden. Veronica Piotrowski, Board Treasurer, states "Brian brings a wealth of experience and vision to lead Arizona Central Credit Union into its next chapter. His commitment to the membership and community aligns perfectly with our mission … [More]
Moon Valley Nurseries Names New COO
Moon Valley Nurseries, the nation's largest fully-integrated nursery, has appointed James Hanison as chief operations officer. Hanison now oversees operations of the company's 19 farms and 48 retail nursery locations across Arizona, California, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Florida. Hanison will be based at Moon Valley Nurseries' Scottsdale, Arizona corporate … [More]
