The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced that Nick Capozzi will serve as Arizona’s new State Broadband Director. Capozzi replaces Sandip Bhowmick, who has served in the position since February 2022 and is departing for a role in the private sector. “We’re excited to welcome Nick in this important role during a time of immense activity and promise for Arizona broadband … [More]
Real Estate Co. Signs New Brokers to Phoenix Team
Edge Realty Partners announced that several brokers have joined the Edge Phoenix office. Senior Vice President David Jarand and Senior Associate Kevin Jarand made the move from Avison Young in Phoenix and Senior Associate Anthony Ruiz was previously at SVN Desert Commercial Advisors. David Jarand is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 30 years of … [More]
Mesa City Council Appoints New City Manager
The Mesa City Council has unanimously appointed Scott Butler as the new City Manager. Butler, who has served as Assistant City Manager since July 2022 and brings to his new role nearly 21 years of experience with the City of Mesa, will succeed Christopher J. Brady on June 1, 2025. Brady announced his retirement in January after nearly two decades of transformative … [More]
Industry Veteran Brings 30 Years of Experience to Lead ABA’s Growth and Innovation
The Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, announces Mark Stoller as its new Board Chairman for 2025. Stoller, currently the General Manager Southwest Division for GrayWolf, brings over 30 years of construction industry experience to this pivotal role. Stoller's appointment marks a significant milestone for the ABA, … [More]
Software Veteran Named CEO of PHX FWD to Establish Phoenix as a Top Software City
PHX FWD, the nonprofit organization dedicated to making Phoenix a top software city by 2035, announced that Clate Mask, founder of Keap, will serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mask, who recently sold Keap after more than two decades of leading the company to success, will bring his extensive experience in SaaS growth and entrepreneurship to accelerate PHX FWD’s … [More]
Comerica Bank Names New Arizona Market President
Comerica Bank announced today Troy Norris has been named its Arizona Market President. Norris will also serve as the Group Manager for Business Banking and Middle Market in the region. As Market President, Norris will manage business and community development efforts, including acquiring and strengthening relationships in Arizona. He will also oversee the Middle Market & … [More]
City of Phoenix Appoints Temporary Assistant City Manager
The City of Phoenix is expanding its executive team. Effective immediately, Inger Erickson will temporarily serve as the organization's second Assistant City Manager through December 2025. Inger has dedicated nearly 40 years of public service to the City of Phoenix. She began her career at the City in 1986 as a lifeguard at Coronado Pool and progressed through the ranks of the … [More]
Scottsdale CRE Co. Strengthens Retail, Investment Sales Leadership amid Phoenix Market Growth
LevRose Commercial Real Estate named two new partners, expanding leadership at one of Phoenix metro's prominent commercial real estate firms. Branden Mondragon and Sean Lieb join the partnership at the Scottsdale-based firm, which has operated in the Valley since 1992 and serves as Phoenix's TCN Worldwide affiliate. Mondragon, who specializes in retail leasing and sales … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Announces the Retirement of President and CEO
Phoenix Children’s announced the retirement of Robert L. Meyer, who has served as the organization’s President and CEO for 22 years. Working with the Board of Directors to finalize the leadership transition process, including the selection of his replacement, Meyer will officially retire in the summer of 2025, marking the end of his leadership tenure that has helped to shape … [More]
Cushman & Wakefield Hires New Regional President, Southwest Region
Cushman & Wakefield announced the appointment of Robert Thornburgh, SIOR, CCIM, FRICS as Regional President of the Southwest Region, which includes Southern California, Nevada, Phoenix, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. In his new role, Thornburgh will oversee Cushman & Wakefield’s strategic growth of the Southwest, including client service delivery, talent development and … [More]
City of Phoenix Appoints New Water Resources Management Advisor
The City of Phoenix has named Dr. Maxwell Wilson as its new Water Resources Management Advisor, effective February 3, 2025. Wilson, who has served as Deputy Water Services Director for the Water Planning Division, steps into the role following the retirement of Cynthia Campbell, a highly … [More]
Valley Consignment Shops Founder Retires, Names New CEO
After founding and running Arizona-based Eco-Chic Consignments for 33 years, Founder and CEO Ann Siner of My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic and Well Suited is announcing she is hanging up her hat (or several of them!) and stepping down as the company’s longtime CEO to pursue new adventures and charitable endeavors. “I couldn’t be more thankful to all who have shopped, … [More]
University of Phoenix Leader Appointed to Board of Directors for Black Chamber of Arizona
University of Phoenix is proud to share that Tondra Richardson, MBA, director, Office of Educational Equity, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Black Chamber of Arizona. BCAZ supports small businesses and produces new economic buying power to build resilient pathways for financial growth across the state of Arizona. As a member of the BCAZ Board of Directors, … [More]
Multifamily Home Builder Forms New Leadership Team to Guide into Next Era of Success
As Mark-Taylor Companies celebrates 40 years in the multifamily housing industry, the organization is proud to announce the formation of a dedicated C-suite leadership team. The elevated leadership team is committed to guiding the company into its next era of success, staying loyal to its roots as a people-focused organization. Since its founding in 1985, Mark-Taylor has … [More]
Founding Banner|Aetna CEO Retires, Appoints New CEO
Banner|Aetna announces the retirement of its founding CEO, Tom Grote, and the appointment of Victoria Coley as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025. This transition marks a milestone for the joint venture health insurer, which was formed with a mission to improve health care in 2017 by parent companies Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health … [More]
Fennemore Names New Director to Lead New AI Transformation
Fennemore, an Am Law 200 business law firm recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the United States, announced Adrian D’Amico as the firm’s Director of Emerging Technology & Innovation. In this newly created role, Adrian will spearhead the development and implementation of Project BlueWave AI, the firm’s bold initiative to transform legal services through leading-edge … [More]
ACLU of Arizona Names New Executive Director
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona announced that it has appointed Victoria López as the organization’s next executive director. López currently serves as the ACLU of Arizona’s director of program and strategy, providing strategic guidance to the organization’s core programmatic work across legal, policy, communication, and organizing. Over the last 13 years, … [More]
Child Safety Director Steps Away to Become Arts School Executive Director
Arizona School for the Arts announced the appointment of David Lujan as its new Executive Director, effective February 2025. Lujan, who currently serves as the Director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), will step away from this position at the end of January and into this key leadership role in mid-February. This is a planned transition with ASA’s long-time Head … [More]
