Chris Kirch was recently named President of Kitchell Contractors Inc., taking the reins of one of the oldest commercial building contractors in the Southwest as it moves into a new era of leadership. “We are experiencing unprecedented innovation and growth as it relates to how and what we build,” said Kitchell President & CEO Wendy Cohen. “As someone who has lived this … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Promotes Dr. Jared Muenzer to Chief Physician Executive
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, today announced the promotion of Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, to Chief Physician Executive. Muenzer also will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children's Medical Group, a role he has held since 2016. As Chief Physician Executive, Muenzer will lead all clinical care, … [More]
Peter Piper Pizza Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Peter Piper Pizza, the "food, family and fun" fresh-made pizza restaurant, has named seasoned restaurant industry executive Genaro Perez as the brand's chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Perez most recently served as senior vice president of marketing at P.F Chang's, where he oversaw all facets of marketing, including advertising, research and development, … [More]
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Names New CEO
Ruben Castro has joined Abrazo Health as chief executive officer of Abrazo Scottsdale Campus and Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. Castro has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare including operations leadership, nursing and clinical information technology. As CEO of the Scottsdale and Cave Creek hospitals, Castro is responsible for administration and strategy, quality … [More]
American Red Cross Announces New CEO for Region
Edgar R. Olivo will be joining the Arizona and New Mexico American Red Cross team as the next Regional Chief Executive Officer. Edgar brings valuable experience to the Red Cross, having served as a dedicated board member for the Central and Northern Arizona chapter since 2021, actively contributing to humanitarian causes. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Edgar on the … [More]
Blue Zones Project Scottsdale Executive Director Announced
Blue Zones Project in Scottsdale recently announced the appointment of Sarah Kearney as the Executive Director of Blue Zones Project® Scottsdale. Kearney will be responsible for leading the rollout and local implementation of Blue Zones Project. "I am honored to have been chosen to lead this work ahead as every facet of the community has the opportunity to … [More]
Caddell Taps Local Industry Veteran to Lead New Phoenix Office
Caddell Construction, a leading global general contractor offering a comprehensive menu of project management and construction services for commercial and government clients, announced the hiring of industry veteran Brian Sheehan as head of the company’s new Phoenix office, marking the latest chapter in Caddell’s ongoing national expansion. Sheehan will assume the role of … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the hire of Michelle Bruhn as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Bruhn, who assumed her position on July 17, will oversee finance, treasury, revenue cycle and managed care contracting. She also is directly responsible for fiscal policy, performance goals and … [More]
Medical Benefits and Services Co. Names New CEO
Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions, a Cimmaron Healthcare Capital portfolio company focused on supporting self-insured employers and healthcare stakeholders in providing affordable, fair, and transparent medical and prescription benefits, announced the appointment of Matt Brow as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member. Brow joins AMPS following nearly six years leading … [More]
Maricopa Association of Governments Elects New Officers 2023
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council today during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Gallego said the extension of Proposition 400 will be her top priority. “Our most pressing priority is to give voters the power to shape their transportation future through the extension of … [More]
Arizona State University Names New Lead to ASU Health
Arizona State University has named Dr. Sherine Gabriel — whose resume includes an extensive list of leadership positions in medicine and academia — executive vice president to lead ASU Health. Gabriel has dedicated her career to improving health and advancing innovative education, training and equitable health outcomes as a medical systems leader, educator, population … [More]
National Recruiting Co. Names New Managing Director
Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, is excited to announce it has appointed Nate McPeak as its Managing Director in Phoenix. Bringing an extensive resume of recruiting experience, McPeak will lead Specialized Recruiting Group’s strategic efforts by identifying potential recruiting opportunities and helping the company establish a strong … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Workforce Housing Co. Names New Chief Operating Officer
Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities, the pioneering company dedicated to constructing privately-financed attainable workforce housing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Kearney as its Chief Operating Officer. With an impressive career spanning back to 1987, Kearney brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His extensive professional background … [More]
Valley Partnership Announces New President & CEO
Valley Partnership is pleased to announce Clark Princell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Princell was selected by the Board of Directors following an extensive statewide search to lead the organization during a critical time for the development industry. Valley Partnership is the Valley of the Sun’s premier advocacy group for responsible development. … [More]
SARRC Names Vice President of Operations
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is excited to announce Jennifer Burwell in a new role as its Vice President of Operations. Burwell comes to SARRC with 20 years of experience in business operations and organizational leadership, with an emphasized background in real estate, including residential properties, multifamily housing, industrial space, and … [More]
Arizona Association of REALTORS Appoints New Treasurer
The Arizona Association of REALTORS® has announced the appointment of REALTOR® Lisa Paffrath as its Treasurer for the remainder of the 2023 term. Paffrath was appointed to fulfill the remainder of Mandy Neat’s term, who stepped down from the position after accepting an appointment as Deputy Commissioner of the Arizona Department of Real Estate. In compliance with the Arizona … [More]
Design & Architecture Firm Names Phoenix Director
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Braden Blake, AIA has been promoted to Director, Architecture in the firm’s Phoenix office. In this role, Blake will be responsible for the leadership of the office and continued growth of the Architecture studio in the region. Blake has more than 15 years of architectural design expertise. He … [More]
Agency Manager Named at Western & Southern Life in Phoenix
Stephen Hinds has been named agency manager at The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company to lead business development and operations for the company’s Phoenix Agency. As agency manager, Hinds is responsible for driving profitable sales growth and training, coaching, and developing current and future sales associates in the region. “Steve has a long track record of … [More]
