Creighton University President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, has announced the addition of John Graham, chairman and CEO of Sunbelt Holdings, a Phoenix-based real estate firm, as the newest member of the University’s Board of Trustees. With an academic presence in Phoenix since 2012, Creighton University opened the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health … [More]
Trust Company Expands Trust Administration Platform to Arizona
Pendleton Square Trust Company, Inc., an independent trust company providing non-investment trust and estate services to advisors and high-net worth families, today announced the opening of its newest office in Scottsdale. Three recently hired Arizona team members will serve the Southwest market, expanding upon Pendleton Square’s existing presence in the Southeast. Pendleton … [More]
Avnet Names New Chief Digital Officer to Drive Distributor’s Digital Strategy
Avnet has hired Dave Youngblood as Chief Digital Officer, effective October 21, 2024. In this newly created role, Mr. Youngblood will lead and further enable Avnet’s enterprise-wide digital platform and eCommerce approach. Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Phil Gallagher, he will also be joining Avnet’s executive leadership team. Avnet’s digital strategy focuses on … [More]
Leadership Institute Promotes Two Key Leaders
The First Place Global Leadership Institute (First Place Global) has promoted two key leaders. Toyosi Adesoye, JD, MPA, has been named Associate Director of the Colonel Harland Sanders Center for Applied Research and Josh Munoz is now Associate Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Center for Public Policy. First Place Global leverages this award-winning property to … [More]
West Valley Development Teravalis Names Investment Industry Veteran COO for Phoenix Region
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. announced that Kate Kaminski has joined the company’s team at Teravalis™ as Chief Operating Officer for the Phoenix Region, under the leadership of recently appointed president Charley Freericks. A real estate and investment industry veteran Ms. Kaminski will help lead operations for the new Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley as … [More]
Avondale Mayor to Resign, Takes New Role with NASCAR
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise announced his resignation from the Avondale City Council effective Oct. 13, to transition to a new role with NASCAR. With his term on the Avondale City Council originally set to expire Dec. 31, 2024, Mayor Weise announced he is stepping down a few weeks early to join NASCAR as Government Affairs Director, where he will manage and nurture … [More]
Industry Veteran Promoted to President and COO of Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction, Inc. has promoted construction industry veteran Cade Rowley to President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Rowley will serve as leader of all operational strategy and execution, overseeing each of the company’s seven business units. Mike Hoover, Sundt’s President and CEO since 2016, will continue to serve as CEO and Chairman of the Board of … [More]
Banner Names Executive to Oversee New Partnerships and Ventures
New SVP will lead strategic growth, M&A, joint ventures and new ventures
Mark Garvin joins Banner Health as senior vice president for partnership and new venture development. In this role, he leads enterprise growth with the identification and closure of new partnership and venture development. He oversees market and service growth, with a focus on developing health system business, mergers and acquisitions, diversified services, and joint ventures, … [More]
Executive Chairman Retires at Amkor, Successor Named
Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced that James Kim will be stepping down as Executive Chairman of Amkor and retiring from the company effective October 31, 2024. Susan Kim, Amkor’s Executive Vice Chairman, will become Chairman of the Board at that time. Mr. Kim founded Amkor in 1968 and has been a pioneer in the … [More]
JLL Promotes New Head of Phoenix Tenant Rep Division
The Phoenix office of JLL today announced it has promoted Ryan Bartos to market lead of its Tenant Rep Advisory Group. In his new role, Bartos is responsible for overseeing all brokerage activity for the company’s Phoenix tenant representation office team. “Ryan has been a key member of the JLL team since joining our firm more than seven years ago,” said JLL Executive … [More]
Growth and Promotion at Phoenix Interior Architecture & Design Firm
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that Melissa Martorano has been promoted to Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in the firm’s Phoenix office. As Studio Manager, she will be responsible for the growth and management of the Interior Architecture & Design Studio in the region. “Melissa’s dedication and loyalty to the … [More]
Chicanos Por La Causa Board of Directors Elect 6 New Members
To continue serving the evolving needs of the community and impacting over a million lives every year, Chicanos Por La Causa welcomes six new members to the Board of Directors: Cisco Echeverria, Executive Director of Center Store at Bashas' Family of Stores Erica González-Meléndez, Associate Attorney at Snow Carpio & Weekley P.L.C. Amanda Ho, Director of … [More]
Nikola Names New Chief Commercial Officer
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced the appointment of accomplished transportation executive Thomas "Tom" Schmitt as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Nikola Corporation. As CCO, Schmitt will align Nikola's commercial efforts to scale the company's business. He will … [More]
Commercial Property Management Co. Announces Leadership Transition
MODE Commercial Property Management announced a significant leadership transition. After more than 16 years Patty Hartley, co-founder and designated broker, is stepping back from day-to-day operations. David Verwer, the current Managing Director will assume the role of President and Designated Broker. Since its founding in 2008, MODE has grown into one of the most well-known … [More]
Top Tax Advisors Firm Names New Leader for Phoenix
Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services, has named Jessica Estrada as the firm’s new market managing principal for Phoenix. In this role, Estrada will drive growth and lead strategy execution in the Phoenix market, while helping her team deliver personalized client experiences. Estrada … [More]
HR Software Co. Onboards First Chief Customer Officer to Maximize Customer Value
Arcoro, a leading HR software company for the construction and field services industries, announced today that Megan Stillerman has been appointed as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). The appointment marks a first for Arcoro, reinforcing the company’s commitment to improving all aspects of a customer’s relationship, from prospect through implementation and deployment, maximizing … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Pickleball Club Appoints CEO
Scottsdale-based Center Court Pickleball Club, a new indoor pickleball club, has appointed Tim Keightley as its CEO. Keightley will help lead the continued progression of Center Court Pickleball Club as they expand throughout Arizona and into other markets. Keightley’s career, which has spanned over 25 years, includes leadership experience in the health and wellness … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Locally Owned Public Accounting Firm Appoints Innovation Principal
BeachFleischman PLLC announces the promotion of Travis Jones, CPA, to Innovation Principal. Travis will lead efforts to enhance the firm's client experience, drive digital transformation, explore new business models, and optimize data-driven insights. He has 17 years of experience serving in the firm's accounting & assurance department. Travis also leads the firm's … [More]
