Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nikola Corporation, Kim J. Brady, will retire as CFO effective April 7, 2023. Anastasiya "Stasy" Pasterick, who is currently serving as Nikola's Vice President, Corporate Controller, will succeed Brady as the … [More]
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Appoints Neil Friedman, MBChB, as Director
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children's, one of the largest pediatric neuroscience programs in the country, today announced the appointment of Neil Friedman, MBChB as director. Dr. Friedman is a leading pediatric neurologist and has served as interim director since 2022, overseeing the institute's comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurosciences care and … [More]
SRP Board Selects New General Manager and CEO
Salt River Project’s Board of Directors has named Jim Pratt as the company’s new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Pratt will officially start his new role on May 5 to lead Arizona’s largest community-based, not-for-profit utility. "I am humbled and honored to be selected to lead SRP," said Pratt. "It is a role steeped in history and has helped make a significant … [More]
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Names New Executive Director
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Steve Feld as its new Executive Director. An award-winning business management executive, Steve has experience as a Certified Business Coach along with being a small business mentor for both SCORE and Arizona Commerce Authority. Feld is passionate about local business growth and promoting community-based … [More]
Arizona Law Firm Names New Co-Chairman to Its Cannabis Law Department
Rose Law Group has named Dan Gauthier as Co-Chair of its Cannabis Law Department. Rose Law Group has been advising clients on cannabis law for more than 13 years, prior to the introduction of Arizona’s medical marijuana act, Prop 203, in 2010. Gauthier has spent his career implementing complicated transactions, a significant portion of which has been related to cannabis … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Act! Names New Chief Executive Officer
Act!, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation solution for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the appointment of Bruce Reading as its chief executive officer (CEO). He brings many years of experience leading innovative technology companies and guiding executive teams to achieve their full potential professionally and … [More]
Phoenix Nonprofit Names New CEO with Unique History
For the first 14 years of her life, Carrie Masters was in and out of homelessness, surrounded by drug addiction and relying on programs through UMOM and the Thomas J. Pappas School. She now is the newly-appointed, first-ever female CEO of St. Joseph the Worker (SJW), a Phoenix nonprofit with a mission to assist homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their … [More]
Kristen O’Neall Named Director of Client Services at Colling Media Ad Agency
Colling Media, a Phoenix-based Advertising Agency has announced Kristen O'Neall has been named Director of Client Services. The promotion is her fourth in two years. In her new role as Director of Client Services, she oversees the company's client services team, working closely with the leadership team to develop strategic initiatives for exceptional … [More]
New Office Managing Partner Named at Phoenix Law Firm
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce David E. Funkhouser III has been named the new office managing partner for the firm’s Phoenix office, effective March 1. He succeeds partner Andrew Federhar, who has served in the role since the office’s 2017 opening. “I’m honored to take ownership of this vital role and look forward to further advancing the firm’s vision and growth. … [More]
Roc Title Names New Executive V.P. in Arizona and Nevada
ROC Title, one of the fastest growing full-service title and escrow companies in western America, has named Shane Armstrong the Executive Vice President in Arizona and Nevada. Armstrong, who has been with ROC Title since its launch seven years ago, has more than a decade of experience in the Title and Escrow industry and a background in sales, marketing, and … [More]
Former Phoenix City Manager to Lead MAG
Ed Zuercher, who served the city of Phoenix for 28 years, including eight years as city manager, has been selected to lead the Maricopa Association of Governments after a unanimous vote by the MAG Regional Council this afternoon. Zuercher has entered into a two-year contract as the incoming executive director, following the retirement of Executive Director Eric Anderson … [More]
Local Tech Co. Appoints President of Dutch Bros Coffee to Board of Directors
Qwick, the technology-enabled leader in staffing for hospitality businesses and freelancers, announces the appointment of Christine Barone to the company's Board of Directors. Barone has more than a decade of experience in the foodservice industry and was recently appointed as President of Dutch Bros Coffee. She was previously CEO of True Food Kitchen, the high-growth … [More]
Mat Ishbia Assumes Controlling Ownership in the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury
Following NBA Board of Governors approval, Mat Ishbia has completed the acquisition of the controlling ownership interest in the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) franchises, the operating entity for Footprint Center and affiliated entities. With the transaction, Mat becomes Governor of the Suns and Mercury while Justin Ishbia, CEO and Founder of Shore Capital … [More]
Maricopa Association of Governments Executive Director Announces Retirement
Calling it the “best job I have ever had the opportunity to hold,” Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Executive Director Eric Anderson has announced he will be retiring from the agency after 40 years of service. “It is time for me to retire from the best job I have ever had the opportunity to hold. I will be stepping down as Executive Director … [More]
Arizona-Based Aviation Part Supplier Promotes Executive to President
AvAir is pleased to announce that Brandon Wesson has been promoted to President. Wesson joined AvAir in 2010 as Director of Sales. As a result of his leadership, he was promoted to vice president of sales in 2016. Shortly after that, Wesson became executive vice president of sales, where he oversaw a team of over 70 people who support the company's asset management … [More]
Valley Nonprofit Announces New CEO
Kentay Garvin, Esq., is the new CEO of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Arizona. Garvin brings a fresh perspective to the nonprofit organization thanks to more than 20 years of government affairs, business and health care expertise. “I am both honored and humbled to be part of the leadership team responsible for helping United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona advance … [More]
California-Based Homebuilder Names New Division President in Arizona
Landsea Homes Corporation, a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced that Heather Cammiso has been named the new President for the Arizona Division of the company. "Heather's nearly three-decade homebuilding career in Arizona has included overseeing all areas of a division, which will serve our team very well as we continue to provide best-in-class … [More]
LGE Design Build Promotes Former CFO to President
Leading national design-build firm LGE Design Build (LGE) today announced the promotion of Michael Stafford to the position of president, replacing David Sellers who will now exclusively act in the role of CEO. Stafford joined the LGE team as controller in 2017 before moving up to chief financial officer in 2018 where he was responsible for overseeing all financial … [More]
