LaunchPM, a Scottsdale-based commercial project management firm, hires Sean Conry to fill the new position of principal. Company Founder, CEO and Principal, Beth Scarano taps Conry to join her in continuing the company’s increase of national clients and expansion serving new industries. Conry has spent 30 years in commercial construction. He earned a Bachelor of Science in … [More]
New CEO and President to Lead Phoenix Architecture Firm with 25M-SF Portfolio
Cawley Architects has promoted longtime firm leaders Lynette Dreitz Fort (left) to chief executive officer and Rafael Macias (right) to president. The Phoenix-based commercial architecture firm continues to expand its leadership team and strengthen its employee ownership culture, further deepening its long-standing presence in the Valley. Dreitz Fort brings more than 25 years … [More]
Former State Land Commissioner to Oversee $500M Chase Field Renovation
The Maricopa County Stadium District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mark Winkleman as Executive Director of the Maricopa County Stadium District. Winkleman brings more than four decades of executive, public-sector, real estate, legal and governance experience to the position. As Executive Director, he will serve as the District's chief executive officer and … [More]
National Advisory Firm Names 30-Year Veteran to Lead Phoenix Office
REDW Advisors & CPAs, a national advisory and accounting firm with more than 375 professionals across the country, has named longtime principal Christopher Tyhurst, CPA, as Phoenix Office Leader. In the role, Tyhurst will serve as the executive leader for REDW’s Phoenix office, strengthening the firm’s relationships throughout Arizona’s business and broader community, and … [More]
Veteran Banker Takes Over Arizona Operations for Growing Financial Firm
Alerus announced Derek Holt has joined the company as senior vice president and Arizona market president. In this role, he will lead the Arizona commercial and industrial banking team in delivering high-touch, personalized service to existing clients, develops new business relationships, and ensures seamless access to Alerus’ comprehensive financial solutions to support … [More]
Tempe-Based Chip Equipment Co. Reshapes Leadership for Next Growth Stage
Amtech Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and consumables enabling AI semiconductor device packaging and advanced substrate fabrication, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2026. Mr. Shechter also has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, Bob Daigle, … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Unifies Hospital-Based Services Under New Executive
Phoenix Children's announced the appointment of Joshua D. Koch, MD, as Senior Vice President, Hospital Based In Chief, a newly established executive physician leadership role created to strengthen coordination across the health system's hospital-based clinical services. Reporting directly to Phoenix Children's President & CEO John R. Nickens IV, Dr. Koch will have … [More]
Arizona Consulting Firm Launches Next Chapter Under New CEO
Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy serving banks, credit unions, and fintechs, announced the appointment of Mazen Ghalayini as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Ghalayini succeeds Cornerstone CEO and co-founder Steve Williams, who is transitioning to Founding Partner, effective immediately. Moving from his position as President, in his … [More]
Beverage Distribution Giant Promotes COO to President
Hensley Beverage Company announced that Omar Perez will assume the role of President, effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Perez will report directly to Andy McCain, Hensley's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Perez joined Hensley in 2013 as Corporate Controller. During his 13-year tenure with the company, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2017 and was subsequently named Chief … [More]
Prominent Phoenix Litigator Joins National Firm as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady announced that litigator Dan Quigley has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as partner. He previously was one of the namesake partners at a prominent Phoenix area boutique complex commercial litigation firm. Quigley advises clients in all areas of commercial litigation, handling cases that involve a broad array of matters, including … [More]
Prominent Valley Casino Operator Makes Historic CEO Appointment
Salt River Community Gaming Enterprises announced the appointment of Patricia Tate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. An enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Tate becomes the first woman and first enrolled tribal member to serve as CEO of the Gaming Enterprises. She steps into the organization’s top leadership role … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Names Successor to Longtime Finance Chief
Delta Dental of Arizona announced that Jonathan Sokeye, CPA, MBA, has joined the health and wellness company as its chief financial officer. In this role, Sokeye will serve as a member of the organization’s executive team while leading finance, accounting and underwriting functions and overseeing facilities and operations. He succeeds Mark Anderson, who recently retired … [More]
P.F. Chang’s Launches Marketing Communications Department with Internal Promotion
P.F. Chang's announced the promotion of Patrick Benson to Director of Marketing Communications, a newly established leadership role that marks the launch of the brand's dedicated Marketing Communications function. The appointment reflects P.F. Chang's continued investment in building a modern, integrated marketing organization following one of the brand's most successful … [More]
Arizona Chamber Taps New Board Chair as Fiscal Year Begins
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year. Coury officially assumed the chairmanship during a ceremonial passing of the gavel at the Chamber’s June 26 board meeting. She succeeds Ted Geisler, … [More]
Banner Health Names New Enterprise Growth Chief
Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, announced the appointment of Mark Whalen as executive vice president, chief enterprise growth officer, effective August 1. In this role, Whalen will grow access and value-based care across Banner's six-state footprint, strengthen market differentiation, and sponsor enterprise transformation … [More]
Public Aerospace Giant Names Next CEO
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, announced that, after 13 years leading the Company and 45 years in the aerospace industry, Russell Ford has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors has appointed Paul McElhinney, a 35-year industry veteran and the … [More]
Arizona Tech Firm Names Interim CEO as Board Begins Search
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced that Jon Keyser, who has served as the Company's Chief Transformation Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, has been appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Board of Directors determined that now is the right time … [More]
Education Advocacy Organization Expands Leadership Team
Education Forward Arizona announced that Ricardo Lopez Valencia, a respected executive, strategist and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience across education, workforce development, business and community leadership, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Alignment. In this role, Valencia will help advance Education Forward … [More]
