Banner Health has named Alison Flynn Gaffney, FACHE, as chief executive officer of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South, effective Dec. 2. “We’re excited to have Alison at the helm of two hospitals that have been integral to the Tucson community for decades,” said Todd Werner, president of acute care delivery for Banner … [More]
Arizona REALTORS Announces Its 2025 Executive Committee
The Arizona REALTORS®, the largest trade association in Arizona representing more than 54,000 Arizona REALTORS®, installed its 2025 state and local Association officers at its annual Leadership Conference held at the DoubleTree Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. Sulinda “Sindy” Ready, from RE/MAX Excalibur in Scottsdale, is set to become President of the Arizona REALTORS® for … [More]
B2Gnow Names New CEO
B2Gnow, the leading provider of supplier diversity, prevailing wage labor compliance, and grant management solutions has announced the appointment of Bryan Proctor as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bryan Proctor joined B2Gnow in the spring of 2024 as the company's President. With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, including his roles as Chief … [More]
UBS Hires New Lead for Arizona Wealth Management Market
UBS Wealth Management announced that Ryan Lurie, APMA, has been appointed to lead the firm’s Arizona offices. Ryan will be based in the Scottsdale office and will oversee the firm’s financial advisors and support staff in Phoenix and Scottsdale. He will report to Justin Frame, UBS Market Executive for the Pacific Desert market, which includes San Diego, Orange County, Hawaii, … [More]
Centuri Holdings Names New President and Chief Executive Officer
Phoenix-based Centuri Holdings, Inc., a North American utility infrastructure services company, announced its Board of Directors has appointed Christian (“Chris”) Brown as President and Chief Executive Officer of Centuri, effective December 3, 2024. Mr. Brown will be appointed to the Centuri Board at that time. Mr. Brown succeeds Paul Caudill, who was appointed Interim … [More]
Mesa Medical Manufacturer Names New Chief Operating Officer
BioLab Holdings, Inc., a medical manufacturer specializing in wound healing products, has hired Hernan Lopez as its new chief operating officer. With close to 20 years of experience in the MedTech industry and seven years of experience as an operations executive, Lopez has played key roles in the success of early stage and hyper growth companies. “It’s an honor to lead such … [More]
New Arizona Market Leader Named for CBRE
CBRE announced that Vanessa Williams has joined the company as Arizona Market Leader and Senior Managing Director. In this role, Williams will oversee Arizona business operations and drive the market’s growth strategy for all Advisory Service lines, including leasing, sales, debt and structured finance, valuation, and property management. “Vanessa has a proven track record as … [More]
AZ Tech Council President and CEO Appointed to Arizona Space Commission Board of Directors
Zylstra Among State Leaders Named to Board by Speaker of Arizona House of Representatives
Steven G. Zylstra, a renowned leader in the technology and innovation sectors, was named to the Arizona Space Commission Board of Directors by the speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives on September 25, 2024. He brings decades of experience and forward-thinking leadership to the Commission, underscoring Arizona's commitment to advancing its role in the burgeoning space … [More]
Sunbelt Holdings Chairman, CEO Joins Creighton Board of Trustees
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]
