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]
