Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting today. As the agency’s new chair, Weise identified two key priorities: shepherding a long-range transportation plan through funding approval, and continuing to work regionally to end homelessness. Mayor Weise noted that … [More]
Cigna Medical Group Names New President and General Manager
Jeff Holt has been named president and general manager of Cigna Medical Group. In this role, Holt will lead the medical group through its next chapter of growth and innovation, and build on its 50-year legacy of providing nationally recognized high-quality medical care and services to Arizonans. “Jeff is an experienced, forward-thinking leader who will drive our strategy to … [More]
The Palmeraie in Scottsdale Taps Riccardo Vannetti as Chief Brand Officer
From the luxury fashion house of Ferragamo, well-regarded international marketing executive Riccardo Vannetti has joined forces with Five Star Development to lead the marketing and branding vision for The Palmeraie, a $2 billion, 122-acre luxury shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of Scottsdale. Vannetti was most recently the chief marketing officer … [More]
Kiterocket Appoints New CEO, Strengthens Management Team to Support Agency Growth
Things are taking off at Kiterocket, a PR-forward, full-service communications agency driven by engaged and connected category experts. Co-founder Amanda Foley assumes the role of chief executive officer, while her predecessor and co-founder Martijn Pierik transitions to executive chairman. Rebecca Holmes, the agency’s third co-founder, is stepping into the chief operating … [More]
Law Firm Chair Commits to Legal Diversity Initiative
Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Chair Matthew P. Feeney has pledged his personal commitment to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (LCLD) Leaders at the Front initiative. Leaders at the Front is an initiative designed to dismantle systemic barriers preventing underrepresented attorneys from achieving the highest levels of leadership within law firms and … [More]
Phoenix Chamber Names New Members to Valley Young Professionals Board
The Greater Phoenix Chamber (the Chamber) has appointed five new members to its Valley Young Professionals (VYP) Board of Directors. VYP, a program of the Greater Phoenix Chamber, is for Valley-area professionals ages 25-39 and aims to create the next generation of Phoenix leaders by connecting, informing, and educating its members on important issues facing the local … [More]
eVisit Names Sachin Agrawal as President to Drive Continued Growth
eVisit, the leading enterprise care delivery platform built for modern health systems and hospitals, today announced it has named industry leader Sachin Agrawal as its company president. Agrawal has nearly two decades of experience leading successful healthcare technology companies. Most recently, he served as president of strategy and corporate development at … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Integrated Agency Continues Growth Trajectory with New President
The James Agency has announced the appointment of Megan Simoes, the agency’s seasoned Integration Director, as the Scottsdale-based integrated marketing agency’s first President. The appointment is part of The James Agency’s effort to “Double Down,” the agency’s theme for 2022, by investing in team growth development paths and continuing the momentum from 2021. Simoes … [More]
Raza Development Fund Names Annie Donovan as Its New President and CEO
Annie Donovan will become the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Raza Development Fund. RDF is the largest national Latino serving Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the country and a support corporation to UnidosUS. Chairman of the Board, Danny Ortega, Jr., said, “Ms. Donovan is exceptionally qualified to lead RDF to greater levels of prominence … [More]
Enterprise Bank & Trust Makes Pair of Executive Promotions, Adds 3 Team Members in Arizona Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, the banking subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp, is pleased to announce two notable promotions and the hiring of three new executives in the Arizona region. Brian Crisp takes on the title of President, Arizona Region, and will work alongside Jeff Friesen, President, Southwest Region, to help Enterprise continue its growth. Crisp has … [More]
Arizona Association for Economic Development Announces New President
The Arizona Association for Economic Development has announced its new president for 2022-2023. Wendy Bridges, AZED Pro, city of Goodyear economic development project manager, has been elected president of the executive board of directors for AAED. “It is an honor to serve as the next president of AAED,” Bridges said. “Working alongside AAED’s officers and board … [More]
JE Dunn Construction Promotes Clay Creaser to Vice President
JE Dunn Construction is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Clay Creaser to Vice President. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Creaser has spent the last 18 years delivering notable projects throughout Arizona in markets including mixed-use, commercial and higher education. Creaser joined JE Dunn in 2016 as a senior project manager and has been instrumental … [More]
Shruti Gurudanti named director of corporate transactions at Rose Law Group
Rose Law Group names Shruti Gurudanti as Partner and Director of Corporate Transactions. At Arizona’s largest law firm founded by a woman, Gurudanti focuses her practice on business and corporate transactions, including national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and capital formation transactions. Gurudanti has been an M&A … [More]
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli Elects Six Partners
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC is pleased to announce Kristin W. Basha, Anne Holmgren, John Lierman, Fernando C. Palomares, Ravi Patel, and Robert E. M. Smith have been elected to the firm’s partnership, effective May 1. Meet each of the firm’s newest partners below. Kristin W. Basha (Phoenix) Kristin is an attorney in the firm’s Medical Malpractice Trial Group with … [More]
Qwick Names Company’s First Chief People Officer as Rapid Growth Continues
Qwick, the leading staffing-as-a-service platform for hospitality businesses and professionals, has appointed Derek Johnson as its first Chief People Officer. Johnson joins at a time when Qwick is expanding employee headcount faster than ever. He will lead the company's key human resources functions including Qwick's diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging program. … [More]
Pinnacle West Announces Executive Management Changes
Ted Geisler Pinnacle West Capital Corp. announced that Ted Geisler has been promoted to president of Arizona Public Service (APS), the company’s principal subsidiary, effective May 16. Geisler, who currently serves as senior vice president and chief financial officer for both Pinnacle West and APS, will be succeeded in those roles by Andrew Cooper, current … [More]
LionHeart Security Services Appoints Bill Herzog as New CEO
LionHeart Security Services announced today that Bill Herzog is the new CEO of the company. An experienced leader in the security industry, Herzog will succeed Michael Morrison and has already assumed responsibilities. Previous CEO, Michael Morrison unexpectedly passed away in November. Herzog was a United States Marine Reservist and retired as a Captain with the Arizona … [More]
Fast-Growing Ad Agency Makes Changes at the Top
OH Partners, one of the fastest growing advertising and digital marketing agencies in the country, announces today a shift in leadership. Co-Founder Scott Harkey is now the sole owner of OH Partners and will resume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Harkey co-founded the Inc. 500/5000 company with Matt Owens’ in 2008. Owens left the company earlier this year. In … [More]
