BeachFleischman PLLC announces the promotion of Travis Jones, CPA, to Innovation Principal. Travis will lead efforts to enhance the firm's client experience, drive digital transformation, explore new business models, and optimize data-driven insights. He has 17 years of experience serving in the firm's accounting & assurance department. Travis also leads the firm's … [More]
Water Utility Names Additions to Executive Team
Arizona Water Company has selected three individuals to join the company’s executive team who will continue building on the company’s successful nearly 70-year history of reliably providing water to what has grown to 300,000 customers across Arizona. “As the second largest private supplier of water in Arizona, it’s critical that we have an executive team in place that can … [More]
Valley Law Firm Continues Growth with Addition of Respected Criminal Defense Practice
Gallagher & Kennedy is thrilled to announce the return of two esteemed lawyers, Janey Henze Cook and Tom Henze. Their extensive experience handling white collar and non-white collar criminal cases will significantly enhance our firm’s capabilities. Janey and Tom’s return to Gallagher & Kennedy marks a homecoming after managing their own firm for the past nine … [More]
Real Estate Industry Veteran to Lead Teravalis, New Howard Hughes Community in Phoenix West Valley
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. announced that long-time Arizona real estate leader Charley Freericks has been appointed President of the Phoenix Region. Mr. Freericks will lead residential and commercial development, leasing, and operations of Teravalis, the new 37,000-acre Howard Hughes community in the Phoenix West Valley. Floreo, the first residential village of Teravalis set … [More]
Suresh Garimella, Ph.D., to be 23rd University of Arizona President
The Arizona Board of Regents proudly appointed Dr. Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. The unanimous board vote follows a comprehensive national search fueled by the work of the U of A Presidential Search Advisory Committee and informed by robust community feedback. Dr. Garimella is currently the 27th president of the University of Vermont … [More]
State Farm Stadium Promotes New General Manager
ASM Global — the world’s No.1 development and full-service venue company — has promoted 19-year State Farm Stadium veteran Melissa Wasson to general manager of the storied Glendale, Arizona, facility. Wasson has served the past 13 years as the assistant GM at State Farm Stadium where she led the ASM Global stadium management team in overseeing the day-to-day and event … [More]
Two Leadership Appointments Support Commercial Strategy and Growth Objectives for Utility Infrastructure Services Co.
Centuri Holdings, Inc., a leading, pure-play North American utility infrastructure services company, highlights recent appointments for two long-time Centuri employees to newly-formed strategic roles. Dylan Hradek now serves as President, US Gas and Jim Connell assumed the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer. The appointments and … [More]
Tempe Chamber Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Robin Arredondo-Savage as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Arredondo-Savage, a respected community leader with a long history of service in Tempe, will lead the Chamber during this transitional period. Arredondo-Savage brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served on the Tempe City … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Retirement Tech Co. Names New CEO
ARS, a prominent lifetime income design and technology company, has appointed Dave Paulsen as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience in retirement plans, asset management, and insurance solutions, Paulsen is poised to drive innovation and growth at ARS. In the last 12 months, ARS has seen impressive adoption of its products, including … [More]
Construction Co. Names President of Southwest Office
Big-D Construction is pleased to announce that Carl McFarland has been promoted to President of the construction company’s Southwest office. “Since joining our Big-D Family of Companies in Spring 2022, Carl has brought a meticulous level of insight and leadership to our Southwest office,” said Troy Thompson, COO of Big-D Companies. “Through careful evaluation of the office’s … [More]
