After founding and running Arizona-based Eco-Chic Consignments for 33 years, Founder and CEO Ann Siner of My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic and Well Suited is announcing she is hanging up her hat (or several of them!) and stepping down as the company’s longtime CEO to pursue new adventures and charitable endeavors. “I couldn’t be more thankful to all who have shopped, … [More]
University of Phoenix Leader Appointed to Board of Directors for Black Chamber of Arizona
University of Phoenix is proud to share that Tondra Richardson, MBA, director, Office of Educational Equity, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Black Chamber of Arizona. BCAZ supports small businesses and produces new economic buying power to build resilient pathways for financial growth across the state of Arizona. As a member of the BCAZ Board of Directors, … [More]
Multifamily Home Builder Forms New Leadership Team to Guide into Next Era of Success
As Mark-Taylor Companies celebrates 40 years in the multifamily housing industry, the organization is proud to announce the formation of a dedicated C-suite leadership team. The elevated leadership team is committed to guiding the company into its next era of success, staying loyal to its roots as a people-focused organization. Since its founding in 1985, Mark-Taylor has … [More]
Founding Banner|Aetna CEO Retires, Appoints New CEO
Banner|Aetna announces the retirement of its founding CEO, Tom Grote, and the appointment of Victoria Coley as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025. This transition marks a milestone for the joint venture health insurer, which was formed with a mission to improve health care in 2017 by parent companies Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health … [More]
Fennemore Names New Director to Lead New AI Transformation
Fennemore, an Am Law 200 business law firm recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the United States, announced Adrian D’Amico as the firm’s Director of Emerging Technology & Innovation. In this newly created role, Adrian will spearhead the development and implementation of Project BlueWave AI, the firm’s bold initiative to transform legal services through leading-edge … [More]
ACLU of Arizona Names New Executive Director
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona announced that it has appointed Victoria López as the organization’s next executive director. López currently serves as the ACLU of Arizona’s director of program and strategy, providing strategic guidance to the organization’s core programmatic work across legal, policy, communication, and organizing. Over the last 13 years, … [More]
Child Safety Director Steps Away to Become Arts School Executive Director
Arizona School for the Arts announced the appointment of David Lujan as its new Executive Director, effective February 2025. Lujan, who currently serves as the Director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), will step away from this position at the end of January and into this key leadership role in mid-February. This is a planned transition with ASA’s long-time Head … [More]
City of Phoenix Appoints New Chief Privacy Officer to Strengthen Commitment to Data Privacy
The City of Phoenix and Information Technology Services Department are pleased to announce the appointment of Ciara Maerowitz as the City’s Chief Privacy Officer (CPO). This role underscores the City’s commitment to responsibly handle and protect the data of our employees, residents, and business … [More]
Arizona CEO Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank Board
Delta Dental of Arizona announced its president and chief executive officer Michael Jones has been appointed to a two-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Los Angeles Branch Board of Directors. As part of the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco covers the Twelfth District’s nine western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawai’i, … [More]
New Chief Operating Officer for Holualoa Companies Named
Veteran real estate leader Steve Lindley has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Holualoa Companies, as previous COO Stanton Shafer transitions to a Senior Advisor role as a step toward retirement. Lindley will be engaged in all facets of the company’s operations, including the management of the portfolio of national and international properties and working with … [More]
CRE Investment Co. Names New Managing Partner of Brokerage and New Development
Diversified Partners, Scottsdale's leading commercial real estate investment, brokerage and development firm, announces the addition of Dean Ingram as managing partner of brokerage and new development. This move underscores the company’s rapid growth as it plans over $4 billion in transactions for 2025 and 2026. Ingram brings more than 25 years of retail real estate expertise, … [More]
Everspin Technologies Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Finance leader with 20 years of semiconductor experience joins team to help drive the MRAM revolution
Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), announced that William “Bill” Cooper has joined the company and was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Cooper joins Everspin from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”), where he has held various executive finance positions … [More]
Chamber Foundation Announces New ElevateEdAZ Vice President
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) is proud to welcome Isabel Gonzalez as the new vice president for ElevateEdAZ, the education initiative of the Foundation focused on aligning education to workforce learning pathways with the needs of Arizona’s leading industries. Gonzalez brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role, including a diverse … [More]
Smead Capital Management Appoints Conor O’Callaghan as Chief Operating Officer
Smead Capital Management, a Phoenix-based investment management firm and a leader in value investing, announces the appointment of Conor O’Callaghan as Chief Operating Officer. This key addition comes as the firm continues to build on its significant growth, having more than tripled its assets under management over the past four years. With over two decades of … [More]
Law Group Expands Government Relations Department with New Team Lobbying Team
Rose Law Group, Arizona’s largest woman-founded law firm, is proud to announce the expansion of its Government Relations Department with the addition of an all-new team. This development marks a renewed focus on lobbying and establishing a solidified presence at the Arizona Capitol. Building on its longstanding commitment to government affairs, Rose Law Group's expanded team … [More]
P.B. Bell Names New CEO
P.B. Bell, a leading multifamily real estate company, recently appointed Justin Steltenpohl as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. This announcement comes alongside other recent leadership hires and appointments, showcasing the company’s commitment to ensuring its continued success and longevity. Chapin Bell, the owner of the company, will remain involved as Chairman of P.B. … [More]
Renowned Physician-Entrepreneur to Lead Privately-Held Orthopedic Organization
OrthoArizona, one of the nation's largest privately-held orthopedic groups, today announced the appointment of Dr. Rajan Bhatt as Chief Executive Officer. Bhatt brings a unique combination of medical expertise and proven business acumen to lead the organization's next phase of growth and operational advancement. Founded in 1994, OrthoArizona has evolved into a comprehensive … [More]
Valley CPA Co. Names Principal in Audit and Assurance Practice
REDW Advisors and CPAs is pleased to welcome Matthew J. Robertson, CPA as a Principal in its Audit and Assurance practice. Robertson will support businesses in responsible growth and maturation, modernize established accounting policies and procedures, and support business development firmwide. He will also be focused on business development, mentorship, and community … [More]
