The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has named Audra Koester Thomas as its new chief of staff and John Bullen as the agency’s chief transportation officer, following a selection process that included a multi-agency review panel. The two staff members will serve under the direction of Executive Director Ed Zuercher in the newly created MAG roles. “Both Audra and … [More]
Wealth Management Pioneer Joins Phoenix-Based Wealth.com to Advance Estate Planning Solutions
Wealth.com, the industry’s leading estate planning platform, today announced Brian Hamburger, JD, CRCP, as a strategic advisor. Hamburger is the founder, president and chief executive officer of MarketCounsel, the leading business and regulatory compliance consulting firm to the country’s preeminent entrepreneurial independent investment advisers. With an unmatched expertise in … [More]
Scottsdale Business Law Firm Adds Two Partners
Radix Law welcomes its newest partners John Balitis and Julia Acken to the firm. Both Balitis and Acken join Radix from Jennings Strouss & Salmon, bringing decades of well-rounded legal experience and will elevate Radix’s employment and labor law practices and its adoptions law practice. “John and Julia have worked together as a remarkably dynamic team for many years,” … [More]
Experienced Energy Executive Joins Nikola Leadership Team
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph S. Cappello as President of Nikola Energy, effective September 25, 2023. As President of Nikola Energy, Cappello will oversee all aspects of the company’s energy business to support Nikola’s … [More]
Expanding CRE Co. Brings Four Industry Leaders from JLL to Solidify Office Leasing Team in Phoenix
Stream Realty Partners has recruited a seasoned four-broker office leasing team with nearly eight decades of combined commercial real estate experience to build a best-in-class operation in Phoenix. Managing Directors John Bonnell and Brett Abramson, Senior Vice President Chris Latvaaho and Vice President Chris Beall join Stream Realty, a national commercial real estate firm … [More]
National Brokerage Co. Looks to Formalize and Grow MGA Practice
Holmes Murphy is excited to announce the addition of insurance industry veteran Tim Anders. Anders will serve as the President of Programs where he will be responsible for formalizing existing programs and generating new opportunities for our Managing General Agent (MGA) practice. This will allow the Holmes Murphy team to broaden their capabilities, tailor unique insurance … [More]
Nikola Corporation Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via its HYLA brand, today announced the appointment of Mary Chan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023. In her capacity as COO, Chan will lead the company’s engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing … [More]
Los Angeles Capital Co. Expands to Arizona, Hires Executive
WAY Capital, a leading commercial real estate capital markets advisor, announces the opening of a satellite office in the Phoenix, Arizona area and the hiring of RJ Opeka as Head of Agency Finance. In his new role, Opeka will oversee WAY Capital’s joint venture with Regions Bank to provide multifamily loan programs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He works out of WAY’s new … [More]
Optimum Names New Vice President, General Manager of West Pacific Area
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, announces the appointment of Kathleen Preston as Vice President, General Manager of the company’s West Pacific Area serving West Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and California. As Vice President, General Manager, Preston is responsible for overseeing local sales, operations, and engagement efforts … [More]
New President Named at Kitchell Contractors
Chris Kirch was recently named President of Kitchell Contractors Inc., taking the reins of one of the oldest commercial building contractors in the Southwest as it moves into a new era of leadership. “We are experiencing unprecedented innovation and growth as it relates to how and what we build,” said Kitchell President & CEO Wendy Cohen. “As someone who has lived this … [More]
