Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Operations and Nursing Chief amid Growth

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Phoenix Children's has appointed Jamie Wiggins, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE, FAAN, as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Executive. The uniquely integrated leadership role brings together operational and nursing leadership at a pivotal time in the health system's growth. "Jamie brings a combination of expertise that is incredibly rare in healthcare," … [More]

Former Cybersecurity CEO Takes Helm of Scottsdale CRE Lending Platform

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CommLoan, the operating system for commercial real estate lending, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Noah Hershcoviz as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Mitch Ginsberg has chosen to transition to executive chairman along with a deliberate Board-led process that set the platform for CommLoan’s next phase of growth. Hershcoviz will have company-wide … [More]

Scottsdale Firm Adds 30-Year Construction Leader to Accelerate National Expansion

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LaunchPM, a Scottsdale-based commercial project management firm, hires Sean Conry to fill the new position of principal. Company Founder, CEO and Principal, Beth Scarano taps Conry to join her in continuing the company’s increase of national clients and expansion serving new industries. Conry has spent 30 years in commercial construction. He earned a Bachelor of Science in … [More]

New CEO and President to Lead Phoenix Architecture Firm with 25M-SF Portfolio

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Cawley Architects has promoted longtime firm leaders Lynette Dreitz Fort (left) to chief executive officer and Rafael Macias (right) to president. The Phoenix-based commercial architecture firm continues to expand its leadership team and strengthen its employee ownership culture, further deepening its long-standing presence in the Valley. Dreitz Fort brings more than 25 years … [More]

Former State Land Commissioner to Oversee $500M Chase Field Renovation

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The Maricopa County Stadium District Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mark Winkleman as Executive Director of the Maricopa County Stadium District. Winkleman brings more than four decades of executive, public-sector, real estate, legal and governance experience to the position. As Executive Director, he will serve as the District's chief executive officer and … [More]

National Advisory Firm Names 30-Year Veteran to Lead Phoenix Office

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REDW Advisors & CPAs, a national advisory and accounting firm with more than 375 professionals across the country, has named longtime principal Christopher Tyhurst, CPA, as Phoenix Office Leader. In the role, Tyhurst will serve as the executive leader for REDW’s Phoenix office, strengthening the firm’s relationships throughout Arizona’s business and broader community, and … [More]

Veteran Banker Takes Over Arizona Operations for Growing Financial Firm

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Alerus  announced Derek Holt has joined the company as senior vice president and Arizona market president. In this role, he will lead the Arizona commercial and industrial banking team in delivering high-touch, personalized service to existing clients, develops new business relationships, and ensures seamless access to Alerus’ comprehensive financial solutions to support … [More]

Tempe-Based Chip Equipment Co. Reshapes Leadership for Next Growth Stage

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Amtech Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and consumables enabling AI semiconductor device packaging and advanced substrate fabrication, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2026. Mr. Shechter also has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, Bob Daigle, … [More]

Phoenix Children’s Unifies Hospital-Based Services Under New Executive

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Phoenix Children's announced the appointment of Joshua D. Koch, MD, as Senior Vice President, Hospital Based In Chief, a newly established executive physician leadership role created to strengthen coordination across the health system's hospital-based clinical services. Reporting directly to Phoenix Children's President & CEO John R. Nickens IV, Dr. Koch will have … [More]

Arizona Consulting Firm Launches Next Chapter Under New CEO

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Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy serving banks, credit unions, and fintechs, announced the appointment of Mazen Ghalayini as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Ghalayini succeeds Cornerstone CEO and co-founder Steve Williams, who is transitioning to Founding Partner, effective immediately. Moving from his position as President, in his … [More]