Nicole Stanton has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in Phoenix, continuing the growth of this successful office. Nicole is a veteran litigation and legal ethics counsel with over 20 years of experience. Most recently, Nicole served as the Vice President and General Counsel for Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a publicly traded company operating in nine states with $1.2 … [More]
Pete Chuchro Named Cigna Healthcare General Manager for Arizona Market
Cigna Healthcare has named longtime company leader Pete Chuchro as general manager for its group employer business in Arizona. In this role, Pete will be responsible for driving market growth for client employers with under 3,000 employees by creating customer value and ensuring that the local market strategy, product and network offerings meet evolving customer and client … [More]
Law Firm Announces Transition of Environmental Practice Group Leadership
Gallagher & Kennedy Announces David P. Kimball’s Retirement, Transition of Environmental Practice Group Leadership to Gallagher & Kennedy announces the retirement of environmental shareholder David P. Kimball, III, after 47 years of practice and 30 years at Gallagher & Kennedy. Assuming leadership of the firm’s acclaimed environmental and natural resources practice … [More]
Tribal Health Announces Appointment of New CEO
Tribal Health, an industry leader in delivering healthcare solutions to Native communities, announced it has appointed Morgan Haynes, MBA, to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Haynes, renowned for her innovative leadership in the healthcare sector, boasts over a decade of significant contributions to the medical field. "Morgan’s career is a testament to her commitment to … [More]
Long-Time Valley Banker Joins Community Bank as President & CEO
Gainey Business Bank is pleased to announce that Rob Schwister has joined its Executive Management team as President and CEO. Rob Schwister is an experienced community banking leader, with over 22 years of experience helping small business owners in the Valley make sound financial decisions. Most recently he served as Executive Vice President & Director of Banking … [More]
SRP Names New Chief Financial Executive and New Chief Customer Executive
Salt River Project (SRP) has announced Brian Koch as the company’s new Associate General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 19, and Vanessa Kisicki as Associate General Manager and Chief Customer Executive, effective immediately. Koch joined SRP in 2001 and currently serves as Corporate Treasurer and Senior Director of Financial Services. In this … [More]
UTI Announces New President of Recently Acquired Concorde Career Colleges
Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, announced the appointment of Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges, effective immediately. Prehn has served as interim president since September. "We recently marked the one-year anniversary of our acquisition of … [More]
CRE Financing Co. Promotes New Partner, Brings Critical CRE Structured Finance Expertise to Role
Tower Capital, a leading capital advisor for CRE financing, has promoted George Maravilla to Partner from Senior Vice President. Maravilla, who joined the firm in 2018, has established himself as a key member leading the firm’s Equity and Development platform and has spearheaded the rapid growth of Tower Capital’s industry-leading Build-to-Rent (BTR) finance team. Tower … [More]
Graycor Hires Brianna Nessler as Business Development Lead, Southwest Division
Joins regional executive leadership team to drive Graycor opportunities in key growth markets
Leading general contractor Graycor Construction Company has hired Brianna Nessler to lead its business development efforts in the Southwest. Based out of the company’s Phoenix office, Nessler plays a critical role in Graycor’s growth strategy, with a focus on key growth sectors including the advanced manufacturing, retail and medical spaces. As Business Development Manager, … [More]
Runbeck Election Services Names New Senior Vice President of Operations
Runbeck Election Services, an elections services company focused on delivering election printing, equipment, and software solutions, announced Bryan Dandurand’s return to the company as Senior Vice President of Operations. Throughout his more than thirty-five years in print production, Dandurand has been a leader in print manufacturing organization and strategy, consistently … [More]
Harvard Investments Promotes New President
Building enduring communities is the driving force behind Harvard Investments, which is forging a name in the Valley’s development community with key acquisitions and ground-up development. The real estate investment and development firm is now proud to announce the promotion of Tim Brislin to President. Brislin, a strategic leader and development industry expert for more … [More]
Rio Reimagined Ambassador Selected
Hummingbird Collective to serve as liaison between local partners and the federal government
Helping to protect rivers that connect diverse communities within the Maricopa region. Implementing strategies to revitalize the communities and amenities along the Salt and Gila rivers. Serving as a liaison among local and tribal governments, Arizona State University, and a variety of entities in the Rio Reimagined Partnership with the federal government. Those will be a few … [More]
New Downtown Phoenix Hotel Names Top Management
Utah-based hotel operator appoints General Manager and Director of Sales for new vibrant hotel in Downtown Phoenix
PEG Hospitality Group, a Utah-based, full-service hospitality company, announced that Eren Bicakci will serve as the property’s Captain, the brand’s take on the role of General Manager, and Jairah Ramirez will serve as the property’s Director of Sales. The Moxy Phoenix Downtown, an eclectic international hotel concept, is set to open its doors at the end of 2023. The Moxy … [More]
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale Names New Medical Director
Dr. Alexander Morales has been named Medical Director of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients with disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions like COVID-19. A doctor of osteopathic … [More]
BBB Pacific Southwest Names New Chief Financial Officer
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer, Patty Beckman. With a wealth of experience in financial management and a proven track record of success in the nonprofit sector, Beckman is set to play a pivotal role in the continued growth and impact of BBB. "We are excited to welcome Patty … [More]
Phoenix-Based Industrial Contractor Co. to Expand Energy Services with New Addition
Total-Western is pleased to announce that it is expanding the depth and reach of their Energy services with the addition of Joseph Cascia, National Business Development Manager. "I'm thrilled to reunite with old friends and align with new colleagues who were once fierce competitors. I have known Total-Western from afar for many years, and I'm excited to join an … [More]
PR Agency Names New President, Owner to Retire
Scott Hanson, APR, Fellow PRSA, a longtime Valley public relations practitioner and owner of HMA Public Relations, will be retiring from the agency at the end of the year, naming Abbie S. Fink as president. Fink has been with the firm since 1993, serving as vice president/general manager since 1996. She will be only the third president in the firm’s 40-plus year … [More]
T.W. Lewis Foundation Announces New Executive Director
T.W. Lewis Foundation recently hired Steve Smith, former Arizona Senator, to lead the organization as its new executive director. In this role, Smith manages grant distribution, non-profit assessments and activities to enhance the foundation’s overall core program areas. “Steve is an energetic and entrepreneurial leader with significant experience in the public sector and … [More]
