Bashas’ and its parent company, The Raley’s Companies, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with City of Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, and Chandler Chamber and City Council members to celebrate the opening of its new Corporate Support Center in Chandler. The new Bashas’ corporate office is named a Support Center because of the support it lends to its retail stores, which in turn … [More]
Top National Insurance Co. Expands Team and Names Arizona Market Leader
Gibson, an employee-owned, top-100 independent insurance agency, is pleased to announce Kylie Staples as Arizona Market and Sales Leader. She is an experienced consultant with a demonstrated history of supporting organizations as they navigate their risk and health & benefits. As market leader, she will be responsible for driving strategy, executing growth plans, and … [More]
Holmes Murphy Names Vice President for Property Casualty Division
Holmes Murphy is excited to announce that Amy Tanny has joined the organization as a Vice President of Property Casualty. In this role and as part of Holmes Murphy’s Placement team, Tanny will be focused on helping the company win new business, supporting the team as a resource for client renewal placements (a new resource for the enterprise), and assisting with Holmes … [More]
Tournament Chair Named for 2024 WM Phoenix Open
The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison, have named George Thimsen the Tournament Chairman for the 2024 edition of “The People’s Open”, which is set to tee it up Feb. 5-11 at TPC Scottsdale. Additionally, The Thunderbirds announced that Matt Mooney has been named Assistant Tournament Chairman for the 2024 event. Thimsen assumes the role … [More]
Local Business Leader Named CEO at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, announces today the appointment of highly experienced local business and community leader Todd Bankofier as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director. Bankofier will be at the forefront of Western Spirit’s crucial next phase of growth and development. Western Spirit Board’s search committee conducted a … [More]
Sundt Construction Names Richard McDonald as New Sustainability Director
Sundt Construction recently hired Richard McDonald as its Sustainability Director to implement and maintain sustainability initiatives and serve as a sustainable construction expert for Sundt employee-owners. “Sundt has long been an advocate of sustainable business practices and a trusted partner for our clients as they pursue their own sustainability goals,” said Teri … [More]
Benefits Co. Names Two New Hires, Advancing One-on-One Model
Employee benefits consulting firm Strunk Insurance Group has announced two new hires in the recent months. Strunk has appointed Joe Marquez as their new Vice President of Employee Benefits and Holly Norton as Human Resources Business Consultant. In their roles, Marquez and Norton are responsible for advising perspective and current clients in Arizona and across the country on … [More]
Governor Hobbs Names New Chief of Staff
Governor Hobbs announced that Chad Campbell, former House Democratic Leader and longtime public affairs and policy consultant, will become chief of staff to the governor on Monday, June 5th. “As House Democratic Leader, Chad Campbell effectively led his caucus and worked across the aisle to get big things done for the State of Arizona,” said Governor Hobbs. “While we served … [More]
Father-Son Team Joins LPL Financial to Launch Scottsdale-Based Advisory Firm
LPL Financial LLC announced that financial advisors Larry Lytle and Zach Lytle have launched an independent practice, Wiser Advisor Group, LLC, and joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. The advisors reported having served approximately $130 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join from RBC Wealth Management. Based in … [More]
Law Firm Grows Trusts & Estates Planning Group in Phoenix
Trusts and estates planning attorney Zachary Rapp has joined Sherman & Howard’s Phoenix office. Rapp returns to Phoenix, where he is thrilled to be back in his hometown and serve his clients with caring and creative estate planning work. “We are excited to bring Zachary into our trust and estate planning group. He will fit into the Phoenix office nicely,” said Greg … [More]
