The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased to announce the hiring of Christina You-sun Park as the new Executive Director. Park will officially join the staff this Friday, June 21. The announcement comes a day after Governor Katie Hobbs signed the State's budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget includes a one-time appropriation of $2 million for the Arizona Commission on … [More]
Supplier Tech and Grant Management Software Co. Appoints New President
B2Gnow, the leader in supplier diversity, procurement, and grant management solutions for governments, contractors, and corporations, announced that Bryan Proctor has been named the company's President. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Spatial Data Logic, Mr. Proctor brings a wealth of expertise to … [More]
Flinn Foundation Names New Leaders as Longtime Executive Retires
Brad Halvorsen joined the Flinn Foundation in 1989 as its first communications employee. After 35 years of service to the foundation and Arizona, including nearly a decade as executive vice president, Halvorsen retires June 14. Halvorsen’s departure prompts two other executive leadership changes. Vice President, Communications Matt Ellsworth has been promoted to chief … [More]
Suns Name New Head Coach
The Phoenix Suns have named Mike Budenholzer, an NBA championship head coach and two-time recipient of both the NBA Coach of the Year and NBCA Coach of the Year awards, as head coach. “We’re excited to name Mike as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns and bring him back to his home state of Arizona,” said Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “Mike … [More]
Phoenix Convention Center Names New Deputy Director
The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues announced May 1 that Sarah Field will assume the role of Deputy Convention Center Director responsible for the Sales & Marketing Division. Field will lead the Sales, Marketing, Ticketing, and Guest Experience sections within the division. She comes to the Phoenix Convention Center from Arizona State University, where she … [More]
Ballet Arizona Announces New Artistic Director
Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer and arts leader brings a new vision to Arizona
Ballet Arizona is excited to announce its new artistic director, internationally-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and arts leader, Daniela Cardim, who will assume the appointment beginning July 1. Cardim will be the first woman to hold the position and the fourth artistic director for the organization, succeeding Ib Andersen’s 24 years of leadership. “I am delighted … [More]
Chicanos Por La Causa Board of Directors Appoints New President & CEO
Chicanos Por La Causa, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit empowering communities in six U.S. states, proudly announces the appointment of Alicia Nuñez as its new President & CEO. Nuñez has more than 23 years of financial and operational management experience in both for-profit and non-profit business. She is now the organization's first female leader in its 55-year … [More]
UArizona Presidential Search Advisory Committee Announced
The Arizona Board of Regents announced today the formation of an advisory committee in its search for the 23rd University of Arizona president. The UArizona Presidential Search Advisory Committee – appointed by ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata – includes 18 members comprised of regents and campus community members. The committee will serve as advisors to ABOR as it searches for and … [More]
Luxury Real Estate Duo Joins LUXE Realty in Top Positions
Jack Luciano and Raul Siqueiros, the dynamic duo of real estate agents formerly with The Agency Scottsdale, are joining LUXE Realty as their new Director of Estates Division and Director of New Development. Scottsdale's high-end luxury real estate business is on the move, which has seen a wave of new brokerages join the scene in the past few years and a surprising number of … [More]
Take Charge America Names New CEO
Take Charge America, a national leader in nonprofit credit counseling and debt management, announced today that Manuel Salazar has been appointed CEO. With a strong focus on service innovation and meeting consumers’ diverse debt relief needs, Salazar oversees the greater execution of Take Charge America’s vision to serve as a lifelong resource for individuals and families … [More]
HVAC Efficiency and Energy Conservation Co. Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
ECM Technologies, a leader in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, has named Andrew Soulier as its first chief sustainability officer (CSO). In this role, Soulier will oversee all aspects of sustainability for the business, including strategic leadership, market development and stakeholder engagement. He is also responsible for embedding environmental stewardship and … [More]
New CFO Named at Nikola
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, announced the appointment of an accomplished and highly regarded financial executive, Thomas "Tom" B. Okray, who has joined the company's executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "We are proud to welcome Tom as our CFO. Attracting … [More]
Phoenix-Based EdTech Co. Expands Its Presence in the Americas
After a successful 2023, leading EdTech provider Learnlight is announcing its efforts to double down in North, Central and South America, appointing Dean Cooper as Head of Sales for the Americas and expanding its team on the ground to better serve the region. Learnlight's goal is to continue growing its extensive client base of more than 100 world-leading brands in LATAM, … [More]
Flinn Foundation Names Leadership of Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Committee
Heather Carter and Jennifer Barton, accomplished Arizona leaders in the biosciences, higher education, and public policy, have been named chair and vice chair of the Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee. The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term … [More]
Knight-Swift Transportation Announces CEO Transition and New CFO
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified freight transportation companies, announced that Adam Miller has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Andrew Hess has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Miller had been serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and President of Swift Transportation, while Mr. Hess had … [More]
Symphony Appoints Former Development Staff to New Role
The Phoenix Symphony announces the return of an exceptional leader to the organization. Tammy Rocker has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer. Tammy Rocker joins President and CEO Peter Kjome, Vice President of Development Nicole Peña, the Symphony’s Board of Directors, staff, musicians, and others to work in partnership with people who … [More]
Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders to Its Board of Directors
Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors. Camacho, an advocate for the biosciences, other innovation industries, and the arts has served as president and CEO of the economic development organization for nearly a decade–an era of … [More]
Virtual Event Co. Onboards Former Cisco President
GlobalMeet, the fastest-growing, unrivaled leader in virtual event technology used by 5 out of 10 of the largest US banks, all Big Four Consulting Firms, and 50% of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, announces the appointment of visionary leader Kim Niederman as CEO. GlobalMeet enables live and fully interactive events to audiences as large as 100,000+ people. … [More]
