Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced the appointment of Kathleen L. Quirk as President and Chief Executive Officer to be effective at the annual meeting of shareholders on June 11, 2024. Ms. Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business reporting to the FCX Board of Directors. Richard C. Adkerson will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors, … [More]
Dr. Joel P. Martin Accepted Into the Forbes Coaches Council
Dr. Joel P. Martin, President of Triad West Inc. and Founder of the Positively Powerful Programs, has been accepted into the Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Dr. Martin was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her expertise. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of … [More]
Leading Real Estate Brokerage Names New Statewide Designated Broker
Arizona’s Leading Luxury Brokerage Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty named attorney and broker Bret Lamberson to lead the brokerage’s most important role. Bret Lamberson will be taking on the role of statewide Designated Broker and replacing Deems Dickinson, who is retiring after 44 years with the brokerage. A Designated Broker is heavily involved in the operations … [More]
Digital Brand Expert Joins Real Estate Membership Organization
Phoenix REALTORS® has announced a new partnership with real estate educator Chelsea Peitz, who joined the team as a Personal Digital Brand Expert. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Arizona, Peitz will help members sharpen their marketing capabilities and harness the power of social media in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Using her extensive knowledge of the … [More]
Hensley Announces Leadership Changes
Hensley Beverage Company, a leading beverage distributor in Arizona and New Mexico, announced key changes within its senior leadership team. Andy McCain, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Additionally, Omar Perez, Hensley’s Chief Financial Officer, will be assuming the additional … [More]
Ducey Appointed to U-Haul Parent Company Advisory Board
U-Haul Holding Company, parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today announced the appointment of Governor Doug Ducey as an Advisory Board Member. Doug Ducey is the CEO of Citizens for Free Enterprise (CFFE), an organization that stands at the center of the fight for continued American … [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]
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]
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]
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]
Phoenix Mercury Names New Head Coach
The Phoenix Mercury today named Nate Tibbetts the team’s head coach. A widely-respected veteran coach with nearly two decades of experience in the NBA and NBA G League, Tibbetts will join Mercury General Manager Nick U’Ren in bringing championship-level results back to the Mercury. “Nate is an excellent basketball coach and an even better person,” said U’Ren. “I am excited … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Appoints V.P. of Finance & Operations
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the appointment of Andrea Beth Levy as the new vice president of finance & operations. Andrea will provide strategic leadership for both the Greater Phoenix Chamber and Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation while serving the needs and interests of Valley businesses and communities. Andrea joins the Greater Phoenix Chamber with more … [More]
Nonprofit Announces Leadership Transition, Appoints Next Executive Director
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona announces the appointment of Matt Sandoval as its new Executive Director effective November 6, 2023, taking the reins from the current Free Arts Executive Director Alicia Sutton Campbell after 11 years of service. “I am honored to have worked for Free Arts during this exciting time in its history – expanding services to children and … [More]
Sandra Watson Appointed New Co-Chair of U.S. Investment Advisory Council Workforce Subcommittee
Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was recently appointed as a new Co-Chair of the United States Investment Advisory Council (IAC) Workforce Subcommittee. Watson will serve as Co-Chair alongside Mike Graff, Chairman and Executive Vice President of Air Liquide USA, replacing former Co-Chair Brad Chambers, former Indiana Secretary of … [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]
