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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
Valley Mental Health Provider Bolsters Leadership for Next Phase of Growth
Roya Health, the greater Phoenix area's integrated behavioral health practice dedicated to children and families, announced the appointment of three senior executives to its clinical and operational leadership team: Dr. Diana Medina as Chief Psychologist, Dr. Shalini Tharani as Chief Medical Officer, and Wendy Reid as Director of Operations. The appointments mark a defining … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Unifies Hospital-Based Services Under New Executive
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]
Veteran Nonprofit Leader to Head Arizona Foster Care Foundation
The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation announced the appointment of Amber Cordoba as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Cordoba, an accomplished nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong commitment to Arizona's foster care community, was selected by AFFCF's Board of Directors following a comprehensive search to … [More]
Arizona Consulting Firm Launches Next Chapter Under New CEO
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]
Beverage Distribution Giant Promotes COO to President
Hensley Beverage Company announced that Omar Perez will assume the role of President, effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Perez will report directly to Andy McCain, Hensley's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Perez joined Hensley in 2013 as Corporate Controller. During his 13-year tenure with the company, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2017 and was subsequently named Chief … [More]
Prominent Phoenix Litigator Joins National Firm as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady announced that litigator Dan Quigley has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as partner. He previously was one of the namesake partners at a prominent Phoenix area boutique complex commercial litigation firm. Quigley advises clients in all areas of commercial litigation, handling cases that involve a broad array of matters, including … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Entertainment Firm Adds Veteran Executive to Guide Expansion
R Entertainment, one of the nation's largest entertainment companies, announced that Neal Golden, Vice Chairman of Newmark and a nationally recognized business strategist, has been named Chairman of newly formed R Entertainment Holdings. Golden will lead the company's next phase of growth, overseeing strategic expansion initiatives across all R Entertainment Holdings … [More]
Valley Family Housing Nonprofit Appoints New Chief Executive
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit serving families with children experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in the Valley, has appointed Pamela Hyde as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hyde brings nearly 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience advancing organizations dedicated to strengthening families, protecting children, and serving vulnerable populations … [More]
Prominent Valley Casino Operator Makes Historic CEO Appointment
Salt River Community Gaming Enterprises announced the appointment of Patricia Tate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. An enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Tate becomes the first woman and first enrolled tribal member to serve as CEO of the Gaming Enterprises. She steps into the organization’s top leadership role … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Names Successor to Longtime Finance Chief
Delta Dental of Arizona announced that Jonathan Sokeye, CPA, MBA, has joined the health and wellness company as its chief financial officer. In this role, Sokeye will serve as a member of the organization’s executive team while leading finance, accounting and underwriting functions and overseeing facilities and operations. He succeeds Mark Anderson, who recently retired … [More]
