Meiko Onken, FACHE, who has spent more than 30 years in health care, including two decades in leadership, will bring her expertise to a growing central Arizona community being named chief executive officer of Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. “With three decades of experience in health care, Meiko has developed a deep expertise in operational management, clinical … [More]
Banner Health Names New Enterprise Growth Chief
Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, announced the appointment of Mark Whalen as executive vice president, chief enterprise growth officer, effective August 1. In this role, Whalen will grow access and value-based care across Banner's six-state footprint, strengthen market differentiation, and sponsor enterprise transformation … [More]
Employee-Owned Architecture and Design Firm Names New CEO
Architecture and design firm Dekker announced the appointment of Emily Allen as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Allen succeeds Benjamin Gardner, who has served as CEO since 2019 and will transition to managing principal of the firm's Government Studio. Allen follows a deliberate succession process led by Dekker's executive leadership team and was unanimously … [More]
Arizona Healthcare Giant Announces CEO Transition
HonorHealth announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd LaPorte (left) will transition from his role in March 2027 following more than a decade of transformative leadership. The HonorHealth Board of Directors has named John Neil, MD, MMM (right), current Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive and Chief Strategy Officer, as his successor. As part of a planned … [More]
Western Alliance Taps CEO as Board Chairman
Western Alliance Bancorporation the parent company of Western Alliance Bank, announced that Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of June 10, 2026. Mr. Vecchione succeeds Bruce Beach, who will continue to serve as a Director and return to the role of Lead Independent Director, which he … [More]
Desert Financial Taps Veteran Banking Executive as CFO
Desert Financial Credit Union has named Jamie Britton as its new chief financial officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership to the organization. “Desert Financial Credit Union’s tireless commitment to membership and giving back is an inspiring reminder of the important role credit unions can play in the communities we serve,” said Britton. … [More]
Knight Transportation Co-Founder Announces Retirement from Industry Giant
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. announced that Kevin P. Knight, one of the founders of Knight Transportation, former Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 2014 and Executive Chairman of the board of directors, is retiring from the Company. This milestone follows a long and distinguished career including consequential leadership roles at each of Swift Transportation and … [More]
Public Aerospace Giant Names Next CEO
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, announced that, after 13 years leading the Company and 45 years in the aerospace industry, Russell Ford has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors has appointed Paul McElhinney, a 35-year industry veteran and the … [More]
Arizona Tech Firm Names Interim CEO as Board Begins Search
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced that Jon Keyser, who has served as the Company's Chief Transformation Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, has been appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Board of Directors determined that now is the right time … [More]
CEO Advocacy Group Names New Chair, Board Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, the state’s premier CEO business advocacy organization, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board … [More]
Prominent CEO Joins Phoenix Children’s Board
Phoenix Children's announced the appointment of D. Christian "Chris" Koch to its board of directors. Koch, a longtime advocate for improving health outcomes for children and teens, serves as Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a leading supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient … [More]
Education Advocacy Organization Expands Leadership Team
Education Forward Arizona announced that Ricardo Lopez Valencia, a respected executive, strategist and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience across education, workforce development, business and community leadership, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Alignment. In this role, Valencia will help advance Education Forward … [More]
Publicly Traded Wellness Franchisor Names Board Director
The Joint Corp., the nation's largest franchisor of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic network, announced the election of Milind Pant to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pant's election follows the Company's annual meeting of stockholders and expands the Board's depth and expertise in international franchising and business expansion. Mr. Pant is the Founder and Chief … [More]
Scottsdale Fintech Platform Names Managing Director
Amplify Technology, LLC the AI-native RIA growth platform built on data lake architecture, announced the appointment of Adam Scully-Power as Managing Director, Enterprise Strategy. Scully-Power joins Amplify to lead the firm’s enterprise sales organization, bringing a rare combination of investment management knowledge, wealth technology expertise, and enterprise strategy … [More]
Greater Phoenix Leadership Elects New Board Chair, Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo (pictured) as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board of directors in 2015. During his tenure, he … [More]
Phoenix Names Next Chief Financial Officer Following National Search
The City of Phoenix has selected Katie Gregory as its next Chief Financial Officer, following a national recruitment process. Gregory will begin her role on June 15, 2026, succeeding Acting CFO Melinda Holguin, who will continue serving as Finance Director. City Manager Ed Zuercher said Gregory’s appointment strengthens Phoenix’s long‑standing commitment to responsible … [More]
Southwest Gas Adds Two Arizona Leaders to Board
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. announced the election of Molly R. Carson (left) and Leezie Kim (right) to its Board of Directors at the Company's annual meeting held May 7, 2026. With proven leadership and deep roots across the southwest region, Carson and Kim are well-positioned to support the Company as it delivers safe and reliable service, maintains affordability for … [More]
National Wellness Franchisor Names CTO
Massage Envy, a national leader in skin care, announced the appointment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer. In this role, Hong will lead the company's technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity and enterprise systems, with a focus on supporting franchisees, enhancing the member and guest experience, and advancing the brand's digital capabilities. "Abe is … [More]
