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President and CEO: Michael Atkinson Publisher: Cheryl Green Vice president of operations: Audrey Webb

It’s amazing how the definition and perception of leadership can change between morning and evening. On a recent Friday morning, I attended a leadership forum where leadership was based on the skill set it would take to transform Arizona’s education system into one that can produce a generation of skilled workers to meet the needs of the state’s growing technology, bioscience and healthcare sectors. On that Friday evening, I was coaching a Little League baseball team — made up of 5-, 6- and 7-year-olds — and leadership took on a whole new meaning. That night, effective leadership meant having the ability to get the players to buy into the fact that paying attention to the ball coming off the bat was infinitely more interesting than building a pile of dirt between second and third bases. At one point in our state’s history, there was a group known as the “Phoenix 40.” The group’s goal was to provide the leadership needed to improve transportation, decrease crime and bolster the state’s education system. They were an influential group of leaders, but — with the exception of Gov. Raul Castro — it was a group of old white guys. Times have changed. The faces of leadership have changed. And you will see those changes reflected in the pages of Az Business Leaders. The leaders you will see profiled in the pages of this magazine were selected from a pool of more than 5,000 of the most innovative entrepreneurs and the best and brightest Arizona business leaders in healthcare, real estate, construction, education, banking, financial services and law. Over the course of more than two dozen meetings, that list of 5,000 leaders under consideration was pared down to about 500 names, which the selection panel considered to be the most influential leaders in their industries, broken down into categories. While we know the selection committee did an amazing job, we want our readers’ voices to be heard for next year’s edition of Az Business Leaders. We are going to let the readers select who they believe are the most influential business leaders in Arizona. The leaders who get the most votes will be profiled on special “readers’ choice” pages inside Az Business Leaders. To vote, go to azbigmedia.com and click on the Az Business Leaders tab. The drivers of Arizona’s economy who are profiled inside the pages of this magazine have counseled presidents. They have survived plane crashes and kidnappings. They play in rock ’n’ roll bands. They reflect a wide spectrum of ethnicities, age and gender. But they share one thing in common: they are catalysts for Arizona’s economy. They are leaders. They are innovators. They have influence. And when they speak, they make things happen. And together, they are guiding Arizona toward greatness. Enjoy this edition of Az Business Leaders. And be sure to vote at azbigmedia.com.

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Accounting................................................... 24, 26 Advertising & Public Relations....................... 28, 30 Business Insurance............................................. 32 Management Consultants.................................... 34 Media................................................................ 36 Small Business Service Organizations.................. 40 Transportation.................................................... 42 Workforce Placement.......................................... 44

Aerospace & Defense.......................................... 78 Communications & Technology............................ 80 Energy............................................................... 82 Manufacturing.................................................... 84 Technology Innovators......................................... 86

BANKING & FINANCE Banking....................................................... 46, 48 Credit Unions...................................................... 50 SBA Lenders...................................................... 52 Specialty Lenders............................................... 54 Venture Capital................................................... 56 Wealth Management........................................... 58

HEALTHCARE Hospital Administrators................................. 60, 62 Admin. of Specialty Hospitals.............................. 64 Bioscience.......................................................... 66 Health Insurance Providers.................................. 68 Healthcare Education.......................................... 70 Healthcare Innovators......................................... 72 Medical Companies............................................ 74 Medical Group Leaders....................................... 76

LAW Banking Law...................................................... 88 Bankruptcy & Reorganization Law........................ 90 Business & Corporate Law.................................. 92 Commercial Litigation......................................... 94 Construction Litigation........................................ 96 Employment and Labor Relations Law.................. 98 Environmental Law........................................... 100 Healthcare Law................................................ 102 In-house Counsel.............................................. 104 Intellectual Property Law................................... 106 Managing Partners........................................... 108 Mergers & Acquisitions......................................110 Real Estate Law.................................................112 Tax Law............................................................114

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Architects......................................................... 134 Broker Managers...................................... 136, 138 Industrial Brokers.............................................. 140 Medical Brokers................................................ 142 Office Brokers.................................................. 144 Retail Brokers................................................... 146 Contractors.............................................. 148, 150 Developers............................................... 152, 154 Property Asset Managers.................................. 156 Real Estate Investment Trusts............................ 158 Commercial Subcontractors.............................. 160 Land Investors.................................................. 162 Residential Developers...................................... 164 Home Builders.................................................. 166 Residential Multi-family Developers.................... 168 Residential Realty Firms.................................... 170 Real Estate Services......................................... 172

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Arts & Entertainment.........................................116 Chefs................................................................118 Food & Beverage............................................. 120 Retail............................................................... 122 Sports...............................................................124 Tourism............................................................ 126 Tourism - Gaming............................................. 128 Tourism - Hospitality......................................... 130 Tourism - Special Events................................... 132

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CEOs................................................................174 CFOs............................................................... 176 Community Impact............................................ 178 Diversity Leadership.......................................... 180 Economic Development..................................... 182 Education......................................................... 184 Entrepreneurs................................................... 186 Icons & Legends............................................... 188 Mayors............................................................. 190 Charity & Fundraising........................................ 192 Nonprofit Foundations....................................... 194 Influential Women..................................... 196, 198 Women Business Owners.................................. 200

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{ INDEX OF LEADERS } Richard Adkerson.................................. 174 Muhammad Ali......................................188 Bonnie A. Allin.........................................42 Benito Almanza.......................................46 Tracy Altemus........................................ 142 Karen Amstutz.........................................76 Susan Anable........................................196 Rhonda M Anderson................................64 Kimberly Anderson-Matich.....................200 Mara G. Aspinall...................................... 74 Mike Atkinson..........................................36 Michael L. Babich.................................... 74 Ari M. Bai..............................................106 Jodi Bailey.............................................156 Lauren Bailey........................................186 Anita Baker.............................................34 James Ballinger..................................... 116 Jerry Barnier.........................................160 Jack Barry...............................................46 Joel E. Barthelemy.................................186 Edward N. Basha III................................122 Deborah J. Bateman..............................196 James Bates...........................................84 Emily Bayton.........................................106 Justin Beckett....................................... 118 James K. Beckmann................................60 Ed Beeh................................................146 Jim Belfiore........................................... 172 Chapin Bell............................................168 Dierks Bentley....................................... 116 Timothy Berg.........................................108 Steven N. Berger.....................................90 Dan H. Bergin........................................ 128 Charles R. Berry.................................... 110 Bruce E. Beverly.................................... 172 Michael Bidwill...................................... 124 Michael H. Bill.........................................32 Kevin Binkley......................................... 118 Robert J. Blaney......................................40 Kristin Bloomquist....................................28 Rich Boals...............................................68 Paul Boca................................................44 Pete K. Bolton.......................................136 Bill J. Bonnstetter....................................34 Mark B. Bonsall.......................................82 Mike Bontrager......................................148 Mark S. Bosco.........................................88 Susan Boswell.........................................90 John J. Bouma......................................108

Donald Brandt.........................................82 Phillip M. Breidenbach...........................144 Leroy Breinholt......................................136 John Bridger..........................................132 Barry Broome........................................182 James E. Brophy, III.................................88 Drew Brown..........................................164 Kerwin V. Brown....................................180 Kathye W. Brown...................................200 Michael Brown.........................................54 Chris Brozina.........................................168 Glynis Bryan.......................................... 176 Rick Bryson...........................................106 Jerry Buesing........................................160 Ed Bull....................................................92 Rebecca Burnham................................. 112 Jim Burns.............................................. 128 Ron Butler...............................................24 Bo Calbert.............................................148 Bryon R. Carney....................................136 Molly Ryan Carson.................................196 Clarissa Cerda.......................................104 Theresa E. Chacopulos............................58 John Chadwick......................................166 Dave Cheatham.....................................146 George C. Chen.....................................106 Rita Cheng............................................184 Sherman Chu..........................................56 Steve Chucri..........................................120 Joseph T. Clees.......................................98 Jerry Colangelo.....................................188 Victoria Coley..........................................68 Edward O. Comitz..................................102 Pamela Conboy.......................................46 Carla Consoli.........................................100 Alice Cooper..........................................188 R. Craig Coppola...................................144 Mark Coronado......................................132 Joseph M. Crabb...................................104 Dave Crawford.......................................148 Michael M. Crow...................................184 John E. Cummerford..............................106 Sean Currie........................................... 132 Kevin Czerwinski....................................152 J.P. Dahdah...........................................186 Beverly B. Damore.................................192 Lisa Daniels.............................................24 Fred Darche..........................................136 Michelle De Blasi...................................100

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Greg de Jesus.........................................52 Gonzalo A. de la Melena, Jr....................180 Dr. Wyatt Decker.....................................60 Pat Derdenger....................................... 114 Dennis Desmond...................................136 Mark Detmer.........................................140 Scott DeWald..........................................92 John E DeWulf.........................................92 David A. Dexter....................................... 74 Donald R. Diamond................................164 Deems Dickinson................................... 170 Dr. Gary Dirks..........................................86 John Divall............................................ 152 John Alan Doran......................................98 Bennett & Jacquie Dorrance................... 178 David Doss..............................................50 Larry Downey........................................144 Raymond N. DuBois, MD, PhD..................66 Bryan Dunn...........................................148 Judith M. Dworkin.................................100 Michael Ebert........................................ 152 Paul F. Eckstein.......................................94 David Eichler...........................................30 Tom Englert...........................................122 Mark D. Engstrom.................................. 142 Diane Enos............................................180 Richard Federico....................................120 Pat Feeney............................................140 Mark Feldman.........................................58 Jim Fijan...............................................144 Peter S. Fine.......................................... 174 Michele Finney........................................60 Jamie Fletcher.......................................200 Rhonda Forsyth.....................................196 Clay Fouts............................................. 170 Sam Fox................................................120 Susan Frank............................................50 Leah Freed............................................196 Susan M. Freeman..................................90 Charley Freericks...................................152 Harvey L. Frutkin................................... 114 Ira A. Fulton.......................................... 178 Doug Fulton...........................................166 Jerry Gaffaney.......................................102 Grady Gammage, Jr............................... 112 Joe “Skip” G. N. Garcia............................70 Dan Gardiner.........................................146 Don H. Garner.........................................54 Andrew Geier........................................148

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{ INDEX OF LEADERS } Harry George...........................................56 Gregory P. Gillis.......................................96 Rufus Glasper........................................184 Kathleen Goeppinger................................70 Yale F. Goldberg..................................... 114 Richard Goldenson...................................24 Nick Goodman.........................................76 Chuck Goodmiller....................................24 Stephanie Gorman...................................68 John W. Graham....................................164 Bruce Gray............................................168 Gary Gregg............................................138 Mark Grenoble.......................................130 Deborah Griffin...................................... 128 Joyce C. Grossman................................182 Vincent Guerithault................................ 118 MaryAnn Guerra......................................66 Curtis Gunn.............................................56 Phillip Guttilla..........................................92 Ronald Guziak.........................................60 Michael C. Haenel..................................140 Rick Hamada......................................... 174 Glenn Hamer.........................................182 Mark S. Hanley........................................66 Max Hansen............................................44 Dan Harkins.......................................... 116 Ron Harman..........................................160 Beth Harmon-Vaughan...........................134 Sharon Harper.......................................152 Gregory Harris.......................................102 Steve Hart.............................................130 James R. Hatfield.................................. 176 Patrick C. Hayes....................................134 Craig Henig...........................................138 Sherry Henry.........................................126 Lynne B. Herndon....................................46 Ryan Hibbert .......................................120 Vanessa P Hickman...............................162 Steven J. Hilton.....................................166 Joseph Hogan.......................................162 Greg Hollman........................................ 170 Mark Holohan..........................................82 Scott J Hopeck........................................36 James Hughes.........................................82 Linda Hunt...............................................60 Blake Irving.............................................86 Catherine Ivy......................................... 178 Craig Jackson.......................................132 Keith Jackson..........................................84

Jim Jacobs............................................150 David J. Jacofsky.....................................76 Gregory Jahn...........................................64 Gordon James.........................................30 Jodi Jerich..............................................82 Jack Jewett...........................................194 Debbie Johnson.....................................126 Steve Johnson.........................................46 Julie A. Johnson.................................... 142 John Julian..............................................76 Rich Kalenka...........................................24 Eliot L. Kaplan....................................... 114 Dirk Karsten Beth....................................80 James P. Keeley.....................................140 Ken Kendrick......................................... 124 Edward Kim.............................................76 Heidi Kimball.........................................154 Tim King...............................................160 Eileen Klein...........................................184 Jodi Knobel Feuerhelm............................96 Joan M. Koerber Walker...........................66 David Kong............................................130 Craig Krumwiede...................................164 Margaret B. LaBianca............................100 Kenneth Lamneck....................................86 Beau Lane...............................................28 Kimber Lanning.......................................40 Mark Larson..........................................104 Maria Laughner.......................................70 Bill Lavidge..............................................28 Scott R. Lavinia.......................................56 Taylor W. Lawrence..................................78 Richard Lehmann....................................48 David K. Lenhardt..................................122 Dennis Leong........................................130 Doug Leventhal......................................154 Erin Lewin.............................................104 Matthew E. Likens................................... 74 K. Michelle Lind..................................... 172 Rozlyn Lipsey.........................................150 Catherine Long...................................... 176 Leonardo Loo........................................180 Georgia Lord.........................................190 D. Kim Lough..........................................96 Paul Luna..............................................194 Jim Lundy...............................................48 Steve Macias...........................................84 Beau MacMillan..................................... 118 Tim Mahoney..........................................78

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Keith Maio...............................................48 William J. Maledon..................................94 Brent Mallonee......................................146 Teresa L. Mandelin..................................52 Mary Martuscelli....................................198 James Marzola........................................34 Clate Mask..............................................86 James C. Mastandrea............................158 Harry Mateer...........................................50 Aaron Matos............................................44 Paul McCabe......................................... 118 John McCain.........................................188 Wes McClure.........................................160 Karen C. McConnell............................... 110 Jonas McCormick....................................34 Patrick McGinley....................................156 Matt McGuire..........................................64 Ken S. McMahon.....................................80 Anne McNamara......................................70 Kimberly J. McWaters............................198 Jackie A. Meck......................................190 Mike Medici...........................................134 Robert Meyer..........................................64 Robert Milligan...................................... 176 Robin Milne...........................................192 Omar Mireles.........................................168 Gary L. Molenda......................................52 Alfredo J. Molina................................... 178 William E. Molloy...................................154 Matthew S. Mooney...............................158 Steve Moore..........................................126 Manny Mora............................................78 Arte Moreno..........................................188 Jane L. Morris.........................................42 Roger N. Morris.....................................102 Daniel L. Muchow..................................100 Brian Mueller.........................................184 Bob Mulhern..........................................138 Gary M. Munsinger..................................56 Danny Murphy.........................................42 Rick Murray.............................................40 Annette G. Musa.....................................52 Nate Nathan..........................................162 Ralph G. Nefdt.........................................26 Scott Nelson..........................................122 Alan C. Nelson.......................................186 Thomas Nolan.......................................158 Edward F. Novak....................................108 Randy Nussbaum.....................................90

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{ INDEX OF LEADERS } Tom O’Neil............................................134 Mark Ogden............................................98 William M. Olson....................................164 Jonathan G. Ornstein...............................42 Daniel Oseran........................................104 Pamela Overton.......................................94 Matthew Owens......................................30 Sheryl Palmer........................................166 Randy Papetti..........................................94 Rudy Parga, Jr.......................................108 Jay Parry............................................... 124 Bob Parsons.......................................... 178 Martha Patrick....................................... 114 Michael W. Patten....................................96 James (Jim) S. Patterson.........................54 Todd Pearson..........................................50 Susan Pepin..........................................194 Scott D. Peters......................................158 Clark Peterson.........................................80 Bill Phalen...............................................36 Craig Phelps............................................70 Steven D. Pidgeon................................. 110 Dan Pierce............................................150 Lorraine E. Pino.....................................126 Jason Pistillo...........................................80 John Poisson...........................................34 Elliott D. Pollack..................................... 172 Michael A. Pollack.................................122 Jason Proudfit....................................... 172 Steve Purves...........................................62 Stephanie Quincy.....................................98 Jorge Quintero.......................................180 Dave Ralston...........................................48 Terry Rambler ......................................128 John M. Randolph...................................88 Elizabeth R. Reich..................................192 Eric M. Reiman........................................72 Judy Rich................................................62 Tim Riester..............................................30 Dr. Edgardo Rivera...................................64 Steve Rizley.............................................80 Craig Robb..............................................54 Laura Robertson......................................62 Vicki Robinson....................................... 142 Kristen Rosati........................................102 Jason Rose.............................................30 Lawrence J. Rosenfeld.............................98 Marcia G Rowley....................................200 Julie Rystad.............................................88

Rachel Sacco........................................126 Thomas J. Sadvary..................................62 Thomas J. Salerno...................................90 Stan Sanchez........................................146 Preston S. Sanders..................................50 Todd Sanders..........................................40 Steve Sanghi......................................... 174 Robert Sarver........................................ 124 Terrence Scali.........................................32 Rob Schwister.........................................48 Dave Seeger..........................................144 Howard Seftel........................................120 Steven G. Seleznow...............................194 Thad W Seligman..................................138 R.F “Rick” Shangraw Jr..........................194 Megan Sherwood................................. 142 Edward J. Shoen.....................................42 Matt Silverman........................................28 Ann Siner..............................................186 Mark Singerman....................................154 John Sizer...............................................26 Richard Skufza...................................... 176 Donald “Don” Slager.............................. 174 George Slessman....................................86 Paul B. Smith..........................................44 Kimberly Smith........................................78 Barry Smith.............................................68 Donald Smith...........................................32 Scott Smith...........................................190 Joe Snell...............................................182 Beth Soberg............................................68 John Solheim..........................................84 Bryan R. Sperber................................... 124 Robert F. Spetzler....................................72 Scarlett Spring........................................ 74 Andi St. John........................................156 Greg Stanton.........................................190 Nicole Stanton.......................................108 Mark Stevens........................................156 Keith Stewart...........................................72 Steve Strickbine.......................................36 John L Strittmatter.................................154 Benjamin J. Strobl.................................150 Stephen Taddie........................................58 Karrin Taylor..........................................198 Jim Teter...............................................192 Michael J. Thorell....................................52 Jay Tibshraeny......................................190 Michael E. Tiffany.................................. 112

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Ron Butler

Chuck Goodmiller

Arizona managing partner Ernst & Young LLP ey.com Butler is an Arizona native and has more than 23 years of public accounting experience. He has served as Arizona managing partner since 2008 and provides strategic guidance with the operation and management of the Arizona practice of EY. Professional strengths: “I am a perfectionist with a strong work ethic. This is both a blessing and a curse, but I have found a way to use these qualities to my advantage. ” Dinner pick: “President Barack Obama. Our political views are so dramatically different, I would appreciate the opportunity to debate his politics and challenge his views and find some common ground.” Business advice: “Work hard, demand perfection of yourself and treat others with respect. By adhering to these very basic guidelines, good things will happen. ”

Goodmiller thrives on finding new solutions to old problems and strategizing new ways of doing things to benefit his clients and team members. Goodmiller specializes in providing clients with personalized professional service with expertise in the core practice areas of consulting, audit, tax and accounting services. Professional strengths: “I just do my best to be my best and remember we are all just human.” Bucket list: “I really don’t have a bucket list. Maybe I should think about that.” Dinner pick: “John Lennon, imagine that. Actually, can it be the me from30 years from now so I can learn from my mistakes before I make them” Business advice: “Be yourself, be honest and understand that no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”

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In July, Kalenka, a 27-year veteran of the professional services firm, was appointed to managing partner for PwC’s Phoenix office. He will focus on growing PwC’s business in the market as well as supporting the growth and development of the people working in Phoenix. Kalenka succeeded Diane Thorn, who retired after nearly a decade leading the Phoenix office. Kalenka relocated to Phoenix in 2012 and last year was appointed as the lead of PwC’s assurance practice for its Phoenix office. Kalenka has led teams providing audit and advisory services to businesses ranging in size from venture-backed, start-up companies to Fortune 500 multinationals. His industry experience includes consumer and industrial electronics, engineering services, software and internet, and health industries.

Richard Goldenson Managing partner CliftonLarsonAllen LLP cliftonlarsonallen.com

Goldenson is the managing partner of the Southwest region, encompassing offices in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Southern California. He has more than 30 years of experience in audit, tax and consulting, working with both businesses and individuals. Professional strengths: “I learned a lot from many great

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people throughout the years. I believe it is very important to understand the ‘whys’ behind what we do in our industry.” Toughest challenge: “It’s always difficult to find and retain good staff. I enjoy the time I spend at developing staff and helping others learn and grow.” Business advice: “You should focus on your verbal and written communication skills, as they can be more important than the technical pieces.” Fun fact: “I made a hole-in-one on the wrong hole on a golf course in Ireland.”

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Ralph Nefdt

Mark Weber

Office managing partner Grant Thornton LLP grantthornton.com

Partner Moss Adams mossadams.com

Nefdt has been responsible for overall operations of Grant Thornton’s Phoenix office since 2011. Prior to that, he served as an audit partner and professional standards partner in GT’s San Francisco office. He has almost three decades of experience working as

an auditor and business advisor. Dinner pick: “Nelson Mandela. He is my countryman and one of the most profound characters of our time.” Business advice: “Know that a career in public accounting has far less to do with ‘the numbers’ than you think. Secondly, know that having embarked on a career in this profession, you will always have excellent opportunities to change course within the profession or outside of the profession. A career in public accounting is an incredibly valuable platform to do whatever you want to do in business. ”

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Sizer has more than 28 years of public accounting experience and is the partner in charge of Deloitte’s Assurance Services Practice in Arizona. In this role, he is responsible for all operations and resources deployed to Deloitte’s audit clients in Arizona. Sizer’s expertise includes public offerings, business combinations, SEC reporting and compliance, and other business-advisory services. Sizer was awarded the Distinguished Graduate award in 2010 from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

Weber has been in public accounting since 1986, serving small and mid-size businesses and their entrepreneurial owners and managers. He focuses on financial statement attestation, SEC public company reporting, merger and acquisition consulting, and strategic business planning. His specific experience includes financial audits, with related management recommendations for cost savings; merger and acquisition consulting, including analyzing targets of offers; and due diligence procedures. He previously served as a manager of emerging business services for offices of two Big Four firms and at the Securities & Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Today, his clients are in the telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, franchising and hospitality industries.

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Zall’s professional experience includes more than 30 years of financial consulting, business planning, financial statement analysis and providing high level audit services. His experience includes assisting entrepreneurial owners with financing matters, mergers and acquisitions, integration issues and business and growth planning. He is responsible for profitable operations, professional business matters and the overall growth of the Phoenix practice. Professional strengths: “Focus, intensity, communication, endurance and perseverance.” Dinner pick: “President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower. He exhibited drive, initiative, collaboration and saved the world.” Business advice: “You reap dividends by taking on diverse projects and giving 125 percent.” Fun fact: “I am an avid Neil Young fan.”

Carlos Wagner Executive managing director CBIZ MHM, LLC cbiz.com, mhmcpa.com

Wagner functions in an interesting combination of roles. As an executive managing director, he directs the Phoenix office for CBIZ MHM, where he has been active in public accounting for more than 43 years. At the same time, he also directs multiple national programs for the Financial Services Division of CBIZ, leading the National Training and Professional Development

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program, the Financial Services IT Task Force and the national effort for the continued development of a national business development group. Business advice: “The key to business success — as well as success in the other facets of our lives — centers around building and developing relationships. Understanding the significance of relationships cannot be overstated.” Fun fact: “My favorite food/snack is fresh cheese curds from Wisconsin.”

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Kristin Bloomquist

Matt Silverman Vice president and managing director R&R Partners rrpartners.com

Executive vice president, general manager Cramer-Krasselt c-k.com Bloomquist is a veteran of the advertising and marketing industry. She has blue chip experience ranging from having had agency, client and consultant leadership roles in top markets: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Since joining C-K, Bloomquist has led the agency with a hands-on, passionate approach. Toughest challenge: “Ours is a business of constant change that at times requires making tough staff adjustments. This is especially difficult knowing that people are the cornerstone of the agency. It’s never easy to see people go, but it’s amazing how life has a way of working out. Welcoming new talent that continues to help us evolve with the ever-changing business can be a great benefit, too.” Fun fact: “I ride a Harley-Davidson three-wheel motorcycle.”

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Lane has used decades of experience to build LaneTerralever into one of the most successful agencies in the region. Lane was named Phoenix Ad Club’s 2013 Ad Person of the Year. Professional strengths: “The ability to persevere through adversity and maintain composure under pressure in the contact sport of business.” Toughest challenge: “The bankruptcy of a major client leaving us with a very significant bad debt. We made the necessary sacrifices over several years to survive the cash flow hit.” Dinner pick: “It would have to be Abraham Lincoln because of the profound impact he made on the history of our country.” Business advice: “Become a master communicator and never stop being curious.” Fun fact: “When I was in high school, I worked as a field worker at a pineapple farm in Hawaii.”

Silverman manages the Arizona office of R&R Partners, one of the top 10 independently owned marketing and advertising firms in the United States. He is a business-savvy communications executive who knows how to plan strategically, calm troubled waters and stay one step ahead of the competition. With more than 25-years of experience, Silverman has honed the art of communication from every possible angle. Dinner pick: “I would love to have dinner with Nobel Peace Prize winner and author Elie Wiesel to understand how, as a Holocaust survivor, he remains so strong, wise and gracious after surviving the worst of times.” Business advice: “Don’t be afraid to try something big and fail. And also learn the art of helping clients succeed.” Fun fact: “A serial killer confessed to me. Really.”

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Zion’s background includes a master’s degree in computer engineering and PhD level training in marketing at ASU. Zion’s career has spanned three continents, including several years living and working in Tokyo and London. As CEO of Zion & Zion, one of Arizona’s top PR and social media firm and one of Arizona’s top two ad agencies, Zion’s technology and business experience gives Zion & Zion its edge when it comes to campaign integration. Professional strengths: “A combination of deep engineering, business and marketing experience is rare to find in a single individual and enables Zion & Zion to do things that other agencies cannot.” Bucket list: “To take my convertible Maserati to its top speed of 182 mph.” Fun fact: “I held the Miami Beach Senior High School record for the 500-yard freestyle at 5:07.”

Bill Lavidge CEO The Lavidge Company lavidge.com

Lavidge has served as an influential and pioneering Arizona business leader since starting his agency in 1982 and producing award-winning campaigns that helped spotlight the Phoenix advertising industry locally and nationally. The company has grown into one of the largest agencies in the Southwest servicing local, regional and national brands.

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Professional strengths: “It sounds trite, but I do my best to be a person of integrity. This is a big small town. My reputation is my calling card. I also truly enjoy helping others. It energizes me.” Business advice: “Never give up and always try to exceed expectations.” Fun fact: “I was in a teen rock band that taped a 45 rpm record in Smokey Robinson’s studio when I was 13 years old. I later traded my bass guitar for a water ski. It was a good trade.”

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Matthew Owens

Founder and creative director Decibel Blue decibelblue.com

CEO Owens Harkey Advertising owensharkey.com

Eichler was born in New York, raised in Los Angeles, went to school in Connecticut and worked in Silicon Valley and Hollywood before moving to Phoenix. He tells people that he is a “mutt.” “I have worked with people of all backgrounds, talents and motivations,” he said. “By the time I founded Decibel Blue, I had figured out that treating people well and laughing at pretty much everything in life is the best way to roll.” Business advice: “Talent and effort are important, but attitude is everything. You aren’t the first person to work hard, need more money or have an unappreciative client. How you deal with those challenges and treat others makes all the difference. ” Fun fact: “I don’t know how to ride a bike. I grew up in a very steep, windy canyon and my parents justifiably wouldn’t let me learn.”

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James is a community leader who is well known for his public relations and government affairs accomplishments. In 1990, he established Gordon C. James Public Relations as a full-service media relations, event management and governmental affairs agency. Professional strengths: “Many of the most successful people I know have a ‘never give up attitude.’ I think all of my mentors have instilled this in me. I also try to practice the Golden Rule.” Toughest challenge: “The 1992 presidential election was extremely challenging and we lost. It was definitely a humbling experience.” Business advice: “We are writers. Take as many writing courses as you can and practice.” Fun fact: “I have traveled to all 50 states and U.S. territories and over 65 foreign countries.”

Owens grew up in the advertising industry and has been in the business for over 25 years. As the son of Bill Owens, the founder and owner of the long-time Valley advertising agency Owens & Associates, he received an early education in marketing and advertising in Arizona. After graduating from Woodbury University in Los Angeles with a degree in marketing, he worked for Owens & Associates for many years. Now, Owens has partnered with his long-time friend and media expert, Scott Harkey. As partner, Owens’ core responsibilities lie in marketing strategy and advertising planning, media services, account supervision and creative direction. Owens has succeeded in doubling Owens Harkey Advertising’s business in 2008 with the help of his revolutionary branding strategy system.

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President and founder Rose+Moser+Allyn Public & Online Relations rosemoserallynpr.com

Dubbed “Arizona’s PR heavyweight,” Rose has represented more 500 companies, causes and crises since the company’s inception in 1996. Toughest challenge: “Anyone starting a company at 26 is going to face youthful doubts. But small victories led to bigger opportunities. Like any rookie being given a shot, you’ve got to hustle and deliver quality at bats, which I was fortunate to be able to do. And we have constantly innovated ever since, staying on the edge of cutting. Our first major crisis communications client involved PR on three different continents and an African civil war. Some of the arcane things I learned as a diplomacy and world affairs major at Occidental College did come in handy. ” Fun fact: “I was the MVP on a team that won the Wiffle Ball World Series.”

Tim Riester President and CEO RIESTER riester.com

Riester is founder of RIESTER, one of the largest, privately held advertising and public relations firms in the western United States. Advertising Age listed RIESTER among the “20 Hottest Creative Shops in America” and Forbes included it in its list of “Top 100 Global Ad Agencies That Know Social Media and Google.”

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Business advice: “Become an excellent writer. Be an even better listener. Learn your client’s business. Understand everything about digital and social media. Work harder and smarter than everyone around you.” Fun fact: “As a teenager I wanted to become a courtroom lawyer. I imagine the extensive research we conduct to create campaigns today, and the persuasive presentations we deliver to articulate our marketing recommendations, are somewhat similar to the work of a litigator.”

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CEO MJ Insurance mjinsurance.com

Bill joined the MJ Insurance team in 1992 and was named CEO in the fall of 2006. Bill aligns his philosophy with the principles the company was founded upon. Bill believes you must strive to earn and maintain trust by continually acting in his clients’ best interest. Business advice: “I always tell young people who are considering a career (in the insurance industry) that when meeting with CEOs, presidents, CFOs and other C-suite executives,you must be knowledgeable about their business and build up a great network – therefore, it takes about three years to get your undergrad and five years to earn your master’s. ” Fun fact: “Had I not pursued a career in insurance and had the opportunity to be a generation II leader, I would have pursued a career in coaching.”

Smith has more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry. He joined CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company (formerly SCF Arizona) on June 1, 2000. Smith was formerly a deputy secretary in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry. He also spent 20 years in private industry at New York-based insurer, Continental, where he began his career. He earned the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s “Distinguished Service” award in 2011. Bucket list: “I don’t like to dream about things I want to do in life, I do them.” Business advice: “Take advantage of all of the opportunities you’re presented, regardless of the sacrifices. Your business value is determined by the breadth of your experience and the knowledge you attain.” Fun fact: “I have a great singing voice.”

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Scali acquires, integrates and leads insurance agencies and brokerages. As CEO for NFP P&C, Scali is responsible for growing the P&C business nationally. Locally, Scali founded, grew and sold two very large Arizona-based insurance firms. Over the past 23 years, Scali acquired more than 40 agencies; and with the prior owners, he created successful, competitive regional brokerages. Professional strengths: “I’m tenacious in my pursuits of clients, employees and business partners. They are, after all, the reason we fail or succeed.” Toughest challenge: “After I sold my first company in 2002, I was pouched out of the CEO role by the bank CEO that acquired my firm. I started a second more successful firm shortly thereafter.” Fun fact: “I actually enjoy chick flicks with my wife and daughter.”

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Vogt leads the office and has been in various leadership roles for the past 20 years. She has been in the industry since 1980. Vogt has a master’s from the University of Texas and bachelor’s from the University of Iowa. She is past board chair of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona and a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership. Biggest challenge: “Being cast in a role because you are technically great and comfortable with the job. Having a boss that made me take a chance at a role out of my comfort zone. He encouraged me to stretch every day under his leadership.” Best advice to offer: “Surround yourself with great advisors, collaborative teams and a strong network, then ask lots of questions.” Surprising fact: “The only time I cook is for large parties.”

Charles Touché Chairman and CEO Lovitt & Touche Inc. lovitt-touche.com

In 2004, Touché became chairman and CEO of one of the largest insurance agencies in the United States, with nearly 200 employees in three offices and more than $300 million in total premiums. Professional strengths: “I take a hands-on approach to everything I do and always try to lead by example. If you lead,

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you’ll never have to pull.” Business advice: “Work hard for what you hope to achieve. We all have our own personal styles for approaching our work, but at the end of the day, it’s all about one’s effort and commitment.” Fun fact: “My father, Carlos G Touché, was Hispanic. The Touché family has the world as its roots in a 200-year journey from Palestine to Mexico, America to Argentina. Our story includes encounters with some of history’s most notorious figures, including Pancho Villa and Juan Peron.”

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Jonas McCormick

Managing principal, employee benefit plans CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP claconnect.com

Managing partner Deloitte deloitte.com

Baker started with LarsonAllen as an intern while she was still earning her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She rose to the head of the employeebenefits plan national practice and moved to Arizona in 2005, when the firm made the first of several acquisitions in the state. Professional strengths: “The most important quality is to take control of your career by setting goals, determining what actions you need to take to meet your goals and gaining support from others.” Business advice: “Strive to be the best in everything you do, become famous for your achievements and help others succeed in their careers.” Fun fact: “I competed in the North Shore Rollerblade Marathon and won third place in my age class.”

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A true innovator impassioned by the science of self, Bonnstetter is co-founder and chairman of Target Training International, Ltd. (TTI) and TTI Success Insights, Ltd. North America (TTI SI). For 30 years, TTI SI has developed research-based, assessment solutions consultants in 90 countries and 40 languages use to hire, develop, train and manage the best talent in the world. Bonnstetter is an author, speaker and pioneer of the assessment and talent industry. Business advice: “Take the time to listen to your client and try to find a way to help them. Do something to perfect their system for helping people grow.” Fun fact: “I judged state contestants in South Dakota for the Miss Universe pageant and I caddied for a professional golfer.”

McCormick is the overall leader of Deloitte’s Arizona practice. McCormick has served some of the largest and most complex companies in Arizona, and serves as a trusted business advisor to Deloitte’s top clients in the state. He has extensive professional experience as a management consultant in the area of strategy and operations. Biggest challenge: “In business we all face obstacles and challenges that come in a variety of forms, shapes and sizes. For me, the key to overcoming these obstacles has always been to ‘respond’ to them as opposed to ‘react’ to them. The difference is subtle, but distinct. In responding to obstacles, you take a fact-based approach to devising a strategy to not only deal with the challenge at hand, but to overcome it and reach the optimal solution or end-state.”

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Poisson is managing director of Accenture’s Phoenix office and oversees a staff of more than 400. Poisson’s staff uses its insight into existing and emerging technologies to identify new business and technology trends. Poisson helps clients identify and enter new markets, increase revenues in existing markets, improve operational performance and deliver their products and services more effectively and efficiently. The services Accenture offers include business consulting, systems integration, application outsourcing, IT infrastructure outsourcing and business process outsourcing. Poisson’s clients include many of the larger financial institutions, resource companies and government entities. Accenture integrates consulting capabilities across the full life cycle of business transformation.

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Vice president – CRM, marketing and strategic alliances Business & Decision North America businessdecision.com Marzola has more than 30 years of business development and entrepreneurship with a keen focus on customer experience management and marketing effectiveness. He creates recurring revenue models for the businesses with whom he works. Business advice: “Be a lifelong learner. The more you know, the better you can relate to more people. Time management.

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Learn how to commit to and then hit deadlines. Integrity. Your reputation opens or closes doors of opportunities.” Fun fact: “My first business was selling Formula 1 racing patches and decals in elementary school. I marked up the catalog as my price book and created a binder to display the merchandise. I sold my display inventory and also took orders for what the kids wanted in the catalog.”

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President and CEO AZ Big Media azbigmedia.com

President Times Media Group timespublications.com

Atkinson started AZ Big Media in 1985 and publishes eight local magazines — Az Business, Arizona commercial Real Estate (AZRE), Ranking AZ, Az Business Leaders, Creative Designer, Experience AZ, People & Projects To Know (PTK), and Play Ball. AZ Big Media also host hosts 13 business events and produces the Scottsdale Home & Travel Show. Dinner pick: “Abraham Lincoln for dinner entree, but Groucho Marx when dessert arrives.” Business advice: “Stick to your principals and trust in what you believe. The naysayers will doubt you along the way. However, if you believe it so, stay your course and show them the way.” Fun fact: “I hold a fine arts degree in painting, survived a hot air balloon crash, rafted over a 21-foot waterfall and build outdoor totem art out of repurposed materials (aztotemart.com).”

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The Valley native, ASU graduate and former practicing Valley CPA started TMG in 1997. Today, its family of print and digital titles includes The San Tan Sun News, College Times, Valley Times, Lovin’ Life After 50, The Groves Report, The Mesa View, The North Gilbert Breeze and the Scottsdale Airpark News. TMG also owns and operates AZ Integrated Media, a media distribution and custom publishing company. Best advice to offer: “In my experience, the two distinct elements most always present in any success story, including mine, are initiative and perseverance. You first have to believe, and then commit. There are many who have unwittingly given up on their dream when they were actually just a hair’s breadth away from success.”

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CEO Cities West Publishing phoenixmag.com Cities West Publishing, which Phalen founded in 1997, publishes Phoenix magazine and Phoenix Home and Garden. Before starting Cities West, he founded and co-founded three broadcasting companies that acquired 24 radio stations throughout the United States. Phalen earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1965.

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He later earned a master’s degree in organizational behavior from Norwich University in Vermont. He served for six years in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He is past president of the Tucson Broadcasters Association and was a member of the advisory board of the ABC Radio Network and the Walter Cronkite Endowment Board of the Trustees at ASU. All told, Phalen has served on five corporate boards.

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District director U.S. Small Business Administration sba.gov/az Blaney’s varied experience includes work as the district director for Congressman Jack Kemp, deputy sheriff, federal agent and vice president of an insurance brokerage. He joined the SBA in March of 1989. Professional strengths: “Empathy for people. I always hope to be remembered as a gentleman who lived an authentic life.” Dinner pick: “Don Knotts, but in character as Barney Fife. When I was a cop, I worked with a couple of guys just like Barney.” Business advice: “There is no substitute of being prepared and professional. The government sometimes looks easy. In reality, it is very complex. Look before you leap.” Fun fact: “I enjoy cooking and my wife and I dance in our kitchen on Saturday night to music from the ‘Great American Songbook.’”

From television news reporter to urgent care center developer, Murray has a varied background that includes entrepreneurial endeavors and nonprofit association executive. As CEO of the 11,000 member ASBA, Murray has been successful by developing relationships with businesses for mutual success and surrounding himself with a team that believes in a common goal. Bucket list: “Re-learn to play the piano. I want to be able to play popular songs and show tunes from memory.” Toughest challenge: “I have had a failed business. When that happens, no matter you who you are, it’s an ego killer. But the lessons we learn from failure are perhaps more important the lessons we learn from success. ” Fun fact: “ In 1998, in a meeting with then Texas Gov. George W. Bush, I coined the phrase, ‘compassionate conservative.’”

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In 2007, Washington brought more than 30 years of broad based corporate and small business experience to lead the statewide AZSBDC Network. She provides high impact strategic vision and oversees expert counseling and training services annually for almost 4,000 small businesses. Washington also represents the Network at the national level with her election in 2013 to the America’s SBDC national board of directors where she serves as treasurer. Dinner pick: “Michelle Obama. From growing up on the south side of Chicago to being one of the most admired First Ladies, she has also experienced success as an executive, wife, and mother.” Fun fact: “I was a member of my high school’s dance group during half-time at our basketball games.”

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President and CEO Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce phoenixchamber.com Sanders has led the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce since May 2009, after previously heading the Chamber’s public affairs efforts as its vice president. He spent seven sessions as a legislative research analyst at the Arizona House of Representatives. The native of Bogota, Colombia, earned a degree in political science from Northern Arizona University

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and serves on the boards of the Arizona Mexico Commission and the Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau. Fun fact: “I am dyslexic and was not able read until the fifth grade when my parents made the difficult decision to send me to a boarding school that specialized in kids with learning disabilities. Not only did I learn to read, but I became a voracious reader and a believer in the power of education to transform lives.”

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President and CEO Tucson Airport Authority flytucson.com Allin became president and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority in 2002. She began her career in 1976 with TAA, then moved to Texas where she worked for the Corpus Christi International Airport, ending her tenure as director of aviation. She currently serves on the Policy Review Committee of the American Association of Airport Executives and on the Airports Council International-North America Government Affairs Steering Committee. Biggest challenge: “September 11, 2001 forever changed the way airports conduct business. Airport operators have made and continue to make, changes in operational procedures and significant financial investments to protect our customers, aircraft and facilities. We must be ever vigilant and adapt operational procedures to ensure safety and security.”

One of the longest serving CEOs in the industry, Ornstein returned for his second tour with Mesa in 1998 as president and CEO and was named chairman of the board in 1999. With hubs in Phoenix, Dallas, Washington Dulles and Houston, Mesa operates more than 400 daily system departures to 92 cities. Toughest challenge: “Losing my job in the brokerage business at Bear Stearns. I got into the airline business loading bags at LAX with an airline with two nine-passenger aircraft. We leased an airplane from another little airline in New Mexico named Mesa. I never looked back from there. ” Business advice: “If you don’t have a deeply imbedded passion for aviation, do something else. And here is an easy test – do you look up EVERY time an airplane flies overhead? I still do.” Fun fact: “My favorite music is hip hop.”

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Shoen grew up in the U-Haul organization and was first employed in 1971. He is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Harvard Business School and ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Shoen was chosen by the Amerco Board of Directors as president in 1987 and has been leading the company since. Amerco has been the hottest Arizona stock over the last decade, generating an average annual return of 27 percent. Best advice to offer: “Set realistic goals with realistic time frames. Set a goal and go at it, understanding that nothing happens in 90 days or a year. It takes years to nurture the crop that feeds you today.” Surprising fact: “I keep my personal cell phone listed on the Internet and receive customer calls nearly every day.”

Danny Murphy

Aviation director Sky Harbor International Airport skyharbor.com Murphy has more than 25 years experience with the City of Phoenix. In his current position, he oversees three airports — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear Airport, all owned and operated by the City of Phoenix.

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Toughest challenge: “I think the biggest challenge for any airport operator is that, while the airport carries our name, we don’t directly operate many of the services offered. Our whole team is focused on establishing and maintaining strong relationships with our partners. So if challenges come up on either side, we are able to work through them together. Our daily challenge is delivering world class customer service, while keeping costs competitive for our partners.”

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Karen Vandehei

CEO Corporate Job Bank Personnel Services corporatejobbank.com

President Accurate Placement accurateplacement.com

President and CEO of Corporate Job Bank Personnel Services and Professional Search Associates for almost 30 years, Boca has helped build the company into the No. 1 locally owned staffing company in Arizona. Biggest challenge: “We have been helping many of our customers for years. Continuing to find the high quality employee that our customers are accustom to from Corporate Job Bank is always tough. The employee market is always changing and we work very hard to stay in step.” Best advice to offer: “It’s always about the people, not the technology or the systems we use for tracking searches. It’s having people who work for you that love helping people.” Surprising fact: “I have a great love for clothes. Believe it or not, this love started back when I sold shirts and ties door-to-door in the 1970s.”

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Since 2002, Hansen and his staffing companies have placed more than 17,000 people in jobs in Arizona. In 2012, 10 years after Hansen founded Job Brokers at age 26, the firm had $25 million in total revenue. Hansen also invented the term “purpose based recruiting” in association with the formation of his executive search firm, Y Scouts. Best advice to offer: “Stop only filling skill gaps with resumes. We are giving our industry a bad name when this is the only focus. There is so much more to making sure someone is right for a company than whether or not their resume has the same key words on it as a job description. People don’t work in job descriptions, they should work for companies who have purpose that aligns with their own.” Surprising fact: “When I grow up, I want to be a high school football coach.”

Vandehei co-founded Accurate Placement in 1996. As a certified temporary staffing specialist, Vandehei brings a high degree of knowledge and professionalism to each placement made within Accurate Placement. Her integrity and knowledge of the staffing industry are key traits which allow her and the Accurate Placement team to work side-by-side with client companies as business partners identifying only the best and most qualified candidates. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and past president of the Arizona Staffing Professionals Association. Accurate Placement has been in Ranking Arizona’s Top 10 for both temporary staffing and permanent placement.

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President and owner Allstaff Services Inc.® allstaffaz.com

Smith purchased Band B Employment in 1983 and re-branded it as Allstaff in 2006. In 2012, the company celebrated its 50-year anniversary and has expanded to three branch locations. Smith’s expertise in running a successful privately held small business has earned Allstaff a respected niche in the staffing industry in Arizona. Biggest challenge: “The last recession. It was a hit for all business owners, large and small. Over the span of my career, I have weathered six recession by hiring the right people, giving them autonomy to perform, make the difficult changes and move forward.” Surprising fact: “I relocated to the Valley of Sun from Rochester, New York, 36 years ago. I vowed then to take advantage of the climate by swimming and exercising every day. Currently, I am at 11,880 days and counting. ”

Aaron Matos

CEO and founder Recruiting.com (parent of Jobing.com) jobing.com Matos is founder and CEO of Recruiting.com, a provider of next generation software and technology that enables organizations to succeed by recruiting and hiring the right people thorough cloud-based candidate management software and a network of leading local, diversity, and niche job boards, including Jobing.com. He is a recognized expert on Internet recruiting,

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employment branding and recruitment technology. Surprising fact: “My first job was as a bike mechanic at Swiss American Bicycles. I learned how to work for a boss who was demanding about service quality, timeliness and doing things right. When I was 14, I thought he was overbearing and too hard on me and others. Now, (27) years later, I realize he helped feed an insatiable desire to do excellent work.”

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President and CEO, Arizona region Enterprise Bank & Trust enterprisebank.com Prior to joining the company, Barry was the executive vice president and market leader for M&I Bank in Phoenix. He currently sits on three boards – the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, the Arizona Bankers Association and the Phoenix Country Club. Bucket list: “I’ve always wanted to play golf at the Augusta National Golf Club. To play a course where the best of the best carve out a place for themselves in golf history would be a dream come true.” Business advice: “To be successful in our industry, you have to have a strong blend and mastery of three skills: business development, finance and accounting. If you can do that, plus work with and understand your clients’ needs, you will be successful.” Fun fact: “I’ve caught three Major League Baseball home run balls and four foul balls.”

Benito Almanza

Arizona market president Bank of America bankofamerica.com A graduate of Stanford University and the University of Santa Clara, Almanza has been with the bank for 34 years. He currently chairs the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board and is a member of the Teach for America Arizona board and Greater Phoenix Leadership. Toughest challenge: “Losing my father during college was devastating ... I’ve never really overcome that loss, but I’ve assimilated it into my life by keeping his words, guidance and motivation with me every day.” Dinner pick: “John Lennon. Music has always been integral to my life, and I am a child of the John Lennon era ... Being able to talk with him about his motivations, inspiration and those who were his greatest influence would be an incredible experience. ” Fun fact: “I’m a ‘Deadhead’ and have been to 87 Grateful Dead performances. ”

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Conboy has 35 years of leadership experience in retail, business banking and learning and sales development. She manages 4,440 team members, 351 stores and $24.4 billion in deposits. She chairs the boards for Valley of the Sun United Way, American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer, and Teach for America. Toughest challenge: “One of my toughest challenges had to be when I first became a branch manager back in the mid-1980s at a time when women had not yet paved the same paths to travel as our male peers. We’ve come a long way.” Dinner pick: “Elvis. His talent and music changed the industry in so many ways. I would have to give him health advice and to share just how much my mom would miss him.” Fun fact: “I was a cheerleader in high school and have always been passionate about energizing teams.”

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Lynne Herndon Phoenix city president BBVA Compass bbvacompass.com

Herndon oversees the business lending activities in Phoenix for commercial lending and commercial real estate lending, including treasury management and deposits. Total loans outstanding under her management are $1.1 billion. Dinner pick: “Steve Jobs. Not sure we will see another person with Steve Jobs’ vision and desire to push the envelope for product innovation any time soon.” Business advice: “Banking requires both strong customer service and financial skills. Clients do business with bankers that connect with them, understand their financial needs and offer creative solutions. Find a mentor and role model who can help groom these skills.” Fun fact: “I love rock ‘n’ roll concerts and attend about 20 a year — namely AC/ DC, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and the Rolling Stones.”

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Regional president BMO Harris Bank bmoharris.com

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Johnson relocated to Arizona in 2002 to spearhead the bank’s expansion of 30 new branches. He was promoted to president in 2010. Previous positions with BMO include Arizona retail banking head and corporate director of retail distribution. He has also served on the boards of Valley of the Sun United Way, the Arizona Bankers Association and Ballet Arizona. Professional strengths: “I have a collaborative style of leading. Coming together often with teams and gathering ideas to make decisions jointly has served me well in all aspects of business. It’s helped to create diversity in decision making and supports strong engagement from the top down.” Fun fact: “I grew up in Chicago and was a diehard Bears fan. When I met my wife while in college, she converted me to a Green Bay Packers fan. Go Pack.”

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CEO Alliance Bank of Arizona alliancebankofarizona.com Lundy is a 30-year Phoenix commercial banking veteran and the founding CEO of Alliance Bank of Arizona. Lundy currently serves as the chair of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and as secretary of the Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. He is a member of the National FDIC Community Bank Advisory Committee, past chair of the Arizona Bankers Association and on the board of the Phoenix Art Museum and the Catholic Community Foundation. Dinner pick: “Winston Churchill ... accomplished writer, historian, warrior, politician and a statesmen. Churchill was the difference in WWII. We owe him a great deal.” Fun fact: “Early in my business career I suffered from stage fright and was very uncomfortable speaking in public. I had the opportunity to teach a college class for several semesters and that cured me.”

Richard Lehmann

Founder and chairman The Biltmore Bank of Arizona, a division of Grandpoint Bank biltmorebankaz.com After being associated with large national and international banks since 1969, Lehmann and other banking leaders founded the Biltmore Bank of Arizona in 2003 with a singular mission: to work with Arizona businesses face-toface, ensuring the bank is an integral part of each client’s growth – and the growth of Arizona’s economy. Bucket list: “Winning the J111 World Sailing Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, in 2015. Why? Because I hate to lose.” Toughest challenge: “In my 45 years in banking, I have never experienced a more severe economic downturn than the past several years – with a disproportionate impact on small, community banks. We overcame it thanks to our team, clients and an agreement with Grandpoint Capital for a capital investment, enabling us to expand our banking capabilities.”

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Dave Ralston CEO Bank of Arizona bankofarizona.com

With more than 30 years of professional experience in the banking industry, Ralston has overall responsibility for market leadership in Arizona. He has spent the past 25 years with BOK Financial in various capacities and is currently on the board of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. Professional strengths: “I try to treat everyone with respect, regardless of their position in the company. Every person offers their unique perspective and I enjoy talking with them and hearing their ideas.” Bucket list: “Play golf at Augusta National.” Dinner pick: “Warren Buffett, I have always admired his investment abilities and business savvy.” Business advice: “Stay disciplined in your approach to credit metrics and credit standards. Straying from those will only lead to regret.” Fun fact: “I played college tennis.”

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Rob Schwister President, Phoenix Metro market Alerus Bank & Trust alerus.com

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Schwister joined Alerus in 2010 with more than 15 years of business and banking experience. His career includes past positions as vice president and senior vice president of commercial lending at financial institutions. Dinner pick: “I was born and raised in Wisconsin and I am a big fan of the Green Bay Packers, so I would like to have dinner with Vince Lombardi, who was a great leader. I would ask him how he motivated ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things as a team.” Business advice: “Seek knowledge, make sure you understand what business owners need from you in order to be successful, and always do what you say you are going to do.” Fun fact: “I am a twotime cancer survivor. So, if anyone should participate in Brovember, raising awareness about men’s cancer, it’s me.”

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{ CREDIT UNIONS } Susan Frank

President and CEO Desert Schools Federal Credit Union desertschools.org Frank is the first woman in the country to lead a credit union with $1 billion or more in assets. Frank is highly active in the credit union movement and in community improvement efforts on behalf of DSFCU, Frank leads her employees by exemplifying her personal passion and commitment to the industry. She has more than 35 years of experience working with financial institutions, with 33 years dedicated to credit unions. Desert Schools is Arizona’s largest credit union with $3.4 billion in assets, 370,000 members and more than 50 locations. Professional strengths: “I have been able to create an embedded legacy of community support and giving at Desert Schools.” Fun fact: “I love scuba diving.”

Harry Mateer

David Doss President and CEO Arizona State Credit Union azstcu.org

Doss has 32 years of executive leadership experience in financial services and became the third president and CEO of Arizona State Credit Union. Since joining the team in 2005, he has overseen the growth of the credit union’s assets from $960 million to more than $1.6 billion and the growth of membership to 130,000 members. Business advice: “Listen more than you speak, have an insatiable appetite to learn, don’t underestimate the importance of networking and always have an open mind. All of these skills are necessary to further your personal and professional development, and will serve you well in any industry.” Fun fact: “My leadership skills began to develop at an early age. I became a captain of safety patrol at school, which fueled my interest in leadership.”

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CEO Altier Credit Union altiercu.org

Mateer became president and CEO of Altier Credit Union in 2007. He had previously served as the senior vice president and CFO for Altier. The Board of Directors said they selected Mateer based on their assessment that he was the most capable in leading the company and accomplishing its goals. In his role, Mateer manages the strategic direction of the organization and oversees all departments and branches. He was elected to the Association of Financial Professionals Top 300 in 2004/2005. Mateer currently serves on the board of the Credit Union Financial Network) a credit union service organization based in Arizona, and as a member on the FirstCorp board of directors. Mateer graduated from Thiel College in Greenville, Pa., with a B.A. in economics and earned an MBA from Kent State University.

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Todd Pearson

President and CEO Arizona Central Credit Union azcentralcu.org

Pearson has been president and CEO of the financial institution since 2000. Prior to that, he was senior vice president and COO, overseeing branch services, lending, marketing, and business services. He has been with Arizona Central since 2002. Prior to that, Pearson worked for the Arizona Credit Union League and is a graduate of Arizona State University. Founded in 1939, Arizona Central Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union with more than 55,000 members and $400 million in assets. It provides personalized checking, savings, mortgages, and business and personal loans to communities across Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, Glendale, Show Low and Flagstaff.

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Preston Sanders

President and CEO AERO Federal Credit Union aerofed.net

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Sanders began his career in lending with Household Finance and Manufacturers Hanover before moving into the credit union industry. He gained a wealth of experience by holding various positions, including executive vice president and COO. Dinner pick: “Lee Iacocca. He demonstrated a clear and decisive leadership style that left a lasting impression. He had a vision, boldly communicated his business plan, demanded a full commitment from his people, and then went after it.” Business advice: “Demonstrate a sincere interest in your current role and the industry. Take initiative and let your actions show it. Never assume you’re entitled to a reward or advancement; earn it daily. Allow those you manage to own their areas of responsibility, but regularly verify results.” Fun fact: “I play guitar in a church band.”

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{ SBA LENDERS } Teresa Mandelin President and CEO Southwestern Business Financing Corporation swbfc.com

Mandelin has more than 20 years of banking experience, having specialized in SBA lending since 1992. She is a well-respected frontrunner in the industry and is a recipient of the esteemed Financial Services Champion award from the SBA. Mandelin is believed to be the first Native American woman to preside over a Certified Development Company in the U.S. Toughest challenge: “I began my career in commercial banking, when it was dominated by men and women were secretaries. By understanding that ‘equal’ required me to desensitize — not take offense to things — and refusing to selfsegregate — I am a banker, no gender attached — I have not faced any glass ceilings.” Fun fact: “According to a recent DNA study, I have more ancient hominid DNA — Neanderthal and Denisovan — than the average human on the planet.”

Greg de Jesus SBA regional sales manager Wells Fargo wellsfargo.com

De Jesus is 17-year veteran of Wells Fargo and is the Southwest SBA regional sales manager, with responsibility for 14 sales people supporting a fourstate region that includes Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Professional strengths: “Hard work and strong ethics. In my opinion, you cannot achieve success in business without either.” Dinner pick: “Ted Williams. I was born and raised in San Diego ... Ted Williams is the greatest athlete to come out of San Diego.” Business advice: “Focus on doing what is right for the customer. Maintaining a focus on providing a quality customer experience and providing the best possible solutions to a customer’s financial needs will ultimately lead to individual success.” Fun fact: “I have lost 72 consecutive Scrabble matches to my wife. She is a really good Scrabble player.”

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Annette Musa Arizona market president Comerica Bank comerica.com

Musa is Comerica Bank’s Arizona market president and regional manager for its wealth management business. Musa leads Comerica’s Arizona Management Council and supports Comerica’s customer initiatives and overall business and community development efforts across its retail, business and wealth management lines of business. Musa has more than 30 years of wealth management experience, 25 of those in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. In 2014, she was named “Woman of the Year” by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Professional strengths: “Being tenacious.” Toughest challenge: “I am not sure if I consider one thing the toughest challenge. I believe that everything we do is a learning experience.” Business advice: “‘No’ is just the beginning of the negotiation process.”

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Michael Thorell

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Thorell has led Pinnacle Bank since November 2008. He has worked in the banking industry in Arizona for more than 24 years. He is the past chairman of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and continues to serve on the Arizona Girls Athletic Foundation and Beyond the Flames Foundation. Professional strengths: “I developed my character from my years in athletics. Athletics taught me valuable lessons which has carried over into my professional life. ” Toughest challenge: “I was on a career path of becoming the next president and CEO of the institution for which I worked. Just as that was becoming a reality, the institution was acquired and my career goal could have been disrupted. Fortunately, through personal and professional support, I kept my goal in sight and ultimately achieved it.”

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{ SPECIALTY LENDERS } Don Garner

Executive vice president Alliance Bank of Arizona alliancebankofarizona.com Garner is executive vice president and statewide real estate manager for Alliance Bank of Arizona’s commercial real estate group. Garner has more than 26 years of experience in commercial and residential lending in Arizona and has been with Alliance Bank since its inception in 2003. Professional strengths: “Not all qualities that make people successful in business are qualities to be proud of. I value honesty, professionalism and hard work in myself and expect that from others. While I expect a lot out of others, I strive to see the best in them as well. My success stems from understanding that I am fortunate to be able to do what I love every day. I have come to understand to not take one minute for granted. ” Fun fact: “I used to race stock cars.”

Michael Brown

Arizona regional president Washington Federal washingtonfederal.com Brown is responsible for managing operations throughout Arizona, including business banking, commercial real estate and retail banking. He also oversees the company’s equipment ﬁnance portfolio within Washington Federal’s eight-state footprint. Toughest challenge: “The first time I had to fire someone. It was necessary at the time, but the fact that I was creating some chaos and angst in a family was something that was very painful for me as a brand new manager. I still vividly remember the person’s name and the days preceding the action and it is something I will never forget. I learned a lot from that day and have applied what I have learned to other situations.” Fun fact: “Prior to moving to Phoenix nine years ago, I lived in Denver for 26 years and was a part-time ski instructor for 10 of those years.”

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James Patterson CEO UMB Bank umb.com

Patterson is responsible for all commercial banking, wealth management and retail operations for UMB Bank’s Arizona region. Prior to joining UMB, he worked at Bank of America and M&I Bank, now BMO/Harris. Patterson is currently the chairman of the board of trustees for the Phoenix Art Museum. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Chapman University. Professional strengths: “It’s important to listen to those around me and ask for their input. Important decisions don’t need to be rushed. Seeking advice is the most important ingredient to better decisions.” Fun fact: “I was a member of a high school rock bank in Japan named The Knight Riders where I played rhythm guitar and sang back-up vocals. Our music mimicked the Rolling Stones and other 60s rock bands.”

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Craig Robb Managing director Zions Energy Link (National Bank of Arizona) nbarizona.com

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Robb leads Zions Energy Link, a division of Zions Bancorporation and its subsidiary, National Bank of Arizona. Under Robb’s leadership, NB|AZ has become a leader of the sustainability finance sector, providing financing for significant energy efficiency and renewable projects. Toughest challenge: “Nothing is more rewarding, but at the same time professionally challenging, than developing a new division for an organization. Recently, this came in the form of developing Zions Energy Link. By using a research-based, methodical approach to implementing the business plan, and a willingness to adapt to an ever-changing market, I was able to tackle the challenge.” Fun fact: “I am the father of 26-year-old triplets; two daughters and a son. My two daughters are in banking and my son consults with banks.”

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{ VENTURE CAPITAL } Harry George Managing general partner Solstice Capital solcap.com

George has more than 35 years experience in founding, operating and investing in successful rapid growth technology-related companies. He co-founded Solstice Capital. Previously, from 1981 to 1989, George was co-founder, director, and vice president of finance for Interleaf Inc. During this time, Interleaf, a pioneer in electronic publishing, grew to be a publicly traded company with $100 million in annual revenue. In January 2000, Interleaf was acquired by Broadvision in a stock merger that valued Interleaf at approximately $1 billion. George has been a director of a number of private and public companies and is currently a director of Lumidigm, High Throughput Genomics, Medipacs and Syncardia.

Sherman Chu

Founder and managing partner Grayhawk Capital Partners grayhawkcapital.us Chu has more than 20 years of venture capital and private equity experience. Chu is founder and managing partner of Grayhawk Capital, and, previously, a managing partner of Cornerstone Equity Partners. Prior to Cornerstone, Chu spent six and a half years with the commercial lending and merchant banking divisions of Banc One in Dallas. Chu has served on the boards of 12 private companies. Grayhawk provides venture capital to outstanding early and growth stage companies located in the Southwest. Grayhawk is currently investing an $80 million fund. The sectors for investment include mobile computing, cloud/ SaaS, security, enterprise and application software, business intelligence, healthcare IT and financial.

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Munsinger has been with RCT since it was founded in 1987 and has been chairman since 2005. Munsinger leads RCT, a technology investment and management company that provides early-stage funding and development for promising biomedical companies and technologies. RCT focuses on technology investments with origins from universities and research institutions worldwide. The company carries on a vision chartered in 1912 by Frederick Gardner Cottrell, a university professor and inventor who championed the transfer of academic innovation to commercial use. RCT has assets of more than $200 million to advance technology development through venture investment, partnerships and special licensing programs.

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Curtis Gunn Chairman Desert Angels desertangels.org

The primary focus of the Desert Angels, which was crated by a small group of Tucson-based private investors in 2000, is to fund entrepreneurial ventures. To that end, the organization reviews more than 300 applications per year as possible investments. Those companies that excel during the Desert Angels’ rigorous screening process are invited to present to the organization’s general membership at one of its monthly dinner meetings. Desert Angel members have invested more than $29 million in more than 70 presenting companies. Business advice: “Anyone going after funding, whether it’s individual, angel or venture capital, should do due diligence just to see if the idea they’re pitching is even appropriate for the funding source.”

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Scott Lavinia

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Serene is a lower middle market private equity firm that invests equity and/or mezzanine debt in growing private companies that generally exceed $20 million in revenue. Its typical investment is used for either growth capital or to provide liquidity for business owners. Toughest challenge: “Leaving a successful career as a hedge fund trader to reinvent myself in the world of private equity was not easy, but I was determined to follow my passion. The support from my family, an unrelenting drive to prove all who doubted me wrong, and the conviction to follow through with my decision allowed me to persevere through the many obstacles I incurred. ” Fun fact: “I met my wife when I was 6 years old and instantly fell in love. We got married 24 years later, so it took her a while to come around.”

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{ WEALTH MANAGEMENT } Stephen Taddie Managing member Stellar Capital Management stellarmgt.com

Taddie, who co-founded Stellar Capital Management in July of 2000, has more than 25 years of professional experience in the investment field. Taddie is a respected economist contributing to the National Association for Business Economics Outlook, the NABE Financial Industry Roundtable and the Western Blue Chip Economic Forecast. He is past president of the Arizona Economic Round Table and vice president of the Central Arizona Estate Planning Conference. Business advice: “Understand your emotional risk tolerance. It often takes a nasty market like 2008 to drive that point home, and if you wait till then, the markets will have managed you instead of you managing the markets. Because emotions are so powerful in times of crisis, understanding both financial and emotional risk tolerance is important.”

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CEO and managing partner Miller Russell Associates miller-russell.com Recognized multiple years as a Barron’s top independent financial advisor, Feldman possesses extensive credentials in the wealth management industry with more than 25 years of experience. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is a Certified Financial Planner™. His roles have included supervising a wide range of client relationships, including multi-generational family groups, high net worth individuals, corporate executives and institutions. Professional strengths: “Competent, realistic, motivated, luck — both good and bad. ” Dinner pick: “Sandra Day O’Conner. Not only was she the speaker at my ASU graduation in 1984, but she broke barriers, became a crucial swing vote on some of our country’s most important issues and has contributed significantly to our state.”

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As regional director, Ward is responsible for growing the firm responsibly. Ward has been a professional in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. She joined Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors in 2004. In her current role, Ward is accountable to grow the firm responsibly. Ward’s milestones at Stoker Ostler include pioneering the firm’s Women and Wealth Initiative and becoming its first female partner. Business advice: “Arm yourself with knowledge. For women, this especially rings true. Women intuitively know life events can unfold and impact our wants, needs and wishes. By finding a way to stay informed and educated on financerelated topics, we will increase our likelihood of success the next time faced with a financial decision.”

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Theresa Chacopulos Private wealth advisor, senior vice president Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management morganstanleypwa.com

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Ronald Guziak

President and CEO Carondelet Health Network carondelet.org

President and CEO Sun Health unhealth.org

Beckmann has been president and CEO of Tucson-based Carondelet Health Network since 2011. Beckmann had served in a variety of leadership positions at parent company Ascension Health for the previous eight years. Most recently, he served as senior vice president for system support services, where his work focused on developing and implementing organizational approaches to optimize operations. Prior to joining Ascension Health, Beckmann had a 16-year career as an executive in the insurance industry. Tenet Healthcare Corp. signed a letter of intent on July 22 to own and operate the nonprofit chain of Carondelet hospitals in a partnership with Dignity Health and Ascension, which would retain a minority interest, officials said when they announced that deal.

Guziak leads Sun Health Services/Senior Living. This unique enterprise is the largest owner/operator of nonprofit continuing care retirement communities in Arizona. In addition, the company is developing community health programs focused on chronic disease management and operates the Sun Health Foundation, the largest philanthropic organization in the Northwest Valley. The parent company manages a portfolio of more than $240 million and has assets of more than $450 million. Bucket list: “Playing a round of golf with Arnold Palmer would be No. 1 on my bucket list. He was my childhood golfing idol and still is. It will never happen, but I can dream.” Business advice: “Find a mentor. Be very curious. Take on the toughest assignments and laugh a lot.”

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chair responsibilities for both the emergency departments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and Jacksonville. Greatest accomplishment: “We are a nonprofit and focused on the needs of our patients, education and research. All of those turn out to be significant economic drivers and we’ve seen more growth in the healthcare sector in Arizona over the past five years than any other area of the economy.”

Linda Hunt

President and CEO Dignity Health Arizona dignityhealth.org Hunt oversees the operations of Dignity Health Arizona’s service area, which includes St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center and several ambulatory facilities. Dignity Health is the fifth largest hospital system in the nation. Best advice to offer: “Set your sights on what is it that you really want to do, and then put some goals in place each year and begin to mentor other people and then seek out mentors — both women and men who can help you understand what it is to be a leader ... Meet new people, and most of all don’t be afraid to try

new things. I think it’s about trying new things that gives you the ability to be flexible and also to get out and understand where are your gifts, where, in fact, will it work for you to be a leader.”

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{ HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS } Steve Purves

Michael Waldrum, M.D.

President and CEO Maricopa Integrated Health System mihs.org Purves joined MIHS in October after working seven years as the president and CEO of Munroe Regional Health System, Inc., a public, not-for-profit healthcare system that serves Marion County and North Central Florida. Overseeing 2,500 employees, 1,700 volunteers and annual net revenues of more than $372 million, the healthcare system includes Munroe Regional Medical Center, a 421-bed tertiary acute care hospital recognized year after year as one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals. Professional strengths: “Listening to my mentors. Don’t think you know everything – listen to others ... It’s a virtue.” Fun fact: “During the summer of 1976, I was selected to be the assistant coach for the Saudi Arabian National Junior Table Tennis Team, which came to the U.S. to train at my alma mater, Springfield College.”

President and CEO University of Arizona Health Network uahealth.com

Waldrum is an experienced hospital administrator who leads the health network’s two hospitals, clinics, health plans and physician practice plan. Before coming to UA, Waldrum served as the CEO of the University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham and as vice president of the UAB Health System. Waldrum is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine, critical care medicine and pulmonology. His professional expertise is in applying aggregate data to make operational clinical decisions, in intensive care outcomes management and in health information management to measure performance effectiveness. Waldrum graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and received a master’s degree in epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health.

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Professional strengths: “As a critical care nurse for many years, I learned to be an excellent critical thinker and decision maker — qualities that have proven vital in my current leadership position. I am visionary, hardworking and committed. A continual learner. A perpetual optimist.” Fun fact: “I am very claustrophobic. I don’t like to take elevators, which is sometimes difficult to avoid in large hospitals.”

Judy Rich

President and CEO TMC Healthcare tmcaz.com Rich has had a varied healthcare career since she received a degree in nursing from New York’s Roberts Wesleyan College and a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Rich has held roles from staff nurse to CEO. She serves on the boards of the Arizona Hospital & Healthcare Association, VHA West Coast Board and Southern Arizona Leadership Council. Business advice: “Stay inspired, maintain that sense that you want to save the world and do not let go of the passion to serve. At the same time, you have to also understand that this is a business. It is a balance, and those that don’t do well seem to be

those that swing too far to one side or the other.” Fun fact: “Before deciding to become a nurse, I actually wanted to be a meteorologist. Where I lived growing up, everything was about the weather.”

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{ ADMINISTRATORS OF SPECIALTY HOSPITALS } Robert Meyer

Rhonda Anderson

President and CEO Phoenix Children’s Hospital phoenixchildrens.com

CEO Cardon Children’s Medical Center bannerhealth.com/cardonchildrens

Anderson played an integral role in the planning and development of the child- and family-centered facility, which opened in 2009. Anderson is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the American College of Healthcare Executives, as well as a past board member of the Joint Commission and American Hospital Association (AHA). The AHA recently presented her with its highest recognition, the Award of Honor. Business advice: “Stay connected with front-line associates and patients. Create a culture of respect. Always aim high to achieve results.” Fun fact: “In high school, I drove a cattle truck, worked for a meat-packing company and modeled. I was also a camp counselor for physically challenged children, which inspired me to pursue a career as a nurse.”

As the chief executive of Arizona’s only freestanding pediatric hospital since 2003, Meyer is responsible for planning, directing and managing the current operations, future growth and program development for PCH. Biggest challenge: “In 2002, I was hired as a business consultant when PCH was $48 million in the red. I worked to revamp the issues I thought were the biggest obstacles to financial solvency and within a year the hospital went from being $48 million in the red to $3 million in the black. It was over a $50 million turnaround in one year. The hospital’s board asked me to stay.” Best advice to offer: “Take the time to learn all aspects of the business. Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and get dirty.”

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McGuire oversees all hospital operations efforts and facility initiatives for CTCA at Western Regional Medical Center. McGuire joined CTCA in 2000 and has more than 13 years of experience in management, leadership, development, sales, marketing, patient and talent acquisition at CTCA on the corporate and regional levels. Business advice: “Empower your employees. Encourage your employees to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of their clients and to take care of themselves. That will not only benefit your organization, but it will also develop your employees as individuals and attract talented employees and lasting clients. ” Fun fact: “I am a huge fan of CrossFit. I go to classes a couple times each week and it is the perfect workout to get your blood pumping and to start the day.”

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ability to put together a team who share the same passion for our patients and facility that I have felt over the years. It is through them and our staff that our accomplishments have been achieved.” Dinner pick: “Mother Theresa. She had such a simple way of doing great things.” Business advice: “Put your patients first and everything else will follow.” Fun fact: “During the early stages of my career, I had a major phobia of public speaking.”

Edgardo Rivera, M.D.

Medical director Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center bannermdanderson.com Rivera was instrumental in the cancer center’s 2011 opening and its ongoing success. He serves as the clinical chair for the Department of Cancer Care at Banner Medical Group and is an adjunct professor in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has received numerous awards for his commitment to fighting breast cancer. Professional strengths: “My career has always been extremely important for me and perseverance, personal drive, and dedication

have always helped me get where I wanted to be.” Dinner pick: “Pope Francis. His approach, inclusivity and fresher and newer ideas have made me have hope again in the Catholic church.” Business advice: “Be prepared for change and learn to innovate.”

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{ BIOSCIENCE } Raymond DuBois, M.D., PhD

Joan KoerberWalker

Executive director Biodesign Institute at ASU biodesign.asu.edu

DuBois is an internationally renowned expert in colorectal cancer and examines inflammation impacts on tissue linings, tumors, and cancer formation. He is the executive director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, where he also continues his research. Bucket list: “I want to see Antartica because it is such a remote place on the planet and one I think we can learn a lot from.” Dinner pick: “I would love to have dinner with President Lyndon Johnson. I have read everything written about him and he was a complex person who accomplished great things, but also made huge mistakes. I would love to hear his reasoning for fighting the war in Vietnam and why he was so passionate about civil rights.” Fun fact: “I went to college on a scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.”

President and CEO Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) azbio.org

Koerber-Walker works with and on behalf of Arizona’s leading research institutions, universities and life science companies to provide the connections, resources and leadership needed to keep the industry growing at an ever-increasing rate. She also chairs the Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation and CorePurpose, Inc., which she founded in 2002. Dinner pick: “Warren Buffet. He has a gift for recognizing the potential in companies and figuring out how to best help them grow. ” Business advice: “Be passionate. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a researcher, or working as part of a global team, the innovation path is not always the easiest road to travel. Having a passion for what you do keeps you on track, motivates others to join you, and makes every win a cause for celebration.”

MaryAnn Guerra

Guerra is recognized for creating visionary programs that transform research outcomes into products and new companies. Since launching BioAccel, 10 companies have been supported with products close to commercial availability. Recently BioAccel partnered with Peoria to create the first local medical device accelerator. Previously, Guerra served as president of TGen Accelerators and COO of TGen.

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Hanley is a Scottsdale-based entrepreneur who has built several successful healthcare companies. When Hanley acquired CRA in 2007, he transformed it from small regional company into the nation’s largest whollyowned network of clinical trial sites. CRA, which includes subsidiaries Radiant Research and Comprehensive Clinical Development, is now a premier clinical research company working with the industry’s leading contract research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors. Dinner pick: “Warren Buffet. I admire his business acumen, philanthropic pursuits and commitment to ethics.” Fun fact: “I have volunteered with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for the past 16 years. I am the commander of an all-volunteer team that verifies that registered sex offenders are living where they say they’re living.”

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Jeffrey Trent

President and research director Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) tgen.org TGen is dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life changing results. TGen is focused on helping patients with cancer, neurological disorders and diabetes, through cutting edge translational research (the process of rapidly moving research toward patient benefit). TGen physicians and scientists work to unravel the genetic components of both common and rare complex diseases in adults and children. Professional strengths: “Two traits that have served me well are determination and inquisitiveness.

Breakthroughs come from asking the right questions and surrounding yourself with those individuals who can help you achieve what others think is impossible.” Bucket list: “Spelunking in the Yorkshire Dales. Who wouldn’t want to go spelunking in the Yorkshire Dales?”

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{ HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS } Rich Boals

Barry Smith

President and CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona azblue.com

Chairman and CEO Magellan Health, Inc. magellanhealth.com

Boals is president and CEO of BCBSAZ, having served in a variety of capacities over his 42 years with the company. He is a revered community and business leader who works on several business and nonprofit boards. Toughest challenge: “Planning for and implementing the Affordable Care Act while maintaining successful business operations. Thanks to a team of talented and dedicated individuals, we remained focused on our goals and gave whatever was necessary to make it happen.” Business advice: “Understand and respect your customers and business partners. Be flexible and innovative, knowing that change can be to your advantage.” Fun fact: “I value and enjoy the simple things in life — good books, good food, music and nice weather. It doesn’t take much to make me happy.”

Smith is chairman and CEO of Magellan Health, which moved its headquarters from Connecticut to Scottsdale this year. Magellan is a specialty healthcare and population management organization, leveraging clinical excellence, innovation and operational expertise to manage behavioral health, radiology, specialty pharmaceuticals and public sector pharmacy benefits programs. Smith is responsible for Magellan’s strategic direction and overall growth, as well as the development and operational execution of the company’s business strategy. He has profit and loss responsibility for all of Magellan’s business units. Smith has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry including leading transformational change and driving growth.

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Dinner pick: “Bill Murray. He is one of my favorite actors. Plus, he’s the last signature I need for my ‘Caddyshack’ poster.” Business advice: “The insurance industry is all about relationships. To be successful, it’s important to be viewed as someone that can be trusted to give good guidance in an ever-changing health care environment. This helps you build stronger relationships with your business partners.” Fun fact: “I lived in Saudi Arabia with my family from when I was 7 until 15 years old.”

Beth Soberg

President and CEO UnitedHealthcare of Arizona uhc.com Soberg is CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. She brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including more than 15 years with UnitedHealth Group, to this significant leadership role. Soberg is responsible for the health plan’s business development, operations, community and regulatory relationships in each state. Professional strengths: “I tend to be very disciplined about taking time for self-reflection of events in my professional life that have gone right, and have gone wrong. This allows me to think about what I’ve learned and how I can adjust and

improve outcomes when faced with a similar opportunity or challenge in the future.” Fun fact: “I make it a point to exercise daily, starting at 5 a.m.”

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{ Healthcare EDUCATION } Joe ‘Skip’ Garcia

Craig Phelps

Senior vice president for health sciences Arizona Health Sciences Center arizona.edu

President A.T. Still University atsu.edu

Dr. Garcia is an endowed UA professor of medicine and an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. An internationally noted physician-scientist, health administrator, scholar and educator, Dr. Garcia also is a leading authority on the genetic basis of lung disease and the prevention and treatment of inflammatory lung injury. Dr. Garcia provides academic leadership for the Arizona Health Sciences Cente colleges: the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix, the UA College of Pharmacy, the UA College of Nursing and the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. He also has direct leadership oversight of the UA Cancer Center. Fun fact: “My first job was picking strawberries and lettuce at the age of 11.”

In 2012, Dr. Phelps became the 11th president of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, which was founded in 1892. Prior to his presidency, Dr. Phelps served as ATSU’s executive vice president for strategic initiatives and as provost of ATSU’s Mesa campus for 12 years, overseeing the development and operations of the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, the Arizona School of Health Sciences and the Arizona Health and Technology Park. Dr. Phelps is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician and is board certified in family medicine. Practicing for more than 25 years in the Phoenix area, Dr. Phelps served as the primary care physician for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury and team physician for Grand Canyon University.

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reign, which had an undeniable effect on Western Civilization.” Business advice: “Always be on the lookout for projects that need to be done and don’t be afraid to do them. Managing little projects that others overlook is a great way to make your mark and be noticed by senior level managers.” Fun fact: “My undergraduate degree is in anthropology and Spanish. I worked as an archaeologist for a short time while living in Wisconsin.”

Kathleen Goeppinger President and CEO Midwestern University midwestern.edu

Goeppinger leads Midwestern University, an upper division academic institution specializing in graduate level health professions including two medical schools, two dental colleges, two colleges of pharmacy, a college of optometry, a college of veterinary medicine, and 19 separate graduate level health science programs. Midwestern has two campuses — Downers Grove, Ill., and Glendale. Toughest challenge: “Developing the entire Glendale campus and all the academic programs we have brought to Arizona. Taking barren land

and converting it to a beautiful educational oasis has been both a challenge and a lifetime opportunity.” Business advice: “Get to know your faculty and staff. Have empathy for your students and their challenges and don’t be afraid to take a risk to make things better for everyone.”

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{ Healthcare INNOVATORS } Eric Reiman

Daniel Von Hoff

CEO Banner Research bannerhealth.com/research Reiman is CEO of Banner Research and executive director of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. He is also clinical director of the Neurogenomics Division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, professor of psychiatry at the University of Arizona, director of the Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium and a leader of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative. He and his colleagues have made pioneering contributions in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Bucket list: “Ending Alzheimer’s, because we have to.” Business advice: “Learn a cutting-edge skill. Find a mentor with a track record of success and a genuine interest in your development. Have passion, patience, perseverance and plans. Embrace new opportunities when life happens and plans change. Be good to those around you every step along the way.”

Director of translational research Translational Genomics Research Institute tgen.org Dr. Von Hoff is currently physician in chief and director of translational research at TGen. He is also chief scientific officer for U.S. Oncology and for Scottsdale Healthcare’s Clinical Research Institute. He is also a clinical professor of medicine for the University of Arizona. Dr. Von Hoff’s major interest is in the development of new anticancer agents, both in the clinic and in the lab. He and his colleagues were involved in the beginning of the development of many of the agents we now use routinely, including: mitoxantrone, fludarabine, paclitaxel, docetaxel, gemcitabine, irinotecan, nelarabine, capecitabine, lapatinib and others. At present, he and his colleagues are concentrating on the development of molecularly targeted therapies for patients with pancreatic and other advanced cancers.

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Stewart holds the Vasek and Anna Maria Polak Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research. Stewart’s lab-based research has focused on the genomics and developmental therapeutics of multiple myeloma. He has led numerous clinical trials from “first in man,” through large international Phase III studies. Professional strengths: “Exposure to seasoned mentors working for organizations like Mayo Clinic with strong cultures and a clearly defined mission has helped immensely. Personally, two things come to mind, first, a willingness to assume risk and two, an ability to make decisions quickly and stick with them. ” Business advice: “Find a good mentor, develop a ‘servant’ leadership mindset and learn to communicate effectively.” Fun fact: “I am Scottish but a terrible golfer and I don’t like whisky”

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brain surgeries are performed are Barrow than any hospital in the United States. Professional strengths: “I have always treated others as I would like to be treated no matter what their situation in life.” Dinner pick: “Nelson Mandela, because of his courage and forgiveness.” Business advice: “Learn and listen to those around you and always put the well-being of your patient first.” Fun fact: “I am an introvert.”

Glen Weiss

Director of clinical research Cancer Treatment Centers of America cancercenter.com Weiss is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and has completed numerous clinical trials, a few of which have already received FDA approval for certain cancers. Dinner pick: “Thomas Edison. He was responsible many worldchanging inventions across a variety of disciplines. He was a true innovator. I would want to know what other ideas he may have had and how we may be able to use those ideas to benefit society.” Business advice: “Study. Stay focused. Establish meaningful, attainable goals, and hold

yourself accountable to them. Work on time management skills. Learn how to ask the best and most appropriate questions of the most highly skilled people. Listen to their answers and learn every step of the way.” Fun fact: “The only continent I have not visited is Antarctica.”

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{ MEDICAL COMPANIES } Mara Aspinall

Matthew Likens

President and CEO Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. ventana.com

President and CEO Ulthera ulthera.com

Aspinall joined Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. as president and CEO in 2011. Previously, she held roles as president, Genzyme Genetics; president, Genzyme Pharmaceuticals; founder and CEO, OnQ-ity. Aspinall founded the European Personalized Medicine Association and the DxInsights Educational Institute. She advised the Obama and Bush administrations on diagnostics and genomics. She holds an MBA from Harvard. Business advice: “Have passion and patience. Both are necessary, simultaneously, because success takes time when you are dealing with the creation of new drugs or diagnostics. Most new drugs fail the first time and the second time. You must find a way to persevere in your quest to beat a disease’s biology.” Fun fact: “I will attend any live sporting event – from baseball to rodeo – any chance I get.”

After graduating from Kent State, Likens worked with Johnson & Johnson before spending more than 20 years with Baxter International, ascending to the roles of president of Baxter Biotech NA and president of the U.S. Renal Dialysis business. In 2001, he left Baxter for a start-up opportunity based in South Florida before being hired as CEO of Ulthera, Inc. in July, 2006. In July, Merz and Ulthera finalized a transaction for Merz to acquire the global medical device company Business advice: “Respect everyone, hire the best and brightest individuals possible — it really is all about the people — and enter the fray every day.” Fun fact: “I am a manualist, meaning that I can play music with my hands. This attribute has been great fun when riding in crowded elevators or sitting in a quiet movie theater.”

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Bucket list: “I would like to spend a month exploring my roots in Croatia.” Dinner pick: “Jimmy Buffett. I have been a Parrot Head for years and respect someone who has built a multi-billion dollar business off escapism and tropical thoughts. ” Fun fact: “My worst subjects in high school were science related. Sometimes you have to adjust because you never know what industry you may end up in.”

Scarlett Spring President VisionGate, Inc. visiongate3d.com

Spring has delivered more than 40 percent of total funding and more than $8 million in angel funding to VisionGate. She leads the day-today operations, FDA strategy and commercialization plan. Spring’s experience ranges from executive leadership in a Top 10 pharmaceutical company to chief operating officer at a nationally ranked public-private partnership to an innovative start-up. She is heavily involved in Phoenix as co-chair of the Metropolitan Business Plan, is a member of the board of directors at RepublicBankAZ, and member of Arizona Tech Council, AZ Bio and 85Broads. Professional strengths: “Ability to shift from launching billion-dollar

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Chief medical officer Magellan Health magellanhealth.com

President and general manager Cigna Medical Group cigna.com

Amstutz is responsible for setting the strategic roadmap and vision for Magellan’s clinical strategy and policy. Before joining Magellan, Amstutz was vice president of medical affairs for Evolent Health. At Evolent, she was responsible for clinical effectiveness and operations for population health implemented in large health systems across the country. Amstutz developed quality improvement and clinical intervention strategies for partner health systems, and provided strategic direction to enterprise clinical program development, reporting and analytics functions, among other areas. Fun fact: “I am the author of several books, including ‘27 Interventions to Reduce Avoidable ER Use.”

Kim is president and general manager for the company’s Arizona health plans, in addition to his role as president of Cigna Medical Group. Kim’s responsibilities include enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service and helping to improve quality of care by working in collaboration with area health care professionals. They also include ensuring that Cigna’s product and network offerings meet the evolving needs of the marketplace, assisting employer clients to improve the health and productivity of their workforces, and leading Cigna’s efforts to serve the community. A senior health care executive with over 25 years of experience in complex service delivery markets, Kim’s background includes managed care, physician practice management, and health care consulting.

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strive to preserve independent medical practitioners in our position of being ‘Switzerland,’ while working with integrated health systems. So in short, be patient centered and provider focused.” Surprising fact: “As the reigning Arizona champion of Monopoly, as determined by Parker Brothers ... I appreciate games of strategy where the winner does not have to destroy the opposition, but where the competition continues on until the end of the game.”

David Jacofsky Chairman and CEO The CORE Institute thecoreinstitute.com

Dr. Jacofsky is an international speaker and respected authority in complex adult joint reconstruction, total joint replacement, traumatology and oncology. Jacofsky chairs the orthobiologics committee for Stryker Orthopedics, is a board member for Cold Plasma Medical Technologies, has been the CEO of multiple successful start-up companies, and has overseen The CORE Institute’s strategy and growth since inception. Dinner pick: “Leonardo DaVinci. He is perhaps the greatest innovator of all time, and did so with extraordinarily limited scientific resources. Those who truly understand what he

accomplished during his life would recognize that there has not been an innovator before nor after him with such creativity, innovative genius, and persistence.”

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Senior director, program management Orbital Sciences Corporation orbital.com

Kimberly Smith Vice president, Attack Helicopter Programs The Boeing Company boeing.com

Smith is senior site executive for The Boeing Company in Mesa. Named to her current position in April, Smith leads the more than 4,400 Boeing employees who design, produce and support AH-64 Apache and AH-6i Light Attack/Reconnaissance helicopters for the U.S. Army and defense forces around the globe. Boeing’s Mesa operations are part of the Vertical Lift organization within the Boeing Military Aircraft business. Prior to her current role, Smith served as Boeing vice president of Environment, Health and Safety starting in late 2011. Under her leadership, Boeing significantly reduced emissions, energy use and water consumption while increasing deliveries of commercial and military aircraft by more than 50 percent.

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Mora oversees business development and streamlines the management of the company’s operation for maximum efficiency and competitive advantage. Mora joined General Dynamics in 1984. He has a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. Biggest challenge: “Early on, we saw that military activity in Iraq and Afghanistan was drawing down. This followed a decade of significant growth in our industry, so we responded by reshaping our business to become leaner, more agile, innovative and efficient.” Surprising fact: “My parents emigrated from Mexico and we are first generation U.S. citizens. My parents worked very hard to put all eight of my siblings through college and I am committed to working with underserved communities, helping children who are at risk attain higher levels of education.

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Mahoney is president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, one of Honeywell International’s largest business groups. Headquartered in Phoenix, Honeywell Aerospace is a technology and services leader in three main sectors: air transportation, business and general aviation, and defense and space. Before becoming CEO, Mahoney was chief technology officer at Honeywell Aerospace with a $2 billion research and

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development budget and leading more than 10,000 engineers. Best advice to offer: “As we look to the future, our community involvement (must) reflect a commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives, and championing today’s students, who will ultimately become the innovators of tomorrow.”

Yocum is Orbital’s senior program director for the Iridium NEXT production program, which is building 81 satellites as part of a contract between Orbital and Iridium’s prime contractor, French-Italian aerospace company Thales Alenia Space. Orbital is doing the assembly, integration, test and launch support phases for this second-generation global communications satellite constellation at its facility in Gilbert. Scheduled to begin launching in 2015, Iridium NEXT will replace Iridium’s current satellite constellation of 66 crosslinked low-Earth orbit satellites. Toughest challenge: “Ten years ago, this factory was created with large scale production in mind. Today, at the Gilbert facility, we produce cutting-edge satellites that are executed with the highest degree of excellence and professionalism.”

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Vice president and general manager CenturyLink centurylink.com McMahon has end-to-end responsibility for developing a localized approach to the market, including product offerings and promotions. He is responsible for revenue, the customer experience, the local installation and repair technicians, customer metrics, local sales channels, community and public relations, and brand representation. Business advice: “Never stop learning, constantly challenge yourself to grow intellectually. Listen and learn. You aren’t going to know everything. Learn from those around you. Learn as much about your organization as possible. Don’t limit yourself to a specific role or organization.” Fun fact: “As an adolescent, my parents caught me lying to keep my sister out of trouble. My consequence: Write the definition of integrity on 50 post cards and post one to my mirror. It sunk in.”

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CEO Telesphere telesphere.com

President and CEO Mission3, Inc. mission3.com

Karsten Beth’s background in leading successful life science software projects helped create success for companies such as GSK, Guidant (now Boston Scientific) and Beckman Coulter. Biggest challenge: “In the early years Mission3 faced challenges as a pioneer in our vertical industry. We have always been a developer of state-of-theart, innovative products and customers just didn’t accept the way we were doing things. It took perseverance and determination, but eventually the life sciences industry recognized the need for progress.” Best advice received: “Communication and hard work. The most successful people in our business are communicating the most and working the hardest.” Surprising fact: “Most people don’t know I am a private pilot.”

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Senior vice president and general manager Cox Communication cox.com During his 34-year career at Cox in Phoenix, Rizley has motivated and galvanized those around him, and created unique relationships with his employees, customers and the Southwest community through his service to area nonprofits. Rizley has worked tirelessly on his employees’ behalf each day and made sure Arizona was at the forefront of new product

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launches for our customers, including brining the company’s first gigabit residential product offering to the Valley and the latest Internet speed increases to customers statewide. Rizley has long been a community advocate for organizations including the American Red Cross, Greater Phoenix Leadership, Arizona Historical Advisory Commission, and Cox Charities to name a few. Rizley announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of the year.

President and CEO University of Advancing Technology uat.edu

Pistillo is a second-generation educator steeped in the values of creating higher education opportunities that harness real change and innovation. Pistillo is a true visionary groomed by a precedent-setting education entrepreneur. Pistillo has implemented innovative educational models and systems, designed real-time curriculum information structures and bestof-class intake systems, developed innovative curriculums, proved new learning theories and developed more young technology leaders along the way than most with twice his seniority. His commitment to lifelong learning, personal growth and development of his stakeholders culminates in his joy of educating future leaders in the fields of advancing technology.

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Executive director Arizona Corporation Commission azcc.gov

Chairman of the board, president and CEO Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and Arizona Public Service pinnaclewest.com In 2009, Brandt was elected to Pinnacle West’s board of directors and promoted to chairman, president and CEO of Pinnacle West and chairman and CEO of APS. A recognized industry and community leader, Brandt currently serves on the boards of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, the Nuclear Energy Institute, the Edison Electric Institute and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. Biggest challenge: “We know solar power is going to play a big part in meeting Arizona’s future energy needs. We’re doing our part to help make that happen. As a national leader in utility-scale solar, we believe APS can help make Arizona the solar capital of America. One of our responsibilities is to make sure the infrastructure is in place to support a future of rapidly increasing solar adoption.”

Mark Bonsall

Bonsall became leader of the nation’s third-largest public power utility in 2011. He has worked at SRP for 36 years. Bonsall, who is from Glendale, earned his baccalaureate degree in engineering from ASU, Magna Cum Laude. He earned a MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Fun fact: “I get to relive my youth by being the drummer in SRP’s corporate band called Second Shift. It’s a great stress relief to sit down periodically and pound on things for a few hours. We competed in Fortune Magazine’s Battle of the Corporate Bands in Los Angeles. There were significant bands competing from the likes of NBC and Sony. We actually won. We got to play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. It was truly was a thrill.”

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CEO First Solar firstsolar.com

Hughes has nearly 20 years of experience in the global energy industry. Before joining First Solar, he served as theCEO of AEI, an electric and natural-gas business with a presence in 19 countries. Prior to that, he was president and chief operating officer for Prisma Energy. He has a law degree from University of Texas at Austin. Biggest challenge: “Many of my colleagues in the traditional energy world have asked why I wanted to come to First Solar in the middle of this difficult period for the solar industry. It is exactly this difficulty that makes it an interesting opportunity for the company and the marketplace. I have always endeavored to do things that matter and make a difference in the world. In energy, that means doing things at a meaningful scale.”

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Holohan launched Wilson Electric’s solar division, which designs and builds solar systems for the large building market. Holohan has 36 years of experience in the energy industry, including renewable energy, energy management and power production. Holohan serves as president of the board of directors for the Arizona Solar Energy Industry Association. Dinner pick: “Ronald Reagan. I would love to discuss his journey from actor to president of the U.S.”

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Business advice: “Beware of changing political influences that cause market activity to fluctuate. It is important to keep up with financing, energy, technology and business developments. Be prepared for an exciting career in our clean energy revolution.” Fun fact: “I am a fourth generation Arizona native, with a great grandmother born in Cottonwood. ”

Jerich is the first female executive director of the Arizona Corporation Commission. She oversees the daily operations of 300 employees and manages a $26 million budget. The ACC regulates Arizona’s utilities, enforces the Arizona Securities Act, is the repository for the corporate filings of Arizona businesses and oversees railroad and pipeline safety. Professional strengths: “I believe there is no substitute for hard work. ” Dinner pick: “Andrew Carnegie. He was integral to America’s growth during the Industrial Age and was one of the first self-made titans of business to combine entrepreneurial success with largescale philanthropy. ” Business advice: “Take care to do even small tasks well.” Fun fact: “When I go to the ballpark to watch a baseball game, I like to keep score during the game.”

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President, CEO and director ON Semiconductor onsemi.com Jackson was elected as a board director and appointed president and CEO of ON Semiconductor Corporation in November 2002. Jackson has more than 30 years of semiconductor industry experience. Before joining ON Semiconductor, he was with Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, serving as executive vice president and general manager, Analog, Mixed Signal, and Configurable Products groups beginning in 1998, and, more recently, was head of its Integrated Circuits Group. From 1996 to 1998, he served as president and a member of the board of Tritech Microelectronics in Singapore, a manufacturer of analog and mixed signal products. Jackson currently serves on the board of directors of Veeco Instruments, Inc., and has served on the board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association since 2008.

James Bates

In this role, Bates is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the company’s analog, mixedsignal and sensor products. Prior to joining Freescale, Bates led the Signal Processing and Conditioning Group at Maxim Integrated, where he helped the group deliver market leading execution of differentiated products while delivering above market revenue growth. Bucket list: “Going to space. It is No. 1 because I have always been a ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Star Trek’ fan from the time I was a little kid.” Toughest challenge: “I went from a marketing role at Lucent Technologies to a startup (Silicon Labs) as the first employee in Asia and head of sales. I had to learn international employment and tax law, while creating a sales plan to execute. It was difficult, but also extremely rewarding.”

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Macias co-founded Pivot Manufacturing in May of 2000 and the company does completes machining, mechanical and electro- mechanical assembly, and manages bills of material for its customers. Macias handles the sales and finance side of Pivot and is heavily engaged in the business community that promotes the manufacturing industry in Arizona. He is currently the chair of the Arizona Manufacturing Council. Dinner pick: “Roger Bannister. He not only was the first man to break the 4-minute barrier in the mile when some thought it was not possible to run that fast, but he was also in medical school when he did it. He went on to become a renowned neurologist.” Fun fact: “In college a buddy of mine and I once sunk a Chevy Blazer in a fully flowing Salt River. Got lucky getting out alive on that one.”

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Solheim helped his father, Karsten Solheim, a Norwegian-born American golf club designer and businessman, build golf clubs in the garage of their Phoenix home. Today, PING is one of the largest American manufacturers of golf clubs, with more than 800 employees at its Phoenix headquarters. PING produces clubs in every equipment category: drivers, woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters. Biggest challenge: “As baby boomers

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start phasing out, there is going to be a hole. We need to get the junior coming into it. It’s so important to us. I’m constantly trying to figure out how we can get golf to grow. It’s something we all have to work on, but we won’t know if it’s enough until it is too late.” Surprising fact: “The name ‘PING’ came from the sound that my father heard as the metal struck the ball.”

Vice president, general manager, Platform Engineering Group Intel intel.com

Walden is corporate vice president and general manager of the Platform Engineering Group. In this role, he leads numerous worldwide engineering teams that are responsible for the development, manufacturing and validation of Intel’s chip portfolio. Previously, Walden worked for the CEO in numerous strategic and operational roles. Prior to that role, he served as vice president and general manager of Fab/Sort Manufacturing, where he was responsible for Intel’s global wafer manufacturing sites. He was vice president and general manager for Intel’s Global Assembly and Test Manufacturing after returning from Ireland, where he started up and ramped Intel’s first international 300mm wafer manufacturing facility.

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Irving oversees the company’s day-to-day operations, as well as Go Daddy’s strategic direction and is on the company’s board of directors. Irving brings a history of technological product innovation to Go Daddy, having previously served as chief product officer at Yahoo!, where he developed the unified product vision and strategy for the company, helping to grow personal computer users and mobile users worldwide. Irving currently serves on the board of GolfLogix, a Scottsdale-based mobile Web company. Biggest challenge: “I want to take something that doesn’t exist and help change people’s lives by helping people turn their ideas into businesses. From my perspective, GoDaddy is not yet a world-class platform, but that’s what we are building.”

Gary Dirks

Dirks is director of ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability, which provides leadership and coordination for university sustainability initiatives. He is also director of LightWorks, an initiative that capitalizes on ASU’s strengths in solar energy and other light-inspired research. He is also the Julie Wrigley chair of Sustainable Practices and a professor of practice in the School of Sustainability and distinguished sustainability scientist. Before joining ASU, Dirks was president of BP Asia Pacific and BP China. Biggest challenge: “Understanding how the Chinese system works and understanding how I and my company could work with China to achieve mutually beneficial goals.” Best advice to offer: “Be bold in commitments you make and do everything in your power to achieve them. Ethics matters.”

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Mask leads the company’s vision, strategy and growth. His entrepreneurial spirit sparked early in his career and evolved into the software industry while he was at About.com. Mask co-founded Infusionsoft to help small businesses succeed with smart marketing automation tools just for them. Biggest challenge: “In 2009, we decided to remove the setup fee in our subscription service to acquire customers faster. This decision nearly killed Infusionsoft as we watched our cancelations skyrocket. In response, we reintroduced the setup fee because we realized charging for this valuable service discouraged the wrong customers from purchasing.” Surprising fact: “I am a total homebody. I just like being at home with my wife and six kids.”

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Lamneck was appointed to his current position in January, 2010. He brings more than 20 years of industry experience to Insight. Beginning in 2004, Lamneck served as president of the Americas at Tech Data, where he led operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America and had responsibility for more than $11 billion in annual revenues. Professional strengths: “One of the greatest lessons taught to me at an early

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age was ‘treat others how you would like to be treated.’ That carries through my personal life as well as my professional life and I believe that embracing that approach along with having a strong work ethic has played a major role in my career.” Fun fact: “I grew up as the only boy amongst seven sisters.”

For nearly two decades, Slessman has been a technology visionary and leader. He has founded, built, and successfully exited multiple businesses in his career, creating more than $1 billion in equity value. Slessman’s forte is disruption – inventing and synthesizing software, data and energy technologies in unique ways that have enabled the transformation of business and mission performance for more than 1,000 enterprises and organizations. Toughest challenge: “Managing expectations for myself, my company and the people I work with everyday. Meditation and daily workouts keep me on track.” Fun fact: “I truly enjoy watching Sumo wrestling, but only in person. Last year, I attended a Grand Tournament in Tokyo and became intrigued by the sport and its history.”

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Over the past 20 years, Bosco has grown his practice to become one of the largest, most qualified financial services practices in the nation. Bosco’s focus is to serve the banking and real estate industries by providing exemplary service and quick response to meet his client’s needs. Professional strengths: “Vision, belief, commitment, passion, perseverance and integrity. ” Dinner pick: “Thomas Jefferson. Truly a great American. ” Business advice: “Never stop perfecting your skills and knowledge, always provide the best customer service, and always stayed focus on achieving your clients’ goals and objectives in the most efficient and cost effective manner. ” Fun fact: “One of my first jobs was driving a forklift 75 hours a week in a cherry factory in Northern Michigan.”

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Randolph represents numerous lenders, including banks and financial service companies in connection with workouts, prejudgment strategy and remedies, trustee’s sales, foreclosures, UCC remedies and enforcement. Dinner pick: “Caroline Kennedy. I would like to know how she felt growing up in one of the most politically successful families in America’s history and her current thoughts on the Kennedy legacy.” Business advice: “Learn as much as you can about your chosen field and keep abreast of all new developments. Recognize mistakes as learning opportunities. but strive for excellence in all you do. Treat everyone with humility and respect.” Fun fact: “My first job was as a vault teller at the old home office of Valley National Bank at the southeast corner of Central and Van Buren when I was 17.”

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Rystad is a commercial finance and creditor’s rights lawyer who represents lenders and borrowers in a wide variety of financing transactions from origination to termination, including workouts, restructuring, collection and foreclosure. Toughest challenge: “My toughest challenge has always been managing self-doubt. Experience has been my best teacher, along with the good fortune of strong mentors along the way. ” Dinner pick: “Kimbal and Elon Musk. Yes, that’s two, but ... each is an amazing innovator and thinker who has used his gifts and talents for the greater good.” Business advice: “Common sense counts, and be brave enough to help your clients make decisions, not just identify risks.” Fun fact: “I am an environmentalist.”

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multi-state financing transactions. Professional strengths: “I try to act in a pragmatic and respectful manner.” Dinner pick: “Elie Wiesel, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, dedicated his life to speaking out against violence, repression and prejudice.” Business advice: “Work as hard as you can to be the best that you can. Develop a unique specialty.”

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Steven Berger

Susan Freeman

Shareholder Engelman Berger, P.C. eblawyers.com

Partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP lewisandroca.com

Berger is the co-founder of Engelman Berger, a law firm that has grown carefully over 15 years to meet client demands from a two-lawyer office to a 12-lawyer boutique firm concentrating on commercial disputes, business restructurings, and creditors rights. Toughest challenge: “Working up the courage to start our firm after being a lawyer at large firms. I looked forward and not back, trusted my instincts and learned new things before acting, and enjoyed the collaboration with other partners.” Dinner pick: “Julia Child. Hey, I’m a foodie.” Business advice: “Our profession is still a noble one. Never forget that in every case, there is a person or peoples’ interests at stake. You must earn their trust as an advisor, counselor and representative. ”

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Boswell has established a national practice in representing debtors, creditors and others in complex business reorganizations, Chapter 11 cases and related commercial litigation. She has represented these parties in various types of matters involving a wide variety of industries and businesses. In addition, Boswell has developed an expertise in representing nonprofit religious organizations in reorganizing their financial affairs. Best advice to offer: “Always deliver the best for your clients but understand their business goals which will most often drive the legal solution. If you do not understand your client’s business goals or needs, your legal advice will not provide the best value for your client.” Surprising fact: “I grew up in Safford, Arizona, an area of less than 15,000 people.”

Freeman concentrates her practice on business bankruptcy and on appeals of all kinds. She is the only lawyer invited to membership and leadership in both the American College of Bankruptcy and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, as well as chairing committees of the American Bar Association Business Bankruptcy Committee. She is certified by the Arizona State Bar as a specialist in bankruptcy law. Freeman is listed as counsel of record in more than 300 appeals, including bankruptcy, commercial, tort, ERISA, tax and employment cases. Business advice: “Work hard, find mentors who will advise and teach you, always turn square corners and be generous with your time and talents.” Fun fact: “I’ve been a certified yoga teacher for almost a decade, teaching a free class at my firm for lawyers and staff. ”

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Nussbaum is a certified bankrutpcy specialist and has been licensed to practice law for more than 33 years. He is deeply involved in the community, including Scottsdale Leadership and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Professional strengths: “I am a very good listener and have an innate ability to relate to people. I also believe that I should never ask anyone who works with me to do something which I would not be comfortable doing myself.” Business advice: “You have to understand that in the end, clients want to hire lawyers they trust and respect, but also feel as though the lawyer sees them as more than a commodity.” Fun fact: “In 1983, I tried out for a hockey team, even though I did not know how to ice skate. Five years later, my team won the organization’s North American Championship.”

Thomas Salerno

Managing partner, Phoenix office Gordon Silver gordonsilver.com In 2009, Salerno was selected as Best Lawyers’ Phoenix Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Lawyer of the Year. In 2013, he was listed in The International Who’s Who of Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers. He is a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy. Toughest challenge: “I was lead counsel for the Phoenix

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Coyotes and we were attempting to do in a bankruptcy proceeding something which had never been done before (have a court order the sale of the team over the objection of the sports league). It was non-stop, contentious litigation for five months, with depositions occurring all over the country on multiple tracks and daily national and international press coverage. Hard work, and support from my partners and colleagues, helped me get through this very difficult process.”

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Ed Bull

Phillip Guttilla

President and shareholder Burch & Cracchiolo bcattorneys.com

Shareholder Polsinelli polsinelli.com

Ed Bull is a land use and zoning attorney who is certified as a Real Estate Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. A peer review rated AV® 5.0 Preeminent attorney, Bull has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers of the Southwest, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, Chambers USA, AZRE’s People to Know and Who’s Who in Arizona Law. Professional strengths: “I believe that I am passionate about what I do, am honest, have integrity, work tirelessly, and do not feel entitled but value hard work with genuine commitment and authenticity. In addition, I am very aware I am blessed in so many ways and a very lucky guy.” Fun fact: “While in college, I worked on 1,000-foot-tall radio and television towers — sometimes at night.”

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For more than 30 years, DeWald has advised clients including public and private companies, profit and nonprofit corporations, as well as LLCs and partnerships of all sizes in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions and securities law. He is consistently ranked among the top attorneys in his field by The Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA© and Martindale-Hubbell. Business advice: “Stay mindful that you are in a service industry; be respectful, but speak up; know your strengths and weaknesses; define success for yourself, but account for the value you are providing to others; and if you are not adding value, do something about it.” Fun fact: “I played the bass violin in my college orchestra for the European premiere of ‘Mass,’ by Leonard Bernstein in Vienna, where they adored him.”

Guttilla takes pleasure in helping his clients grow and reach their goals. Using a practical approach to legal issues, Guttilla seeks to understand his clients’ needs as a basis for providing useful advice on which to act. With this approach, Guttilla is often viewed as a trusted adviser. As a certified public accountant and chartered financial analyst, Guttilla brings a broad perspective to his clients’ business operations and strategic plans. He serves as outside general counsel to many middle-market companies and has gained significant experience in the semi-conductor and high-technology industries. But he enjoys working with companies of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations.

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Ullman is a franchise attorney in the firm’s Corporate Services Group. He has more than 40 years of experience as an attorney and focuses his practice on franchising, licensing, distribution and intellectual property law. Ullman has held leadership roles in several education organizations and public boards and has been listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for 19 consecutive years. Toughest challenge: “When I came to Phoenix, I knew no one in the legal community. Selling myself was a challenge, and I overcame that obstacle by doing good work, on time, with a congenial attitude.” Dinner pick: “Former Supreme Court Justice Lewis Brandeis. He had a great law practice, was a brilliant mind on the Supreme Court, and also found time to be a national leader of several charitable causes.”

John DeWulf Founding member Roshka DeWulf & Patten rdp-law.com

DeWulf has extensive experience with complex commercial litigation, including contracts, business torts, trade secrets, intellectual property, partnership and products. He has represented multi-national clients as well as regional and local businesses and individuals. Professional strengths: “Unflappable. Persevering. Empathetic.”

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Dinner pick: “Carl Sagan. With a sense of wonder, he helped people understand the cosmos. I would like to hear his views of how present-day challenges will impact mankind.” Business advice: “As lawyers, we are here to serve. Treat each client as you would a family member or friend. Do what it takes. This is not a 9-to-5 job.” Fun fact: “I have climbed the highest peaks in the Alps, Andes and Caucasus mountains.”

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Charlie Davis is a founding Partner of DMMG and has a “AV Preeminent” rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system, which connotes the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. He has 40 years of experience in Business, Estate Planning, Wealth Preservation and Tax Law. Having built several successful businesses, he also understands the issues facing businessmen and other successful professionals.

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Mike Ferrin has over 25 years of experience in practicing law, including assisting his clients with planning their estates, protecting their assets, structuring their business, reducing their taxes and transitioning their business and assets to the next generation. Mr. Ferrin has an “AV Preeminent” rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system.

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Paul Eckstein

Randy Papetti

Partner Perkins Coie perkinscoie.com

Partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP lrrlaw.com

Eckstein’s practice is focused on civil litigation — including appellate matters — involving commercial, legal malpractice, constitutional, Indian law and political law issues. He also frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator. Toughest challenge: “Advising a client in a high-profile case to disobey an ill-conceived order from his boss after first telling my client to follow his boss’ order. Together, we decided to do what was right and disobey the order, knowing full well that termination was bound to follow. I’m not sure I overcame the challenge, but my client did, by getting an even better job.” Fun fact: “I spent part of the summer between my sophomore and junior years in college fighting forest fires in Sequoia National Park.”

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Maledon is recognized as one of the leading commercial litigation and trial attorneys in Arizona. In the 2008 edition of Chambers USA — Leading Lawyers for Business, he was identified as one of the Top 5 business litigation attorneys in Arizona. He has extensive experience in federal and state courts in a wide variety of cases, including antitrust and trade regulation cases, product liability cases, sports cases, and various other complex commercial cases. Fun fact: “I have done a lot of sports-related litigation, including representation of the PGA Tour in several cases having national implications for the sport of golf. One such case, eventually decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, was the Casey Martin case, involving a handicapped golfer who sought to use a golf cart during PGA Tour events.”

Papetti is the practice group leader of Lewis Roca Rothgerber’s litigation section. He handles a variety of commercial disputes, particularly cases involving partnerships and other joint ventures, real estate, banking, distributor terminations and restrictive covenants, in addition to providing antitrust counseling. He has successfully tried cases ranging from defense of a man accused of first-degree murder to a complex lease dispute that resulted in an $11.2 million jury verdict for the firm’s client. Business advice: “When clients call with a problem, they want your counsel, not your concerns about every potential solution to those problems.” Fun fact: “I have handled several pro bono Shaken Baby Syndrome cases where I felt the parent or caretaker had been wrongly accused.”

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Partner Stinson Leonard Street LLP stinsonleonard.com

Williams is a trial lawyer who has represented businesses in a variety of different disputes. He has been honored by state and local publications as one of the best trial lawyers for the last 19 years. He is a Yale Law School graduate and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has served in leadership roles in national, state and local bar associations. Business advice: “You have to decide to put in the time and effort to become an expert in your chosen field. There is no substitution for hard work.” Fun fact: “In my immediate family, we have five state championships. Two of my daughters won three high school basketball championships and I won two high school football championships. I believe my girls’ motivation that led to their third championship was having one more than their old man.”

Pamela Overton Shareholder Greenberg Traurig gtlaw.com

Overton has been with the firm’s Phoenix Litigation Practice since the office opened in 1999 and was Phoenix Litigation Practice Group Manager for more than 13 years. She has also been a member of the firm’s National Executive Committee since 2002. Business advice: “To be successful, you must have not only a passion for the practice of law but the desire to build a practice

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through networking and relationships. You must represent your clients to the fullest but also build a relationship with them so that there is trust and commitment. You should find a mentor early in your career so that you have someone to guide you and support you.” Fun fact: “I was on my college skydiving team and actually worked as an extra on the soap opera ‘Guiding Light’ in New York for a summer.”

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There’s a world of opportunity out there and our attorneys are well positioned to help our clients realize their dreams – in our home town or across the globe. As a business leader, you want to be represented by a nationally recognized law firm with a local presence. Whether providing advice on major development projects or high-stakes litigation, our goal is to help our clients be successful.

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{ CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION }

Gregory Gillis

D. Kim Lough

Founding shareholder Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, P.C. ngdlaw.com Gillis is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney and has practiced construction law, commercial collection, real estate law, and bankruptcy litigation in Arizona for more than 25 years. He has litigated cases in 13 of Arizona’s 14 county superior courts. Gillis has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America from 2012-2014 in the fields of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. He is also a Southwest Super Lawyer. Professional strengths: “Persistence and being even tempered” Dinner pick: “Mel Blanc. As the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, I think it would make for interesting dinner conversation.” Business advice: “Strive to be the type of lawyer you would want if you were the client.” Fun fact: “I have a Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster in my desk drawer.”

Lough has been practicing construction litigation with Jennings, Haug & Cunningham for more than 30 years. His practice focuses on representing commercial contractors and trade subcontractors in their contract and labor disputes. He is an active member of the Arizona Builders Alliance where he is a member of its Attorneys’ Council and is a frequent speaker to construction trade organizations. Dinner pick: “The Glimmer Twins — Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. Perhaps I could also get a guitar lesson.” Business advice: “Never stop learning. Use client engagements as opportunities to learn about the business you are representing. When you take on a new project, learn a new philosophy, business practice or technology, for example. And always learn from your mistakes.”

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Knobel Feuerhelm has practiced law at Perkins Coie and its predecessor firm, Brown & Bain, since moving to Phoenix in 1990. She became a partner in the firm in 1994 and is licensed to practice law in Arizona and California. Knobel Feuerhelm’s litigation practice focuses on construction, products liability and real estate matters. She serves on the Arizona State Bar’s Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct, of which she is a past chair, and its Civil Practice & Procedure Committee. Professional strengths: “The ability to practice ‘delayed gratification’ and to focus on long-range goals. It takes a long time to develop competency and expertise in a practice area of the law. I also look for practical solutions to legal problems.” Fun fact: “I am an excellent seamstress. A dying art. ”

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Patten practices in the areas of public utilities, electricity, water/wastewater, energy, gas and telecommunications regarding matters involving policy issues, rate cases, rule-makings, financing, line sitings, service area extensions, formal complaints and various ACC proceedings. Professional strengths: “I listen to my clients, to opposing counsel, to regulators and to judges. I try to understand their position and needs. That helps shape effective strategy and tactics in achieving the desired outcome.” Fun fact: “I helped establish a community land trust in Tempe — which is now part of Newtown Community Development Corporation and Community Land Trust — that has provided permanently affordable homes to more than 100 families in Tempe and Chandler through the community land trust model.”

Mark Worischeck

President and managing shareholder Sanders & Parks, P.C. sandersparks.com Worischeck’s practice emphasizes complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, product liability, and aviation law. Worischeck has been recognized as one of Arizona’s Top 50 Lawyers by Southwest Super Lawyers and selected to Best Lawyers in America. Professional strengths: “I would like to think that the ability

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to effectively listen and communicate are the primary keys to success. Of course, leadership skills and the ability to not take myself too seriously have helped.” Business advice: “In addition to becoming a great lawyer, enjoy what you do because that will be contagious. In addition, learn to be an effective listener and earn a reputation for professionalism.” Fun fact: “I enjoy hunting and fishing and spend much of my free time in the outdoors.”

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Greg Gillis – Buzz Lightyear Fan – AzBusiness LEADERS, Law– Construction, 2010-2015. Mr. Gillis has been peer review rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell since 2010 and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law, 2012-2014.

Randy Nussbaum – Hockey Aficionado – AzBusiness LEADERS, Law – Bankruptcy, 2010-2015. Mr. Nussbaum is a certified specialist in bankruptcy law by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and is also certified specialist in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.

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{ EMPLOYMENT & LABOR RELATIONS law }

Joseph Clees

Mark Ogden

Shareholder Ogletree Deakins ogletreedeakins.com

Office managing shareholder Littler Mendelson littler.com

Clees is a founding shareholder of the Phoenix office of Ogletree Deakins, one of the world’s largest labor and employment firms. He has been repeatedly honored as one of the top employment lawyers in the country. In 2013, he was recognized as the Phoenix Lawyer of the Year for management employment law by Best Lawyers. For the sixth year in a row, he was singled out as one of the “100 Most Powerful Lawyers in America.” Bucket list: “I wish I could master ‘Wipeout’ on the drums. I’ve loved the song since I was a kid and it reminds me of my beloved Manhattan Beach.” Toughest challenge: “Bad hires can have toxic and lingering consequences, particularly in carefully crafted teams. Over the years, I’ve learned to listen more carefully to colleagues and be less impulsive in hiring and other decisions.”

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Doran is a member in Sherman & Howard’s Labor & Employment, Appellate, and Commercial Litigation groups. He has 25 years of experience representing clients in labor and employment issues including counseling, representing employers in litigation, and appellate proceedings. He is admitted in Arizona and Texas and is a member of the Management Labor & Employment Roundtable, the American Employment Law Council, and the Defense Research Institute. Dinner pick: “Former New York Mets great, Tom Seaver. Aside from being my childhood hero, Seaver’s winery, Seaver Vineyards produces some of the finest Cabernets to come out of Napa.” Business advice: “Study the law and your profession every single day. Go beyond the boundaries of what you do specifically within the law and what is comfortable to you.”

Ogden has litigated more than 500 employment lawsuits to conclusion, mostly in federal court, and has litigated 23 jury trials to verdict. He also provides employment training to employers of all sizes and regularly speaks on a variety of topics before a wide range of professional organizations. Ogden is co-chair of the firm’s complex titigation and trials practice group. He also is a member of the Employment Practices Liability Committee and current member of the board of directors. He was named Litigation Star - Arizona, by Benchmark Litigation for 2014; Best Attorneys in Arizona by Best Attorneys, 2013; Super Lawyers, 2007-2013; awarded, Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rating, 2007-2013; and named one of Az Business magazine’s Top Lawyers, 2010-2013.

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Rosenfeld has practiced labor and employment law in the Valley for almost 40 years. His practice includes client counseling, federal and state court litigation, agency practice, drafting employment agreements and personnel policies, and conducting workplace investigations and management training. Toughest challenge: “Becoming an accomplished employment lawyer. I began at a firm that had no lawyer practicing this specialty, so I was largely on my own. I read extensively, attended CLEs and closed my eyes and plunged in. Law firm training programs are invaluable, but I wouldn’t trade my selftaught experience.” Fun fact: “I’ve got an awesome collection of 45 RPM records from the 1950s and ‘60s. They are my most meaningful link to my childhood. Their feel and sound bring me inestimable joy.”

Stephanie Quincy Partner Steptoe & Johnson LLP steptoe.com

Quincy maintains a regular caseload of employment litigation matters and has extensive experience handling class action and multi-plaintiff lawsuits. She counsels employers on a variety of employment law matters, including covenants not to compete, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and defamation.

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Quincy is recognized as a leading employment litigator in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America and Southwest Super Lawyers. Toughest challenge: “Litigation is not for the faint of heart. It is very easy to take the actions of others personally. Experience does make one wiser, and you learn that the way others act has much more to do with them and much less to do with you.” Fun fact: “I still hold the record at my middle school for the 200-meter dash.”

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Carla Consoli

Judith Dworkin

Partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP lrrlaw.com

Managing partner Sacks Tierney P.A. sackstierney.com

Consoli leads Lewis Roca Rothgerber’s regulatory and government practice and advises clients with concerns regarding the environment and natural resources, including international mining companies, commercial developers, manufacturers and investors. In 2013, Consoli was named one of Az Business magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business and was listed among The International Who’s Who of Environmental Lawyers by Who’s Who Legal Services. Dinner pick: “Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He led such an interesting life. He was born into nobility and led a colorful life before being seriously wounded in the Battle of Pamplona. While recovering, he discovered a deeper faith and founded the Society of Jesus, an order of priests that profoundly impacts the world to this day.”

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De Blasi’s practice focuses on natural resources. She advises clients on energy and environmental matters, including traditional and renewable energy project development, environmental permitting and compliance, and greenhouse gas emissions. Toughest challenge: “The legal profession still tends to be predominantly a masculine profession in many ways. I have worked hard to prove myself as a woman while still maintaining my feminine characteristics by just being myself and not being swayed by outside pressures.” Business advice: “Being a trusted legal adviser requires more than just knowing the law. To be an integral part of a client’s team, it is necessary to become involved in the industry on a deeper level to understand the issues clients are facing and become a positive influential force in the market.”

Dworkin’s practice is devoted primarily to water resources, resource development and Indian law. In 1978, she arrived in Arizona to join the Department of Hydrology at the University of Arizona. Since beginning her legal practice in 1987, she has been actively involved in settling water claims within the Colorado River Basin. She is an adjunct professor at Arizona State University. Recently, she spent a week at Sichuan University, China, lecturing on American water law. Professional strengths: “I come to work every day with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a desire to do my very best.” Fun fact: “My first professional job was with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England Division. The Corps funded my Ph.D. dissertation on land application of wastewater.”

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LaBianca advises clients on a broad range of environmental strategic considerations and regulatory compliance. Her practice encompasses all aspects of water rights and water supply issues, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), protected and endangered species, Section 404 permitting, and public land use. Her clients include miners, ranchers, developers, landowners and energy businesses. Professional strengths: “Listening, asking questions to appreciate the larger context, being genuinely interested in other people’s point of view.” Dinner pick: “Abigail Adams. Her letters show her as an important thinker on founding principles, and a supportive and loving spouse to the second president – not to mention the mother to the sixth president. She had a lot going on.”

Daniel Muchow Partner Quarles & Brady quarles.com

Muchow practices in the area of business and general corporate matters and in the area of environmental and natural resources. Toughest challenge: “As part of our firm’s management team, I was involved in re-establishing our leadership structure after the sudden unexpected loss of our managing partner. To accomplish this, it was necessary to subordinate individual goals

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to the overall welfare of the organization and work cooperatively to assure a smooth transition.” Dinner pick: “Bobby Jones, probably the best golfer who was also a lawyer. It’s not only to discuss golf with him. He is a shining example of a person who struggled early in his career before turning his game around and becoming a great champion.” Fun fact: “When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I herded cattle on horseback at my uncle’s ranch.”

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Edward Comitz

Roger Morris

Member Comitz | Beethe cobelaw.com

Partner Quarles & Brady LLP quarles.com

Comitz heads the healthcare law and disability insurance practice section of Comitz | Beethe. He has earned a national reputation for prosecuting disability insurance claims on behalf of healthcare professionals, building one of the largest, most respected practices in the country. Comitz is regarded as a leading source on disability insurance, healthcare and other legal topics. His work is published in numerous national publications. Business advice: “Cultivate your own unique talents and style. By embracing the best you have to offer, you will go a long way towards creating good and lasting impressions with others.” Fun fact: “No matter the weather, I dive into our unheated pool every morning before coffee. It’s the perfect energizing start for the day.”

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Morris began his career as a pharmacist before turning to health law, putting that rare combination of professional experiences to use for the benefit of pharmacies and institutional healthcare providers as well as for healthcare businesses of all types, pharmacy benefits managers, and individual healthcare professionals. Morris and his team represent half or more of pharmaceutical providers in the country, working every day in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Toughest challenge: “Once, the state attempted to declare a state of emergency and seize my client. I had 30 minutes to prepare to argue with the judge for the entire day, preventing a ruling so we could declare bankruptcy that night and forestall the state’s action while we sorted it out.” Dinner pick: “Babe Ruth. I’m a serious baseball fan.”

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Rosati is a national thought leader in electronic health information and president of the American Health Lawyers Association, which has almost 13,000 members. Rosati counsels the healthcare industry on HIPAA compliance, electronic health records, health information exchange, data sharing for research and clinical integration initiatives, and clinical research compliance. She was chosen as Best Lawyers’ 2014 Phoenix Health Care Law “Lawyer of the Year” and as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business in 2013. Rosati was awarded the Healthcare Leadership Award for Legal Advocate of the Year in 2014. Fun fact: “I was a medical student at the University of Michigan. I decided not to pursue the practice of medicine because I was incredibly interested in health policy.”

Gregory Harris Partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP lrrlaw.com

Harris’ multifaceted practice spans across administrative, procurement, insurance and healthcare law, in addition to government relations. He regularly interfaces with the Arizona Legislature and state agencies to help his clients work to maintain existing state laws or champion changes in the law. Harris was instrumental in the passage of SB 1193 in 2012,

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which revised the statutes governing the Administrative Appeals Process to reduce the cost and resources associated with appeals at the state level. Professional strengths: “I am trustworthy, reliable and loyal.” Fun fact: “I am color blind. Most people either don’t believe that color blindness exists or that I’m making it up. To them, I joke that my family grew up poor and because of this, could not afford to teach me my colors.”

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Erin Lewin

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Senior vice president and general counsel Avnet, Inc. avnet.com

Biggest challenge: “The biggest obstacle I’ve faced has been the changing legal and business environment over the past few years. It has become more crucial now than ever before that clients receive tangible, measurable value from their outside advisors. This has been a challenge for all large-firm lawyers, but it has also created tremendous opportunities for those of us who have been able to adapt our practices to the ‘new normal’ in a way that makes business sense for our clients.” Best advice to offer: “I like the ancient proverb, ‘Fortune favors the bold,’ but I also like something Wilbur Wright was credited with saying: ‘It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.’ I think if you put these two thoughts together, it’s very sound business advice.”

Lewin is responsible for leading Avnet’s global legal team and providing advice and guidance to the company’s business leaders. Lewin joined Avnet in 2007 and, prior to her current role, served as vice president and general counsel, Americas, providing legal advice and counsel to Avnet’s businesses in the Americas. In this capacity, she was responsible for legal counsel on merger and acquisition activities, advising executive management on strategic and tactical legal issues, and managing a team of internal and external legal professionals. Prior to this role, she served as Avnet’s chief ethics and compliance officer for two years, overseeing all aspects of Avnet’s ethics and compliance program globally.

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Clarissa Cerda

Executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary LifeLock, Inc. lifelock.com In addition to serving on the executive leadership team and managing LifeLock’s legal and compliance function, Cerda also manages LifeLock’s government affairs function. She brings more than 20 years’ experience of lawyering and negotiation, effective management, and strategic advising in fast-paced,

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technology corporations, a leading law firm and the White House, where she was the assistant counsel to the president. Business advice: “For lawyers, I would advise that knowing the law and providing legal solutions is not enough. You must also understand the business context and the political landscape. I often remind my team that we have no use for lawyers who can only do legal theory in a bubble. ” Fun fact: “The reason I am such a stickler for grammar is probably because English is not my first language.”

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Ari Bai

Rick Bryson

Shareholder Polsinelli polsinelli.com

Shareholder and director Sanders & Parks sandersparks.com

Bai has extensive experience protecting client products in the mechanical, electrical and computer industries. Bai previously served as in-house patent counsel for a large national medical device company. He also worked as a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington. Dinner pick: “As a patent attorney, I would love to have dinner with Thomas Edison – the most prolific inventor of all time. I would pick Edison because I would want to know how such an inventor came up with so many different inventions, some of which would form the basis of some of the largest companies in the world, such as General Electric. ” Fun fact: “I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do who won numerous trophies at various tournaments around the country before I entered the U.S. Naval Academy.”

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Bayton is a partner in and co-practice group leader of Lewis Roca Rothgerber’s intellectual property group. She assists clients from a variety of industries including consumer goods and services, education and sports to protect and defend their trademarks in the United States and around the world. Bayton also regularly advises clients on copyright, trade secrets and rights of privacy and publicity issues, and has extensive IP licensing experience. She represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and in federal court. Business advice: “Find an area of law that you’re passionate about and start building your profile and reputation from day one of your legal career. Your reputation is your most important asset as a lawyer.” Fun fact: “I grew up in a tiny town in rural Iowa — population 700. There’s not even a stop light in my hometown.”

Bryson prides himself on solving clients’ problems. Their goals are his goals. He helps achieve those goals through his 30 years of legal experience in intellectual property, employment, litigation, contract, corporate, and insurance, and through his experience as a former Judge Pro Tem, adjunct law professor, litigation committee chair, Bar leader, charitable organization founder, speaker and published author. Toughest challenge: “In two of my more challenging cases, no one else thought one of them was winnable. In the other, the opposing senior attorney had never lost a case. We won by listening to the client, working hard and telling my clients’ stories effectively.” Fun fact: “I’ve competed in more than 30 marathons and triathlons and grow more than 200 varieties of fruiting trees and plants.”

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Chan is an attorney and business advisor partnering with clients to develop, protect, enforce, defend, and license intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. He is recognized by Super Lawyers® and Best Lawyers of America® for excellence in intellectual property law. Business advice: “Never stop networking. It is important to have top notch legal skills whether you are a lawyer focusing on intellectual property law or another area of law, but sometimes, the best way to help a client is to have a strong personal relationship with someone on the opposing side so that you have instant credibility when trying to resolve an issue.” Fun fact: “Although I am intellectual property lawyer now, I used to be an engineer and am a co-inventor on four U.S. patents.”

product development, e-commerce, co-marketing, OEM and other arrangements. Professional strengths: “I am genuinely interested in people and their businesses. I can’t think of a better way to get to know someone than to ask, ‘So, what do you do for a living?’ That simple question has led to business and new friendships throughout my life.” Fun fact: “I played the violin in a Diane Keaton movie called ‘The Lemon Sisters.’ If you look carefully at the end credits, I’m there as the ‘Violin Guy.’”

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Timothy Berg

Edward Novak

Director Fennemore Craig fclaw.com

Shareholder Polsinelli polsinelli.com

Berg practices in the area of civil appeals, public law, and public utilities regulation. Berg handles appeals in several practice areas, including employment law, medical malpractice, products liability, environmental, state and local taxation, business torts, real property and mineral rights, bankruptcy, public records law and public utilities law. Professional strengths: “I am by nature curious and like to learn new things. Both as an appellate lawyer and as a managing partner, this curiosity helps me deal with new issues and new problems.” Fun fact: “I started out college to be a chemist. I almost blew myself up one day in the laboratory. Rather than push my luck, I decided to pick a safer profession and one where I would be involved in working more with people.”

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Novak is the managing partner of Polsinelli’s Phoenix office and chairs the firm’s national Governmental Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense practice. In his 33 years of legal practice, he has acquired the respect of the legal and business communities for his ability to counsel and resolve difficult issues. Toughest challenge: “Surviving an overseas tour of duty in the Army. I overcame the fear by believing in myself and my training.” Business advice: “Realize early that this is a sales job that requires attention to detail and thorough preparation. You don’t have to be the smartest person, but you do have to be the best prepared.” Fun fact: “I can name all the Disney princesses and can sing — not on key or in pitch — the songs from the movie ‘Frozen.’”

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Parga was elected managing shareholder of Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 2007. Parga is recognized as an accomplished trial attorney and has been named as one of the Valley’s most admired CEOs. He is also a leader in the community, recently serving as chairman of the board of Chicanos Por La Causa. Professional strengths: “I try very hard to be a good listener and consider different viewpoints before making important decisions for the firm. I also try to lead by example.” Business advice: “I would tell new attorneys to always be honest and never compromise your integrity. ” Fun fact: “My kids love all sort of animals, which means I love all sorts of animals. At last count, we have an iguana, snake, three dogs, two ducks, koi fish, two turtles and two fish tanks full of tropical fish.”

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Phoenix office managing partner Quarles & Brady LLP quarles.com Stanton is an award-winning litigation attorney in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group and serves as the firm’s associate general counsel handling claims and ethics issues. Stanton is one of three women who serve as office managing partner among the firm’s eight locations, highlighting the strong leadership of women within Quarles. In 2014, Stanton was

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named among the top 25 female attorneys in Arizona. Toughest challenge: “It’s an ongoing challenge – separating personal feelings from business. When you are in a leadership role, you are bound to make decisions that not everyone will agree with. You just have to remember that you can’t please everyone, and not everyone will always please – or be pleased with – you.” Fun fact: “I got married on a beach in Costa Rica.”

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Steven Pidgeon

Shareholder Polsinelli polsinelli.com

Co-managing partner DLA Piper dlapiper.com

Berry focuses primarily on capital formation and business management, and has extensive experience in securities regulation, private and public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities industry issues, including FINRA matters. Toughest challenge: “Dealing with the challenges caused by the Sarbanes–Oxley and Dodd-Frank legislation, which have virtually eliminated the ability of small business to access public capital. I have overcome that obstacle as much as possible by keeping abreast of all means to access private capital, and guide clients in those alternatives.” Business advice: “Make sure that you are doing something that you enjoy, and keep reading and writing. Preparation counts far more than style. ” Fun fact: “My wife and I love to dance, primarily West Coast Swing.”

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Pidgeon, a corporate lawyer recognized for excellence by premier legal publications, including Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers, graduated Magma Cum Laude from the University of Miami’s undergraduate and law schools. Professional strengths: “Creativity. Clients value creative, solutions-oriented professionals. Anyone can say ‘no.’ The trick is to say, ‘here’s how it can be done.’” Dinner pick: “Jesus. He could answer a lot of questions for me.” Business advice: “It’s all about excellence. The legal industry will shrink over time because of continuing improvements in technology. Excellence will be the defense to a shrinking market.” Fun fact: “I am much kinder and gentler than people are led to believe. At least I think I am.”

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Wiliams is a nationally recognized attorney with a distinguished record of successfully representing public and private corporations and investment funds for more than 30 years. Community Involvement includes board service for the Flinn Bioscience Steering Committee, GPEC, Scottsdale Chamber, Scottsdale Charros, Red Cross,Valley Leadership, and AZ Tech Council. Toughest challenge: “In corporate deals, finding creative solutions to make the deal good for both parties is often a challenge. Good lawyers find out early what the other side really cares about and use that information as common ground to close. If you can’t find some common ground, then be prepared to walk away from a bad deal.” Dinner pick: “Oliver Wendell Holmes, a great Supreme Court Justice.” Fun fact: “I served as an Army medic.”

Susan Wells Partner Wells & Gerstman PLLC wellsgerstman.com

Wells has more than 30 years of experience and her practice includes mergers and acquisitions and securities at large law firms in Phoenix and New York City, as well as several years as a solo practitioner. That breadth of experience provides Wells the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients with their complex transactions, while appreciating their entrepreneurial

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need for an attorney that offers practical advice in a costeffective manner. Her expertise encompasses all aspects of business matters in numerous industries, including franchising and healthcare. Professional strengths: “My clients value my direct, strategic, pragmatic advice that facilitates their business transactions and helps them avoid litigation.” Bucket list: “To scuba dive in Fiji with the manta rays.”

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Rebecca Burnham

Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr.

Shareholder Greenberg Traurig gtlaw.com

Managing partner Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP lrrlaw.com

Burnham represents real estate development interests in connection with the acquisition, planning, development, financing, operation and sale of real estate developments, as well as legislative and public policy matters pertaining to economic development and land use. Dinner pick: “John Adams, lawyer, co-author of the Declaration of Independence and our second president ... I would love to hear his perspective on where we are today.” Fun fact: “Having to put myself through college and law school, I needed the best-paying summer and part-time jobs I could find. This led to spending two summers and holidays working as a high-limit blackjack and baccarat dealer at Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe. As it turned out, I actually had to take a pay cut to become a lawyer.”

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Gammage divides his time between practicing in the areas of zoning, land use and public/private relationships, and teaching and working at ASU. His ASU ties include teaching in the law school, business school, school of sustainability and the urban planning programs. Toughest challenge: “When I was president of the Central Arizona Project, we wound up in a multi-billion-dollar suit with the United States over the cost of the CAP canal. It took years of negotiation and litigation, but we ultimately worked out a settlement that has worked pretty well.” Business advice: “Be yourself. Lawyers tend to think they have to act in a certain way that they’ve seen on TV. Really not necessary, and usually counterproductive.” Fun fact: “I really like manual labor. Landscaping, building stuff, things like that.”

Van Winkle focuses on real estate equity financing, restaurant leasing, real estate development, sales and acquisitions, and general commercial transactions. His clients include Prudential, US Airways, Starwood Land Ventures, Enterprise Bank, BMO Harris Bank, and Paul Martin’s American Grill. Toughest challenge: “Getting the new facilities for Ballet of Arizona purchased and constructed. I overcame this challenge by working very closely with key members of my board. ” Business advice: “Start at a very early age to develop deep, mutually beneficial relationships. Those relationships carry throughout your career and help build great partnerships. ” Fun fact: “I’m extremely shy. It takes a lot of effort for me to engage in a new setting and with people I do not know very well.”

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In addition to his duties as managing attorney of Tiffany & Bosco, Tiffany concentrates in the area of commercial transactions, primarily in strategic planning, business solutions, real estate and finance, including HUD insured loans for multi-housing projects. Professional strengths: “Vision, determination and integrity. “ Bucket list: “Competing in the Alcatraz swim with my sons in September.” Toughest challenge: “Surviving economic downturns and developing business even during the good times.” Dinner pick: “Jesus Christ. He changed the world.” Business advice: “Listen, understand both sides, provide quality and timely services for a fair fee.” Fun fact: “I was an All-State and All-American running back in high school and I was Homecoming king at ASU.”

Paul Weiser Managing shareholder Buchalter Nemer buchalter.com

Weiser focuses his practice on commercial landlord/tenant matters, including the drafting, interpreting and enforcing of leases and amendments related to office, retail, medical and industrial properties, real estate brokerage issues, construction claims and creditors’ rights. Business advice: “The private practice of law is a service

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business. Assuming as a given that the quality of the legal services are first rate, interact with clients in a way that makes them believe they are your most important client and that they are receiving exceptional service at a fair price.” Fun fact: “I was a teaching tennis professional at the Concord Hotel in the Catskill Mountains in New York following college and during summers and holidays while in law school. Think ‘Dirty Dancing,’ only 20 years later.”

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Eliot Kaplan

Partner Steptoe & Johnson LLP steptoe.com

Partner Squire Patton Boggs squiresanders.com

Head of Steptoe’s state and local tax practice, Derdenger focuses on federal, state, and local taxation law. Widely recognized as one of Arizona’s top tax lawyers, Derdenger has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1995, and in 2012, was selected as the Phoenix Litigation & Controversy – Tax Lawyer of the Year. He also has been listed in Southwest Super Lawyers for eight consecutive years. Toughest challenge: “The constant challenge I face in my tax practice is the ever-changing tax law landscape. As an example, applying tax law that was written for a manufacturing economy to an e-commerce economy is difficult at best. Staying abreast of the evolving tax law has been instrumental in helping me meet this challenge.” Fun fact: “I am a master scuba diver and have dived all over the world.”

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Kaplan’s practice is focused on international, federal, state and local tax issues, real estate transactions, private equity transactions, commercial and contract matters, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate matters. Professional strengths: “I always try to approach all situations with intelligence, diligence and care.” Toughest challenge: “It was very challenging the first time I had to negotiate, as a young attorney, sophisticated transaction documents with large-firm New York attorneys. After the first negotiating session, I realized that I had a solid knowledge and a sound understanding of how to handle the transaction. I learned, you do not know what you can do until you try.” Fun fact: “I was raised by a single mother after my dad passed away.”

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Co-founding partner Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP frgalaw.com Goldberg has a national reputation for successfully representing businesses and individuals in tax controversy and tax litigation in state and federal trial courts, Arizona Tax Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Claims Court, and state and federal courts of appeals. He also assists clients in tax planning and estate planning. His career began as a trial attorney for the Tax

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Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washington. Biggest challenge: “Realizing that the practice of law entails two important responsibilities. First is the responsibility of competently and efficiently resolving a client’s tax issues. Second, the reality that you are operating a business and must be mindful of all that is entailed there.” Surprising fact: “ have been doing what I do for more than 40 years.”

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Singer and entrepreneur Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row dierks.com Phoenix-born Bentley is an American country music singer and songwriter who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005’s “Modern Day Drifter,” are certified platinum in the United States. In 2013, he opened Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Scottsdale. Toughest challenge: “I was trying to make headlining happen, and sometimes you can’t do that just through work, you have to let the music steer the way. I don’t know how the hell I’m here, really, but something’s happening. Ten years into my career, I’m headlining these places, but I wouldn’t have it any other way, man. It’s been a great climb. A slow climb.” Fun fact: “I met my now wife in eighth grade in middle school in Phoenix.”

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Owner and CEO Harkins Theatres harkinstheatres.com

Sybil Harrington director Phoenix Art Museum phxart.org Ballinger has been director of the museum for 33 years. He has served on many boards, including president of the Association of Art Museum Directors; the National Council for the Arts; and the advisory board of the Spencer Musuem of Art at the University of Kansas, his alma mater. Ballinger announced his retirement earlier this year. Biggest challenge: “I went into this business because of my love of art and there was kind of a split between my art personality and my business side. I had to figure out how to overcome that. There was a moment when I had to fire myself as a curator. I now feed my passion via my hiring practices and through more singular acquisitions verses whole exhibitions.” Best advice to offer: “Trust the leaders in your business.”

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Zelisko began promoting concerts in Arizona in 1974. He founded the legendary concert promoting firm called Evening Star Productions, that brought worldwide attention of the entertainment industry to Arizona. Zelisko became known as one of the world’s best promoters and talent buyers, a true rainmaker when it comes to discovering and booking talent. He began promoting concerts at Dooley’s Nightclub, 700 capacity, in Tempe, and booked acts such as The Police, Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar, Talking Heads, KISS, Bon Jovi, No Doubt and Nirvana until the venue closed after several ownership and name changes. Evening Star was eventually bought by SFX, which was bought by Clear Channel, which spun the entertainment division into Live Nation, where Zelisko served as president and chairman.

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Jim Ward

President and CEO The Phoenix Symphony phoenixsymphony.org Ward is also a venture partner with Alsop Louie Partners. He was president of LucasArts and senior vice president of Lucasfilm, where he was responsible for the business growth of the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises. Business advice: “The orchestral world is facing extreme pressure, including a very fragile business model and a potentially outdated art form. Anyone entering this industry should be prepared to be a vigilant change agent willing to experiment with a high level of risk in order to pivot the business model and create an art form that is relevant for the 21st century.” Fun fact: “I was classically trained on the piano from the age of 6 and played the oboe and the bassoon in school orchestras. I also played football. The two worlds often collided, especially with broken fingers.”

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{ CHEFS } Justin Beckett

Owner and executive chef Beckett’s Table and Southern Rail beckettstable.com, southernrailaz.com An award-winning chef and renowned restaurateur, Beckett partnered with his wife, Michelle, and their longtime friends and sommeliers, Scott and Katie Stephens, to open Beckett’s Table in the Arcadia area in 2010. Since then, Beckett’s Table has garnered national attention for its excellent service, memorable wine list and innovative menu. It earned Wine Spectator’s 2012 and 2013 Award of Excellence and a nomination for Food & Wine magazine’s People’s Best New Chef. Business advice: “It sounds cliché but it is true: You are going to have to work your tail off. Be the best cook you can be. Surround yourself with great people.” Fun fact: “When I was a child I was kidnapped in Guatemala and held ransom for a sewing machine. They fed me chocolate and coffee for three days.”

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Kevin Binkley

Chef and owner Binkley’s Restaurant, Cafe Bink and Bink’s Midtown binkleysrestaurant.com Binkley was named a finalist for the Best Chef of the Southwest at the 2013 James Beard Awards. He is the creative talent and visionary behind the award-winning, nationally acclaimed Binkley’s Restaurant, called the Best Gourmet Restaurant by the Arizona Republic. Dinner pick: “Buddha. I would love to hear his thoughts. Also, Buddha dolls look super cool. ” Business advice: “Don’t get discouraged and never give up. It’s imperative to keep your eye on the prize and always better yourself.” Fun fact: “I started in the restaurant business at a TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt) when I was 14. It was a great learning experience. I learned how to be a dishwasher in a three-compartment sink, how to sweep and mop a floor, how to work a register, how to make frozen yogurt and crepes, and how to close a store.”

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Chef and owner Vincent on Camelback Restaurant vincentsoncamelback.com

Guerithault’s career began in France at age 16. He came to the United States in 1976 and in 1986 he opened Vincent’s Restaurant. Guerithault has received numerous awards, including a Citation of Excellence from the International Food & Wine Society, the James Beard Award and the Chevalier de L’Ordre du Merite Agricole from the Republic of France. In 2003, Vincent’s was 24th on the World’s Top 50 Restaurants by British-based Restaurant Magazine. Professional strengths: “A strong work ethic, integrity, honesty and the drive to succeed. Vincent’s has been open almost 30 years ... We’re a family-owned business with no partners and we’ve had to adapt to keep up with changing economic times and people’s tastes.” Dinner pick: “Pele, the soccer player. I’ve been a big fan since I was a young boy.”

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Paul McCabe

Executive chef T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa tcooksphoenix.com

McCabe joined Royal Palms from San Diego, where he grew his reputation during an eight-year contribution as executive chef of L’Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa and the launch of the resort’s awardwinning fine dining restaurant Kitchen 1540. Toughest challenge: “It’s always a challenge when you arrive in a new kitchen, in new restaurant, sometimes in a new city. With each new chapter, there are valuable lessons and opportunities to challenge yourself. I love the adventure of meeting new people, exploring new ways of thinking and discovering new opportunities for professional – and personal – growth. ” Dinner pick: “Fernand Point, who was the first chef to introduce the art of cooking sous vide.” Fun fact: “I have a strong passion for playing the drums and love to mountain bike.”

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Beau MacMillan

Executive chef Sanctuary Camelback Mountain sanctuaryaz.com

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Sanctuary is situated on 53 breathtaking acres of lush desert on the north slope of Camelback Mountain overlooking Paradise Valley. Toughest challenge: “The first time I competed on a national televised show was tough. I didn’t know what to expect or how to handle it, but I overcame my fears by just saying ‘yes’ and diving in head-first. ” Business advice: “Think less about what you as the chef like or want, and more about your guest. It’s important to know who you’re cooking for, and to tailor your dishes to their tastes. It all comes down to understanding your guests and pleasing them. If you can do that, you’ll succeed in this industry. ” Fun fact: “When I was 19, I spent a summer in California and was an extra in three different major motion pictures, including ‘Thelma & Louise.’”

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{ FOOD & BEVERAGE } Richard Federico President and CEO P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. pfchangs.com

Federico, who has led the growth and development of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and its Pei Wei Asian Diner concept since 1996, was selected as the 2012 winner of the Norman Award from Nation’s Restaurant News. The “Norman” honors extraordinary leadership in a restaurant executive who consistently mentors and inspires future industry leaders. He is a founding director of Chances for Children and a member of the board for both the Arizona Youth Hockey Foundation and the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Best advice to offer: “Norman Brinker, one of my mentors, loved seeing members of his team take calculated risks, to step out and go try things, even if it meant leaving his company. He applauded that and that’s why so many people have been influenced by Norman in the industry.”

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President and CEO Arizona Restaurant Association azrestaurant.org Chucri has helped the restaurant industry become almost a $10-billion-a-year industry in Arizona, based on annual sales. Chucri, a Republican, was elected to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in 2012. Dinner pick: “George Washington. I am in awe of his wisdom, faith and vision at a time in our history when there were so few resources. I also admire his integrity, humility and passion to create a country that many criticized and believed was impossible to accomplish.” Business advice: “The restaurant industry isn’t for the faint of heart. I believe it’s the best industry to be a part of and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. However, be sure to do your homework before even contemplating opening up your own restaurant. Fabulous service, amazing cuisine and a hip environment breed success.”

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Howard Seftel Dining columnist Arizona Republic azcentral.com

A good review from Seftel can send a Valley restaurant stock’s soaring. Seftel has been reviewing Valley restaurants for more than 20 years, the last 13 at The Arizona Republic. A native New Yorker, Seftel is widely traveled, having lived abroad for five years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa and a language teacher in pre-revolutionary Iran. Seftel has a B.A. in political science from Brooklyn College, and a master’s degree in American and Middle Eastern history from the University of California at Berkeley. Business advice: “If you want to be a food writer: travel, eat, write. Life experience is most important. You have to really like food, be interested in it and you have to be a good writer. That’s about it.” Fun fact: “My favorite food is my mother’s stuffed cabbage. ”

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Ryan Hibbert

CEO Riot Hospitality Group riothg.com

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Hibbert has developed two on trend restaurant/ bar concepts in Arizona and Chicago since RHG’s inception in 2009. Hibbert, with colleagues Mike Troyan and Jon Wright, combined their passion for the industry and expertise to develop concepts including Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row and El Hefe. In 2014, RHG will record more than $24 million in sales with projected growth of more than 300 percent in 2015. Toughest challenge: “I’ve been fired and left many, many jobs. It’s always hard getting back up and trying again, but every single time I’ve started over, I’ve learned so much that I always end up in a better position.” Fun fact: “I am a huge chemistry nerd. I actually taught organic chemistry at the University of Arizona as an undergraduate because I was thinking about going into teaching.”

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{ RETAIL } Tom Englert

CEO Discount Tire discounttire.com

Englert is responsible for operations and profitability of Discount Tire, as well as keeper of its culture. Englert plans and directs short- and long-term profitability and growth strategies for the company’s operations. Additionally, he assesses the effectiveness of Discount Tire’s employee resources and operational practices that allow the company to maintain its leadership position as America’s largest tire retailer. Professional strengths: “Humility stands at the top of the list. It’s important to continue to learn, grow, and exceed expectations with every position you’re given. Don’t ever quit, especially when things don’t go the way you want. ” Fun fact: “As a college student, I was a tire builder at Uniroyal Tire in Detroit. I never imagined my journey would lead me back to the tire business.”

Edward Basha III

President and CEO, chairman of the board Bashas’ Family of Stores bashas.com Basha leads Bashas’ Family of Stores – the familyowned grocer that operates Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Sportsman’s Fine Wines & Spirits, Eddie’s Country Store, and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets. He is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of more than 120 grocery stores and more than 8,000 employees. Biggest challenge: “The biggest obstacle I’ve faced in business was having to file for Chapter 11 protection. It was overcome by working with very competent and capable people, and trying to do the right thing no matter what the consequences.” Best advice to offer: “Be open to change, and be able to understand and learn from both traditional and nontraditional competitors.” Surprising fact: “I’ve been told I’m my father’s (Eddie Basha Jr.) son in that I have a similar sense of humor.”

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David Lenhardt President and CEO PetSmart petsmart.com

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Lenhardt joined PetSmart in October 2000 and was became executive vice president in 2011, assuming additional responsibility for Information Systems. He was appointed president and chief operating officer in January 2012. In June 2013, he was named chief executive officer. From 1996 to 2000, Lenhardt was with Bain & Company, Inc where he led consulting teams for retail, technology and e-commerce clients. Prior to that, he worked in the corporate finance and Latin American groups of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.’s investment banking division. Lenhardt is on the board of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Lenhardt graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in government from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1991. He earned a MBA from Dartmouth in 1996.

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Scott Nelson

Vice president of development Macerich westcor.com

Nelson currently works as vice president of development for Westcor, where he manages regional retail development and redevelopment projects in Arizona. He has more than 12 years experience in real estate and management consulting. Prior to his position at Westcor, Nelson was with Ernst & Young’s Management Consulting practice, where he worked with several Fortune 500 companies to implement business best practices. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and Valley Partnership, where he participates on the ULI Arizona Steering Committee and Valley Partnership board. He is also an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Nelson received a MBA from the University of Southern California and a BBA from Emory University in Atlanta.

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Michael Pollack

Founder and CEO Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments pollackinvestments.com

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Pollack is a real estate developer, businessperson, philanthropist and founder and CEO of Pollack Real Estate Investments, which owns dozens of strip malls in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Pollack has been responsible for generating and directing the company’s growth for more than 40 years. Pollack is also the owner of the Pollack Tempe Cinemas movie theater. Business advice: “You have to be honest, you have to have integrity, and you have to work really hard. This is not a business that is easy. You have to be able to roll up your sleeves and work really hard.” Fun fact: “My grandfather and father were in the real estate industry. Growing up, all I really knew was real estate. When I was in the fourth grade, I gave a presentation on how to read working blueprints. So I’ve been doing this a long time.”

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{ SPORTS } Jay Parry

President and CEO Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee azsuperbowl.com Parry, who held executive positions with both the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, oversees all aspects of planning the 2015 Super Bowl, working closely with the NFL and numerous constituents in Arizona. The Super Bowl Host Committee is responsible for achieving a $25 million fundraising goal and executing Arizona’s plan to maximize the economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl. Biggest challenge: “Succeeding in male-dominated industries and professional sports. I wear higher heels and what that really means is be yourself and true to your leadership philosophies no matter what the circumstances are.” Surprising fact: “I come from a family of birds, meaning, my two sisters’ names are Robin and Piper.”

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President Arizona Cardinals azcardinals.com Bidwill was instrumental in the effort that led to the creation of the University of Phoenix Stadium. The stadium has been noted as a catalyst for the Cardinal’s recent success and the team has sold out every game it has played since the venue’s opening. Along with the responsibilities of guiding the Cardinals organization, Bidwill has been a strong advocate for economic development and education in the greater Phoenix community. Before joining the Cardinals in 1996, Bidwill was a federal prosecutor in Phoenix for six years. Bucket list: “Win the Super Bowl and then a bunch more.” Fun fact: “I bring my dog with me to work every day. I rescued her in 2012. She is a pit bull mix and her name is Reilly. Despite years of abuse and neglect, she is sweet, trusting and a loyal member of our family and the team.”

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Majority owner Phoenix Suns nba.com/suns

Sarver bought the Suns from Jerry Colangelo in the spring of 2004. He is also the owner of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, which set the all-time, singleseason WNBA record for victories and won the 2014 WNBA championship. Biggest challenge: “Basketball is a very humbling business. In the banking business, a lot of banks can make money in a given year. In basketball, one team wins and one team loses every night.” Best advice to offer: “A lot of (becoming successful) has to do with management and hiring the right people, motivating the right people, retaining the right people, putting them in the right position, keeping your customer happy, and exceeding your customer’s expectations. That’s true whether you’re selling banking services or seats to a basketball game.

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Bryan Sperber

President Phoenix International Raceway phoenixraceway.com

Sperber has been a leader in NASCAR for more than two decades and has served as president of PIR since 2002. During his tenure, PIR successfully landed a second NASCAR race and has become one of the most popular tracks on the NASCAR circuit among drivers and fans alike. A native of Daytona Beach, Sperber has also been chairman of Auto Club Speedway and president of Watkins Glen International. Business advice: “As a high-profile sports and entertainment industry, NASCAR can be exceptionally challenging to break into. Network like crazy and volunteer for any jobs that can be had – even opportunities outside of your expertise. Once you get noticed, it’s easier land that plumb position.” Fun fact: “I played guitar in a heavy metal rock band in high school – leather pants and all.”

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Ken Kendrick

Managing general partner Arizona Diamondbacks dbacks.com

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Kendrick is a charter member of the ownership group that brought baseball to Phoenix in 1998. He has been managing general partner of the D-Backs since 2004. He is founder/ principal owner of several other businesses in the fields of technology, financial services, real estate development and manufacturing/distribution. Toughest challenge: “Overcoming the significant debt accumulated by the D-Backs in our early years. We designed a capital and operating plan that we have executed over the last 10 years.” Business advice: “Be willing to become an intern in the minor leagues of baseball and learn the business from the ground up.” Fun fact: “Being from a small town in West Virginia, I wrote in the high school annual that my ambition was to own a sports team. A true ‘Walter Mitty’ dream.”

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{ TOURISM } Sherry Henry Director Arizona Office of Tourism arizonaguide.com

Henry oversees marketing efforts promoting Arizona as a world-class, premier destination to global visitors, increasing statewide economic benefits from the travel and tourism industry. Henry brings to the industry more than 30 years of

Arizona tourism experience. Dinner pick: “The Wright Brothers. I’ve been flying since I was a little girl. In fact, I grew up flying TWA and it has been amazing to watch the airline industry grow into what it is today. Our world is more connected because of their determination to accomplish what they did. ” Business advice: “Be passionate about what you do. If you truly believe in and have the desire to see this industry thrive than you will be successful.” Fun fact: “I’m a former, and winning, race car driver. I can tell you so many great stories about that.”

Debbie Johnson

For almost 20 years, Johnson has championed the benefits of Arizona tourism to audiences ranging from U.S. Senators at the nation’s capital to hospitality students at local high schools. As CEO of the AzLTA, she plays an integral role in shaping Arizona’s tourism industry and supporting its 200,000 employees. Professional strengths: “I think the best quality a person can have is a positive attitude. I am willing to do whatever it takes to meet our goals and no task is too big or too small. This makes most anything achievable. ” Fun fact: “After over 18 years in the tourism industry I finally got my passport last year when I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico on a business trip. Now, I’m trying to decide where to go on my first overseas vacation. Any suggestions?”

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President and CEO Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association azlta.com

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Rachel Sacco

President and CEO Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau scottsdalecvb.com

Sacco’s vision and leadership helps bring 7.5 million visitors to Scottsdale annually, who contribute $2.6 billion in economic impact, including $1.1 billion in direct spending in Scottsdale. Dinner pick: “Leonardo da Vinci. I would like to see what he would design now with a 21st Century eye, and if he could bring Robert Downey Jr. with him, that would rock.” Business advice: “Be responsible for the energy you bring into every situation and strive to make it better because you are there. Work hard but don’t sacrifice your home life, your dreams or your health in the process. The best and most productive employees are happy and healthy people who love their lives as well as their work.” Fun fact: “I have rafted down the Colorado River three times.”

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Steve Moore President and CEO Visit Phoenix visitphoenix.com

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A 39-year veteran of the visitor industry, Moore helped secure state funding for the expansion of the Phoenix Convention Center and is a founding member of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee. He was inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame in 2012. Toughest challenge: “The hijacking of our state’s brand during the SB 1070 saga, including the boycott of travel to Arizona. We responded to this challenge by initiating mass fly-ins of customers so they could see the ‘real’ Arizona for themselves. Our work with the Real Arizona Coalition influenced the National Council of La Raza to lift its boycott of our state, sending the signal that illegal immigration is not just an Arizona issue but a national one, and making it easier for us to get back to the business of booking conventions.”

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{ TOURISM-GAMING } Jim Burns

CEO Casino Del Sol Resort casinodelsolresort.com Burns brings more than 10 years experience in Indian gaming and 12 years working in Native American country to his role. With a professional background focused in finance, Burns is exceptionally qualified to lead Casino Del Sol Resort to achieve its overarching financial objectives, as well as its operational goals. With an in-depth knowledge of gaming and strategic planning, Burns works directly with the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council on an ongoing basis to establish benchmarks to measure and track operational goals and overall growth of the casino resort. In his role, Burns is responsible for management of Casino Del Sol Resort and its collection of amenities, including Casino of the Sun, AVA Amphitheater entertainment venue and the new championship golf course, Sewailo Golf Club.

Dan Bergin

Bergin was appointed director of the Arizona Department of Gaming in December 2013. He served as the agency’s deputy director of administration and general counsel since 2009. Professional strengths: “I embrace change. It can be difficult, but it is the one thing you can always count on. Throughout my life, I have tried to welcome new challenges and have used the opportunities that ‘change’ brings to advance my career.” Business advice: “Listen. Really open your ears and mind to the people you work with. The best ideas usually come when you least expect them. Whether it’s a distinguished colleague with institutional knowledge, or a recent graduate with a radically new point of view, they have my attention.” Fun fact: “Prior to attending law school, I made a living playing guitar.”

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Director Arizona Department of Gaming azgaming.gov

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Derrick Watchman CEO Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise navajogaming.org

The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is a Navajo Nation wholly-owned business entity created by the Navajo Nation in September 2006. Navajo Gaming includes Twin Arrows Casino Resort near Flagstaff. Currently, Navajo Gaming has 1,400 employees. Business advice: “In Indian Gaming, where there are government and business interests, along with drivers that are needed by the tribal government – jobs and revenues – one must understand business principles, government principles and how to lead different employees with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.” Fun fact: “As a Navajo, I am always asked, ‘Where are you from?’ I always say, ‘A Navajo from Navajo.’ I actually grew up in the Navajo Reservation in a small town called Navajo, N.M.”

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Terry Rambler

Chairman Arizona Indian Gaming Association azindiangaming.org

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In addition to his leadership role with the AIGA, which has a membership of 17 tribes, Rambler was elected chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe in 2010, having served on the Tribal Council in 2004 and 2008. His administration is focused on programs and projects that create good jobs and meet critical needs. On the federal level he leads negotiations to settle water rights for his tribe and heads a national coalition to save sacred, public lands of profound religious, cultural, and historic significance to the Apache and other American Indian people. Best advice to offer: “Strong vision, consistent oversight, yet humble leadership (will help) build successful partnershipsin economic development, cultural preservation, and the expansion of tribal sovereignty.”

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{ TOURISM-HOSPITALITY } Steve Hart Area vice president Marriott International marriott.com

Hart, a 38-year hospitality veteran, is Marriott’s area vice president, overseeing six properties statewide totaling 3,014 rooms. As general manager of JW Marriott Desert Ridge, the area’s largest hotel meeting space, Hart collaborated with other properties for bringing large conventions to the Valley and capturing additional city revenue. He is the driving force behind the Marriott Phoenix Business Council fundraising for charities. His accomplishments include Marriott’s Chairman’s and Leadership Excellence Awards and elected board positions with Banner Health Foundation. He also leads the annual Marriott Centennial Scholarship awards to the Hotel and Restaurant Management School at NAU in honor of the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. Fun fact: “I’m a lot more shy than you might think.”

Mark Grenoble

Grenoble is president of Enchantment Group, a resort/spa management company based in Scottsdale, and president and CEO of the Operations/ Hospitality Division, 360 VOX Corporation, a real estate/ hotel development company. Enchantment Group’s properties include Enchantment Resort; Seven Canyons; Mii amo, a destination spa, all in Sedona; and Tides Inn in Virginia. Grenoble has served as chairman of the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association and was honored as the state’s Tourism Champion of the Year. Dinner pick: “George H. W. Bush. He spent years in public service roles such as CIA Director and Ambassador to the United Nations before being elected president. I’m very interested in history and politics; it would be fascinating to hear his view of the world from where he was then and today.”

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Dennis Leong

President and CEO Casino Arizona/Talking Stick Resort talkingstickresort.com

With more than 30 years of experience in the gaming hospitality industry, Leong has held executive management posts with the Trump organization, Caesars, Harrahs, Playboy, Laguna Development Corporation, the Soaring Eagle Casino Resort in Michigan, and the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Minnesota. Professional strengths: “Life teachings instilled in my by my parents. Always treat everyone with respect, particularly my elders. Work harder than anyone else at whatever I do. Regardless of my accomplishments in life, to remain humble and never forget from where I came.” Fun fact: “There was a period in my life, just prior to entering the gaming industry, when I had my hair down to my shoulders and spent a full winter just skiing and chasing the new fallen snow.”

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Mark Vinciguerra Managing director The Phoenician thephoenician.com

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Vinciguerra has been managing director of The Phoenician since 2003. His role was expanded in 2008, when he was named area managing director for Starwood Arizona, overseeing the company’s operations and development in the state. He has served on the boards of the Fiesta Bowl, the Scottsdale CVB and the Valley Hotel & Resort Association. Professional strengths: “I embrace a collaborative leadership style, where everyone has a voice. Being open to change, with an energy for innovation, has also been a driving factor in my career. Great results can be achieved by doing the right thing, and believing that nothing is impossible until proven differently.” Fun fact: “I ride a motorcycle, play the guitar and have a band called The Suits, which got its start as part of The Phoenician’s charitable efforts.”

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{ TOURISM-SPECIAL EVENTS } Mark Coronado

President Cactus League cactusleague.com

Coronado’s leadership helped attract a record 1.732 million fans to the 10 Cactus League ballparks in 2013, for an economic impact in excess of $600 million. In 2014, 1.68 million fans attended Cactus League games during 32 days of spring training. The Cubs set a record for Cactus League attendance — 214,815 fans in 15 games — and snared the top 12 entries in Cactus League record books for largest crowds for a single game, with all of them tallying more than 14,000 fans. Best advice to offer: “The No. 1 reason (visitors say they) came to Arizona in the spring) was the Cactus League — baseball. Truthfully, if you are a spring visitor to the Arizona market, to Phoenix, you know to stay away in March if you don’t like baseball because you’re not going to get a room.”

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Executive director The Thunderbirds wmphoenixopen.com The Thunderbirds, a 79-year-old organization of volunteers, are synonymous with the Waste Management Phoenix Open, which they have run since 1939. As executive director of the organization, Bridger is responsible for the general management of the Open, as well as directing the day-to-day operations for the Thunderbirds. The Open has raised more than $86 million for Arizona charities. Bridger is an Arkansas native and was raised in Wellton, Arizona. He is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and later went on to receive accreditation’s from Northwestern University and The University of Virginia. Prior to coming to The Thunderbirds, Bridger served as executive vice president for Bank of America in Dallas and was responsible for more than 425 bank centers and 4,800 banking associates.

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Recognized as one of the nation’s elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of its featured guest, Muhammad Ali, to help raise money for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. Celebrity Fight Night has raised more than $95 million and has included stars like Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Bocelli, Halle Berry, Tom Hanks and Steve Martin. Best advice to offer: “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best by putting all your effort into the planning, so you are readily equipped when you need to perform.” Surprising fact: “Perhaps the most surprising thing to some people is as focused as I am on my business when I’m working, my biggest priority in my life is enjoying my life with my wife and four children.”

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Chairman and CEO Barrett Jackson Auction Company barrett-jackson.com Jackson has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most respected car collector and restoration experts with nearly 40 years in the industry. Jackson has helped propel Barrett-Jackson’s evolution into the world’s leading collector car

auction and automotive event. Biggest challenge: “When I took over the company, I had to steer BarrettJackson in a new direction — and really the market — toward being open and transparent. I transformed our business model despite the push-back. In the end, I did what I knew was best and that’s how I got us where we are today.” Best advice to offer: “Be more transparent, don’t waste time playing games. It’s important to be open and fair to everyone.” Surprising fact: “I ran a restoration shop for 20 years.”

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Woods recently retired as senior vice president for Waste Management, where he was responsible for $3.4 billion in operations in the 14 Western states and Western Canada. As chairman of the nonprofit Arizona Sports Foundation (owner of the Fiesta Bowl), Woods successfully led the organization through a nationally publicized criminal investigation while successfully hosting two college football bowl games and the BCS National Championship. His leadership during this crisis and strategy for revealing the findings and transparently reforming the organization has been credited for rebuilding trust with all stakeholders and saving this 40-year institution and its place in college football’ s playoff system. Fun fact: “I have a strong creative and artistic side and like to garden.”

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{ ARCHITECTS } Beth HarmonVaughan

Tom O’Neil Senior principal DLR Group dlrgroup.com

Managing principal Gensler gensler.com

With more than 30 years of experience, Harmon-Vaughan leads design teams in innovation and service. She serves as a client advocate, challenging teams to explore all options to ensure solutions are thoroughly developed. Harmon-Vaughan’s body of work, encompassing almost every type of commercial and institutional project, is continually recognized for design excellence. Professional strengths: “Perseverance and vision. It’s critical to always have a plan.” Toughest challenge: “Growing the next generation of leadership in our firm by working one-on-one and as a team to facilitate development.” Dinner pick: “Aaron Sorkin because he’s smart, political and an amazing writer/producer. I always learn something when I watch his work.” Fun fact: “I’ve been to almost all of America’s national parks.”

O’Neil is the southwest regional leader for the Arizona, Nevada and Colorado offices of DLR Group. With 30 years of leadership experience, he has helped lead the firm to be the No. 1 ranked architectural firm in the U.S., according to Architect Magazine. The Southwest market sector spans justice, civic, education, sports, corporate and healthcare clients. Professional strengths: “Honesty, integrity, passion and enthusiasm for those that I work and live with — clients, staff and family.” Business advice: “To be successful in the design industry, I suggest every aspiring architect first experience building with their own hands. Understand the tolerance of materials and the challenges of the craftsmen. ” Fun fact: “In some form or fashion, I have been in the creative/building environment since the age of 6.”

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Hayes is a pioneer in the innovative use of computer graphics in three-dimensional design, documentation, renderings and animated videos. With nearly 30 years of experience, he is considered a creative visionary and Industry leader within the commercial real estate community. Toughest challenge: “I’ve been ‘fortunate’ enough to have many challenges in my professional career – but they all seem to have something in common … that to overcome them you

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Mike Medici

Senior vice president and managing director SmithGroupJJR smithgroupjjr.com

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Medici joined SmithGroupJJR in 1980 and has served as director of the firm’s Phoenix office since 1989. He also leads the company’s learning practice and is a member of SmithGroupJJR’s board of directors. Medici has more than 30 years experience in architectural management and design. Professional strengths: “Hard work has always been an important characteristic. Also, constantly looking forward and being flexible for constant change.” Bucket list: “My bucket list is made-up of mostly traveling the world. Top three places are Spain, Greece and South Africa.” Business advice: “Know your inner self: strengths, weaknesses, passion and values. Architecture is about changing the world and making it a better place to live.” Fun fact: “I hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim in approximately nine hours – twice.”

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need to be motivated and have perseverance … and trust in your confidence to overcome. ” Fun fact: “Although a ‘hippie’ in college, I used student loan money to buy and sell cattle, I had a champion bull and started a stud-breeding service. When I graduated, I sold all the cows, paid off my student loans, cut the long hair and went ‘corporate.’”

Joseph Tyndall Principal RSP Architects rsparch.com

Tyndall has more than 30 years experience in planning, design and master planning for a wide variety of project types, with an emphasis on large mixed-use complexes incorporating hospitality and entertainment. Many of his projects have emphasized the philosophy of “placemaking,” whereby aspects of the design — including urban planning, architecture, interior design, wayfinding and relationships between buildings — are completely integrated to develop a holistic approach. Professional strengths: “Architects are rarely educated in the business of design. I learned

quickly that the ability to listen and empathize, both with clients and employees, served me well and I was able to navigate complex design and operational challenges. ” Fun fact: “The first time I flew in an airplane I also parachuted.”

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{ BROKER MANAGERS } Leroy Breinholt

Dennis Desmond

President and designated broker Commercial Properties, Inc. cpiaz.com

Senior managing director JLL us.jll.com

Breinholt has more than 28 years of commercial real estate and industrial market experience. During his tenure as president and designated broker, he has repeatedly been recognized as a top broker in the Valley, while growing the company through various market conditions. For the last 12 years, Breinholt has been named by CoStar as one of the top Phoenix deal makers. Toughest challenge: “Trying to manage a company and remain the top producer so the company could survive. I managed it by hiring an amazing general manager who can handle company issues, allowing me to do what I enjoy and do best, which is focus on doing real estate transactions.” Dinner pick: “Jesus Christ, without a doubt.” Business advice: “Work harder than anyone else, be honest and treat everyone with respect, even if you don’t care for them.”

Desmond has two distinct roles: leading his own successful investment sales practice within JLL’s Phoenix Capital Markets Group and directing the growth of the Phoenix JLL office as a whole — a process that has transformed the team into a full-service, award-winning brokerage group providing office, industrial and retail tenant and landlord representation, multifamily investment services, property management services and construction services. Business advice: “Plain and simple? Work hard! Start with the basics and learn them well. Always look at each of your transactions from both perspectives — buyer/seller or landlord/tenant — to ensure you are making good decisions and providing maximum benefit.” Fun fact: “I was a Secret Service Agent for eight years and protected Presidents Nixon and Ford.”

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Executive managing principal Cassidy Turley cassidyturley.com

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Carney has 30 years of experience in commercial real estate. Under his guidance, the Arizona office of Cassidy Turley has grown into one of the largest and most successful commercial brokerage offices in the Southwest. In 2010, Carney was one of three leaders of Western U.S. firms that joined forces with 12 formerly independent companies to form Cassidy Turley. Professional strengths: “As a leader, I believe that my

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Fred Darche Managing principal Lee & Associates leearizona.com

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Darche specializes in the representation of landlords and tenants specializing in the leasing and sale of office space in the Metropolitan Phoenix real estate market. Darche’s extensive knowledge of the Metropolitan Phoenix market is complemented by thorough analysis and marketing skills involving tenant relocation, tenant expansion, lease negotiations, market analysis and property marketing. These qualities, along with a strong work ethic, have enabled him to become a respected presence within the market. His notable clients include the Dial Corporation, Fennemore Craig, American Express and Twentieth Century Fox. Darche is a licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker and a graduate of University of Arizona. He is an active member of University of Arizona Alumni.

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intuition and my ability to communicate are two qualities that have helped in my career. Both qualities are important in understanding what is important to those I work with and for. Having a sense of what people want, I can help them become successful.” Fun fact: “In 2005, I was the chairman of the FBR Open that raised more than $6 million for local charities.”

Pete Bolton

Executive vice president and managing director Newmark Grubb Knight Frank ngkf.com Bolton is a recognized veteran in the commercial real estate industry. His real estate career started in 1980 as an industrial broker in Grubb & Ellis’ Phoenix office, which he then ran in the mid-1990s. He was also the managing director for CBRE in the Phoenix market for nine years and is now the managing director for the state of Arizona for the new-Newmark Grubb Knight Frank. Dinner pick: “Without a doubt it would be Winston Churchill and Hannibal. Churchill because he loves fine cigars and cognac and has incredible wisdom and wit. Just listening to him orate would be

magic. Hannibal because I would love to know how you move 100,000 troops, elephants and supplies across the Alps, in the middle of winter — logistically, this seems impossible. He was a great leader and a general.”

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{ BROKER MANAGERS } Gary Gregg

Thad Seligman

Managing principal Cresa cresa.com

President and CEO NAI Horizon naihorizon.com

Gregg is a recognized leader in the corporate real estate advisory services field with extensive experience representing clients in a wide variety of industries. His areas of expertise include strategic portfolio planning, corporate headquarters transactions, lease re-negotiations, build-to-suits, sale-leasebacks, dispositions, portfolio repositioning and complex transaction requirements. Gregg formed the Phoenix office in 1999, and his clients range in size from 1,200 square feet, locally, to 38 million square foot portfolios, globally, and include notable companies such as 3M, Sub-Zero Wolf, Insight Enterprises, Fender Guitar and the State of Arizona. Gregg is frequently recognized by various trade publications and was recognized as Tenant Broker of The Year by AZRE magazine.

For more than 40 years, Seligman has been actively engaged in commercial real estate. As a successful broker and later selling his company to Grubb & Ellis, he managed Grubb’s offices in Los Angeles for 16 years. He has managed or owned brokerage companies, investment and development companies and is an internationally recognized trainer, lecturer and consultant in the real estate industry. Dinner pick: “Leonardo da Vinci. He certainly is one of the greatest minds in human history. His contributions to so many areas of science, art and the human experience would make for an evening of conversation that would cover a broad spectrum of subjects.” Business advice: “Work harder than everyone else, never compromise your personal integrity and treat everyone with respect.”

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Craig Henig

Senior managing director and Arizona market leader CBRE cbre.com/craig.henig

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Henig not only leads Phoenix — one of the firm’s largest single offices — but he is also solely responsible for executive-level oversight of the company’s entire Arizona operation, including 15 distinct lines of business and more than 450 employees. Professional strengths: “I’m incredibly driven and characterize myself as having a ‘never give up’ attitude. I’m a huge believer in collaboration – you’re only as successful as the

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Bob Mulhern

Managing director Colliers International colliers.com/greaterphoenix

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With more than 30 years of industry experience, Mulhern has a successful track record managing brokerage, development and property management organizations. Dinner pick: “As a Catholic, I cannot imagine a more delightful evening than one with Jesus of Nazareth.” Business advice: “Make it a habit to always do the right thing, regardless of the consequences. Prioritize integrity over success and value relationships above transactions. By offering this type of powerful leadership to our peers, we can lead our industry to accomplish wonderful things.” Fun fact: “Besides having nine children and one grandchild — all of whom we cherish above everything else in the world — Tina and I have 17 brothers and sisters, and 40 nephews and nieces. We love being part of such a big Catholic clan.”

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team you work within and my team is pretty fantastic.” Business advice: “Never get complacent, stay in a state of constant learning, respect those around you, conduct business with honesty and integrity always, embrace collaboration and strive to be a thought leader.” Fun fact: “I am a huge Van Halen fan. I’ve seen them 27 times.”

Gregory Valladao

Senior managing director and market leader Cushman & Wakefield cushmanwakefield.com Valladao oversees commercial brokerage, property management, project management and appraisal services. For more than 20 years, he has been involved in the purchase/ sale and development of more than 110 commercial properties, valued at more than $1.1 billion. He spent the first 10 years of his career in corporate America with Apple, Gallo Wine and Federated Department Stores. Professional strengths: “The qualities that have helped me succeed in business include strong listening skills that allow me to frame the questions being posed, an analytical

bent that helps problem solving and having the confidence needed to make difficult decisions. ” Fun fact: “Although I don’t have a Southern accent, I grew up in a beautiful small town in northeast Louisiana with stately homes along bayous.”

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{ INDUSTRIAL BROKERS } Mark Detmer

James Keeley

Managing director JLL us.am.joneslanglasalle.com

Founding partner, Scottsdale office Colliers International colliers.com/greaterphoenix

Detmer leads the industrial capital markets practice for the Western Region. With 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Detmer specializes in industrial investment acquisitions, dispositions and equity placements for institutional and large, private client owners of real estate. During the past 10 years, Detmer has represented clients in the acquisition and disposition of more than 27 million square feet of properties, valued at more than $3 billion. Professional strengths: “Attitude, aptitude and ethics are the personal qualities that drive me to deliver my best.” Business advice: “Be willing to make sacrifices as success does not come without a price. ” Fun fact: “I was on my way to becoming a maxillofacial surgeon when I took a temporary job in industrial real estate.”

Keeley is considered a leading commercial real estate expert for the Loop 101 employment base — Scottsdale Airpark, Desert Ridge and Deer Valley. For more than 30 years, Keeley has specialized in the sale, lease and development of office, industrial, investments and land. Dinner pick: “Richard Branson. I’ve followed his entrepreneurial journey for many years through the music, airline and banking industries.” Business advice: “Build goodwill with peers and fellow brokers daily. Never be stingy with knowledge. Market knowledge mitigates risks. Study and price the asset class daily. Always leave a buck on the table so people you deal with will want to deal with you again. When in doubt, send the referral fee.” Fun fact: “I have hiked to the base camp of Mount Everest and survived a helicopter crash.”

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Senior vice president CBRE cbre.com

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Feeney specializes in the sale and lease of single and multitenant industrial properties, land sales, build-to-suit projects, investment property sales and landlord and tenant representation assignments throughout metropolitan Phoenix. Entering his 29th year in commercial real estate, Feeney has brokered more than 3,000 transactions totaling more than 150 million square feet.

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Michael Haenel Executive managing director Cassidy Turley cassidyturley.com

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Haenel has 30 years of experience in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of industrial, back-office and land in Arizona. He’s been honored locally and nationally as a top producer and a community leader. Dinner pick: “Pope Francis. Quite frankly, I would settle for coffee. His impact on our world in just one year is beyond belief ... His quote of the year was, ‘Who am I to judge?’” Business advice: “Be patient. This is not an overnight success type of business. Get trained by an expert, have a mentor, work 60+ hours a week, cold call every day, build and nurture relationships, do what you say you’re going to do and eat/sleep commercial real estate until you figure it out.” Fun fact: “I once had hair and my wife, Betsy, and I were blessed to have five kids in a seven-year span.”

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Business advice: “Get there early, stay late and ask as many questions as you can. Also, drive the market on the weekends.” Fun fact: “I’m a huge fan of spy novels and like to plan an international trip each year inspired by elements of those books – cities and sites to explore, restaurants and hotels to visit, etc. My wife and I have experienced some amazing and interesting trips creating itineraries in this way.”

Michael White Senior director Cushman Wakefield of Arizona, Inc. cushmanwakefield.com

During his 28-year career, White has negotiated and consummated commercial lease transactions and build to suits with space requirements exceeding 23 million square feet with a total aggregate value exceeding $3.1 billion. During his tenure, he has coordinated and closed sales of commercial office buildings, industrial buildings, medical buildings and land for such use, with total sales in excess of $2.8 billion. He won the 2014 RED Awards for Industrial Broker of the Year (First Solar sale to Apple; Southwest Logistics Center lease), and that same deal was named 2013 Economic

Development Deal of the Year by Business Facilities magazine. Dinner pick: “The most content person in the world, whomever they are. A person who is at peace and is not affected by cultural norms and external pressures.”

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{ MEDICAL BROKERS } Tracy Altemus

Vicki Robinson

Executive vice president, healthcare brokerage services Ensemble Real Estate Solutions ensemblere.com

Vice president JLL jll.com/phoenix

Altemus has been involved in the leasing, sales and development of healthcare facilities with Ensemble Real Estate Solutions since 1987. Altemus received her master’s degree from Thunderbird and her bachelor’s degree

from the University of Arizona. Professional strengths: “Honesty and tenacity. If you treat others the way you want to be treated, it seems like everything works out win-win.” Business advice: “Specialize. Knowledge is power so find out everything you can about your particular niche so you can become an expert at it. But, of course, it’s true that you learn something new every day so keep on listening and learning.” Fun fact: “When I turned 40 I decided to run a marathon. I ran the LA Marathon that year. That was the first and last because I’m slow and it was plain old tiring.”

Exclusively representing tenants since 2002, Robinson has earned a reputation for listening to her clients, then responding with tailored solutions for the companies she serves — groups ranging from Banner Health to the State of Arizona. She has been recognized as a Top Achiever and served as president and board member of AZCREW. Biggest challenge: “I relocated to Phoenix from Atlanta in 2000. Starting my professional career here in commercial real estate — without having the benefit of prior business relationships — meant I had to rely on strong work ethic, perseverance and a ton of cold-calling.” Best advice to offer: “Every deal is important, no matter the size, because each one gives you the opportunity to listen, solve problems and achieve results for your client.”

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Executive vice president – acquisitions Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. htareit.com

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Engstrom has 27 years of healthcare and real estate experience, including hospital administration, medical office acquisitions, management, leasing, development, and financing. Prior to joining HTA in 2009, Engstrom was the CEO of Insite Medical Properties, a real estate services and investment company. Dinner pick: “John Eldredge. John defines a Christian life that I admire.” Business advice: “An entrepreneurial spirit will be

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Julie Johnson Executive vice president GPE Commercial Advisors gpe1.com

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Johnson has been assisting clients for about 25 years with every healthcare brokerage need they might have, from leasing (representing landlords and tenants), sales (representing both buyers and sellers), and site selection for new construction in both the medical office and senior housing markets. Toughest challenge: “Getting through the recession and bad real estate market. I got through by being positive and working hard to create and maintain relationships that would develop into transactions when the market improved.” Business advice: “Find a great mentor and learn from them. Be passionate about what you do, work toward a win-win outcome, leave no stone unturned, pay it forward, network and have fun.” Fun fact: “I used to drive race cars.”

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increasingly valued so it will be important that future leaders identify their core competencies then develop them in such a way that they will maximize opportunities created in the marketplace.” Fun fact: “I have traveled to Brazil, Haiti and the Dominican Republic on medical and evangelical mission trips. It is an amazing experience to bring faith and healing to people in need.”

Megan Sherwood

Executive vice president - brokerage services Plaza Companies theplazaco.com Sherwood oversees a significant third-party medical office portfolio and provides her depth of market knowledge and relationships. Sherwood represents institutional owners, REITs, private owners, national tenants and other significant real estate groups. She has been in the commercial real estate business for 28 years. Bucket list: “To play golf at Augusta National, where The Masters is held. That would be the ultimate experience in the sport of golf. ” Toughest challenge: “Every day, there’s an obstacle to success in

business. You just have to know that and be prepared to find ways around them. There’s a challenge to be had in every deal I come across, but that’s also what makes my work so rewarding.” Fun fact: “I’m an avid golfer and currently have a 6 handicap.”

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{ OFFICE BROKERS } Phillip Breidenbach Executivevice president, office properties solutions Colliers International colliers.com/greaterphoenix

Colliers’ mantra: “Helping great people do extraordinary things” is behind every client solution they create and implement. Their team of experts focus on best in class landlord agency, tenant advocacy, site selection, and investment advisory services. The team’s list of successful projects involves several of the Fortune 500 and landmark office properties in the Valley’s most prominent locations. Business advice: “Nothing in the world takes the place of persistence. Talent will not — nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not — unrewarded genius is a proverb. Education will not — the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Credit to Calvin Coolidge.” Fun fact: “I was once an Arizona Wildcat fan. I’ve since been reformed.”

Jim Fijan

Executive vice president CBRE cbre.com Fijan focuses on office investment and land sales and consistently leads the market in transaction volume. He is part of the most successful brokerage team in the history of CBRE’s Phoenix office. Thus far in his career, Fijan has closed 90 million square feet in transactions for a total consideration of $9 billion. Professional strengths: “Persuasiveness is clearly up there, along with a strong work ethic and creative thinking for problem solving. Loyalty and keeping your clients interest first are a given.” Dinner pick: “Lee Harvey Oswald, beause I just gotta know.” Business advice: “To be successful in this business, you need two things: Thick skin and a healthy dose of fear of failure to keep you motivated.” Fun fact: “I was a pre-med student in college before switching to business school.”

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Coppola is the top-producing office broker in Lee & Associates’ 35-year history. He is also one of the eight founding principals of Lee & Associates Arizona. Coppola specializes in the representation of landlords and tenants in the leasing and sale of office properties and has three decades of brokerage experience, including completing more than 3,500 transactions. He is the author of three books: “How to Win in Commercial Real Estate Investing,” “The Art of Commercial

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Larry Downey Vice chairman Cushman & Wakefield cushmanwakefield.com

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The unwavering commitment to his clients has been the trademark of Downey’s 28-year career. He consistently ranks in Cushman & Wakefield’s Top 100 brokers, earning the distinction as vice chairman — the first and only in the Phoenix office. Professional strengths: “Persistence. Never, ever can you take ‘no’ for an answer in this business.” Dinner pick: “Louis Zamperini. He survived a plane crash, was lost at sea for 47 days and is a WWII POW. His journey is one of perseverance, endurance and a true inspiration.” Business advice: “Cultivate and hone your skills in selling and closing, salesmanship and relationship building. Dedicate yourself to success – personally and professionally. Finally, learn how to tell a good joke – delivery is everything.”

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Real Estate Leasing,” and “The Fantastic Life: How to get it, live it and pass it on” (coming out October, 2014). Professional strengths: “Grit is my top quality. I have always been willing to do what it takes to win. That said, I have always put my clients’ needs in front of my own.” Fun fact: “I was drafted and played professional baseball in the Minnesota Twins organization.”

Dave Seeger Managing director JLL us.jll.com

Seeger is a managing director in JLL’s Phoenix office. He specializes in office and back office/flex leasing and investment sales, in the East Valley marketplace, and will annually participate in approximately 100 transactions, equating to roughly 1.2 million square feet. He has been involved with the commercial real estate and investment sales business since 1984 and has gained an extensive knowledge in all facets of the office real estate market, focusing primarily on landlord/tenant and seller/buyer representation. Seeger joined JLL in 2013 and was formally with Cushman & Wakefield, Trammell Crow Company, Insignia

ESG, Koll/CBS and began his career with Grubb & Ellis. He is a member of National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).

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{ RETAIL BROKERS } Ed Beeh

Brent Mallonee

Executive vice president, market leader SRS Real Estate Partners srsre.com\phoenix With more than two decades of experience, Beeh is a well–respected retail real estate professional who specializes in tenant and landlord representation, as well as disposition services in the West. He has led the marketing, leasing and sales of various retail projects throughout Arizona and has assisted numerous national retailers in their strategic expansion plans throughout the western United States. Dinner pick: “Johnny Carson. The dinner would undoubtedly be extremely entertaining. It would be fun to hear Johnny’s great stories about his famous and influential friends and guests that spanned a generation.” Business advice: “Work harder and smarter than your competition and never give up. Treat all of your clients as if they are your only client.”

Vice president Cassidy Turley cassidyturley.com

Mallonee is knowledgeable in all facets of retail real estate, having worked on numerous landlord and tenant representation assignments, as well as ground-up development projects through their stabilization and disposition, including several redevelopment and turnaround projects. Toughest challenge: “Working a deal through the intricacies of bank receivership proved to be a challenge. I had been working with a tenant for over two years to put them in a property, but that property went into receivership. Keeping the deal alive and successfully executing the lease took patience and perseverance.” Dinner pick: “The president of the United States. Is there a tougher audience to have dinner with?” Fun fact: “I am an avid hiker and runner. I run Camelback Mountain two to three times a week.”

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For more than 30 years, Cheatham has provided strategy for corporate real estate executives for national retailers. He is considered an authority in providing leasing, development and consulting services for shopping center owners. During his career, he has been involved in opening well over 1,000 stores. Toughest challenge: “Being able to navigate through the Great Recession, where the rules changed overnight. I was able to succeed by adapting our business model to work with new

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Dan Gardiner

President Phoenix Commercial Advisors phoenixcommercialadvisors.com

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Gardiner co-founded Phoenix Commercial Advisors in 1994, which then combined with Greg Laing and Arizona Retail Group in May 1996 to become Phoenix Commercial Advisors. Prior to Phoenix Commercial Advisors, Gardiner worked for CB Commercial Real Estate Group for 10 years (now CB Richard Ellis). Dinner pick: “Jesus. He has had the greatest impact on my life.” Business advice: “Besides all of the standard answers of being honest, working hard, and staying focused, I would say find a mentor company/ individual to work for who cares about people and has a history of reproducing in others the success they have experienced. ” Fun fact: “I have eight children, ages 9 to 26. The four oldest are my biological children and the four youngest — ages 9 to 15 — are my wife’s nieces and nephews.”

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clients that were expanding during the downturn.” Business advice: “Work with a mentor, be a listener, and have a relentless work ethic.” Fun fact: “I spend a lot of my time and resources in building a self-sustaining infrastructure to educate students in Zambia, Africa. ”

Stan Sanchez President De Rito Partners, Inc. derito.com

Sanchez is responsible for the dayto-day activities of the brokerage firm and its 30 active agents, retail listings and more than 40 tenant representation accounts. He is an active member of the Hispanic community and is an expert in Metro Phoenix’s Hispanic retail market. He is a current member of the executive board of the Retail Brokers Network, as well as director of the Western Region for RBN. Sanchez is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Hispanic Initiative Steering Committee, along with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Hispanic Citizens.

Fun fact: “I am a huge outdoors man. I love to spend time hunting, skiing, hikin. This is how I recharge my batteries and clear my thoughts.”

Creativity, it runs from our head down through our toes.

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{ CONTRACTORS } Mike Bontrager

Bryan Dunn

Executive vice president The Weitz Company weitz.com

Senior vice president Adolfson & Peterson Construction a-p.com

Bontrager is responsible for client service in vertical construction across the Southwest. He has 30 years of industry experience, 27 of those with Weitz. His years leading different segments of the firm have taught him that client satisfaction, vision, sound strategy, reputation, leadership and teamwork are the keys to successfully growing a business. Business advice: “Take on the difficult assignments and push yourself out of your comfort zone. If you want it bad enough, you’ll succeed. View problems as good things. Leave a trail of satisfied customers and find a specialty — something you do better than anyone else. This makes you valuable to the customer and your company.” Fun fact: “My great-grandparents were Amish and my grandparents were Mennonite. I went to several barn-raisings as a kid.”

Dunn oversees all operations for A&P’s Southwest and West Coast regions. He helps team members provide added value to public and private clients through innovative use of construction technology, collaboration with delivery partners and outperforming client expectations. Professional strengths: “Being strategically focused. I am passionate about finding new and innovative ways to provide value to A&P’s employees, clients and stakeholders in the community.” Fun fact: “I am a minimalist and don’t get caught up in having material possessions. I invest my time and energy in things that really matter. I recently completed the ‘100 Thing Challenge’ by Dave Bruno and was able to live with less than 100 personal items for two months. It is amazing how little you need to add back once they are gone.”

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Bo Calbert

President, Southwest Division McCarthy Building Companies mccarthy.com

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Calbert oversees construction operations throughout the Southwest, including Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. He is also responsible for the company’s expansion into new markets and growing existing sectors. During his 30+ years in construction, his diverse experience has been instrumental in establishing and growing the company’s presence in the region. Professional strengths: “I attribute my success to having a strong work ethic, a fortunate result of my Midwest upbringing.”

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Dave Crawford President and CEO Sundt Construction, Inc. sundt.com

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Crawford has spent his entire career with Sundt, serving in a variety of positions. He is past chairman of Design Build Institute of America, metropolitan board of The Valley of the Sun YMCA and the Center For Design Excellence at ASU. He currently serves on the board of directors for Alliance for Construction Excellence and Lean Construction Institute. Business advice: “You have to have a passion for building – projects, teams, organizations and communities. It is important to be creative and innovative in trying to provide ever changing services to the owners and business partners that comprise your team. It is always about the people.” Fun fact: “Many Christmases ago, my sons and I went down to the local school to shoot baskets before dinner. I got on a hot streak and made 80 free throws in a row.”

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Dinner pick: “Chuck Yeager. I like heroes.” Business advice: “To be successful in our industry, you have to be closely tied to the community and know how to help bring the best solutions. The best way to do this is to engage by participating in groups and supporting causes throughout the community.”

Andrew Geier

Executive vice president Layton Construction Co., Inc. laytoncompanies.com In 2005, at the age of 29, Geier was promoted to business unit leader over Layton’s Arizona interior construction group, becoming the youngest business unit leader in the company’s history. Today, along with his business partner, Geier leads all of Layton’s Arizona construction activities with an emphasis on business development, preconstruction and strategic planning. Business advice: “Run! This business is not for the faint of heart. If you’ve got the stomach for it, you need to focus on surrounding yourself with the best people and perfect your presentation skills.

Understanding how to build is a prerequisite, but it’s the individuals who can relate to people, listen and effectively communicate their abilities to solve problems who will truly succeed.”

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Dan Withers

Jim Jacobs

Withers founded D.L. Withers Construction in 1981. As an Arizona-based construction manager and general contractor, D.L. Withers builds a broad scope of quality commercial projects throughout the Southwest, with a primary focus on Arizona. With more than $400 million in annual construction contracts, its team has a proven reputation for cooperation, quality and flexibility. Withers understands the importance of adhering to tight schedules and closely monitoring costs while working in partnership to bring a project to a successful completion.Withers has built a team that has a proven reputation for cooperation, quality and flexibility. Withers is also a member of GPEC’s board of directors for 2014.

Jacobs is a long-time employee of CORE Construction, starting in the Illinois office in 1991. He has more than 35 years in the construction industry. He began his construction career by serving a four-year carpentry apprenticeship. Following his learning of the carpenter’s trade, Jacobs progressed throughout all roles of the construction company including superintendent, general superintendent, project manager, chief estimator and director of operations. Jacobs offers his expertise of working in various capacities on projects and enables a real-world approach to solving complicated problems. CORE Construction Services of Arizona Inc. is an award-winning general contractor and construction management firm founded in 1982, with offices in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Illinois and Florida.

President D.L. Withers Construction dlwithers.com

President CORE Construction coreconstruct.com

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Dan Pierce President Kitchell kitchell.com

Pierce joined Kitchell 30 years ago, right out of college, as a project engineer. He has advanced from project manager through senior vice president, healthcare division, to president and has been directly involved in numerous projects. He was instrumental in building the company’s healthcare division, nurturing the medical technology planning division, FD and expanding the highly regarded Virtual Construction group.

Vice president, head of Southwest operations JE Dunn Construction jedunn.com

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Strobl leads JE Dunn’s Southwest operations and is also responsible for the company’s expansion into different market sectors and locales. Strobl has been in the construction industry for more than 20 years, 17 of those years with JE Dunn. Strobl has worked all across the United States building projects ranging from State Capitol renovations, correctional facilities, federal work, Army Corps of Engineers, state super fund sites, waste water, bulk food storage, mission critical data centers, healthcare and more. Dinner pick: “John F. Kennedy. I was drawn to his leadership at a young age.” Fun fact: “I hold two state records in high school football and two state football championships. I also played college football and have a bowl ring. At 5-6, that’s a big deal in my little family.”

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Toughest challenge: “Becoming president of Kitchell in 2011, when the industry was still facing a challenging time. Through our diversity, we have persevered and 2013 was our fourth-best year on record as a corporation.” Business advice: “There will be good days and there will be bad days, it is how you rebound from the tough times that will create the best success.”

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Rozlyn Lipsey CEO Jokake Construction jokake.com

Lipsey helped Jokake build a presence in Arizona in commercial real estate, healthcare, education and municipal construction. The company’s reputation as a quality contractor has helped it expand throughout the southwest into California, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. Toughest challenge: “Leading a company without much experience in the industry. It was important to have people realize that the skill set of a leader of a business is different that actually performing the work within that business. I overcame it by being authentic about my strengths and weaknesses, surrounding myself with great people, allowing knowledge to

drive decisions and working hard to learn the industry. And of course, producing good results.” Fun fact: “I was approached by a greeting card company in college to write for them.”

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{ commercial DEVELOPERS } Kevin Czerwinski

Charley Freericks

Principal and president Merit Partners, Inc. meritpartnersinc.com

President DMB Associates, Inc. dmbinc.com

Czerwinski has more than 27 years of commercial real estate experience. At Merit Partners, he is responsible for providing strategic direction, sourcing acquisition and development opportunities, operations and leasing. Prior to founding Merit Partners, Czerwinski served as senior vice president for First Industrial Realty Trust. He led the Phoenix region for more than 13 years, from early 1998 to mid 2010. He was responsible for acquisitions, development, leasing, asset management and dispositions for Metropolitan Phoenix. During his tenure at First Industrial, Czerwinski acquired, developed, and sold over $1.2 billion of industrial and flex properties. Under his leadership, Phoenix was the most profitable region for the company.

Freericks is responsible for strategic management and leadership of DMB’s Arizona activities. He has more than 14 years of experience with DMB, including executive leadership roles and overseeing master planned community and commercial development operations. Freericks is an active contributor to Arizona organizations that enhance our community and business environment. Biggest challenge: “During my last year in college, I realized that I wanted to work in project management for a development company, but I had the wrong degree for it. I chose brokerage as a way to learn the industry and work my way into development.” Surprising fact: “I was born in a U.S. Territory — Alaska — a year before statehood.”

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John Divall

Senior vice president and city manager Liberty Property Trust libertyproperty.com

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DiVall is senior vice president and city manager for Liberty’s Arizona region. Most recently, DiVall served as the vice president and city manager responsible for Liberty’s Wisconsin region. Prior to joining Liberty in July 1998, DiVall held the position of director of acquisitions for Kensington Advisors, served as a loan specialist for Household International and worked in the acquisition department of Prudential Realty Group.

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Michael Ebert Managing partner RED Development reddevelopment.com

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As a founding partner, Ebert has shaped RED’s successful development area in projects across the country since 1995 and leads all aspects of the company’s business. His keen insights and knowledge about the qualities that come together in a compelling property are an essential part of RED’s continued evolution as a preferred partner for national retailers, real estate investors and property owners when it comes to maximizing asset value and performance. Business advice: “Listen and learn from others/ The most successful business people know there is always more to learn. Recognize the best practices of successful people and projects and identify how you can adapt those to your strengths. Often, it’s a focus on reinventing not necessarily inventing. As Nike says, ‘Evolve immediately.’”

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Greatest accomplishment: “Our high volume of activity includes new leases and tenant renewals, both of which speak to the quality of our customer service as well as to the product we have available in the market. We sense both office and industrial markets continuing to recover and we are very optimistic about moving forward in the Phoenix market as we continue to expand.”

Sharon Harper Chairman, president and CEO Plaza Companies theplazaco.com

Harper leads Plaza Companies, a multi-faceted real estate services firm. Harper is trustee for The McCain Institute for International Leadership with ASU and The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. She is also an executive board member for Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Greater Phoenix Leadership. Dinner pick: “Winston Churchill. I have idolized his strength and unwavering commitment, devotion to country, and literary and artistic output.” Business advice: “To be successful in any industry, never lose sight of your moral compass, be passionate,

focused, polite, gracious and appreciative and never, never, never give up.” Fun fact: “At our small ranch in Cornville, Arizona, I have raised llamas, horses and Belted Galloway cows. We tend to apple orchards and enjoy fly fishing in the river.”

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{ commercial DEVELOPERS } Heidi Kimball

John Strittmatter

Senior vice president Sunbelt Holdings sunbeltholdings.com

Southwest president Ryan Companies US, Inc. ryancompanies.com

Kimball started with Sunbelt in 1982 as the receptionist. Shortly thereafter, she moved into project management, property management and leasing and development. She has worked on acquisition and disposition of various land holdings and buildings, as well as development of master-planned communities and commercial projects. Currently, she is working on the Marina Heights project, which Sunbelt is co-developing with Ryan Companies, as well as asset management for ASU Research Park. Dinner pick: “Madeleine Albright, because she is fearless and isn’t afraid to be herself.” Fun fact: “I was a theater major in college, briefly. My one and only college role was Peggy in ‘The Women.’ I also loved community theater, as long as I didn’t have to dance. That never turned out well.”

Strittmatter has direct responsibility for the overall leadership and direction of all Ryan activities consistent with Ryan’s objective of building lasting relationships by providing industry-leading quality, integrity, and professionalism. He is involved in many aspects of the development process, from site selection to financing packages. Bucket list: “Return to Italy with my family because that was our best family trip ever.” Toughest challenge: “Introducing Ryan Companies to a brand new market — Phoenix — in 1994. I focused on a manageable number of brokerage houses and lenders to provide introductions.” Dinner pick: “Ronald Reagan, because he was a great consensus builder.” Business advice: “Reputation is everything.” Fun fact: “I am a hot dog aficionado.”

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William Molloy

Managing director and CEO Ensemble Real Estate Solutions ensemblere.com

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Molloy began his career in healthcare real estate more than 30 years ago when he founded the DevMan Company. In 2008, DevMan merged with Ensemble, forming the largest fullservice healthcare brokerage company in Arizona. Molloy has developed numerous medical office building projects. Dinner pick: “Jesse Owens. I would love to hear his perspectives on the challenges he faced during his lifetime and how he handled those challenges.”

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Mark Singerman

Regional director Rockefeller Group Development Corp. rockefellergroup.com

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Singerman is responsible for identifying development opportunities and the development process for the company’s projects throughout Arizona, including financial and market analyses and directing the consultant teams, including architects, engineers, leasing agents and coordinating with in-house construction management. He has directed the acquisition, development and construction of numerous office, residential, industrial and retail projects. Business advice: “Pay attention to local politics. This is a local business. Life is too short to be at odds with the vision the local politicians have for the property you select to work on. Much better to be in sync with the local council or board on the highest and best use for the property.” Fun fact: “I used to be a tennis professional in another life.”

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Business advice: “Try to get experience in the healthcare industry so you can understand who the players are and how the industry works. This will prepare you to more effectively understand the real estate needs of the healthcare industry its ever changing market.” Fun fact: “I played on Cornell’s lacrosse team in college and our team won the NCAA lacrosse championship.”

Doug Leventhal Principal and COO Evergreen Devco, Inc. evgre.com

Leventhal has 17 years in the development business. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, as well as directing the development of commercial projects nationwide. Dinner pick: “Gregg Alpert, one of the three managing principals of Evergreen who suddenly passed away at 45 in the heart of the recession in 2010. I would want to tell him that we made it through, we are as strong as ever and miss him beyond what words can express.” Business advice: “You can never do enough due diligence on a development project.

It will take longer than you think and it will cost more than you anticipate. But in the end, if it’s well executed, the reward should be commensurate with the risk.” Fun fact: “When I was 14, I taught myself how to both juggle and ride a unicycle.”

Arizona COMMERCIAL DIVISION Michelle is passionate about developing leaders. She believes that every person can be a leader. Leadership is not about title, it is about being responsible for your self, your goals and dreams. Her team believes she is a visionary who is always looking to the future direction and needs of this fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Michelle is proud to lead a team that created and prides itself on the following Culture Statement: “We Support Personal and Professional Growth of People with a Caring Spirit focused on Family, Fun and Team”. We believe People come first. We cultivate a Team Spirit. We champion Growth Personally & Professionally. We are open to giving and receiving Support. We choose to have Fun every day. We serve our community and one another with Care. We are Family!

Established in 1907, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company has an unparalleled reputation for excellence in both the residential and commercial markets. Insuring risks on property in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, the nation’s strongest and most financially stable title insurance company established a National Commercial Title Services Division in June of 2008.

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RAMON CASTILLO - Vice President - Title Department Manager

Given today’s economic climate, it is important to choose a service provider you can trust. We are a member of the $16.81 billion Old Republic International Corporation Family of Companies. With the highest overall financial strength ratings in the industry, and a single-site retention limit of $500 million dollars, Old Republic Title is a name you can recommend with confidence.

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MICHELLE SCHWARTZ - Senior Vice President - County Manager

About Old Republic Title

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Specializing in commercial transactions of any size, from single-site, to multisite, to multi-state, Old Republic National Commercial Title Services is well positioned to assist your team in bringing any commercial transaction to a successful closure. Our pro-active teams are comprised of senior-level corporate real estate executives, attorneys, paralegals and veteran underwriters that understand the importance of your transaction.

Our commercial team is driven to bring innovation to your commercial escrow experience.

Ramon Castillo has over 30 years of experience in the Title Insurance Industry. Ramon currently leads the Commercial Title Team and the title department as Chief Title Office/Title Department Manager. Ramon enjoys interaction directly with Attorneys, Developers and Commercial Real Estate Developers. He also enjoys presenting on a wide variety of topics to educate the industry. Ramon joined Old Republic Title Agency in April 2010.

PATTI CASILLAS - Commercial Escrow Officer

Patti Casillas began her career as a Commercial Escrow Officer in 1991, ranking her amongst the most experienced Commercial Escrow Officers in the Valley. Patti has worked on major accounts locally and nationally. Her 20+ years of experience has given her a keen understanding of the critical elements required to bring transactions to a successful and timely close. Her expertise includes but is not limited to: Publicprivate partnership projects, Working with CSC’s IDA’s, Municipalities, National Accounts, HUD & SBA Financial Transactions, State and Tribal Land Projects, Developer Assemblages for Urban Infill, Land & Land banking, Commercial Developers & Home Builders, Hotels, Entertainment Complexes & Casinos, Retail Power Centers, Office, Industrial, Warehouse and Manufacturing facilities.

MARCIA KARASEK- Business Development Manager

Marcia is responsible for the Commercial Business Development for our Commercial Team. Marcia is actively involved with a wide-variety of commercial organizations and has a special interest in the economic development of Arizona. Marcia has a rich international background, an outstanding education which ranges from Development Economics (Georgetown University School of Foreign Service), to Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (University of Pennsylvania), all of which enrich her ability to connect principals in commercial real estate transactions.

Old Republic Title Commercial Division Patti office: (602) 631-3765 | Marcia cell: (480) 747-7249 2375 East Camelback, Suite 180 | Phoenix, AZ 85016

{ PROPERTY ASSET MANAGERS } Jodi Bailey

Alisa Timm

Vice president Transwestern transwestern.net

Bailey is a dynamic leader and well-regarded expert in the commercial real estate industry. Her verve and instinct have guided a career replete with accolades, commendations and consistent stellar achievement. She is a highly capable, licensed broker with an aptitude for asset, property and capital management, finance, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, client and tenant relations and property rehabilitation. Professional strengths: “I am self-sufficient, creative, resilient and intuitive; along with having an innate ability to empathize with people of all walks of life, which allows me to earn respect and trust quickly.” Business advice: “Be a good listener and use your intuition.” Fun fact: “I was born in England and I am currently applying for dual citizenship.”

Director of management services, Desert West Region Lincoln Property Company lpcphx.com Timm started her career in Denver. In 1985, she accepted a position in Phoenix as a portfolio manager with a life insurance company. In 1991, she launched Trust Realty Advisors. In 2010, she was recruited by Cassidy Turley to open the Phoenix property management office, which grew to 3.2 million square feet. In 2013, she joined Lincoln Property Company as director for the Desert West Region, with responsibility for strategic business development, client relations and management operations for more than 6 million square feet in the four-state region. Business advice: “Keep learning for the purpose of discovering ways to better serve the company you work for or the one you want to work for.” Fun fact: “I hate planning our own vacations. but I love going on vacation.”

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Patrick McGinley

President of management services Vestar vestar.com

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McGinley oversees all operations for Vestar’s 23 million square feet under management, including five regional offices. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985, with a major in finance and a real estate emphasis. He has worked in the real estate field since that time in the areas of commercial lending, property management, and shopping center leasing. Professional strengths: “The ability to see both sides of an

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Mark Stevens National director, industrial property management Jones Lang La Salle jll.com

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As part of its ongoing commitment to strategically grow its industrial property management services, JLL hired Stevens in May as its national director of industrial property management in the west region. Stevens is responsible for the development of industrial property management business opportunities across the Western U.S. He also partners with the JLL east region to pursue and grow joint national opportunities. JLL’s industrial property management business line spans approximately 1,600 property management professionals and engineers who service more than 221 million square feet of investor office and industrial product. Stevens is the firm’s first West-specific industrial property manager, underscoring JLL’s plans for growth in the region.

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issue and resolve difficulties in a positive way.” Dinner pick: “John F. Kennedy; he guided our country through very tenuous times and through great opposition.” Business advice: “Become well rounded in all aspects of real estate, then determine what function in our industry best suits your skill set so that you can be the most successful for both yourself and your clients.”

Andi St. John

Senior director of asset services CBRE cbre.com St. John has been with CBRE for more than 18 years. She oversees CBRE’s real estate professionals who are responsible for the management of office, industrial and retail assets in more than 1.3 million square feet of real estate in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Professional strengths: “Developing a personal element within my business relationships makes it fun for me to come into work every day, and I believe if you love what you do and the people you work with you’ll be successful.” Business advice: “Nothing takes the place of hard work – what you put into an endeavor is what you will get

out of it. Also, always treat people with respect and don’t be afraid to ask questions.” Fun fact: “I love horror movies. People are always surprised when they hear I’ve seen the latest scary movie.”

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{ REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS } James Mastandrea

Scott Peters

CEO and chairman Whitestone REIT wsr.com

Mastandrea has been the chairman and CEO of Whitestone since October 2006. Mastandrea has more than 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, the past 19 years serving as chairman and CEO of publicly traded companies. Toughest challenge: “At 34 years old, I was president of a homebuilding company in Chicago with four young children. The chairman and CEO and I had very different philosophies. He said, ‘One of us has to go, and it isn’t going to be me.’ I overcame this challenge by starting my own company.” Dinner pick: “George W. Bush. He is a decisive and solidly rooted man with integrity.” Business advice: “Study the demographic shifts, economic trends and the national and state political cycles in their market.” Fun fact: “I drive a 630-horsepower Ford F150 Limited Edition Raptor.”

Chairman, CEO and president Healthcare Trust of America htareit.com Peters founded HTA in 2006 and has grown it into one of the largest owners of medical office buildings in the U.S. with more than 14.1 million square feet, invested assets of more than $3 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. HTA went public on June 6, 2012. This is the third real estate company Peters has grown and taken public. Bucket list: “I have never put one together; it just seems that I am doing it every day.” Toughest challenge: “I have been very fortunate to work for an extremely talented, wealthy and unique gentleman. Success is extremely demanding and requires tremendous time commitments. I limit distractions and hobbies and focus on family and work.”

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Matthew Mooney

Vice president and managing director Parkway Properties, Inc. pky.com

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Mooney has managed the Phoenix office of Parkway Properties since 2007. During his tenure, he has sourced more than $250 million of acquisitions, and consummated more than 200 lease transactions. His community involvement includes serving on the board of directors for NAIOP-Arizona, and membership with ULI, Valley Partnership, Junior Achievement and the Phoenix Men’s Arts Council.

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Thomas Nolan, Jr. Chairman and CEO Spirit Realty Capital spiritrealty.com

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Nolan joined Spirit in September 2011. Prior to joining Spirit, Nolan worked for General Growth Properties, Inc., serving as a director for six years and as president and COO for the last two years while at GGP. Nolan was a member of the senior management team that led GGP’s reorganization and emergence from bankruptcy, which included the restructuring of project-level debt, payment in full of all of GGP’s pre-petition creditors and the securing of equity commitments. Prior to his work with GGP, Nolan served for four years as a principal and CFO of Loreto Bay Company, the developer of the Loreto Bay master planned community in Baja, California. For more than 20 years, Nolan held various financial positions with AEW Capital Management, L.P., a national real estate investment advisor.

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Professional strengths: “I generally enjoy working. I believe people have an innate need to be productive.” Dinner pick: “William Wilberforce, because he led one of the most important causes in history to a successful completion. Despite encountering overwhelming difficulty and resistance, he had a relentless joy and strength of spirit that by all accounts, commanded respect even among his detractors.”

Christopher Volk CEO STORE Capital storecapital.com

Volk co-founded STORE Capital in May 2011. Prior to forming STORE Capital, Volk co-founded Spirit Finance Corporation, a company he took public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2004, and served as its CEO, president and board member from August 2003 to February 2010. Prior to co-founding Spirit Finance Corporation, Volk served for more than 16 years in numerous capacities with Franchise Finance Corporation of America and its successor, GE Franchise Finance. Toughest challenge: “Prevailing in the face of needless litigation. My wife, family and friends helped me to

overcome this and move forward.” Business advice: “Get a broad exposure to the business, learn how to write well, present well, sell well and solve problems.” Fun fact: “I majored in European history and French in college.”

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{ commercial SUBCONTRACTORS } Jerry Barnier

Wes McClure

President Suntec Concrete suntecconcrete.com

Owner and president Wilson Electric Services Corp. wilsonelectric.net

Barnier is an ex-farm boy from Washington who couldn’t take the wet, so he headed out. After leaving and spending one season as a ski bum in Jackson Hole, he hitchhiked to Phoenix, where he started his career in concrete. In 1984, after working at Artcraft for a few years, Barnier bought its concrete division and started Suntec Concrete. Professional strengths: “I have the ability to see the raw talent in people and make them believe that can use their unique abilities to build such incredible projects. I love what I do.” Dinner pick: “The project manager on the Empire State Building because he built an incredible building in the 1920s.” Business advice: “Make sure you have the passion to do what is right all the time.” Fun fact: “I make incredible French toast.”

McClure started his construction career nearly 38 years ago, joining Wilson Electric in 1991 as the Sierra Vista Division manager. In 2003, McClure took ownership of the organization as president. Today, the company is 47 percent employee-owned. McClure is a board member and past president of the AZ Builders Alliance and board member of the Support Sky Harbor Coalition. Bucket list: “I would like to go to the Olympics to see people compete at the highest level I perceive is available to man.” Business advice: “To be successful in construction, you need to be willing to learn the business from the ground up and look for opportunities to take on responsibilities that can show your worth.” Fun fact: “I am from a small town in New Mexico, where my parents met working 750 feet below ground at Carlsbad Caverns.”

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Jerry Buesing President and CEO Buesing Corp. buesingcorp.com

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Buesing began working in the construction industry at 16 years old in Minnesota. After years in the industry, he and his brother founded Buesing Corp., which he later moved to Arizona, developing a reputation for taking on difficult projects. Professional strengths: “I learned from my father that if I wanted to be successful in business and in life, I must maintain honesty and integrity.”

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President HACI Mechanical Contractors, Inc. hacimechanical.com

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HACI Mechanical Contractors, Inc. has grown during the past 20 years, from being primarily a sheet metal contractor to a full-service mechanical contractor including sheet metal, piping, plumbing and an extensive service division. During its growth, HACI has always remained focused on improving quality and integrity. Dinner pick: “John McEnroe. I like playing tennis and grew up watching John play. I always rooted for him, no matter how uncomfortable he made everyone feel.” Business advice: “Get as much experience as you can through education and practical experience as early in your career as possible. Learn from your mistakes and grow from them.” Fun fact: “At 53, my sons convinced me to take up snowboarding. At 55, my shoulder and head convinced me to quit snowboarding.”

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Toughest challenge: “Adjusting to economic trends. I overcame that challenge by diversifying the company to ensure that regardless of what was happening in the economy the business would survive and even thrive.” Business advice: “Be willing to start from the bottom and work your way to the top position in the company. Along the way, contribute as much as you can to that position, that department, and the company.”

Ron Harman General manager and vice president Coreslab Structures coreslab.com

Professional strengths: “To achieve success in any aspect of life, you must surround yourself with great people and mentors. I have been fortunate to do just that. My wonderful parents and my amazing wife have instilled in me a strong work ethic and integrity. My high school and college coaches inspired me to play and coach the great game of American football. They taught me the value of teamwork, strategic planning, and how to apply the tactical aspect of a plan.” Business advice: “Join a company that has a culture of continually striving for safety, quality and a high

level of customer service. That kind of company will provide long-term opportunities for their employees.” Fun fact: “I taught and coached football at Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix before venturing into the concrete industry.”

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{ LAND INVESTORS } Kuldip Verma

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Verma founded Vermaland in 2001. Vermaland is a land banking and land development company based in Arizona. Vermaland owns more than 25,000 acres of land, mostly in the West Valley. Vermaland currently has the largest holdings of 50-acre to 1,200-acre parcels in Metro Phoenix. Dinner pick: “Warren Buffett. He has an amazing vision and outlook. I would love to understand why he invests in the areas he invests in.” Business advice: “Gain as much knowledge as possible in the industry. In my experience, knowing your business and industry inside out helps you gain an upper hand in business. You have to know what your competitors are doing and stay ahead of the curve.” Fun fact: “I was born in a small village in India. There was little running water and no electricity at that time.”

In 1993, Hogan founded Hogan & Associates in Tempe. The company has specialized in the sale of raw land and finished lots to major home builders, developers and land speculators. Before becoming The Hogan Group in 2009, Hogan & Associates had completed well over $2 billion in sales transactions in the previous five years, with a record $921 million in 2005. The Hogan Group is one of the premier land brokerage firms in the Phoenix Metro area and hopes to continue Hogan & Associates’ success. The Hogan Group is comprised of nine land brokers with a combined experience totaling more than 100 years in commercial and residential land brokerage and has been involved in more than $2 billion dollars of transactions which include the liquidation of raw land, P&E lots, finished lots and MPC.

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Hickman oversees the management of 9.3 million acres of Trust land across Arizona, whose primary beneficiary is K-12 education. Previously, Hickman served as the deputy state land commissioner and deputy general counsel to Gov. Janice K. Brewer. Hickman also worked in private practice in real estate litigation, land use and zoning. Professional strengths: “I have always been a self-starter,

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highly motivated and not afraid to take risks after assessment. I am also empathetic which helps me understand what might be driving other parties positions or decision making process and can adjust accordingly to try and achieve the goal.” Dinner pick: “Ernest Hemingway. He would be a fascinating, intelligent conversationalist who I am certain could teach me a lot about life and many experiences worth having.”

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Greg Vogel

Founder and CEO Land Advisors Organization landadvisors.com Since founding the company in 1987, Vogel has applied his unique knowledge in the areas of land economics, land use and market trends to become a trusted advisor and broker to a broad spectrum of clients including financial institutions, investors, homebuilders and master-planned community developers. As CEO of Land Advisors, Vogel has led the expansion of the company into 21 markets across the United States. Dinner pick: “Steve Jobs. I greatly admire his unwavering creativity and perseverance when dealing with adversity.” Business advice: “Become an active

member in the Urban Land Institute, specialize in a specific area and study it endlessly (make yourself the expert in your field), and always work harder than anyone else.” Fun fact: “I grew up on a horse farm, trained horses and taught riding lessons.”

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{ REsidential developers } Drew Brown

Craig Krumwiede

Chairman of the board DMB Associates, Inc. dmbinc.com

President and director Harvard Investments harvardinvestments.com

Brown is chairman of DMB, a real estate development and investment firm doing business in the western states. Prior to cofounding DMB in 1984, Brown was a partner and director in the law firm of Fennemore Craig, where he specialized in real estate and

commercial lending matters. Biggest challenge: “Clearly, the impact of the Great Recession on our people as we contracted the size of the firm by more than half. Although we did our best to move through the process with integrity and our core values intact, it was nevertheless painful and difficult.” Best advice to offer: “Let your values guide you in your work and in your life. Keep a balance between the two worlds. Invest in your community by building a stronger arts and education culture.”

Krumwiede oversees the company’s development and investment activities. He is actively involved in the Arizona real estate and business communities, including numerous leadership positions with Urban Land Institute and ASU’s W.P. Carey College of Business. He also is a founding partner of Social Venture Partners. Biggest challenge: “The biggest challenge in my career has repeated itself twice — the real estate crash of the early 1990s and the most recent crash. Like everyone else, we struggled to stay alive, but also sought to raise capital and take advantage of collapsing prices for what we believed were great assets.” Surprising fact: “I’m a speed junkie. I love fast cars and have a 1,000-horsepower boat ... I love the adrenaline of going fast.”

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Diamond Ventures was founded in 1988 with a vision of becoming one of the leading real estate development and investment companies in Arizona. Over the years, the company has achieved its vision by assembling a quality portfolio of residential, office, retail and build-to-suit projects throughout Arizona. The company also invests in a variety of independent businesses and projects across the Southwest.

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Sunbelt has been a recognized leader in real estate development, management and investment throughout the Southwest since 1979. Sunbelt has developed more than 50,000 acres of land during the past 30 years and some of the Valley’s most beloved residential communities, including McDowell Mountain Ranch, Power Ranch and Vistancia and commercial projects Phoenix Gateway Center, Hayden Ferry Lakeside and the PV|303. Professional strengths: “Qualities that come to mind are persistent, hardworking, well prepared, friendly and that I truly believe in a win-win outcome.” Business advice: “Be patient, work hard and always treats others kindly and with respect.” Fun fact: “I made an unassisted triple play playing Little League baseball.”

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Business advice: “Try to work for the best people in the industry and start at any level because looking back, I see that the chances of succeeding and moving forward in this day and age is very rapid – not like it was many years go. Therefore, it’s best to surround yourself in the right environment with the right people and your goal will be reached in due course without too much time evolving.”

William Olson Senior vice president and division manager Newland Real Estate Group

Olson brings 32 years of diverse real estate industry experience to Newland. Before joining Newland, he held leadership roles with Del Webb, The Rouse Company, and 17 years at Hines as managing director. He is a board member of NAIOP, Fighter Country Partnership, and Taliesin West, a member of ULI, IREM, and ICSC, and holds an Arizona Real Estate Broker’s license and dual general contractor’s licenses. Business advice: “It’s the same advice my terminally ill father gave me when I graduated: Find a career where you will be exposed to a broad spectrum of business experience and work as hard as you can to

learn every facet of that business. His advice was sage.” Fun fact: “I am an artist and in my spare time I enjoy sculpting. I work with marble, granite and various metals.”

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{ Home builders } John Chadwick

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President, Southwest area Pulte Homes pulte.com

President and CEO Maracay Homes maracayhomes.com

Chadwick is Southwest area president for Pulte Homes, the largest homebuilder in the nation and one of the largest in Phoenix and Tucson. In February, Pulte and Valley contractors built and donated a mortgagefree home for an injured Valley veteran and his family as part of Operation Finally Home. Toughest challenge: “Despite difficulties in market conditions, Pulte still performs at or near the top of the industry. That’s because our strategy remained the same – providing high-quality products, providing buyers with affordable housing options and maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Those are the things that make the greatest difference in the long term – a willingness to stick to strategies.”

Warren has served as president of Maracay, the Arizona subsidiary the Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, since 2009. He serves on the board of directors and as an executive committee member with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and is a past board member of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. He is also a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership and an active member of the Urban Land Institute. Biggest challenge: “Clearly the five-year period from 2006 to 2011 was a challenging time in the homebuilding industry. While most of our competitors were merely surviving, Maracay was able capitalize on the strength of our Weyerhaeuser sponsorship and use the down market to emerge stronger and better positioned. This gave us a head start when things began to improve in 2012.”

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Best advice to offer: “I hire people that I don’t have to go around wiping their nose. … I make it very clear to everyone that this is where we’re going, get them to buy into it, to understand it, and treat them with respect.” Surprising fact: “I have been a special deputy with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.”

Sheryl Palmer President and CEO Taylor Morrison Homes taylormorrison.com

Palmer became the president and chief executive officer of Taylor Morrison in August 2007 after previously serving as executive vice president for the western region of Morrison Homes. Palmer brings more than 20 years of experience to her position, including leadership in land acquisition, sales and marketing, development and operations management. She has spent most of her career in the Arizona, California and Nevada real estate markets. Biggest challenge: “Overcoming what was potentially a life-threatening health issue and maintaining perspective on what’s important.”

Surprising fact: “I started my career at McDonald’s and the high point was being the ‘Hamburglar’ and popping out of Ray Kroc’s birthday cake at the (San Diego) Padres’ stadium.”

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{ Residential multi-family developers } Chapin Bell

Omar Mireles

President P.B. Bell Companies pbbell.com

Executive vice president HSL Properties hslproperties.com

Bell oversees all companywide personnel, accounting, financial analysis and support functions. Bell is also responsible for overseeing all development and acquisition activities. To date, Bell has participated in the development of nearly 3,000 multifamily units. Prior to joining P.B. Bell in 1993, Bell was a commercial lending officer and vice president of National City Bank, a major regional financial institution headquartered in Cleveland. He is currently an active board member of the Arizona Multihousing Association; his roles at the AMA have included chairman of the board, secretary of the board, Finance Committee chairman, Government Affairs Committee chairman, AMAPAC chairman, Education and Trade Show Committee chairman, and co-chairman of the Big Hands for Little Hearts Committee.

Mireles manages the company’s property portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing and development. HSL is answering the economic demand for more rental housing with the development of three new luxury energy-efficient apartment communities. Mireles believes that the social and economic vitality of our community depends on growth and diversification of the area’s employment base and to achieve this it’s essential to have a unified voice promoting Tucson. Mireles was named 2012 Hispanic Business Man of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to the top Hispanic male of a business of any size located or headquartered in southern Arizona. The group said Mireles exemplifies the strength and importance of Hispanic entrepreneurship.

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Gray was a practicing architect and land planner in Phoenix before starting Gray Development in 1991. The goal was to promote high-quality, high-density urban residential projects to counter runaway urban sprawl. Gray has built 8,000 apartments and condos so far. Today it’s one of the largest private property owners and the state’s designated master developer at Desert Ridge, so its focus has shifted away from construction back to planning and land development. Professional strengths: “I’m reasonably creative and a good problem solver. I’m very passionate about what I do and I’m tenacious -- and I’ve made investors a great deal of money.” Fun fact: “I’m extremely passionate about improving public education for everyone. It’s the key to everything.”

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development activities, including overall investment strategy, joint-venture structuring, securing construction and longterm project financing, and managing site acquisition and entitlement activities. In this time, the company has completed more than $630 million in new development and $80 millionplus in new site acquisition. Fun fact: “I’m married to my high school sweetheart.”

Bruce Ward

President and CEO Alliance Residential Company allresco.com Ward oversees acquisition, development/rehabilitation and property management efforts. Ward and his executive team have acquired or developed 74,000 apartment homes across 27 markets, and the company manages a $9 billion portfolio. Professional strengths: “Always do the right thing and team up with people of high character.” Toughest challenge: “We haven’t had many challenges, thankfully. The Great Recession of 2008 was tough on a personnel front, but we have grown back to the size we were prerecession and then some.” Business advice: “Start your

career with a high-quality company that has scale and processes in place you can learn and incorporate into your professional life.” Fun fact: “I grew up in Indonesia and still have a working knowledge of the language. And, no, I never met Barack Obama there.”

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{ Residential realty firms } Deems Dickinson

Matt Widdows

Designated broker and president Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty russlyon.com

Chairman and founder HomeSmart International homesmartinternational.com

Dickinson earned the 2012 AREA Award for Real Estate Broker of the Year. As the designated broker for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Dickinson strives for high ethics and professionalism in the business. He expects his sales associates to work with integrity to provide the best service possible to their clients. His commitment to these standards includes serving as chairperson of the Professional Standards Committee for the Arizona Association of Realtors. With close to 30 years experience in sales and management, Dickinson has witnessed firsthand the growth and annexation of the communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, Scottsdale and Phoenix.

After getting his real estate license in the late 1990s, Widdows decided that if he couldn’t find the technology and systems he wanted anywhere else, he would simply build it himself. After a few years, he was encourage to start a company around the technology, systems and service he had created. HomeSmart was born. Dinner pick: “Elon Musk. The guy is amazing and living my dream life. I love technology that changes the world, and he certainly has done his share in that area. From Tesla Motors to Space X, he’s beat the odds in spaces — literally — that everyone said couldn’t be done in the private sector.” Business advice: “Work hard, work honest, and always be respectful of your peers because they will come around again. It’s amazing how small of a world it really is.”

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President Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Arizona azmoves.com

Hollman took over as president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Arizona in September. He has held numerous leadership roles for Coldwell in both Arizona and Southern California. Hollman oversees Coldwell’s 26 offices and 1,300 independent sales associates across Arizona. The company, which serves areas including Metro Phoenix and Tucson, Prescott and Lake Havasu, is part of NRT LLC, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the nation. Hollman, who has been with Coldwell Banker since 1991, started his career with Coldwell Banker Success in Arizona. In 2005, NRT acquired Coldwell Banker Success, where Hollman was made regional vice president of the Southern Arizona operations three years later.

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Dinner pick: “John McCain. I would love to sit down with him and find out what makes him tick.” Business advice: “Take advantage of today’s technology, but always remember that real estate is a people business. Relationships are key.” Fun fact: “I closed down a very successful financial planning business in the 1980s to open West USA Realty.”

Sandra Wilken

President and designated broker Engel & Völkers Sandra Wilken Partners scottsdale.evusa.com Wilken is the foremost expert in representing buyers and sellers in Arizona’s most prestigious neighborhoods. With more than 38 years of experience, Wilken offers an elegant mix of executive insight and unmatched market knowledge that attracts buyers and sellers locally, nationally and internationally. She has worked diligently to earn the firm’s standing as Arizona’s most exclusive, boutique luxury real estate firm. Dinner pick: “Coco Chanel. I admired her career and her trials and tribulations to achieve her success in the fashion industry.”

Business advice: “Select a good mentor, be patient and shadow them to learn every aspect of the business and thank them.” Fun fact: “I designed a ski shop in Squaw Valley and then modeled Head Ski wear for ski commercials.”

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{ REAL ESTATE services } Jim Belfiore

Elliott Pollack

President Belfiore Real Estate Consulting belfioreconsulting.com

CEO Elliott D. Pollack & Company arizonaeconomy.com

Belfiore has 15 years experience in real estate research and analysis. During the last eight years, he and his team have helped Arizona developers, homebuilders, lenders, investors, and brokers understand buyers, macro and micro-level supply and demand conditions, and potential outcomes of community development and building strategies. Belfiore is also chairperson of ULI Arizona’s UrbanPlan Program. Dinner pick: “Teddy Roosevelt. He was a leader, smart, energetic, and his achievements ran deep and wide.” Business advice: “You must always be innovating because this business — real estate in Phoenix, Arizona — is boom and bust. Create something difficult to recreate and listen to your clients. They will tell you what they need.”

Pollack is CEO of Elliott D. Pollack and Company, an economic and real estate consulting firm in Scottsdale established in 1987. The company is widely known for accurate and insightful analyses of Arizona economic and policy issues. His firm consults on a broad spectrum of private and public sector clients. Toughest challenge: “When a client has a preconceived notion that they want you to say something that you don’t believe in. It is what it is and if the client doesn’t like it, then I’m sorry.” Dinner pick: “Thomas Jefferson. He, more than anyone, personifies what government should be and how government and people should get along.” Business advice: “Be tenacious, be honest and read a lot.” Fun fact: “I read a lot of fiction and nonfiction. I also read textbooks for fun.”

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Beverly joined Great American in 2004 as its CEO and helped grow it from three branches to its current 16, with more planned. Under his stewardship, Great American has grown systematically by using technology and encouraging superior service. As an Arizona based and operated title company, Beverly actively supports its mission of giving back to the community through its ongoing support of local nonprofit and charitable organizations.

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CEO Arizona Association of Realtors aaronline.com

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Professional strengths: “I’m a good listener, even tempered and fair.” Dinner pick: “The composer John Williams. What was his inspiration?” Business advice: “Become an expert in your craft.” Fun fact: “My initial goal was to be either a history teacher or professional musician.”

Jason Proudfit

President FirstService Residential Arizona fsresidential.com Proudfit ensures that the team of professionals working together under the umbrella of FirstService Residential is providing the level of service required to meet and exceed its clients’ expectations. Proudfit previously held the position of CFO at FirstService Residential, formerly Rossmar & Graham, where he worked closely with the executive team in all facets of the business. Business advice: “Be impeccable with your word. Do what you say, and say what you do. Integrity and ethics are paramount to a long and successful career, ensure that they are tops on your list.” Fun fact: “I love comedy. Movies,

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{ CEOs } Peter Fine

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President and CEO Banner Health bannerhealth.com

Donald Slager

Fine was appointed president and CEO of Phoenix-based Banner Health in November 2000. Banner is one of the nation’s largest secular, nonprofit healthcare organizations, operating 24 hospitals, physician networks, group medical practice and other services in seven states. Banner employs more than 38,000 people and has approximately $5 billion in revenue and is Arizona’s second-largest private employer. Professional strengths: “Discipline, focus and a willingness to take risks when necessary.” Dinner pick: “Benjamin Franklin for his intellect, creativity and thoughtfulness and long lasting political and scientific achievements.” Fun fact: “I worked my way through undergraduate and graduate school driving a taxicab, washing dishes in a cafeteria, working in a 7-Eleven and waiting on tables in a Magic Pan restaurant.”

CEO Avnet Inc. avnet.com

Vice chairman, president and CEO Freeport-McMoran fcx.com

Adkerson has been in his current role since January 2008. He has an established career in the mining sector and is past chairman of the International Council on Mining and Metals. Biggest challenge: “When the financial meltdown occurred in the second half of 2008, it had a dramatic effect on copper prices and other commodities that we produce. We cut back hard cost production, we deferred capital projects, we cut back on our general and administrative expenses and adjusted the cost structure of our business to deal with the lower prices.” Best advice to offer: “When you decide to do a deal, the most important thing is to get the deal done, not necessarily to trade for the best deal that is there. You want to get the best terms you can, but too often people let deals get away from them.”

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Hamada joined Avnet in 1983 and has a broad background in the technology industry. He was named Avnet CEO in February 2011, and was concurrently elected to Avnet’s board of directors. As CEO, Hamada is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and overseeing day-to-day operations. He was named three times to Computer Reseller News’ “Top 25 Most Influential Channel Executives.” In September 2012, he was named chairman of the Global Technology Distribution Council, an industry consortium representing the world’s leading IT distributors. Business advice: “When you don’t have complete or perfect information, trust your instincts.” Fun fact: “I’m a third-generation Japanese American, or what is called ‘sansei.’ Hamada is a Japanese name, and I am 25 percent Japanese.”

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Sanghi was named president of Microchip in August 1990, CEO in October 1991 and chairman of the board of directors in October 1993. Before joining the company, Sanghi was vice president of operations at Waferscale Integration. Bucket list: “The top spot on my bucket list is a toss-up between making it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and taking a space flight.” Fun fact: “Most people don’t know that I am a daredevil and hiking enthusiast. I

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have parachuted from a plane, hiked the Himalayas in India and the Eiger peak in Switzerland, water skied rivers and lakes, and scuba dove the oceans to a depth of 130 feet. I also flew in an F-16, took 9G turns and went supersonic. I was also scheduled to fly in a Mig in St. Petersburg, Russia, but the current tensions with Russia are likely to jeopardize that.”

President and CEO Republic Services, Inc. republicservices.com

Slager has overseen the growth of Republic Services and has established a talent management initiative to retain, develop and attract the best team of employees. Business advice: “I would say there are three pieces of advice that I would give, regardless of industry: (1) Be flexible. People who are rigid don’t get very far. (2) Be a lifelong learner of your industry and craft. (3) Find a mentor who not only guides you but will hold up a mirror.” Fun fact: “I began my career in the waste industry washing trucks when I was just a teenager, and over the past three decades, have held just about every operations position, including a driver. I’m grateful for this experience as it gave me a critical customer-centric perspective that I still use daily to lead Republic.”

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James Hatfield

Executive vice president, CFO LaneTerralever laneterralever.com

Executive vice president and CFO Pinnacle West pinnaclewest.com With more than 34 years of utility experience, Hatfield’s responsibilities include human resources, information technology, finance and treasury, investor relations, financial planning and budgeting, investment management, accounting, tax services, enterprise risk management, corporate development, enterprise process improvement and internal audit. Additionally, he is one of two expert community members of the Arizona Board of Regents audit committee and also serves on the board of the Fiesta Bowl. Dinner pick: “Abraham Lincoln ... He led the United States throughout arguably its darkest days. I would like to hear his perspective.” Fun fact: “I am a former football referee, having worked games in the Big XII Conference and the Western Athletic Conference, as well as the Arena Football League.”

Glynis Bryan

Bryan is responsible for setting the company’s financial strategies, ensuring the company has the appropriate financial and operating controls and systems in place to support future growth, developing financial and business planning models and operating metrics to increase return on invested capital, and serving as a financial and business advisor to the leadership team. With more than 20 years of experience in the finance industry, Bryan has extensive experience in global financial planning and analysis and developing and maintaining relationships with financial stakeholders. Business advice: “The tech industry is undergoing significant change.”

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Milligan has served as HTA’s CFO since September. He joined the company in 2012. Professional strengths: “I am a numbers guy who likes to interact with people. It is important to balance the quantitative skills with the ability to work with people and get things done.” Dinner pick: “Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush. The ability for them to work together to get things accomplished, despite

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their previous competition, would be interesting to explore in person.” Business advice: “Always look for ways to create value to yourself and every position you hold. Be the person they need to keep around because you bring something extra to the table.” Fun fact: “I am completely outnumbered at home. I have three beautiful daughters and an equally wonderful wife. One of my dogs is even a girl.”

Skufza brings a unique combination of marketing and finance disciplines to LaneTerralever. For more than 25 years in the advertising, marketing and design industries, Skufza has embraced the financial stewardship of impressive brands, including Audi of America, Jaguar, GMC Trucks, Celebrity Cruise Lines, American Hawaii Cruise Lines, Arizona Lottery, Cox Communications, Cable One, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Biltmore, Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau, just to name a few. Although a wiz at crunching numbers, Skufza regularly contributes to the creative mix of the agency and has a style greatly admired by his colleagues. Dinner pick: “Jesus Christ. He’s the only person in history that died and came back to life and was able to talk about it. Then he encouraged 11 guys to go tell the world.”

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Executive chairman Go Daddy godaddy.com

Founder Fulton Homes fultonhomes.com

Fulton is a philanthropist, land developer, and businessman and founder of Fulton Homes. BusinessWeek listed Fulton among its “50 Most Generous Philanthropists” and reported that Fulton and his wife have given away about $265 million, approximately 60 percent of their net worth. Fulton has contributed millions to ASU, Brigham Young University and Barrow Neurological Institute. Surprising fact: “When I was a boy, we had a little hamburger stand in Tempe. I was the dishwasher. I was the youngest. And my mother would not turn away anyone who was hungry. I would say, ‘We can’t afford to do this.’ But she would say, ‘Son, they’re hungry.’ And I shut up because she’s my mom. I learned the principles of giving, and I didn’t even know it. My mother was a very generous lady.”

Founder and president The Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation ivyfoundation.org

Founding partner DMB Associates dmbinc.com

Dorrance is the grandson of John T. Dorrance, who founded Campbell Soup in 1869. Dorrance owns about 14 percent of the firm and has been on the board since 1989. Dorrance is also a founding partner of DMB Associates, a Valley-based real estate development firm. The Dorrance Merit Scholarship was established by Bennett and Jacquie Dorrance at the Arizona Community Foundation in June of 1999. The original gift supported 10 Arizona public university students. What is now known as the Dorrance Scholarship Programs supports as many as 150 recipients at Arizona’s three public universities and at South Mountain Community College. The generosity and foresight of the Dorrances have made the scholarship one of the most influential, privatelyfunded educational initiatives in the state.

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Ivy is responsible for the administration, investment management, and grant-making of the Ivy Foundation. She monitors and participates in the design of the overall grantmaking strategies and policies emphasizing the needs of the brain tumor research. Biggest challenge: “I have to remind myself that science takes time and that I need to practice patience. People diagnosed with brain cancer don’t typically have much time to wait. I feel a great sense of urgency to end the suffering created by brain cancer. It is challenging to be patient.” Best advice to offer: “This may sound counter-intuitive for someone who works with scientists and researchers, but in addition to evaluating the available data, I recommend that people always follow their instincts.”

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Molina’s family’s lineage as jewelers dates back to 17th Century Italy. Molina entered the jewelry business at the age of 8, when he learned the diamond and gemstone business from his grandfather. He came to Phoenix with the dream of starting his own jewelry store. Since 1987, Molina Fine Jewelers has offered the rarest gems and exclusive jewelry. Professional strengths: “I have the right attitude and, more specifically, I have the right attitude towards serving others. By enriching their lives, I enrich my own life.”

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Toughest challenge: “When I started Molina Fine Jewelers, I had a negative net worth, no merchandise, no employees and no safety net. I did have a definitive purpose and the drive to succeed. When faced with difficult tasks, we have a choice to make. We can be fearful or we can believe.”

A serial entrepreneur, Parsons’ first endeavor was Parsons Technology, a software company he started in his basement in 1984, after teaching himself how to write computer programs. By the time he sold Parsons Technology to Intuit in 1994 for $64 million dollars, the company had nearly 1,000 employees, $100 million in annual revenue and 3 million customers. In 1997, Parsons started Jomax Technologies and renamed the company GoDaddy in 1999, and in 2000, GoDaddy became an ICANNaccredited domain name registrar. He gives back to the community through the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation. Best advice to offer: “Not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. I hear people say, ‘But I’m concerned about security.’ My response to that is simple: ‘Security is for cadavers.’”

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{ DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP } Gonzalo de la Melena, Jr. CEO Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce azhcc.com

Jorge Quintero President and CEO QCM Technologies qcmtech.com

Since 2011, de la Melena has served as CEO of the AZHCC and operator of the Arizona Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the state’s leading advocate representing more than 100,000 minority business enterprises. An active member of the community, de la Melena serves on several boards, including the Valley of the Sun United Way, Thunderbird Global Council and JPMorgan Chase Community Advisory Board. Bucket list: “I want to offer my service to a humanitarian cause and help make a difference.” Toughest challenge: “Surviving the recession. Some of the best lessons come from problem-solving a business on the way down.” Dinner pick: “The Dalai Lama. I am fascinated by his leadership.” Business advice: “Serving your community is rewarding and it requires commitment and passion. ”

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President and CEO Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce phoenixblackchamber.com Brown brings more than 20 years experience in the financial services industry and considerable experience in marketing and business development to his role as president and CEO of GPBCC. He has also been appointed as treasurer and western regional director for the United States Black Chambers, Inc. He has held numerous sales, management and business development positions in the insurance, banking and investment industries. Brown is a board member for The City of Phoenix Residential Investment Development Effort and a member of The Black Board of Directors Project. Biggest challenge: “I was lied to, so I try not to position myself to depend completely on the promises of one person.” Best advice to offer: “Articulate your value proposition.” Surprising fact: “I am an occasional soloist in church choir.”

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Enos is the 23rd and current president of the SRPMIC, the second woman to hold this office. She is a 1992 graduate of Arizona State University College of Law and ASU’s Indian Legal Program, a member of the Arizona State Bar since 199 and the first member of the Community to become a lawyer. Enos was appointed as the Western Area delegate to the Tribal Nations Leadership Council for the U.S. Department of Justice and currently serves as chair. Professional strengths: “Any success in business that we have is due to the ‘we’ concept here at the tribe.” Dinner pick: “Wilma Mankiller. She was the first female chief to serve the Cherokee Nation. She left a legacy for women and I think it would be fascinating to learn more about her life story and how she served her people.”

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Loo is fluent in Spanish and Chinese and practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, international transactions, securities, and general corporate law. Loo received the 2013 Community Leader of the Year Award from The National Association of Asian American Professionals and currently serves on the board of directors for various organizations, including Chicanos Por La Causa, the Arizona

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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. Fun fact: “I am in the process of writing a book detailing my family history. It spans generations across different continents and cultures from Asia to South America to the United States. It’s been in the works for quite a while, so I’ll be happy when it is done.”

Quintero leads QCM Technologies, a leading systems integrator and supplier of information technology solutions in the Southwest. Professional strengths: “Being a people person and always going above what is expected are personal qualities that have helped me become successful in business. I learned early on that taking responsibility and working as a team player gets you further in life than working as an individual. Accept people for who they are and utilize their skills and contributions without setting unreasonable expectations.” Business advice: “Make sure you have solid financial backing and to build a team that has deep skills across the board. This gives you the capabilities to service customers as the highest levels.” Fun fact: “I won a billiards championship in college.”

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Joe Snell

Before taking over AAED, Grossman was a deputy director with the City of Phoenix. Her notable projects were the attraction of the International Genomics Consortium/ Translational Genomics Research Institute and retention of several thousands of jobs in Phoenix. Professional strengths: “I am a change agent. Throughout my career I have been brought in to take on a challenge or problem, solve the dilemmas, and right the course for the betterment of team, department or association.” Dinner pick: “Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, would be on my list. I love baseball and Billy’s approach to the game will forever change it. ” Fun fact: “I was the first woman speaker of the University of CaliforniaDavis Student Senate. I ran on an education platform that resonated with the student body. ”

In his nine years at the helm of TREO, Snell has facilitated the attraction and/or expansion of 83 companies, representing 21,300 new jobs with a total economic impact of nearly $4.7 billion dollars. In addition, Snell led TREO through a sweeping overhaul of the organization’s funding structure. This effort created unprecedented levels of private sector investment in TREO, a significant expansion of TREO’s board of directors and a broad unification of the business voice in the region. Dinner pick: “Abraham Lincoln. He was a leader that didn’t take the safe or easiest path. He tackled the biggest issues based on what was right. We should all inspire to lead with the conviction he had.” Fun fact: “I have broken more than 20 bones and had three concussions all due to being clumsy.”

President and CEO Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc. treoaz.org

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make Arizona more competitive. Business advice: “If I were giving advice to a young person, I would stress the importance of internships. A good internship will give you the chance to learn about the industry, watch others in the workplace and maybe even give you a chance to distinguish yourself in a way that will help line up your next opportunity. ” Fun fact: “Since about age 4, my two loves have been baseball and politics. I’m very fortunate to have been able to make a successful career in politics, but if the big leagues come calling, I’ll happily make a job change. Just give me a chance.”

Sandra Watson President and CEO Arizona Commerce Authority azcommerce.com

Watson brings more than 20 years of economic development leadership experience to Arizona. She and her teams have attracted hundreds of companies to Arizona that have invested billions of dollars in capital and created more than 75,000 jobs for the state. Business advice: “Finding success starts with knowing your purpose. Set a vision for your future. Make an emotional connection to that vision. Pursue it by using your talents, and

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strive to make an impact each and every day to achieve it.” Fun fact: “My business career started at age 12 when I began working in the family pizza shop. I’ve been hooked ever since. During my early college years, I started my first business with my sister. Our modest operation produced “shorts” made from vibrantly-colored beach towel materials that we sold at summertime.”

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{ EDUCATION } Rufus Glasper

Brian Mueller

Chancellor Maricopa County Community Colleges my.maricopa.edu Glasper leads the Maricopa County Community College District, the largest community college district in the United States, serving more than 260,000 students each year. Toughest challenge: “Board governance. By policy, the board’s role is to determine the ends and my role is to determine the means; this delineation of responsibility has not always occurred. I am focused on student success, employee empowerment and seek a balance so that the outcomes speak for themselves.” Dinner pick: “Martin Luther King, Jr. I have often been judged by the color of my skin and not the content of my character. I have a dream that someday I will be known for my contributions to the field of education as a leader who is black and not as a black leader.”

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President Arizona Board of Regents azregents.edu

Rita Cheng President Northern Arizona University nau.edu

Earlier this year, Cheng succeeded John Haeger, who served 13 years as NAU president. Before coming to NAU, Cheng had served as chancellor at Southern Illinois University since June 2010, where she oversaw an operating budget of more than $750 million at a university of about 18,000 students. Cheng has previously served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her previous accomplishments include serving as associate vice chancellor and interim dean of the School of Continuing Education at UMW, and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at UMW. Business advice: “The most important thing that I think about is the power of education. It’s the most important investment that any young person can make for their future.”

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Klein has more than 20 years of strategic fiscal, executive management and policy reform experience. She oversees the $4 billion Arizona public university system works with university presidents to achieve ambitious goals to increase degree production, double research activity and reform instructional delivery and financing of the university system. Dinner pick: “The WWII soldiers who liberated my dad and his family from occupied France. I’d like to say thanks. ” Business advice: “Be willing to start at the bottom and make yourself useful in whatever needs doing. You’ll find yourself rising without even trying to climb.” Fun fact: “I love animals and originally planned to become a zoologist or veterinarian — and thanks to the late House Speaker Jake Flake, I know how to give a cow a pregnancy test.”

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Michael Crow President Arizona State University president.asu.edu

Crow is an academic leader and educator, designer of knowledge enterprises, and science and technology policy scholar. He has been the 16th president of ASU since July 2002. He is guiding the transformation of ASU into one of the nation’s leading public metropolitan research universities, an institution that combines the highest levels of academic excellence, inclusiveness to a broad demographic, and maximum societal impact — a model he designed known as the “New American University.”

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Business advice: “Be committed to your students and to student outcomes in all that you do and you will be successful.” Fun fact: “My family and I moved 21 times before I went to college at age 17. And those 21 moves don’t include all the places we lived for only a couple of weeks at a time.”

President and CEO Grand Canyon University gcu.edu

Mueller joined Grand Canyon in July 2008 and guided the university to the first IPO on Wall Street after a nearly four-month drought when it went public in November 2008. Previously, he was president and a director of Apollo Group. Bucket list: “I would love to follow my oldest son Jesse as he wins the Masters.” Dinner pick: “Jackie Robinson. He was an outstanding leader. He was revolutionary. He was not afraid to take on the establishment. And he created significant change and made the world a better place to be.” Fun fact: “I started out as a high school teacher and basketball coach and later became a college teacher and basketball coach. I really don’t have a background in business, but have run three publicly traded education companies.”

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{ ENTREPENUERS } Ann Siner

CEO and Founder My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic and Well Suited mysisterscloset.com

Joel Barthelemy CEO GlobalMed globalmed.com

Barthelemy has a vision of quality, timely care for all through connected health. Barthelemy has spent 13 of his 25+ years in the technology industry focused on the development of connected health systems. He and his team developed the first lightweight, true HD video examination camera and the first cloud-based Image Management Exchange for telemedicine. He continues to drive the transformation of healthcare globally, by developing and integrating secure, efficient health delivery systems that improve access and quality of care, while eliminating unnecessary costs. Business advice: “It’s all about listening to what your customer’s pain points are. I listen to where a given industry is challenged, and then I set out with the engineers to translate a problem into a solution.”

Lauren Bailey

Bailey is the co-founder of Upward Projects, a Phoenixbased hospitality business employing more than 500 across nine restaurants. A board member of Local First Arizona and steering committee member for the Devour Phoenix Food + Wine Classic, she serves on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Arizona and is a member of EO’s Quantum Leap, reserved for members with businesses totaling more than $15 million in annual revenue. Dinner pick: “Mark Zuckerberg or the Google guys, but only if I could give them a truth serum and ask if they realized all the consequences of this new always-connected world.” Fun fact: “I have a secret tradition of hiding a fortune cookie note in every new restaurant – something fitting that I found during the conceptualization or construction of the new project.”

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Co-founder, vibe generator & wearer of hats Upward Projects upwardprojects.com

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Founder, CEO and chairman VisionGate, Inc. visiongate3d.com Nelson is a physicist, bioengineer, serial entrepreneur and Arizona native. He held professorships in nuclear engineering, bioengineering and physics at MIT, Harvard and ASU. Nelson founded four successful companies. NeoPath developed the world’s first automated test for cervical cancer – now standard of care. VisionGate developed the first noninvasive test for lung cancer to impact 160,000 U.S. lives annually.

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Business advice: “Always be a student — learning never stops in the healthcare industry. Be brave and tackle something difficult where you will gain competitive advantage. Be sensitive and compassionate, especially to the people who can help you be successful, and you can help them.” Fun fact: “I water skied on the Arizona Canal, being towed from the bumper of a ’62 Chevy at 80 mph, and survived.”

Siner has brought a new level of professionalism to the consignment industry. She employs nearly 250 people, while recycling and giving back. In 2013, she gave 32 percent of her company’s net profits to charities. Professional strengths: “Being successful in business is all about solutions. Don’t whine. Don’t complain about problems. A successful business person looks at a problem as an opportunity and finds a solution. That is my focus in business.” Toughest challenge: “Many landlords still see resale stores as dark, dirty and dingy ... We have overcome the challenge by showing people that a consignment store can look as good, if not better, than many new boutiques.” Fun fact: “My motto is from Eleanor Roosevelt: ‘Every day, do something that scares you.’ So I drove 100 mph this week while on a road trip.”

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{ ICONS & LEGENDS } Arturo Moreno

Jerry Colangelo

Owner Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim angels.mlb.com

Co-chairman and principal partner JDM Partners, LLC jdmpartnersllc.com Colangelo is one of the most respected and well-known figures in sports and business. Currently a principal partner of JDM Partners, a real estate development company, Colangelo is also co-chairman of the Arizona Commerce Authority. Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon proclaimed March 26, 2004, Jerry Colangelo Day. The Valley of the Sun United Way also bestowed its highest honor, the Spirit of Caring award, to Colangelo. Best advice to offer: “You have to take calculated risks. You have to be willing to step out on that board knowing you might get pushed, fall off. The worst thing that could happen is you do — you get up and you start over again. One of the things that has probably marked my career is that I started with nothing and I was never afraid to go back to nothing, but I was going to enjoy the ride.”

Muhammad Ali

In 1997, the former heavyweight boxing champion teamed up with philanthropist Jimmy Walker and Dr. Abraham Lieberman to combine clinical and research expertise with community support and emotional care and create the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence and an outstanding resource for people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The center handles about 10,000 patient visits a year, including nearly 1,000 new Parkinson’s patients last year. Best advice to offer: “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” Surprising fact: “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.”

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Founder Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center thebarrow.org

McCain is the senior United States senator from Arizona. He was the Republican presidential nominee in the 2008 United States election. While generally adhering to conservative principles, McCain at times has had a media reputation as a “maverick” for his willingness to disagree with his party on certain issues. McCain followed his father and grandfather, both four-star admirals, into the United States Navy, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. Best advice to offer: “Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” Surprising fact: “I was caught playing iPhone game (during a) three-hour hour Senate hearing. Worst of all, I lost.”

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The Cortez High School graduate, then known as Vincent Damon Furnier, is a music icon whose career spans six decades. He is considered “The Godfather of Shock Rock.” In 1995, he founded the Solid Rock Nonprofit Foundation, which is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of teens in the community. He was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Best advice to offer: “I’ve always thought if you can break the girl’s heart

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by the second verse, it’s a hit.” Surprising fact: “On stage, I’m this figure, this actor, who does things that people aren’t used to seeing and I relish in that reaction. In real life, though, I play golf, I shop and I walk around with no makeup on and my hair in a ponytail. I may not be the typical middle-aged Joe, but I’m closer to normal than you think.”

Moreno, a native of Tucson, became the first MexicanAmerican to own a major sports team in the United States when he purchased the Anaheim Angels baseball team from the Walt Disney Company in 2003. He built his fortune through the billboard company Outdoor Systems. In 1996, Moreno took Outdoor Systems public. The company’s stock soared, and in 1998 Moreno sold the company to Infinity Broadcasting for $8 billion. In 1997, Moreno and his wife established the Moreno Family Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations focusing on youth and education. Best advice to offer: “I tell people to put their goals on paper, because if you keep them in your head, they’re like little ping-pong balls bouncing around. You can’t keep them all in focus.”

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{ MAYORS } Greg Stanton Mayor City of Phoenix phoenix.gov/mayor

Jackie Meck Mayor City of Buckeye buckeyeaz.gov

Meck was born and raised in Buckeye, where he is now mayor. Meck has shown his passion and commitment to the region by currently serving on the board of directors for the Maricopa Association of Governments, vice-chairman on the MAG Transportation Policy Committee, member of the MAG Economic Development Committee, and is on the board of trustees for the West Valley Hospital. Meck has also served on the board of directors of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, WESTMARC and Valley Metro RPTA. Fun fact: “When I was age 5 or 6, I had a near-death experience when a building my friend and I were playing in caved in and crashed to the ground. Before the building collapsed on me, my friend yelled for me to move. He saved my life with that warning. The experience made me realize I have a purpose in life.”

Georgia Lord

Lord has served as mayor of Goodyear since 2011 and has served on the City Council since 2005. In 2013, The Greater Phoenix Economic Council awarded Lord the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her promotion and advancement of economic development. Dinner pick: “Susan B. Anthony. I think we sometimes forget how long it took for women to get the right to vote in this country.” Business advice: “To be successful in city government, you need to become knowledgeable in many different subject matters. I would encourage someone to attend as many informational activities and events as possible. Learn about the region, how important policy decisions are made, and meet as many of those decision makers as possible.” Fun fact: “My life began in a rural Michigan house with no electricity or running water.”

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Stanton was raised in Phoenix. After earning his law degree from the University of Michigan, Stanton returned to Phoenix, where he practiced education law at Jennings Strouss & Salmon and later practiced law at Quarles & Brady LLP. In 2001, he left private law practice to serve on the Phoenix City Council, where he represented the sixth district for nine years. With a staunch commitment to creating highwage jobs in Phoenix, Stanton was the lead councilman bringing the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), the ASU downtown campus and the University of Arizona Medical School to the city. Best advice to offer: “Listen closely and be open to new ideas. I will always listen to the businesses themselves-- talking with them and finding out the tools they need to thrive and succeed.”

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A native of Chandler, Tibshraeny has a lifetime of public service in the East Valley. In 2013, Tibshraeny was named the Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine. Dinner pick: “Dr. Alexander J. Chandler. I would like to know if his vision for our community matches the outcome of our city today. I personally think he would be pleased.”

Business advice: “Serve the citizens with passion and dedication. Be straightforward with your constituency. Accept the consequences of your actions.” Fun fact: “I enjoy randomly calling constituents during the week to discuss issues that they may have. They are often thrown off guard when the get the call, but the conversations help me understand where we are as a community.”

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Elizabeth Reich

Merl Waschler

President and CEO Make-A-Wish Arizona arizona.wish.org

President and CEO Valley of the Sun United Way vsuw.org

Reich leads Make-A-Wish Arizona, the founding chapter of Make-A-Wish®, the world’s largest wish-granting organization, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. With the help of generous donors, Make-A-Wish Arizona granted 317 wishes in 2013 and hopes to increase that number to 340 in 2014. Toughest challenge: “Working for a boss whose styles, goals, and values weren’t in alignment with mine. Sadly, I ended up leaving the organization. Sometimes, the best solution is to move on.” Dinner pick: “Nelson Mandela. I would love to learn from him how he chose forgiveness of his captors.” Fun fact: “In my teenage years, I was a competitive horseback rider in hunter jumper and dressage competitions.”

Waschler leads the Valley’s largest nonprofit investor in health and human services in Maricopa County. In partnership with the board of directors, thousands of community volunteers, more than 700 business supporters and 90,000 individual donors and community partners, United Way will achieve three community objectives: 1) End hunger and homelessness; 2) Ensure children and youth succeed; and, 3) Increase the financial stability of families. Business advice: “Collaborate. No single organization can accomplish meaningful change alone. Change comes from joining together around a common agenda, mutual goals and aligned data.” Fun fact: “My experience came full circle. Right out of college I was hired at an accounting firm in the D.C. area and participated in United Way’s Loaned Executive Program.”

Beverly Damore

Jim Teter

Beginning her second year as president and CEO of the world’s first food bank, Damore served as a member of St. Mary’s Board of Directors for six years before serving as chief communications officer from 2008-11 and chief operating officer from 2011-12. Toughest challenge: “There have been a couple of times in my career in which I’ve led an organization through pretty dramatic shifts in leadership and organizational philosophy. It took daily effort to make sure we moved ethically and humanely through those changes, and I was fortunate to have the counsel of some very wise people along the way.” Fun fact: “I compete with two of our dogs in agility trials. One dog is pretty good and we have a young dog who has just begun training. We’re developing a nice collection of ribbons.”

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President and CEO Goodwill of Central Arizona goodwillaz.org

President and CEO St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance firstfoodbank.org

Teter has more than 26 years of experience with high-profile corporations such as IBM and Avnet. Most recently, he was COO of Calence, LLC in Tempe. Prior to his tenure with Calence, Teter served in a number of roles with Avnet, including president of Avnet’s Enterprise Solutions Division, senior vice president of Strategic Business Development, senior vice president of marketing in the IBM Business Unit and senior vice president of sales and marketing for Savoir Technology Solutions, which was purchased by Avnet in late 1999. Professional strengths: “Hopefully, sound business and people judgment.” Business advice: “In the nonprofit world, don’t think like a charity. Nonprofit is a tax status, not a good business model.” Fun fact: “I have owned four motorcycles.”

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Executive director Phoenix Suns Charities nba.com/suns/charities Milne said her job is “a dream” because she can combine her passion for sports and philanthropy. Milne works with the organization’s board of directors to raise and grant more than $1 million annually to programs in the areas of education, health, human services, the arts, rehabilitation, sports and recreation. The foundation was incorporated in 1989. Biggest challenge: “The organization took on a first-time initiative to ‘adopt’ Central High, in an effort to significantly

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increase graduation rates. We brought in ASU Teacher’s College’s iTeach AZ graduating teachers to mentor Central High teachers and its students to deliver that individual attention needed.” Surprising fact: “In college, I was a ‘lock’ on the scrum of a women’s rugby club. We were the Phoenix Squash Blossoms. Our name said it all.”

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Paul Luna

President and CEO Helios Education Foundation helios.org Luna is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization, cultivating strong community relationships and initiating strategic partnerships for the foundation. He brings more than 25 years of public and private professional experience to his leadership role with the foundation. He is a graduate of Stanford University, where he earned a degree in civil engineering. He is the founding chair of the Expect More Arizona Board of Directors. Toughest challenge: “The toughest professional challenge continues to be ensuring that every child has access to a high quality, world-class education. We’re working very hard to overcome this challenge.” Fun fact: “My son and I recently got matching tattoos and my daughter and I are currently negotiating what ours will look like.”

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Jack Jewett President and CEO Flinn Foundation flinn.org

A longtime Arizona leader in healthcare, education and public policy, Jewett joined the Flinn Foundation as president and CEO in 2009. In this role, he is responsible for all grant programs and operations of the Flinn Foundation, including Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, which is the longest running bioscience strategic initiative of its kind in the U.S. Under Jewett’s leadership, Flinn has renewed its commitment and released the next generation of the Roadmap extending out until 2025. Jewett previously served in a variety of leadership roles within the private, public and nonprofit sectors in Arizona for more than 40 years. Jewett was honored in September with the Jon W. McGarity Arizona Bioscience Leader of the Year Award by the Arizona BioIndustry Association.

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President and CEO Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust pipertrust.org

Pepin is a nationally recognized medical educator, clinician and researcher. She joined Piper Trust as president and CEO in July. Prior to joining the Trust, Pepin served as associate dean for diversity and inclusion and associate professor of surgery and pediatrics at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She is known for diversifying the medical school’s student body and is a leader in the field of neuro-ophthalmology. She serves on the board of directors of Camerata New England, the board of trustees of the Hitchcock Foundation, and the steering committee of the Upper Valley United Way. She is also regional coordinator of the Association of Rhodes Scholars. Previously she served as a rape crisis counselor and a crisis/suicide intervention counselor.

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Steven Seleznow President and CEO Arizona Community Foundation azfoundation.org

Seleznow served for five years as deputy director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s U.S. Program in Education after a 28-year career in public education and administration. Biggest challenge: “In 2001, I was asked by an emergency board of trustees established by the U.S. Congress to take over and stabilize Washington, D.C.’s broken public school system. As with any business in crisis, we instituted massive changes quickly. The greatest attribute

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necessary to overcome the enormous obstacles was willfulness.” Surprising fact: “We all have a public self and a private self. Most people know my extroverted public self, but I’m actually an introvert. I’ve overcome it in my professional life, but in my private life, I seek quiet, solitude, order and tranquility.”

Under the leadership of Shangraw, the ASU Foundation has grown Arizona State University’s endowment to more than $560 million. He has successfully introduced a model for philanthropy, focusing on the individual passion of ASU’s investors to produce a customized giving experience that last year produced more than $130 million in new gifts and commitments. Most recently, the foundation was selected as one of the top places to work in Arizona. Professional strengths: “I believe in a servant-leadership style of management that focuses on teamwork and personal and professional growth opportunities. I am a good listener and am empathetic to the challenges we face in our daily lives.” Fun fact: “My first date with my wife was touring a brewery in Utica, New York.”

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Leah Freed

Office managing shareholder Ogletree Deakins ogletreedeakins.com

Molly Carson

Vice president of development Ryan Companies US, Inc. ryancompanies.com

Susan Anable

With nearly a decade of experience at Ryan as a developer and property manager, Carson offers unique insight into the varied aspects of real estate development. She is responsible for site selection and acquisition, municipal use permits and approvals, design and construction coordination, financial packaging and lease or sale negotiation. Known for her unwavering commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction, Carson excels at building rapport with customers and finding intelligent, imaginative solutions to meet their development needs and goals. Dinner pick: “Jesus. I know it’s cliche, but there’s no other I’d have more questions for. It would be a long dinner.” Business advice: “Be prepared to work hard and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Be honest and play fair. Hire people that are smarter than you.”

Vice president of public affairs for the Southwest Region Cox Communications cox.com

The ASU graduate grew up in Wyoming and worked for the Arizona Senate Research Staff before joining Cox Communications in 2001. She has been instrumental in creating legislation and regulatory policy that enables Cox to fairly compete and succeed, including passageof the Arizona Cable Customer Tax Relief Act and the creation of the Cox Advocacy Network, which has helped Cox engage employees in political advocacy. Greatest accomplishment: “Increasing community impact through the Cox Project STEM Initiative, an innovative program to promote the great STEM education and workforce opportunities in Arizona.” Surprising fact: “I worked on a construction crew for a natural gas utility company in college and learned how to operate a bucket truck.”

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Rhonda Forsyth

President Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network jcl.com

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Forsyth earned her MBA from ASU. She serves on the boards of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association and Brophy College Preparatory. She is a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, Charter 1200 and Arizona Women’s Forum. Biggest challenge: “Health care’s never-ending scientific innovations and procedural advances makes this business exciting, but extremely challenging when choosing what might be best to incorporate. Our team is quite disciplined in evaluating best practices and engaging our expert physicians and other clinicians in implementing new technology and approaches to care.” Surprising fact: “I left high school early to go to college. I never completed my high school degree, so technically, I’m a high school dropout.”

Deborah Bateman Executive vice president, Vice chairman National Bank of Arizona nbarizona.com

In addition to her role at NB|AZ, Bateman is president and CEO of Deborah Bateman LLC, where she focuses on motivating and inspiring individuals to grow personally and professionally through mentoring, inner discovery and cultural exposure. Dinner pick: “Angelina Jolie. I think she would be an engaging and interesting dinner partner, and I can

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imagine having a robust and inspiring conversation about following your heart, and balancing a full life as a 21st century woman, life-partner, mother, active and working professional, world traveler, life-long learner and philanthropist. ” Business advice: “Be authentic in everything that you set out to do and always make sure you are doing it because you truly want to create value and make a difference by serving others.”

Freed is the managing shareholder of Ogletree’s Phoenix office, one of the world’s largest labor and employment firms. She has exclusively practiced managementside labor and employment law throughout her career. Freed is a skilled and experienced litigator who regularly defends employers against claims of race, gender, disability and age discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FMLA claims, and wage and hour violations before federal and state courts and various administrative agencies. In addition to her litigation practice, Freed regularly advises employers on day-to-day employment issues, litigation avoidance and compliance with state and federal employment laws. Fun fact: “I have held a job everywhere from Taco Bell to Home Depot.”

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{ INFLUENTIAL WOMEN } Tammy Weinbaum

Senior vice president and general manager American Express Co. americanexpress.com

Kimberly McWaters Chairman and CEO Universal Technical Institute, Inc. uti.edu

McWaters is chairman and CEO of UTI, the leading provider of post-secondary education for individuals seeking careers as automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine and collision repair technicians. This year, McWaters is celebrating her 30th anniversary with the company, where she started as a part-time receptionist. Dinner pick: “American author and poet, Dr. Maya Angelou. I admire her courage, strength and determination. I love her quote, ‘A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.’” Business advice: “It is a quote from Theodore Roosevelt that (former UTI CEO) Robert Hartman taught me as a young leader: ‘People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.’ I think this professional advice is applicable to all types of leadership roles and industries.”

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West region president U.S. Bank usbank.com

Martuscelli is responsible for growing and managing all aspects of The Private Client Reserve in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. She joined U.S. Bank with more than 33 years of financial services experience with J.P. Morgan Chase. Among her leadership roles, she was Arizona president and managing director of Private Banking for the Desert Mountain states, and earlier, president and CEO of the Specialized Industries segment of J.P. Morgan’s Commercial Bank. Professional strengths: “I talked with each person (on staff) about their family and career, and asked for their ideas about how to make our organization even stronger in serving clients. I came home with a real sense of connection to the people in my region and their commitment to quality.”

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Ann Weaver Hart

Hart is the 21st President of the University of Arizona, a role she assumed in July 2012. Since coming to UA, Hart has successfully led a process to create and implement an integrated strategic academic and business plan – called Never Settle — that will guide the UA’s future with the intention of being a super land-grant university. Biggest challenge: “Creating space for an active personal and professional life as a woman, scholar and university administrator with four children and eight grandchildren. It remains a challenge in life.” Surprising fact: “I knit complex, multicolored sweaters, blankets, Christmas stockings, etc. It takes up all the space in your brain when you have to concentrate, so you can’t worry about problems while you do it.”

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Karrin Taylor Executive vice president DMB Associates dmbinc.com

Taylor is responsible for ongoing land use entitlement matters and other value enhancing efforts for DMB communities and businesses. Taylor also provides oversight for the company’s government and political affairs efforts and economic development activities. Taylor has been a member of DMB’s entitlements team for more than 15 years and has been responsible for the entitlement of many of the company’s projects including Verrado, Marley Park, One Scottsdale,

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DC Ranch and Eastmark. Fun fact: “For nearly a decade, I have served on the United States Air Force Chief of Staff’s Civic Leaders Group. I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the world to learn about the great work being accomplished by the men and women who serve our country, including a visit into an active war zone (Afghanistan).”

Weinbaum oversees the leadership and operations of the American Express customer care centers in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Markham, Canada. Weinbaum is also the service relationship leader for the American Express OPEN executive team. OPEN is American Express’ small business division. Business advice: “My advice for those looking to be successful is to never stop learning and growing. Whether it’s taking on new challenges and stretch assignments or surrounding yourself with people who are willing to give you honest feedback, it is important to continuously seek out development opportunities.” Fun fact: “Every Sunday, for the past two years, I have taken piano lessons with my husband and my three children. It’s such a great way to learn and spend time together as a family.”

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At UTI, we’re FOR SUCCESS. We’re for the success of students who don’t fit the four-year college mold but are brilliant at making things work. We’re for giving these hands-on heroes a quality education that matches their talents and serves their dreams. We’re for the American dream. UTI partners with leaders like BMW, Cummins, Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz and NASCAR to deliver high-tech, hands-on training so our graduates can find good jobs* and create careers they love in America’s booming transportation industry.

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JEFF THOMPSON UTI Graduate Diesel Technician Freightliner of Arizona

UTI.edu *UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary. For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, visit our website at www.uti.edu/disclosure.

{ Women business owners } Marcia Rowley

Ginger Ward

International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) Owner and CMO iceenterprise.com

CEO Southwest Human Development swhd.org Ward founded Southwest Human Development in 1981 with the vision of providing a positive future for young children. Today, Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development, with more than 800 employees serving 135,000 children and families each year. Dinner pick: “Eleanor Roosevelt. She was an incredibly influential woman in history who spoke her mind and wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed in.” Business advice: “To be successful, every business leader – particularly in the nonprofit industry – needs to have dedication, vision, focus and determination. Without these important leadership qualities, it can be very easy to lose sight of your long-term goals and the legacy you hope to leave behind.” Fun fact: “I love Australian shepherds.”

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Kathye Brown Managing member Senergy Petroleum, LLC gosenergy.com

Kimberly AndersonMatich

President and CEO Anderson Security Agency, Ltd. andersonsecurityagency.com Anderson-Matich opened Anderson Security 20 years ago this year. Priding her company principles on loyalty, honesty and integrity, she has developed one of the largest privately owned security companies in Arizona. Anderson-Matich started her career in security nearly 33 years ago when her father and mentor opened Continental Security. Anderson-Matich has held many positions in the security industry and provides day-to-day support and structure to her team. Business advice: “Whatever you do, make sure it’s your passion and know that it doesn’t happen overnight and requires long work days.” Fun fact: “My marketing skills started when I was 8 years old. I created a sign and was waiting on the corner for my dad to come home from work. The sign said, ‘I need a raise in my allowance.’”

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In 1981, Kathye and her husband Wayne Brown purchased the Chevron-branded petroleum distributorship Brown Evans Distributing Co. She joined Brown Evans in 1983 as CFO and became president in 1996 when Wayne retired to become mayor of Mesa. Effective August 1, 2013, Kathye merged Brown Evans with competitor Union Distributing to form Senergy Petroleum, the largest privately held, wholesale fuel and lube distributor in Arizona. She regards the merger as one of her greatest achievements. Professional strengths: “The quality that has helped me most in business is perseverance. I’m a planner and goal setter. I have to work until the plan is completed and the goal is achieved.” Dinner pick: “I would like to have dinner with Jackie Kennedy. She was the first ‘celebrity’ I truly admired and a role model for me.”

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Jamie Fletcher CEO Mach 1 Global Services mach1global.com

Fletcher is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of Mach 1’s organizational strategies, goals and policies. On a daily basis, she is instrumental in implementing growth-based initiatives and also serves as leadership development counsel, community liaison and corporate spokesperson. Fletcher graduated cum laude from the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. Professional strengths: “Leading by example and having a ‘roll up my sleeves’

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type of attitude have helped me become successful in business.” Dinner pick: “I would love to have dinner with Amelia Earhart and find out exactly what happened on that fateful flight and where she went down. ” Business advice: “We are in a 24/7/365 type industry. In order to be successful, be prepared to not go home until the job is done. ”

In 1997, Marcia and John Rowley founded ICE, which introduced cruising into the world of vacation ownership. Today, ICE is a leading international travel and lifestyle benefits organization with a global network of corporate, leisure and affinity partners. Professional strengths: “It all starts with passion. I am passionate about what we do and how we deliver as business partners. I have a very strong work ethic as well as an attention to detail that comes from an unwavering commitment to excellence.” Business advice: “If you want to start a new business, I would suggest that you create a product or service that fills an open need in that industry. The product needs to be extraordinary, unique and scalable.” Fun fact: “My husband and I are certified scuba divers and dive with sharks almost every year.”

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