BUSINESS

WestValleyView.com /WestValleyView

Business Briefcase will return next week

For more business visit WestValleyView.com

LGE appoints LP resident as business development manager

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

LGE Design Build has appointed Izabela Castillo as business development manager.

Castillo has extensive experience in market entry and strategic growth, leading campaign initiatives with a focus on key niche targets.

“The amount of knowledge that fl ows through these hallways is immense, and just to be able to peek over the wall and ask any kind of question I have has been so helpful,” Castillo said. “It’s invaluable and it’s just so exciting for me to be able to drink from the fi re hose, while at the same time learning so much. I’m super excited.”

Castillo graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Science degree in business and international marketing and earned her master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

In her new role, Castillo will utilize her knowledge to spur economic progress throughout the Valley. She will represent LGE projects and initiatives on board groups, panels and trade networking events.

“Izabela will support LGE’s business development efforts. Her leadership experience and drive for success evokes confi dence from clients and team members alike and will be extremely benefi cial in this space,” said Carrie Masters, LGE’s chief operating offi cer.

Castillo enters her new role with various previous experience under her belt, which she said will allow her to tackle any and all challenges and projects at LGE. Castillo said she can move the needle with whatever facet of the business they’re in. “That’s where I realized I could also be helpful in that way, and that’s why I think I’m going to do well in this role, because I’m able to apply a little bit of everything that I’ve done and put it all into one bucket, and I have this one big toolbox and I’m able to just dig in every day,” Castillo said.

Born in Poland, Castillo moved to the

United States in 1990. While taking refuge in Italy, Castillo’s family connected with Northminster Presbyterian Church in Phoenix and gained sponsorship to move to Arizona with $500 to their name and not knowing a lick of English. “I never would have had it any other way, because it kind of pushed me to fi gure it out. That’s kind of what it’s always been about as we moved here, didn’t know too many people, didn’t know the Litchfi eld Park resident and language, didn’t know the culture, and ASU graduate Izabela Cas- I’m 38 now, and we’ve made a life for tillo has been named LGE ourselves. I’m married with two little Design Build’s new business girls, and I’m very happy,” Castillo said development manager. After moving to Phoenix when she was (Photo courtesy of Ellanna Koontz) 7 years old, Castillo moved to the West Valley when she was 10 and now resides in Litchfi eld Park with her family. “I appreciate the community and the quiet and knowing that you can knock on your neighbor’s door and get a cup of sugar. I think it still feels great, and just being almost away from the city, it’s nice and it’s quiet. I love it,” she said. When not at work, Castillo enjoys traveling with her family. Castillo’s heritage remains a core interest, too, as she visits Poland often and has taught her two daughters to speak and understand its language. “We have family there that we love to visit, and we are still heavily infl uenced and incorporate Polish culture. The Polish food doesn’t stop fl ying off the table. We go visit as often as we can. It’s super, super important to us to keep that going. My girls both speak and understand Polish, and even my husband has picked up a couple of words here and there,” she said. Taking on her new role as business development manager, Castillo said she’s most excited about the opportunity to follow and play a major role in projects from start to fi nish. “I couldn’t be more excited to join the team at LGE Design Build,” Castillo said. “The process, attention to detail and our ability to bring the client’s vision to life is so magical, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”

JACKPOTS

STATEWIDE & AROUND THE CORNER THE CORNER

We have a big jackpot winner about every five minutes! And about every five minutes! And you could be next with more of you could be next with more of the newest, hottest slots and table the newest, hottest slots and table games to choose from. Diamond games to choose from. Diamond Rewards gives you more choices Rewards gives you more choices and more rewards at all four of and more rewards at all four of our fun locations. Plus, always our fun locations. Plus, always expect more great food, friendly expect more great food, friendly service and good times! service and good times!

BUYING CASH PAID

PRIVATE INVESTORS IN TOWN WITH $1,000,000 TO SPEND WE PAY WAY MORE THAN DEALERS

Baseball, Basketball, Football Cards (1900-1979) Comic Books (1940-1979) Original Comic Art (1940-1990) Pokemon And Magic The Gathering Cards (1993-1999) Sealed Cases And Boxes Sports & Non-Sports

602-831-2272