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LGE appoints LP resident as business development manager BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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GE 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 flows 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 fire 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
ious previous experience her master’s degree from under her belt, which she the University of Phoenix. said will allow her to tackIn her new role, Castillo le any and all challenges will utilize her knowledge and projects at LGE. to spur economic progCastillo said she can ress throughout the Valley. move the needle with She will represent LGE whatever facet of the busiprojects and initiatives on ness they’re in. board groups, panels and “That’s where I realized I trade networking events. could also be helpful in that “Izabela will support LGE’s business develop- Litchfield Park resident and way, and that’s why I think ment efforts. Her leadership ASU graduate Izabela Cas- I’m going to do well in this experience and drive for suc- tillo has been named LGE role, because I’m able to cess evokes confidence from Design Build’s new business apply a little bit of everything that I’ve done and put clients and team members development manager. alike and will be extremely (Photo courtesy of Ellanna Koontz) it all into one bucket, and I beneficial in this space,” said Carrie Mas- have this one big toolbox and I’m able to just dig in every day,” Castillo said. ters, LGE’s chief operating officer. Born in Poland, Castillo moved to the Castillo enters her new role with var-
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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 figure 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 language, didn’t know the culture, and I’m 38 now, and we’ve made a life for ourselves. I’m married with two little girls, and I’m very happy,” Castillo said After moving to Phoenix when she was 7 years old, Castillo moved to the West Valley when she was 10 and now resides in Litchfield 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 influenced and incorporate Polish culture. The Polish food doesn’t stop flying 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 finish. “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.”
