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Chamber introduces new board members

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce recently introduced its 2021-2022 board of directors and executive committee.

The executive committee is Chair Steve Morse, State Farm Insurance; Vice Chair Corey Moss of Parkway Bank; Secretary Eric Twohey of the Times Media Group; Treasurer Marie Vale of Harold’s Cave Creek Corral; and Immediate Past Chair Nick Stelfox of Carefree Outdoor Living.

Other directors include Dr. Colleen Krahl of Champion Chiropractic; Sandi Hess of Coldwell Banker Residential Properties; Patrick Jones of Jones Luxury Group; Rebecca Niessink of Allstate Insurance; Katie Smetana of Arizona Animal Hospital; and Dr. Cort Monroe, Cave Creek Uni�ied School District superintendent.

Allstate Insurance celebrates with the chamber

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Allstate Insurance: Binkley & Associates. Allstate offers insurance, �inancial services, business services, home services and �inancial services/insurance.

“As a local Allstate agency, our team lives and works alongside you,” said Robin Binkley of Allstate.

“We are committed to contributing to our community and take pride in providing personalized service to protect our neighbors’ homes, autos, businesses and more. Knowing your time is valuable, our experienced staff are here to manage your insurance needs and make sure there are no gaps

in your coverage.” Allstate Insurance: Binkley & Associates is located at 28255 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 7, Cave Creek. For more information, call 480368-9569 or robinbinkley@allstate.com. “Whether you are buying your �irst home, starting a business or �iling a claim, you can count on our team to explain the coverage options �itting your unique needs,” Binkley said. “Allstate has been insuring satis�ied customers for 80 years with outstanding �inancial strength and superior claims service.” Robin Binkley of Allstate Insurance: Binkley & Associates cuts the ribbon at a recent ceremony with the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy of Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce) For more Business News visit thefoothillsfocus.com

Kiwanis Marketplace names new general manager

BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

Alex Perez was promoted to general manager of the Kiwanis Marketplace, effective Aug. 1, after serving as assistant manager.

He will succeed Sandra Carrier, who was promoted to executive director.

During Perez’s two-year tenure as assistant manager, he has excelled in managing the sales �loor, engaging new employees and volunteers, managing the donation pick-up process and executing new policies and procedures.

His efforts have contributed to increases in marketplace revenues, which support local community programs for children. As understudy to the general manager, he worked on budget and forecasting, and �illed in for the GM on an as-needed basis

Before joining the marketplace staff, Perez had 15 years of progressive management responsibilities in retail store operations with Goodwill Industries in Illinois and in Arizona.