Tucsonans who have been moved, promoted or appointed in January-June 2019
VP appointed at Kozolchyk National Law Center
Richelle Litteer has been named vice president of development for the Kozolchyk National Law Center.
Litteer’s primary responsibility is to cultivate existing relationships and develop new relationships to raise funds to support the mission of the center and grow its potential reach.
Litteer has been working as a top–level marketing, sales and fundraising professional for local, regional and national corporations. Most recently, she was the primary fundraiser for Diamond Children’s Hospital in Tucson.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain names manager
Hotel executive Steven Szenasi has been named general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.
Szenasi oversees all aspects of the 253-room, 850-acre property.
Szenasi previously served as director of operations, a title that he has held at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain since 2016.
Prior to coming to Tucson, Szenasi spent six years in senior leadership for the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in California, serving as director of meetings and special events and director of sales, catering, with responsibility for the largest banquet budget and operation within the Ritz-Carlton Hotel company.
BFL Construction promotes Figueroa to CCO
Isaac Figueroa of BFL Construction Co., Inc. has been promoted to chief commercial officer.
Figueroa is responsible for spearheading BFL’s commercial strategy, business development and marketing efforts along with managing client, community and government relations.
This new role is in addition to Figueroa’s current position as director of real estate development for BFL Ventures, the investment and development arm of BFL Construction.
Alta Arizona, Woodson Engineering team up
Alta Arizona and Woodson Engineering & Surveying have combined their surveying, engineering and geo-technical services to serve the entire state. The new firm, called Alta Civil, includes Dan Vermeer, Dan Speck and John Oliver based in Tucson.
Speck has been a manager or top executive at construction, mining, infrastructure and materials companies for nearly 40 years. Most recently he was chief operating officer at Lighthouse Resources Inc. in the greater Salt Lake City area.
Woodson Engineering will continue to do business in Northern Arizona. Alta Civil also provides construction support services on a wide variety of residential, commercial, industrial and governmental projects.
Alta Arizona, Woodson Engineering team up
Alta Arizona and Woodson Engineering & Surveying have combined their surveying, engineering and geo-technical services to serve the entire state. The new firm, called Alta Civil, includes Dan Vermeer, Dan Speck and John Oliver based in Tucson.
Oliver is a licensed professional engineer in Arizona and Colorado, and a certified floodplain manager with experience in drainage, civil design services and project management throughout Southern Arizona and the southwest.
Woodson Engineering will continue to do business in Northern Arizona. Alta Civil also provides construction support services on a wide variety of residential, commercial, industrial and governmental projects.
Alta Arizona, Woodson Engineering team up
Alta Arizona and Woodson Engineering & Surveying have combined their surveying, engineering and geo-technical services to serve the entire state. The new firm, called Alta Civil, includes Dan Vermeer, Dan Speck and John Oliver based in Tucson.
Vermeer spent more than 35 years with Waste Management Inc., rising to Arizona and New Mexico area vice president, responsible for a $400 million division with 50 locations and 1,000 employees. He is the founder and principal of the Vermeer Group, a business strategy, management and development consulting company in Phoenix.
Woodson Engineering will continue to do business in Northern Arizona. Alta Civil also provides construction support services on a wide variety of residential, commercial, industrial and governmental projects.
Madden Media welcomes Bailey as market development strategist
Katie Bailey has been selected as market development strategist for the Madden Media Arizona Marketing Development team.
Bailey oversees operations of Madden-owned publications, Tucson Guide, Phoenix Valley Guide and Phoenix Valley Map, and Madden’s online properties, VacationistUSA and VisitGayUSA.
Bailey brings over 15 years of experience in advertising.
Foundation names Doak-Keszler director of communications
The 390th Memorial Museum Foundation has hired Kate Doak-Keszler as director of communications.
In her new role, Doak-Keszler will develop a strategic communications plan, and improve the Museum’s regional visibility. She will also work to cultivate relationships with 390th Bomb Group descendants.
The mission of 390th Memorial Museum is to honor and memorialize veterans who provided ground support and flew the B-17 in the 390th Bombardment Group of the Eighth Air Force in World War II, to serve as a window on the air war over Europe by the 390th and related Bomb Groups in that conflict and to educate the public on their service.
Pew named partner of law firm Hecker & Pew
Will Pew has been elevated to principal after working closely with Larry Hecker of the business law firm Hecker PLLC for the past five years.
The firm has since been renamed Hecker & Pew.
Pew has focused his practice on helping clients raise capital and grow their businesses, as well as advising on and drafting day-to-day legal documents.
His clients range from entrepreneurial start-up ventures (or their founders) in life science and technology fields, to real estate developers, to investors.
Ruiz hired as head of the Ruiz Foothills team for Long Realty
Rudy Ruiz has joined Long Realty’s Foothills office.
The sales agent has a background in consultations and complex negotiations.
Ruiz is head of the Ruiz Foothills team, comprising himself and sales agent Shannon Osborne.
With a practice focused on luxury properties and remodeled homes, Ruiz works with buyers and sellers throughout greater Tucson, from Oro Valley to Vail to Starr Pass.
Arizona Oncology welcomes Ley, a specialist in breast cancer surgery
Arizona Oncology added a breast surgical oncologist to the practice.
Dr. Michele Boyce Ley specializes in surgical care for breast cancer patients, including minimally invasive biopsies, nipple-sparing mastectomies and treatment of high-risk patients.
Ley has many years of education, training and experience focusing on breast disease and surgery, providing her with an understanding of breast cancer biology, genetics and advanced oncoplastic surgical techniques and breast preservation procedures.
She has practiced in the Tucson community since 2006.
Ley attended medical school at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her general surgical residency at the University of Arizona.
Her breast surgical oncology fellowship was served at the University of California-San Francisco’s Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. She is board certified in general surgery and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Breast Surgery.
She previously served as director of breast surgery and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arizona and serves as medical director of TMC’s Breast Health Program.
Ley is seeing patients at Arizona Oncology’s Wilmot Road office.
Farmers Insurance Group gains an adviser in Guglielmo
The Southern Arizona District Office of Farmers Insurance Group appointed Jason Guglielmo as the newest adviser to Tucson.
He holds property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses and will focus on auto, home, life and business insurance products.
Zorrilla gets promotion at MEB Management
MEB Management Services, a provider of multifamily management services throughout the Southwest, promoted three at its Tucson office.
Laura Zorrilla was promoted to director of business development.
Zorrilla was promoted from analyst. She has been with MEB for two years and will develop and oversee new business planning and implementation.
She will also oversee corporate marketing strategy and represent MEB in the multifamily industry.
Dillport is executive chef at Dove Mountain
Emily Dillport has been named executive chef for The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.
A native of Florida, Dillport has been with the Ritz-Carlton for 12 years and joined the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain as executive sous chef in 2016.
Dillport will direct the culinary teams and all activities of CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar, Ignite, Cayton’s Burger Bistro, Turquesa Latin Grill, TO|GO, in-room dining and resort banquets.
Alenson named R&A CPAs marketing manager
R&A CPAs has hired Jo Alenson as marketing manager.
Alenson brings with her nearly 40 years of marketing experience in industries including airline/travel, global distribution systems and internet startups for brands including United Airlines, Accenture and Hewitt Associates.
In her new role, Alenson will manage and oversee R&A’s marketing and business development efforts on local, national and international platforms.
Alenson joins R&A from the Western National Parks Association, where she served as director of marketing, communications and publishing.
Harper is new St. Mary’s Hospital COO
Ryan Harper has joined Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital as chief operating officer.
Before coming to St. Mary’s, Harper was chief strategy officer of Abrazo Scottsdale Campus.
Prior to joining Tenet Healthcare in 2016 as manager of government relations, he held positions in public affairs, healthcare consulting and in the Arizona Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting.
Gastélum is new Las Artes program manager
Patricia Gastélum has been named as program manager at Las Artes Arts and Education Center, which combines structured coursework with community art projects while preparing students to earn their General Education Diploma.
Gastélum comes to the job from the business-services team of Pima County’s Community Services, Employment and Training Department, which oversees Las Artes.
In her previous role, Gastélum helped employers manage layoffs or downsizing efforts. She also assisted displaced workers with everything from filing for unemployment insurance to polishing résumés to preparing them for new careers.
Hahn named UA dean of engineering
David W. Hahn, an engineer with more than two decades experience in government, national laboratories and higher education, has been named dean of the University of Arizona College of Engineering.
Hahn is a mechanical engineer specializing in thermal sciences and laser-based diagnostics, including renewable energy, biophotonics and general laser-material interactions. Hahn joins the UA after a 20-year career at the University of Florida, where he served as chair of the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering since 2011.
Hahn has been an affiliate professor in the UF department of materials science and engineering since 2013, and in 2015 was named an affiliate faculty member in the UF Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies and Research. Prior to becoming department chair, he served as the associate chair for academics for three years.
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital appoints CEO
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital has appointed Michael Tacke CEO.
Tacke was previously with Acadia Healthcare, a provider of behavioral healthcare services and parent company for Sonora Behavioral Health that operates a network of 586 behavioral healthcare facilities in 40 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. He has experience in operations management and leadership.
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital appoints COO
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital has appointed Vanessa Seaney chief operating officer.
A 30-year veteran of the behavioral health industry, Seaney was previously president and chief executive officer of Community Partners, Inc., a behavioral health services provider in Arizona. She also served in leadership capacity as the COO at Community Partnership of Southern Arizona, a past Regional Behavioral Health Authority. She has clinical experience in the delivery of behavioral health therapeutic services, crisis response and treatment program development.
Ascent Aviation Services selects CFO
Ascent Aviation Services has a new chief financial officer.
In his position of CFO, Barton “Bart” Budman assumes responsibility for management of all aspects within the finance/accounting departments.
Budman’s experience includes over 32 years of executive level financial and operational management. He previously served as CFO for Commercial Jet, Inc, and prior to that vice president finance/division controller for AAR Landing Gear Services, Inc.
Ascent Aviation Services selects CCO
Ascent Aviation Services has a new chief commercial officer.
CCO Scott Butler is responsible for sales, marketing and customer service functions.
Butler’s management experience includes more than 10 years in the aerospace industry. Prior to joining Ascent Aviation Services, he was director of sales for Zodiac Aerospace. Butler has also held leadership positions in program management, engineering and operations management at TE Connectivity, and Rockwell Collins.
Rulney named UA senior VP, chief financial officer
Lisa Rulney has been selected to serve as senior vice president of business affairs and chief financial officer for the University of Arizona.
Rulney, who was selected following a national search, had been serving as interim CFO since October.
As CFO, Rulney is tasked with providing leadership and managerial oversight to a division that includes Arizona Public Media; Arizona Student Unions; facilities management; financial services; human resources; parking and transportation services; planning, design and construction; procurement and contracting services; risk management; UA BookStores; and the UA Police Department. She also will oversee the offices that handle internal auditing, planning and budgeting, and sustainability.
Prior to being named interim CFO, Rulney was vice president of financial services, responsible for accounts payable, capital finance, compliance, financial management, payroll, tax services, the bursar’s office, investments, procurement and contracting, and records and archives management.
Rulney also has served as assistant dean for finance and administration for the colleges of Engineering and Education.
Snell & Wilmer adds Tucson managing partner
Joseph A. Kroeger has been named managing partner of Snell & Wilmer Tucson office.
Kroeger has practiced with Snell & Wilmer since 2008. He is known for his work in labor and employment law, particularly for focusing on the prevention side of employment claims and handling complex employment matters, including class action and restrictive covenant/trade secret disputes.
As a former in-house counsel, he brings a corporate perspective to the practice of law to best serve the needs of his clients in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
Tech Parks Arizona gains business development director
Kevin Gullette has been appointed director of business development for Tech Parks Arizona.
In this role, he is responsible for the creation and execution of business attraction, expansion and recruitment activities for the University of Arizona Tech Parks.
He brings more than 20 years of economic development experience, along with knowledge of strategic planning, tourism development, consensus building and project financing.
Prior to joining Tech Parks Arizona, Gullette worked for Signature Commercial Advisors, a company that works with businesses, property owners and investors to find available opportunities in the Las Vegas region. Prior to that, he worked for the City of Las Vegas and served as the primary contact for medical and entertainment industry businesses.
Flores-Aguirre joins Romero’s Ward 1 team as legislative director
Marisol Flores-Aguirre is the legislative director of Tucson City Council Member Regina Romero’s Ward I team.
Previously she was the executive director of YWCA’s Microbusiness Advancement Center. Before that, Flores-Aguirre served as director of YWCA’s Women’s Business Center.
Additionally Flores-Aguirre spent 10 years in small business having worked as director of media and promotions for REA Media; she managed large corporate clients such as McDonald’s, Donor Network Arizona and Health Choice/IASIS Health Care.
Spross is Santa Rita Landscaping’s new CEO
Tanner Spross has been named CEO of Tucson’s Santa Rita Landscaping.
Spross formerly served as director of operations and has over 14 years of green industry experience.
Gordley Group ad agency names Hudson as PR, marketing director
Advertising agency Gordley Group has appointed Melody Hudson as the company’s public relations and marketing director.
Hudson has 23 years of experience in public relations, marketing, and management.
Prior to joining Gordley Group, Hudson served as the communications leader for Honeywell Aerospace’s integrated supply chain. She was also the associate director of public relations for R&R Partners, a global full-service advertising agency. Hudson also served as public relations manager at Gila River Casinos’ corporate office.
Promotion for Nicole Marcum
Commerce Bank of Arizona’s Nicole Marcum has been promoted to senior vice president, branch operations.
Marcum has spent nearly a decade with Commerce Bank in various capacities.
She previously spent multiple years in the banking industry prior to joining Commerce.
Patterson Appointed For Jewish Community Security Oversight
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona is bringing on Paul Patterson as a community security consultant.
Patterson will service Tucson synagogues, Jewish agencies and organizations throughout the community.
Patterson, a 23-year veteran of law enforcement, most recently served as a court security officer for the United States District Court. His law enforcement assignments included civic event coordinator/terrorism liaison officer, state regional training center coordinator, mobile field force grenadier, special weapons and tactics team operator, bicycle patrol officer and uniform patrol officer.
COO appointed at Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Charlie Buchanan was named Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s new chief operating officer.
Buchanan has previously served in multiple executive leadership positions with the YMCA, most recently as an executive director for two YMCAs in Tucson where he demonstrated success in building a philanthropic culture, creating inclusive communities, inspiring boards, and coaching teams to reach their fullest potential.
CEO appointed for Isommune, LLC
Dr. Richard Sánchez was appointed to be the chief executive officer of Isommune, LLC.
Isommune is an emerging biotech company specializing in the identification of unique cancer protein targets enabling the development of monoclonal antibodies for specific cancer therapy.
Sánchez specializes in managed care operations and health care policy, as well as in the assessment of emerging technology and pharmacy innovations to provide coverage guidance to health care payers.
Over the last 20 years, he has provided strategic and tactical leadership to several of the nation’s leading managed care organizations, including: AltaMed, Community Health Plan of Washington, Family Health Plan of Chicago, Aloha Care, U Care of Minnesota, Health Integrated, BCBS of North Carolina, McKesson, Iasis Healthcare, Steward Health Choice and AxisPoint.
Most recently, he served as senior vice president and chief medical officer at Molina Healthcare and Health Choice.
Broker associate joins Grimm Commercial, LLC
Andrew Gregory has joined Grimm Commercial, LLC as a broker associate.
Gregory has over 30 years experience in residential and commercial leasing, management and sales, and is a board member of the Southern Arizona Certified Commercial Investment Member organization.
Gregory will specialize in commercial office and retail sales, as well as leasing.
C-Path names Joseph Scheeren to CEO post
Critical Path Institute has appointed Joseph Scheeren as its new president and chief executive officer.
Scheeren previously served as senior advisor research and development for Bayer AG and has had a 36-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, having held positions domestically and internationally in drug development and regulatory approval on three continents.
Scheeren joined Bayer Pharmaceuticals as senior vice president, head of global regulatory affairs, in 2004, responsible for development in the United States. In 2009, he became site head US in Montville, NJ. In 2012, he assumed the position of head of global development Asia in Beijing and in 2015, was appointed head of Global Regulatory Affairs Pharma and Consumer Care of Bayer Healthcare, Basel, Switzerland. In January 2018, he was appointed Senior Advisor R&D, Bayer AG.
Watershed Management hires associate director
Harold Thomas has joined Watershed Management Group as associate director to expand the organization’s leadership team working on strategic development, fundraising, and community engagement.
He directs WMG programs that provide hands-on education and community workshops in water harvesting and native landscaping.
Thomas has worked in international development, planning and policy since 2005, supporting community led projects in the United States, Mexico, Ecuador and Thailand.
Internal medicine specialist joins UA faculty
A new faculty members has joined the University of Arizona Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine and Banner – University Medicine in Tucson.
Dr. Bulbul Cibei is a general internal medicine clinician educator in the division.
Cibei will teach medical students and resident physicians in ambulatory clinic and inpatient hospital settings in addition to seeing patients in clinic by appointment as a primary care provider. He will work at Banner – University Medical Group North Hills, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – UMC South, which will host a primary care clinic once a week.
He earned his medical degrees from Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, in Gangtok, India.
Internal medicine specialist joins UA faculty
A new faculty member has joined the University of Arizona Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine and Banner – University Medicine in Tucson.
Dr. Malvika Varma is a general internal medicine clinician educator in the division.
Varma will teach medical students and resident physicians in ambulatory clinic and inpatient hospital settings in addition to seeing patients in clinic by appointment as a primary care provider. She will work at Banner – University Medical Group North Hills, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – UMC South, which will host a primary care clinic once a week.
She earned her medical degree from Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, in Gangtok, India.
HotRods Old Vail has new executive chef
HotRods Old Vail has hired Carlos Aponte as executive chef.
He has over 20 years of professional and restaurant management experience.
HotRods Old Vail under new management
HotRods Old Vail has hired Buck Ochoa as the new general manager.
Ochoa has over 15 years of restaurant experience as a chef.
HotRods Old Vail under new management
HotRods Old Vail has hired Mark Jones as assistant manager.
Jones has over a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry.
Miller is new domestic-violence supervisor at Attorney’s Office
Teresa “Tracy” Miller has been named supervisor of the domestic-violence unit of the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Criminal Division.
Miller previously served as an attorney with the Attorney’s Office in the misdemeanors unit and special-victims unit.
She joined the Attorney’s Office in 1993 in a litigation support position and worked her way up to support staff supervisor of the criminal division.
While in law school, she clerked for the Attorney’s Office.
Orthopedic surgeon Morris joins Santa Cruz Valley Regional
Orthopedic surgeon Olivia E. Morris has joined the medical team of Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital.
Dr. Morris, who has been in practice for more than 20 years, specializes in general orthopedic surgery, including fracture care, total joints, foot and ankle, and upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal problems.
Morris is sub-specialized in sports medicine, advanced arthroscopic techniques including arthroscopic rotator cuff tears, knee arthroscopy, meniscal repairs and cartilage-restoration procedures.
St. Luke’s Home names Hollis as chief executive officer
Linda Hollis has been named chief executive officer of St. Luke’s Home, a holistic assisted-living community for low-income elders.
Hollis’ career spans more than 20 years in various sectors, including nonprofits, behavioral health clinics, educational institutions and nursing homes.
Tello joins Conquistadores as director of marketing
Ana Tello has joined the Tucson Conquistadores as director of marketing.
Tello will be responsible for managing all aspects of marketing and advertising for the Conquistadores, the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation and The First Tee of Tucson, including the annual PGA Tour Champions event, the Cologuard Classic.
Tello has more than 20 years of experience in communications, marketing and strategic development in the private and public sectors.
Bay Equity adds Smart as senior loan officer, regional director
Glen Smart has joined Bay Equity Home Loans as senior loan officer/regional director of reverse mortgage.
Smart has over 30 years of mortgage lending experience in Southern Arizona.
In addition to leading a team of forward and reverse-mortgage specialists, Smart holds the Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional Designation from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association.
Port promoted to rank of paramedic at Golder Ranch Fire District
Three members of the Golder Ranch Fire District have been promoted to the rank of paramedic.
Adam Lundeberg, Colin Port and Valerie Schaefer were successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including an assessment center, tactical evaluation and interviews.
Schaefer promoted to rank of paramedic at Golder Ranch Fire District
Three members of the Golder Ranch Fire District have been promoted to the rank of paramedic.
Adam Lundeberg, Colin Port and Valerie Schaefer were successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including an assessment center, tactical evaluation and interviews.
Lundeberg promoted to rank of paramedic at Golder Ranch Fire District
Three members of the Golder Ranch Fire District have been promoted to the rank of paramedic.
Adam Lundeberg, Colin Port and Valerie Schaefer were successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including an assessment center, tactical evaluation and interviews.
The Drawing Studio names executive director
Em Martin Brott is the new executive director of the Drawing Studio.
Brott is an experienced fundraiser, senior executive, and manager with experience in the Tucson nonprofit sector. Most recently, she was the chief development officer for Our Family Services.
The Drawing Studio is a 27-year-old nonprofit cultural organization that brings art to the community through fee-based and free classes and workshops, events and exhibits.
Eamick joins NAI Horizon’s Tucson office as specialist
Cheryl Eamick has joined the Tucson office of NAI Horizon as a right-of-way specialist.
Eamick has experience in the right of way and land development industries, working in both the private and public sectors since 1992.
Her expertise is in land entitlements, right-of-way program management, land acquisition, as well as federal, state, tribal and local right-of-way approvals.
Rosales named interim associate dean of UA outreach programs
Dr. Cecilia Rosales, associate dean of Phoenix Programs and professor of public health at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, has been appointed interim associate dean of community engagement and outreach programs.
In her new role, Rosales will provide mentoring and support for UA Zuckerman College of Public Health faculty members, staff, students and prospective students to develop and engage in community-based programs, service-learning activities and research.
In addition, she will communicate the importance of community public-health partnerships to community members, academic affiliates, government agencies and both public and private organizations with a focus on health equity and social justice.
Rosales has more than 28 years of experience in program development and implementation, public-health administration and policy and health disparities research related to the Southwest and border region.
TMM Family Services welcomes Snyder as CEO
Jamie Snyder has been named chief executive officer of TMM Family Services.
Snyder has over 12 years of experience in nonprofit organizations and comes to TMM Family Services from The Salvation Army, where she worked as the director of social services for Southern Arizona.
Trainer joins Agility Spine and Sports
Trainer Kristen Humphries specializes in on/off field sports injury management, pre and post operative rehab, and pediatric and adult orthopedics. Humphries is a certified athletic trainer and is an orthopedic certified specialist. Her areas of interest are gymnastics and crossfit injuries.
Márquez Peterson launches public affairs firm
Lea Márquez Peterson has launched Marquez Peterson Group, a public affairs firm specializing in government and community relations throughout Arizona.
She previously served as the president/CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber from 2009-2018 and recently ran for Congress.
Clinic director joins Agility Spine and Sports
Nikki Merger has been promoted to clinic director at Agility Spine and Sports Physical Therapy’s location at Orange Grove Road and La Cholla Boulevard. Merger specializes in vestibular disorders, balance impairments, adult and pediatric orthopedics, chronic pain management, and pre/post op rehab.
Ignacio Gamez promoted to engineer at Golder Ranch Fire District
Three members of the Golder Ranch Fire District have been promoted to the rank of engineer.
Christopher Dawkins, Ignacio Gamez and Kurt Strieter were successful in completing a rigorous promotional process which included an assessment, a tactical evaluation and interviews.
Kurt Strieter promoted to engineer at Golder Ranch Fire District
Three members of the Golder Ranch Fire District have been promoted to the rank of engineer.
Christopher Dawkins, Ignacio Gamez and Kurt Strieter were successful in completing a rigorous promotional process which included an assessment, a tactical evaluation and interviews.
Christopher Dawkins promoted to engineer at Golder Ranch Fire District
Three members of the Golder Ranch Fire District have been promoted to the rank of engineer.
Christopher Dawkins, Ignacio Gamez and Kurt Strieter were successful in completing a rigorous promotional process which included an assessment, a tactical evaluation and interviews.
Cadden Community Management names Beeler its Green Valley-area manager
Tricia Beeler was promoted to area manager of the Green Valley Cadden Community Management office.
Beeler has been with Cadden since 2008. The Green Valley office is responsible for managing 33 homeowners associations.
Flowers, Rieger & Associates hires Murthy as senior tax accountant
The certified public accounting firm of Flowers, Rieger & Associates PLLC hired Christine Murthy as a senior tax accountant.
Murthy brings over 17 years of prior CPA firm experience, having worked in her own accounting and tax business as well as with a Pennsylvania CPA firm.
Crest Insurance Group chooses Welch to be its community-relations VP
Crest Insurance Group LLC named Lindsay Welch vice president of community relations and business development.
Welch is responsible for managing Crest’s philanthropic involvement and brand awareness.
Welch most recently served as CEO of her strategic development and sales consulting firm, Autus Strategies. Her former roles include school administrator, nonprofit executive director and chief business development director.
Vanoni will be in charge of sales team, marketing at Santa Rita Landscaping
Santa Rita Landscaping hired Patrick Vanoni as the new construction sales manager.
Vanoni is in charge of training, supervising and supporting the company’s sales team and marketing campaigns.
He has over 18 years of experience in business development.
Golder Ranch Fire District promotes Mitchell to rank of captain
Nathan Mitchell was successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including a tactical evaluation and interviews. The Golder Ranch Fire District has promoted him to the rank of captain.
Golder Ranch Fire District promotes Hatfield to rank of captain
Andrew Hatfield was successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including a tactical evaluation and interviews. The Golder Ranch Fire District has promoted him to the rank of captain.
Real estate lawyer Derrick joins Farhang & Medcoff as a partner
Business law firm Farhang & Medcoff has a new partner in Sara Derrick.
Derrick joined the firm in January with expertise in the practice areas of real estate, business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and estate planning. She advises all sizes of for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the areas of corporate law and business law.
She also represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and developers in commercial real estate matters.
Attorney named partner at Farhang & Medcoff
Kristen Wendler, an attorney with the firm, has been elevated to partner.
Wendler also joined the firm in 2018 as senior counsel with experience in real estate and construction law. She has extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, and represents developers, contractors and subcontractors in all areas of construction and corporate law, both in the private and public sectors. She earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arizona.
Attorney named partner at Farhang & Medcoff
Roscoe Mutz, an attorney with the firm, has been elevated to partner.
Mutz joined the firm in 2013 with a broad litigation background, including commercial litigation, employment law, real estate disputes and condominium and homeowner association disputes. His practice areas also include financial regulatory compliance and audit advice, litigation and compliance issues involving HIPAA, wage and hour law, and the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, personal injury and products liability, construction law and wrongful death. He is a graduate of the Boston College Law School.
Attorney named partner at Farhang & Medcoff
Matthew Goldstein, an attorney with the firm, has been elevated to partner.
Goldstein joined the firm as senior counsel in 2018 and heads F&M’s International Trade Group, which focuses on export controls compliance, regulatory matters, internal investigations and litigation. He is a graduate of the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
Long Realty’s Foothills office adds sales professional
Long Realty’s Foothills office adds to its market coverage with sales pro Erin Frame.
Frame’s focus is representing residential properties in the Catalina Foothills. Frame was first licensed in 2017.
Managing director hired at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, welcomes Noel Daniel as the new managing director. With over 30 years of hotel experience, Noel is an established leader in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in every area of luxury resort operations.
Daniel will be responsible for the continuation of the resort’s outstanding guest experience as well as setting strategy for future growth.
Commerce Bank of Arizona promotes from within
Commerce Bank of Arizona announced the promotion of Ashley Scott to executive assistant.
Commerce Bank of Arizona promotes from within
Heather Hansen was promoted to AVP, director of Human Resources & Communications.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage hires assistant manager
Keri Grammond comes to the office with 22 years of real estate experience.
Prior to becoming the new assistant manager of the Tucson-Foothills office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, she worked for Real Estate Marketing Professionals.
Family Housing Resources names executive director
Meghan Heddings has been named executive director of Family Housing Resources (FHR).
In her new role, Heddings is responsible for strategic and operational oversight of FHR programs, which focus on affordable housing, credit and home ownership counseling, mortgage down payment assistance and investment in programs that offer debt support services.
She will also have oversight of FHR Cares, Inc., which awards grants to nonprofit agencies that serve the less fortunate, and especially those that focus on affordable housing solutions.
Bell named new executive director at Life Care nursing, rehab facility
Life Care Center of Tucson, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, has a new executive director, Cody Bell.
Bell is new to Life Care but has an extensive background in health care. He has served in various roles, including financial auditor and supervisor, office manager and nursing home administrator.
Baird’s Tucson office brings in adviser McCabe
Baird added two financial advisers to its wealth management office in Tucson.
Betsy McCabe brings more than 50 years of experience to Baird.
The financial advisers work to help individuals, families and businesses make smart financial decisions about their future, designing customized financial plans that incorporate retirement planning, tax planning, education funding, wealth transfer and more.
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets, and private equity firm.
Clinical psychologist Thompson takes on UA, Banner posts
Clinical psychologist Janelle Thompson joined the University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine and Banner-University Medicine.
Thompson will address the full spectrum of problems patients bring to their family medicine physician or nurse practitioner. This includes treatment of conditions often associated with psychology, such as transient stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol misuse and anger. Thompson specializes in identifying and treating maladaptive health behaviors that frequently result in obesity, physical inactivity, poor medication adherence or poor dietary adherence.
Thompson completed her doctor of psychology degree at La Salle University.
Clinical psychologist Hyde takes on UA, Banner posts
Clinical psychologist Jacob N. Hyde joined the University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine and Banner-University Medicine.
Hyde will provide behavioral health care to patients of all ages at the Banner-University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic at South Campus.
Additionally, he will focus his teaching efforts on the application and understanding of behavioral science at the South Campus Family Medicine Residency Program.
Hyde completed his doctor of psychology degree from Adler University.
Baird’s Tucson office brings in adviser Schunk-Peru
Baird added two financial advisers to its wealth management office in Tucson.
Deenna Schunk-Peru brings more than 30 years of experience to Baird.
The financial advisers work to help individuals, families and businesses make smart financial decisions about their future, designing customized financial plans that incorporate retirement planning, tax planning, education funding, wealth transfer and more.
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets, and private equity firm.
Advertising VP is new role for Kerr at Arizona Daily Star
John Kerr was named vice president of advertising for the Arizona Daily Star.
Kerr has served as the media company’s senior director of advertising since 2017. In his new role, he will continue to oversee both print and digital advertising sales.
Kerr joined the Star in September 2015 as its director of digital and business development for the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson.com. Before that, he served as regional digital sales manager for the Riverside/San Diego offices of CBS.
Smith promoted to principal at Swaim Associates
Tim Smith has been promoted to principal at Swaim Associates Ltd.
The company provides planning and design services for public, commercial, and residential projects.
Smith joined the firm in 2002, contributing to recreation facilities in Southern Arizona with the Sporting Chance Center, Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, the Kino Sports Complex Soccer Stadium and the current Kino Sports development. Smith’s work within the faith-based community includes Vail Christian Church and expansions of Canyon Del Oro Baptist Church. Supporting the growth of businesses in Tucson, Smith has been involved with projects such as World View Enterprises, Accelerate Diagnostics among others and is working on the hotel at the Tucson Convention Center. He completed his Architectural Registration in 2009.
Vertes promoted to principal at Swaim Associates
Laura Vertes has been promoted to principal at Swaim Associates Ltd.
The company provides planning and design services for public, commercial, and residential projects.
Vertes joined the firm in 2007. She has been integral to the success of large-scale projects like the UniSource Tower in downtown Tucson and the new Health Sciences Innovation Building on the University of Arizona Medical campus. She has also contributed to work with the medical community, most notably with the Green Valley Hospital. Vertes completed her Architectural Registration in 2009 and became a LEED AP that same year.
Becherer promoted to principal at Swaim Associates
Michael Becherer has been promoted to principal at Swaim Associates Ltd.
The company provides planning and design services for public, commercial, and residential projects.
Becherer joined the firm in 2016. He has enhanced downtown Tucson with the Tucson Convention Center Roadrunners/UA Hockey facilities, the new Greyhound Bus Station, and is continuing with the new high-rise office building at 75 E. Broadway and the remodel of the downtown YMCA. Becherer is president-elect of the American Institute of Architects Southern Arizona Chapter, Board Chair of OPCS, and a past president of the Cornerstone Building Foundation. He completed his Architectural Registration in 2004 and became a LEED AP in 2006.
Long Realty’s southeast office brings on Jillian Barnes
Jillian Barnes has joined Long Realty’s Houghton/Southeast/Vail office.
First licensed to sell real estate in 2006 — in addition to a manufactured-home sales license from 2003 — Barnes worked with several other area brokerages before making the jump to Long Realty.
Barnes’ background includes sales expertise in the manufactured-home market. In a recent career re-focus Barnes expanded her practice to include single-family properties, mostly in Vail and southeastern greater Tucson.
Barnes works with buyers, sellers, investors and first-time buyers, and has experience in facilitating short sales and REO foreclosures.
Foothills Place names new director
Foothills Place Senior Living, an Enlivant community, has named Fred Randolph the company’s new executive director.
He is responsible for the management and oversight of the 96-apartment assisted living community.
Foothills Place names new community relations manager
Foothills Place Senior Living, an Enlivant community, has named Cami Davidson community relations manager.
She is responsible for coordinating community outreach activities and events for seniors, their families and professionals.
Estrella named district manager for Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo promoted Hector Estrella to district manager for the downtown Tucson district of community banking for Wells Fargo. Estrella will be responsible for 79 team members and seven banking branches.
He previously served as a branch manager and began his career with Wells Fargo in 2008 as a teller.
Gowan named district manager for Wells Fargo
Jason Gowan was named district manager for the greater Tucson district of community banking for Wells Fargo.
Gowan previously served as a district manager for Wells Fargo in Tallahassee, Fla, beginning his career with the company in 2006 as a teller in Salt Lake City.
He will be responsible for 167 team members and nine banking branches.
Allsup named district manager for Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo promoted Derek Allsup to district manager for the central Tucson district of community banking.
Allsup is responsible for 115 team members and eight banking branches.
He previously served as a branch manager, beginning his career with Wells Fargo in 2001 as a teller.
Golan joins Universal Avionics as business development manager
Tal Golan was appointed to the newly created position of rotorcraft business development manager at Universal Avionics.
Golan has an extensive aviation and business development background and 20 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry as a pilot of both rotor and fixed-wing aircraft.
Farmers Insurance Group gains insurance adviser in Thomas
The Southern Arizona District Office of Farmers Insurance Group appointed Gabriel Thomas as the newest adviser to Tucson.
Thomas holds his property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses.
He focuses on auto, home, life and business insurance products.
Interfaith Community Services picks McKinney as chief executive
Thomas J. McKinney was named the CEO of Interfaith Community Services.
McKinney served as president and CEO of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for the past two years and previously was the organization’s vice president of development.
McKinney has over 35 years of experience in nonprofit organizations, initiating strategic business plans and overseeing implementation, establishing community partnerships, and fostering program development for several organizations including 10 years as president and CEO for Make-A-Wish Minnesota.
Previously he served as executive director of the Metropolitan Minneapolis YMCA. Prior to his role with the YMCA, he managed seven regional offices that included recruitment, counseling, fundraising, and special events as vice president of the American Field Service organization.
Pinkney promoted to supervisor of county attorney’s Health Law Unit
Jonathan Pinkney was named supervisor of the Health Law Unit of the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Civil Division.
Pinkney joined the Pima County Attorney’s Office in 2013 and has been practicing in the Health Law Unit since then. He previously worked as a legislative counsel for the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, and before that clerked for the Hon. Garye Vásquez at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two.
Vanoni joins Santa Rita Landscaping
Santa Rita Landscaping hired Patrick Vanoni as their new construction sales manager.
Vanoni will be in charge of training, supervising and supporting the company’s sales team and marketing campaigns.
Vanoni has over 18 years of experience in business development and holds certifications from ALCA, UA Extension Advanced Smartscape and the Department of Public Safety.
UA’s Schulz is inaugural VP for the arts
Andrew Schulz, dean of the College of Fine Arts, was named the inaugural vice president for the arts.
Under this new position, Schulz oversees the College of Fine Arts academic units: the schools of dance, art, music, and theatre, film and television. He also oversees museums and arts presenting units, including the Center for Creative Photography, the UA Museum of Art, UA Presents, the Hanson Film Institute and the College of Fine Arts in Schools program.
In addition, Schulz manages administrative units within the College of Fine Arts that include marketing, communications and philanthropy. A key new initiative will be the creation of an office for arts engagement and partnerships that will foster collaboration and integration on and off campus.
Jarrold to serve as public educator, PIO for Golder Ranch Fire District
The Golder Ranch Fire District has selected Capt. Adam Jarrold as their public information officer and public educator.
Jarrold has served the Golder Ranch Fire District for 15 years. In that time he has worked in the role of firefighter/paramedic, station captain and most recently, emergency medical services captain.
In this new role, Jarrold will primarily handle media inquiries related to incidents and will also help engage area schools and community groups to identify opportunities for education related to fire and injury prevention.
Catalina In-Home Services selects Bertoldo as director of client services
Erika Bertoldo was named director of client services at Catalina In-Home Services.
A Tucson native and Amphitheater High School graduate, Bertoldo earned her degree in public administration from Northern Arizona University and worked as case management coordinator at a local elder law firm, as well as in the firm’s finance department, before joining Catalina in this key management role.
Focus HR, Inc. announces Sue Foster's hiring
Sue Foster is rejoining Focus HR, Inc. as the director of human resources.
Foster left the company in 2009 to take a position in Texas where she managed a 225,000-person, publicly-traded company with employees around the globe.
Focus HR, Inc. announces Clint Parry's hiring
Clint Parry is joining Focus HR, Inc. as the company’s newest business development manager.
Parry left Lapin International where he consulted Fortune 500 companies because he wanted to reconnect with small business owners in Southern Arizona.
Focus HR, Inc. announces Adam James' hiring
Adam James is joining Focus HR, Inc. in the company’s newly-created role of technology implementation manager.
Marana adds town clerk
Cherry Lawson has been named Marana town clerk.
Lawson has served as a city clerk/elections administrator and records manager for 18 years. Her previous titles include city clerk for the city of Bloomington, Illinois, as well as the city clerk, elections administrator, records manager and cemetery administrator for the city of Mesquite, Nevada, and as city clerk and records manager for the city of Sedona.
Marana adds technology services director
Isaac Abbs has been selected to serve as Marana's technology services director.
Abbs previously served as the director of IT enterprise systems for Pima Community College, where he provided leadership and oversight for the college’s administrative and academic information systems. Prior to working at PCC, Abbs served in various roles with the city of Tucson for over seven years. His last position was as the city court’s first IT manager.
LaPrise achieves shareholder status with Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield PICOR’s Aaron LaPrise has achieved shareholder status.
The high-performing commercial real estate brokerage professional joins the existing 14 C&W PICOR principals.
LaPrise, specializing in retail brokerage, has been with C&W PICOR since 2012. LaPrise’s clients include national, regional and local firms. He is a leading tenant representation broker, advocating for prominent restaurants, banks, and retailers.
Hammack achieves shareholder status with Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield PICOR’s Dave Hammack has achieved shareholder status.
The high-performing commercial real estate brokerage professional joins the existing 14 C&W PICOR principals.
Hammack, a retail specialist, joined the firm in 2017. Hammack has over 19 years’ experience in Tucson’s retail commercial real estate market and has completed over 700 transactions during this time. He specializes in landlord/tenant and buyer/seller representation of retail properties throughout Southern Arizona.
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson hires Rich as executive director
Lesley Rich joined the team at Therapeutic Riding of Tucson as the new executive director.
Rich comes from a diverse background including service in AmeriCorps, the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona and the Tucson Audubon Society.
Chest surgeon Khalpey joins Northwest Healthcare
Northwest Healthcare recently welcomed cardiothoracic surgeon Zain Khalpey.
Dr. Khalpey has served the Tucson community since 2012, building a reputation for his work using artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, and precision medicine techniques to impact heart patients throughout the region.
He has a special interest in sudden cardiac death, robotic mitral valve repair, total artificial hearts, and using short- and long-term devices in shock and heart failure patients.
Khalpey completed medical school at Guy’s, Kings & St Thomas Hospital, London School of Medicine and continued his training in the U.S., with a residency and fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
This was followed by a super-fellowship in mechanical circulatory support devices for advanced heart failure at Columbia University’s New York Presbyterian Hospital.
He completed a Ph.D. in cardiothoracic surgery, bioenergetics and cardiac transplantation through the Imperial College UK with work conducted at the University of Gdansk in Poland, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and Harvard University.
Velasco is named associate at Mesch Clark Rothschild
Bernardo Velasco was named an associate of the Mesch Clark Rothschild law firm.
Before joining Mesch Clark Rothschild, Velasco clerked with Peter J. Eckerstrom, chief judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two. He is a part of the construction, appellate and civil litigation sections at the firm.
Before returning to Tucson in 2014, Velasco served as an associate pastor in Northern California. He was also a civil engineering assistant with the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality.
Prosecutor Green will head Pima’s major crimes bureau
Nicol Green was appointed to serve as the major crimes bureau chief for the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
Green has been a career prosecutor, first with the Cochise County Attorney’s Office, then since 2001 with the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
During her career in the Pima County Attorney’s Office, she has prosecuted numerous homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual offenses, child abuse offenses, domestic violence offenses, armed robberies and fugitive extraditions.
Green has also supervised the cold-case and domestic-violence units.
Palmer is new vice president at ABI Multifamily brokerage
Desiree Palmer has come on board as vice president for the Tucson regional office of ABI Multifamily brokerage and advisory services firm.
Palmer recently moved to Tucson from Huntsville, Ala., where she specialized in multifamily sales in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
She previously worked in Moscow as a legal associate for a British law firm in the area of banking and finance, including real estate finance.
New leader named for UA Tech Parks
Carol Stewart, a long-standing authority on research parks, has been appointed to lead the UA Tech Parks.
In her role as associate vice president for Tech Parks Arizona, Stewart will be charged with overseeing the UA Tech Park at Rita Road, developing the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and elevating the Arizona Center for Innovation, the business incubator at the Rita Road park.
Stewart’s expertise in university research parks spans decades and nations. She has more than 20 years of experience working with research parks, technology commercialization, business incubation, governmental relations and business development.
Previously, Stewart served as CEO of the Association of University Research Parks, which represents 200 research parks worldwide. In this role, she collaborated with leaders to build and grow university-related research parks through education, unification and collaboration.
In her new role, Stewart will continue to advance the mission of the Association of University Research Parks by fostering innovation, commercialization and economic growth in a global economy through university, industry and government partnerships for the benefit of the UA.
Golder Ranch Fire promotes firefighters to captain rank
The Golder Ranch Fire District has promoted John Spanarella to the rank of captain.
Spanarella was successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including an assessment center, tactical evaluation and interviews.
Golder Ranch Fire promotes Daily to captain rank
The Golder Ranch Fire District has promoted Brandon Daily to the rank of captain.
Daily was successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including an assessment center, tactical evaluation and interviews.
Golder Ranch Fire promotes Marquez to captain rank
The Golder Ranch Fire District has promoted Anthony Marquez to the rank of captain.
Marquez was successful in completing a rigorous promotional process including an assessment center, tactical evaluation and interviews.
Alicia Hiller affiliates with Coldwell Banker
Alicia Hiller has associated with the Green Valley office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as an affiliate agent.
Before affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, she was an inventory control specialist with Bed, Bath and Beyond, where she managed in-store promotions, price changes and sales with the main focus being customer service and satisfaction.
BeachFleischman PC names shareholders
BeachFleischman PC, has promoted Karen Mattull to shareholder.
Shareholder additions serve to support strategic growth by deepening the firm’s specialized tax and health-care industry practice, as well as firm operations.
Mattull is the chief operating officer of internal operations and shareholder for the firm. She is responsible for the strategic alignment of human resources functions within the firm’s overall mission and culture.
Additionally, she manages the internal administrative team and daily operations of the firm.
BeachFleischman PC names shareholders
BeachFleischman PC, has promoted Lyudmila Eisenman to shareholder.
Shareholder additions serve to support strategic growth by deepening the firm’s specialized tax and health-care industry practice, as well as firm operations.
Eisenman is a tax shareholder and practice leader for the firm’s health-care segment. With more than 10 years of experience in public accounting, she has provided a wide range of tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to a variety of privately held companies.
Banner-UMC promotes Raneri
Joni Raneri was named associate administrator for both Banner-UMC Tucson and Banner – UMC South. A 21-year hospital employee, Raneri started her career at the former University Medical Center as a physical therapist.
Banner-UMC removes interim tag for COO Scherpf
John Scherpf is the new chief operating officer for Banner-University Medical Center Tucson and Banner-University Medical Center South. He served as interim COO for six months and before that as associate administrator for the two hospitals. Before coming to Tucson, Scherpf was director of outpatient services at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa and an associate administrator for the VA Health System for four years.
Kirby named insurance adviser by Farmers’ district office here
The Southern Arizona District Office of Farmers Insurance Group appointed Jerry Kirby as the newest adviser to Tucson.
Kirby holds his property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses. He focuses on auto, home, life and business insurance products.
Luxardo, formerly of Florence Project, named CEO of Women’s Foundation
Amalia Luxardo was named chief executive officer of the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA).
As WFSA’s CEO, Luxardo will provide strategic leadership in community engagement, mobilizing key stakeholders in advocacy and public policy, and securing financial resources to increase the sustainability and growth of the organization.
Before joining WFSA, Luxardo worked at the Florence Project as their director of philanthropy. She was recognized as a Next Gen leader by Hispanics in Philanthropy and is currently part of a movement to create new and equitable philanthropy for people of color.
Rusing is logistics coordinator at Alumni Association
Ashley Rusing joined the University of Arizona Alumni Association as a coordinator for event logistics.
In her role, she will provide oversight of logistics for Alumni Association events. Rusing has worked in events and fundraising and most recently was an administrative assistant for the UA Foundation.
Ravenell is assistant director at Alumni Association
Tremain Ravenell joined the University of Arizona Alumni Association as assistant director, alumni careers and professional development.
Previous to his work at the Alumni Association, he was an academic adviser, career coach and diversity coordinator at the Eller College of Management.
Mortgage consultant Francis returns to Long, will work in OV
Bailey Francis joined the Long Mortgage Co. team’s Oro Valley office.
Francis began her mortgage career with Long Mortgage in 2009 and is returning after working for a different company. Before becoming a mortgage consultant Francis was a licensed real estate agent.
Manzi will do family law at Liberty & Associates
Jennifer Manzi joined Liberty & Associates to form the family law firm of Liberty, Audette & Manzi PC.
Manzi, previously a partner with Karp & Weiss, has more than 15 years of experience litigating a full range of family law matters, including complex litigation and high asset value matters.
Manzi has been certified in the area of family law by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, and is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Baker is development chief at Alumni Association
Chris Baker joined the University of Arizona Alumni Association as a director of development.
Previously, he spent 20 years in marketing research, strategy consulting and data analytics as both a business owner and with a national corporation.
Miller is digital boss at Alumni Association
Quinn Miller joined the University of Arizona Alumni Association as the digital content coordinator.
Miller is the point person for the Bear Down Network, the newest place for Wildcats to connect and thrive online.
Miller comes from an agency background with a focus in digital marketing and campaign management.
Pridgett of Jewish Federation is promoted to database coordinator
Kiara Pridgett is the new database coordinator at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
Pridgett joined JFSA in 2017 as a part-time administrative assistant for the finance and campaign departments, quickly becoming a full-time staffer. This spring, she joined the internal database conversion team and was promoted to this new position.
Pridgett previously worked as a client relationship specialist and legal assistant/receptionist.
Mendez joins UA Family Medicine
Dr. Ana Mendez has joined the University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine and Banner-University Medicine.
Assistant professor Mendez will provide outpatient care to patients of all ages. She completed her medical degree at the University of Monterrey (Mexico) and completed her family medicine residency at the UA College of Medicine-Tucson. She also completed a master’s of public health degree at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, with a concentration in international health and development.
Krauser joins UA Family Medicine
Dr. Ashley Krauser has joined the University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine and Banner-University Medicine.
Clinical assistant professor Krauser will provide family medicine care to patients of all ages. She completed her medical degree at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and her family medicine residency at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Michigan.
Cushman & Wakefield PICOR welcomes Scavo
Ramiro Scavo has joined the Cushman & Wakefield PICOR retail brokerage team.
Scavo has 25 years of experience in the restaurant business, serving as both an executive chef and restaurant owner before launching his commercial real estate career.
He has owned businesses throughout the Tucson area, giving him a depth of market knowledge.
Lorch is new affiliate with Coldwell Banker
Robert Lorch has associated with the Williams Centre office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as an affiliate agent.
He comes to the office with 15 years of real estate experience.
Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residentia, Lorch was an agent with Hyland Bay Real Estate.
Executive director selected for El Grupo Youth Cycling
El Grupo has selected Kate Hiller to serve as executive director.
Starting in January through April, Hiller will work with el Grupo founder and executive director, Daniela Diamente, who is stepping down from her leadership position to pursue other interests.
Hiller has over 20 years’ experience working in Tucson’s nonprofit community with a focus on fundraising and organizational development.
Mark Irvin Real Estate names sales associate
Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate Services LLC has appointed Christopher Irvin to the firm’s new sales associate position.
Irvin, whose real estate license was first conferred in 2005, brings a wealth of experience to the firm, ranging from real estate to food service.
County names Palacios to head community services department
Arnold Palacios was named director of the Pima County Community Services, Employment and Training Department.
Palacios oversees the activities of the department’s two major divisions: workforce development and the Community Action Agency, which provides basic assistance to low-income families and single adults.
He also maintains close partnerships with county departments, contracted agencies, community nonprofits and other private entities involved with workforce development, economic development and community support services.
As dean, Funk will take reins at UA’s proposed veterinary college
Julie Funk is joining the University of Arizona as dean of the proposed College of Veterinary Medicine.
Her duties will include directing the structure and implementation of curriculum and training programs; developing research and outreach missions that incorporate emerging trends and needs in veterinary education, research and practice; providing fiscal leadership and heading fundraising and development efforts; and participating in faculty and administrative recruitment.
Funk joins the UA from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
CBRE appoints Siegel to drive operations and strategy here
CBRE appointed Matt Siegel as managing director and market leader for CBRE’s Tucson office.
Siegel will drive CBRE’s operations and strategy in Tucson in alignment with the broader Arizona strategy, which is led by Paul Komadina.
Babin joins Underhill Financial as client relationship manager
Jennifer Babin recently joined Underhill Financial Advisors LLC as client relationship manager.
Babin has over 20 years of industry related experience.
Reis named by Fidelity National as assistant VP, branch manager
Fidelity National Title Agency Inc. promoted Kim Reis to the position of assistant vice president and branch manager.
In addition to her duties as an escrow officer, Reis will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for the office, at 1745 E. River Road, Suite 145.
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