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UA College of Education’s Johnson drops ‘interim’ tag, is appointed permanent dean
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Bruce Johnson, who has served as interim dean of the University of Arizona’s College of Education since July, has been appointed permanent dean.
Johnson began his career at the UA in 2000 as an assistant professor, after working for many years as an elementary and middle school teacher in Arizona and New Mexico and as director of outdoor schools in New Mexico and Australia.
He became head of the college’s Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies in 2007.
As dean, Johnson’s priorities include research, improving ways for working professionals to become teachers, and fundraising for scholarships.
Drexel Heights Fire District captain Doubrava receives promotion to battalion chief
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The Drexel Heights Fire District has promoted Thomas Doubrava from captain to battalion chief.
Doubrava started in the fire service 18 years ago and has been with Drexel Heights Fire District for 14 years. He has been a certified paramedic for 14 years.
Jimmy Muñozcano named Alliance Bank of Arizona vice president of commercial loans
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Jaime “Jimmy” Muñozcano has joined Alliance Bank of Arizona’s Tucson team as vice president of commercial loans.
A Southern Arizona native, Muñozcano has returned to Arizona after working for Bank of Colorado as vice president.
Prior to that, Muñozcano was a commercial loan officer in Gallup, New Mexico, and a branch president in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
With Alliance Bank of Arizona, Muñozcano will develop commercial loan and deposit relationships in Southern Arizona.
Stephanie Stanley joins Gordley Group as public involvement coordinator
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Stephanie Stanley has been hired to serve as Gordley Group’s public involvement coordinator.
Stanley will assist in all aspects of project coordination, responding to stakeholder questions and concerns and helping to plan and execute public meetings and manage stakeholder workshops for the communications and marketing firm.
Her professional experience includes more than seven years in event planning and customer service in the non-profit sector.
UNS President, CEO David Hutchens takes on added role with FortisBC and FortisAlberta
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Fortis Inc., the Canadian parent of Tucson-based UNS Energy Corp., has named UNS President and CEO David Hutchens to the additional role of executive vice president for its Western utility operations, effective Jan. 1.
In his expanded role, Hutchens will continue to lead UNS and its subsidiaries, including Tucson Electric Power Co., while providing operations oversight to FortisBC and FortisAlberta.
A former Navy nuclear submarine officer, Hutchens joined TEP in July 1995 and advanced to various management and executive posts before becoming the company’s top executive in May 2014.
Lisa Scoblink moves to Williams & Associates
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Lisa Scoblink has transitioned to the ranks of Williams & Associates, in the sales-support teams.
Liberty & Associates adds Audette as staff attorney
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Lauren A. Audette joins Liberty & Associates PC as a staff attorney focused on family-law litigation.
Audette is a member of both the California and Arizona bar associations. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Arizona in public administration and her juris doctor from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.
She has worked as a forensic child interviewer with the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center, assisting the Department of Child Services and local criminal investigations involving abuse to children in Southern Arizona.
Biomedical engineer Barton to head UA’s Bio5 Institute
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Biomedical engineer Jennifer Kehlet Barton was named director of the Bio5 Institute at the University of Arizona.
She is focused on positioning Bio5 to capture the momentum of the “fourth industrial revolution,” a concept focused on a new era — one that is highly automated and cross-disciplinary.
Barton, a professor of biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, optical sciences, and agricultural and biosystems engineering, has been on the UA faculty since 1998. She served as Bio5 assistant director from 2009 to 2012 and became interim director in 2015.
Her research expertise is in translational biomedical optics, as well as the prevention and early detection of cancer. She has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles.
Kola Janoff joins Williams & Associates
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Kola Janoff, owner of Kola’s LLC, closed her own business to join the Williams & Associates’ sales team. She has 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry.
O’Connor named senior director of development at UA med school
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Manon L. O’Connor has been appointed senior director of development at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, where she will lead development efforts to advance philanthropic priorities for the college.
O’Connor comes to the UA with more than 15 years of development experience and expertise.
She previously was at the University of Vermont, where she served most recently as senior director of development for the UVM Cancer Center. Before that, O’Connor served as the senior director for major gifts at the UVM College of Medicine. O’Connor also served as interim director of development for Fletcher Allen Health Care, now the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Fred Aguiar rejoins Williams & Associates
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Fred Aguiar joined Williams’ sales force in October. Augiar started his career in the promotional products industry with Williams & Associates in 1992 but left after a few years to pursue a career in human resources out of state.
He later returned to Tucson, and in 1998, opened APS Marketing, Inc., with his wife, which they operated until fall 2014. After a short stint with another competitive promotional marketing company in the area, Aguiar returned to Williams.
Chris Gonzalez joins Williams & Associates
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Chris Gonzalez has transitioned to the ranks of Williams & Associates, in the art department.
Cassandra Dick named Sabino Recovery’s director
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Cassandra Dick has been named nursing director at Sabino Recovery.
Dick, a registered nurse specializing in behavioral health, previously served as nurse manager.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Northern Colorado in 2011.
Sahuarita PD’s Mata earns sergeant rank
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Raúl Mata of the Sahuarita Police Department has been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Mata has been assigned to the patrol bureau.
The promotional process, which spanned months, included written testing and interview panels.
John Hess joins Arizona Public Media as COO
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John Hess has been named Arizona Public Media’s chief operating officer.
Hess is responsible for guiding AZPM’s day-to-day operations and plays a key role in advancing the organization’s strategic priorities, which include audience development, visibility and community engagement, sustainability and accountability.
Hess also supervises AZPM’s operational divisions: content production, engineering, IT services, marketing and communications, news, radio programming, TV production and TV programming.
As the former executive director and general manager of Boise State Public Radio in Idaho and former director of broadcasting at KUNI/KHKE Public Radio at the University of Northern Iowa, Hess brings more than 20 years’ experience in public broadcasting, strategic planning and development to AZPM.
Associate broker Smith on board at Long Realty
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Sheri Smith has come on as an associate broker at Long Realty’s Foothills office.
A native Tucsonan, Smith is returning home following a 15-year stint as a Realtor in Southern New Jersey.
With a focus on residential properties, Smith works with buyers and sellers and counts consulting and short sales among her specialties.
In addition to her work as an associate broker, Smith is a real-estate photographer and business/life coach.
Gordley Group hires graphic designer Edgar Mendoza
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Gordley Group, a communications and marketing firm, has hired Edgar Mendoza as a graphic designer.
Mendoza will provide a variety of services for Gordley’s clients including strategic design of marketing collateral, website and content management, photography and Spanish translation services.
Mendoza brings nine years of experience in graphic design and visual communications — eight years of which were at the University of Arizona.
Scripps Media selects new director of marketing
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Sharon Elliott has been selected to serve as director of marketing and promotion for Scripps Media’s Tucson radio stations.
Elliott’s experience includes promotion and marketing positions with Journal (now Scripps) in Tucson; Bonneville and Sandusky Radio in Phoenix.
She most recently served as the marketing, communication and events manager for the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
Peter Akmajian joins Tucson law firm as a partner
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Peter Akmajian has joined Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian as a partner.
Akmajian comes to the Tucson-based law firm with more than 30 years experience as a trial lawyer specializing in complex injury and medical malpractice cases.
He is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in injury and wrongful death law.
Truly Nolen Pest Control promotes Mike Nickerson
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Mike Nickerson has been promoted to Truly Nolen Pest Control’s sales development manager for the western region.
His office will be based at the company’s Leadership & Training Center in Tucson with a focus on the Arizona and California service offices.
Nickerson has been with Truly Nolen since 2006 and was most recently the sales trainer for metro Tucson, Yuma, and Lake Havasu, Ariz. He was also previously the service office manager of the flagship Tucson service office.
Long Mortgage Company adds second loan officer
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Long Mortgage Company has added a second loan officer, Chelci Clarke, to support operations at Long Realty’s Tanque Verde office.
Clarke, a California native, moved to Tucson in 2015. She began her Arizona mortgage career as an assistant loan processor with another company before becoming a loan officer, handling originations.
Clarke works to guide veterans and active-duty personnel through the VA loan process.
Danielle Bridges named Vantage West Credit Union VP
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Vantage West Credit Union has promoted Danielle Bridges to vice president of retail sales and operations.
In her new role, Bridges is responsible for building momentum and ensuring Vantage West delivers relevant financial products and services to help the membership succeed.
She also ensures the credit union provides exceptional member service, and helps develop and execute market strategies to maintain current business and achieve growth targets.
Bridges first joined Vantage West in 2006 as senior internal auditor and was promoted to vice president of the loan center in 2008.
Farmers Insurance Group gains a new insurance advisor
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The Southern Arizona district office of Farmers Insurance Group has appointed Frank Salcido as the newest advisor to Tucson.
Salcido, who is bilingual, holds his property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses.
He focuses on auto, home, life, and business insurance products.
Keller Williams’ Jodi Koch promoted to designated broker
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Jodi Koch has been promoted to designated broker for Keller Williams Southern Arizona’s eight offices.
Koch has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1998.
Justin Davis is Stuart Lippman’s new production manager
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Justin Davis has been hired as the new production manager for Stuart Lippman and Associates.
He brings 21 years of experience, with more than 10 years of organizational management.
Davis will specialize in the production and professional development of various commercial, subrogation, consumer and legal collection departments.
For the last six years, Davis has managed the collection department for a Tucson collection law firm with a focus on compliance with state and federal debt recovery laws.
Ed and Mary Daly rejoin Long Realty' Green Valley Office
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Returning to Long Realty’s Green Valley office after detours through two other agencies are Ed Daly and Mary Daly, a veteran Realtor team known as The Daly Duo.
The Dalys were previously licensed with the Green Valley office from January 2012 to January 2016.
Ed Daly began his real estate sales career in 2004 and has worked with several agencies in Tucson and Green Valley. Mary Daly earned her sales license in 2008 and promptly joined Ed as a team. Working with buyers, sellers and clients who are relocating, their focus is on active-adult, golf and investment properties.
Carzoli named El Rio Health’s director of operations
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Joshua Carzoli has been promoted to El Rio Health’s director of operations.
Carzoli is an Arizona native and has lived in Tucson for 15 years. He began volunteering as an intern in the El Rio pharmacies in 2003, until graduating from the University of Arizona — College of Pharmacy with his Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2010. He also holds a Board of Pharmacy specialties in ambulatory care.
In his new role, Carzoli provides leadership to pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, patient communications, eligibility and referrals.
SASO names Stephanie Krueger operations manager
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The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra welcomes Stephanie Krueger as operations manager.
She comes to SASO from Wisconsin where she served on the board of directors of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. Previously Krueger worked as orchestra manager for Symphony in the Valley, a community orchestra serving the Roaring Fork Valley in western Colorado.
Krueger will support all aspects of the general management of the orchestra – from negotiating guest artist contracts, scheduling venues and overseeing the box office to cultivating donors, sponsorships and grant opportunities. She also will be involved in marketing and community relations.
Syndric Steptoe joins University of Arizona Alumni Association staff
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Syndric Steptoe is the new director of University of Arizona alumni careers and professional development. Previously, he worked as an associate director in Arizona Athletics C.A.T.S. Life Skills. Before working in athletics he owned his own business and played football for four years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns.
Chris Richards joins University of Arizona Alumni Association staff
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Chris Richards is the new manager of photography and videography for the University of Arizona Alumni Association. He began his career as a photographer at the Arizona Daily Wildcat. From there he worked at the Arizona Daily Star for a decade. Along the way, he built up a small photography business.
Denise Shorbe on staff of University of Arizona Alumni Association
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Denise Shorbe was named project specialist for multicultural clubs and student success programs at the University of Arizona Alumni Association. Previously, Shorbe taught English at a local high school for 15 years.
Tomas Jaimez is new staff member at University of Arizona Alumni Association
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Tomas Jaimez came on board as a project specialist for recent alumni and student engagement programs at the University of Arizona Alumni Association. Previously he was a national sales technician for a biotechnology company.
Julie Maldonado Santander new managing attorney at SALA
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Julie Maldonado Santander is the new managing attorney of the Tucson office’s domestic relations and immigration units at Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc., a private, nonprofit law firm providing free, comprehensive civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Before returning to Tucson, she practiced immigration law at a firm in San Antonio.
Matthew R.K. Waterman joins Tucson SALA office as the managing attorney
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Matthew R.K. Waterman joined the Tucson office as the managing attorney of the consumer, housing, and public benefits unit. After running his own firm in Tucson, he was counsel at Snell & Wilmer and then re-established his own firm.
W. Anthony Wisz promoted to deputy director at SALA
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W. Anthony Wisz has been promoted to deputy director at Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc., a private, nonprofit law firm providing free, comprehensive civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. He joined SALA’s Tucson office in 2004 as a staff attorney and was promoted to managing attorney for the domestic relations and immigration units in 2013.
Sigyn S. Halverstedt is staff attorney in the intake unit at SALA
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Sigyn S. Halverstedt is a staff attorney in the intake unit at the Tucson office of the Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. She was a sole practitioner in Tucson before joining SALA.
Kristin M. Fitzharris to oversee SALA’s volunteer lawyers program
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Kristin M. Fitzharris will oversee Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.’s volunteer lawyers program as its director. Before joining SALA, a private, nonprofit law firm providing free, comprehensive civil legal services to low-income individuals and families, Fitzharris was a managing attorney with DNA People’s Legal Services Inc. in Flagstaff.
Dr. Guadalupe Herrera-Garcia joins Genesis OB/GYN-Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Dr. Guadalupe Herrera-Garcia joined Genesis OB/GYN-Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the sub-specialty of maternal-fetal medicine (also known as perinatology)
Dr. Herrera-Garcia completed her doctor of osteopathy degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa., followed by a residency in OB/GYN at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Herrera-Garcia then completed a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, N.J. She is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Jodi K. Regan joins Genesis OB/GYN-Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Dr. Jodi K. Regan joined Genesis OB/GYN-Maternal-Fetal Medicine with a sub-specialty of maternal-fetal medicine (also known as perinatology).
Dr. Regan received her doctor of medicine degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, followed by an internship/residency in OB/GYN at the University of Cincinnati, where she also completed her fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Since then, Regan has served as an assistant professor and practicing physician at the University of Cincinnati OB/GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine Division.
Dr. Francis J. Martinez joins Genesis OB/GYN-Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Dr. Francis J. Martinez joined Genesis OB/GYN-Maternal-Fetal Medicine with a sub-specialty of maternal-fetal medicine (also known as perinatology).
Dr. Martinez received his doctor of osteopathy degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., followed by an internship/residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Parkview Hospital. Since completing a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the Rockford Memorial Hospital in, Rockford, Ill., in June 2000, Martinez has worked in private practice in Pennsylvania and served as program director and site leader for a large university medical center there.
Shanelle Schmitz named partner at Tucson law firm
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Shanelle Schmitz has been named a partner at the law firm formerly known as Ronald Zack, PLC.
The firm has been renamed Zack & Schmitz, PLC. It will continue to focus on elder law, probate law and estate planning services.
Schmitz is an experienced attorney whose practice now focuses on counseling and designing individualized estate plans that facilitate the financial and legacy goals of individuals and families. Along with estate planning, she counsels individuals and families on estate administration. Her practice also includes elder law and business succession planning, and she represents clients in probate court in will contests, contested trust administration matters, guardianships and conservatorships.
Banner-University Medical Center adds surgeon
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Banner-University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Department of Surgery at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson have welcomed surgeon Dr. Amanda Arrington.
Dr. Arrington, a cancer surgeon, joined the department’s Surgical Oncology Team from Marshall University’s Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center in Huntington, W.Va.
Dr. Arrington specializes in the treatment of a wide range of cancers, including stomach, colon, liver, pancreas, skin, endocrine and breast cancer and soft-tissue sarcoma.
With Dr. Arrington’s arrival, Banner-UMC Tucson is able to provide Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy to patients with certain complex abdominal cancers, minimizing chemical exposure to the rest of the body, and reducing the side effects of chemotherapy.
She earned her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Minnesota, where she also received fellowship training in surgical infectious disease. She then completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, Calif.
Dr. Kenneth A Fox joins Banner-University Medical Center
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Banner-University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Department of Surgery at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson have welcomed surgeon Dr. Kenneth A. Fox.
Dr. Fox is a pediatric and adult cardiac surgeon specializing in congenital heart disease. He comes to Tucson from Austin, Texas, where he had a private practice for 15 years. He also served as medical director of the Children’s Regional Heart Program at the Children’s Hospital of Austin and the Dell Children’s Medical Center, also in Austin.
Dr. Fox earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Arizona. He then completed a thoracic surgery residency at the University of Michigan and a pediatric cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan.
In addition to his appointment in the UA Department of Surgery, Dr. Fox will be a member of the UA Sarver Heart Center and the UA Department of Pediatrics.
MHC Healthcare welcomes new team member
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MHC Healthcare has welcomed Alan Michaels as their major gifts officer and grants writer.
For 30 years, Michaels was a Tucson radio personality and helped raise awareness and money for numerous charitable organizations. He’s also a lifetime member of the Centurions fundraising organization.
Prior to MHC Healthcare, Michaels worked with Wells Fargo, Simply Bits and Jim Click.
James Gierke is Homicide Survivors’ new executive director
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Homicide Survivors, Inc. has a new executive director.
James Gierke, a native of Southern Arizona, began his career in social work in Tucson in 1999.
He most recently served as director of victim services for the National Organization for Victim Assistance.
Gierke’s prior experience includes time at the Pima County Attorney’s Office in the victim witness program and the specialty prosecution domestic violence court team. He also coordinated employee assistance programs for the Arizona Department of Corrections and managed the DOC’s critical incident response teams.
A nationally recognized expert on victim assistance, Gierke has provided training and technical assistance to staff of more than 1,000 victim services and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
He frequently presents on topics ranging from cyber-crimes and identity theft to sexual assault, domestic abuse, and homicide victimization responses.
SinfoníaRx names director of clinical program innovation
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SinfoníaRx has promoted Nicole Scovis to director of clinical program innovation.
In her previous role as clinical pharmacy specialist, Scovis developed instrumental clinical programs for the Medication Management Center at the University of Arizona, in partnership with SinfoníaRx.
In her new role, Scovis will lead the advancement of innovative practices to further expand SinfoníaRx’s comprehensive suite of medication therapy services.
Genesis Rehab Services adds Rick Castellini as director of rehabilitation
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Genesis Rehab Services at Campana del Rio has hired Rick Castellini to serve as director of rehabilitation.
Castellini brings more than 29 years of physical therapy and business experience to the clinic, which offers out-patient therapy services to anyone needing help with balance, strength, ambulation training, and pain management.
SAAF selects Travis Craddock for director of development
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The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation has named Travis Craddock as the new director of development.
Craddock previously served as the associate director of advancement at San Miguel High School.
In collaboration with the board of directors, executive director, and development team, Craddock will lead SAAF’s fundraising efforts. He will work with individual, foundation and corporate donors; plan special events; and oversee the organization’s marketing and communications.
Greg Herron named director of sales for Stuart-Lippman and Associates
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Greg Herron has been named director of sales and marketing for Stuart-Lippman and Associates.
Herron brings 28 years of experience leading sales and customer support groups. In his new role, he will oversee the sales operations and support customer service teams.
Sean Crocker hired as River Road Pet Clinic associate veterinarian
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River Road Pet Clinic has hired Sean Crocker to serve as an associate veterinarian.
Crocker has been practicing small animal medicine in Tucson for seven years. His interests include dentistry, preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, and pain management. He is also certified in veterinary acupuncture.
Intuition Wellness Center hires new yoga teacher, Melissa Doran Cole
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Melissa Doran Cole has joined Intuition Wellness Center as a yoga teacher in the recently launched inclusive yoga program for children, teens and young adults ages 4 through 30.
Doran Cole, a registered yoga teacher since 2013 and formerly a classroom teacher for eight years, brings specialized training and expertise in offering inclusive instruction to students who want to maintain overall well being and those with specific mental health or developmental needs associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism.
Susan Scott named Lodge at Ventana Canyon’s golf sales manager
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Susan Scott is the new resort golf sales manager at the Lodge at Ventana Canyon.
She assists in recruiting golf groups to play, ranging from charity fundraising golf events to statewide golf league outings.
Scott was most recently golf sales manager at Sewailo Golf Club. Before that she held the position of membership director at La Paloma Country Club. Scott brings over 25 years of club and hospitality experience.
Angela Bruflat joins Earn to Learn
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Angela Bruflat has joined Earn to Learn as human resources business partner. She has more than 15 years of experience in education and human resources.
Earn to Learn combines student savings with scholarships, financial literacy and success coaching to help low-income Arizonans access a university education and graduate ready to enter the workforce with little to no debt.
Kimberley Hoidal is director of development at Earn to Learn
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Kimberley Hoidal has joined Earn to Learn as director of development and public relations. She has more than a decade of experience in fundraising and public relations in Tucson, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Boise.
Earn to Learn combines student savings with scholarships, financial literacy and success coaching to help low-income Arizonans access a university education and graduate ready to enter the workforce with little to no debt.
Kristin Wisneski-Blum promoted at Earn to Learn
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Kristin Wisneski-Blum, who has been developing Earn to Learn’s workplace-readiness programs and partnerships, has been promoted to state program director, overseeing outreach, enrollment and programming teams across Arizona.
Earn to Learn combines student savings with scholarships, financial literacy and success coaching to help low-income Arizonans access a university education and graduate ready to enter the workforce with little to no debt.
Brandy Rowland promoted to enrollment manager at Earn to Learn
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Brandy Rowland, a success coach since September 2016, has been promoted to enrollment manager at Earn to Learn. She will manage scholarship dollars and collaboration with three state universities.
Earn to Learn combines student savings with scholarships, financial literacy and success coaching to help low-income Arizonans access a university education and graduate ready to enter the workforce with little to no debt.
Sabryna Alers named success coach at Earn to Learn
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Sabryna Alers is the Southern Arizona region’s newest success coach and programming specialist at Earn to Learn. She is a University of Arizona graduate and an experienced coach who has worked in local high schools and community college.
Earn to Learn combines student savings with scholarships, financial literacy and success coaching to help low-income Arizonans access a university education and graduate ready to enter the workforce with little to no debt.
Nick Palomino-Paco takes on new role at Blanco Tacos
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Nick Palomino-Paco has taken a new leadership position at Blanco Tacos + Tequila.
Palomino-Paco entered the restaurant business at 16 as a dishwasher, working his way through various positions in the kitchen, and now runs the kitchen at Blanco Tacos + Tequila as executive chef. The Tucson native has worked with a number of local downtown restaurants as well as with Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar in the Fox Restaurants Concepts family.
Abigail Reinard Wolberg joins Udall Law Firm, LLP
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The Udall Law Firm, LLP has hired Abigail Reinard Wolberg, a graduate from Benedictine College, Kansas, and the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Michael Linton joins Udall Law Firm
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The Udall Law Firm, LLP has hired Michael L. Linton who has 10 years of litigation experience in healthcare law, medical malpractice, professional board review matters and complex tort cases. He has a B.A. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law.
Hacienda Del Sol hires Mark Economou as sous chef
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Sous Chef Mark Economou has joined the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort.
A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Economou returns to the Hacienda Del Sol culinary team after serving as a culinary instructor at The Art Institute of Tucson. He cut his teeth in the Tucson dining scene at Bistro Zin and The Gold Room at Westward Look Resort, then morphed from kitchen/operations director to butcher to executive chef in the kitchens of Charro Steak, Sir Veza’s Taco Garage, The University of Arizona, The Hub, and Sam Hughes Champion Dinning. He founded Team Arianna Healing Cuisine, a personal chef service for clients undergoing medical treatment. Economou previously served as owner/executive chef at Central Bistro.
Kara Hranicka joins Hacienda Del Sol as executive pastry chef
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Executive Pastry Chef Kara Hranicka have joined the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort.
Hranicka joins the Hacienda Del Sol culinary team from Desert Diamond Casinos where she served as a pastry chef. Prior to that she helped open Prep & Pastry and honed her skills in the baking kitchen at the Lodge at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club in Tucson. Chef Hranicka received her Associate’s and Bachelor’s of Science degrees in baking and pastry arts from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. She earned a certificate in French Patisserie from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie in Yssingeaux.
Hacienda Del Sol hires new Sous Sous Chef John Segerstrom
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Sous Chef John Segerstrom has joined the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort.
Segerstrom joins Hacienda Del Sol from Avon, Colorado’s Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch where he served as Chef de Cuisine. He earned an Associate of Culinary Arts degree at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Segerstrom rose from line cook to Sous Chef, then later executive chef in Southern Arizona kitchens, including McClintocks at Saguaro Ranch, Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain, and Bistro Phillipe.
Treygan Olsen takes on new role at Blanco Tacos
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Treygan Olsen has assumed a new leadership position at Blanco Tacos + Tequila
Olsen, now a general manager, got his start working part-time in restaurants, starting as a dishwasher before working up to cooking duties in the kitchen, including stints as lead cook. He continued in his career moving on to corporate trainer, kitchen coordinator, and then management both at the front of the house and in the bar. He has been with Fox Restaurant Concepts since 2015 and previously served as general manager at Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar.
San Miguel High School selects vice president of advancement
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San Miguel High School has named Paloma Lopez-Santiago as the new vice president of advancement.
Lopez-Santiago previously served as the corporate and business relations manager for the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona.
In her new role, Lopez-Santiago will work with the president and school leadership directing the philanthropic development initiatives to raise funds supporting the school’s mission and operations. She’ll promote San Miguel High School in the community, increasing visibility and support for the students, faculty and staff.
Dr. Khadijah Breathett joins UA Sarver Heart Center
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The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center has added Dr. Khadijah Breathett to the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson, Division of Cardiology as assistant professors and heart failure specialists with the Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation Team at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.
Dr. Breathett is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. In addition, Dr. Breathett has received additional research training and a Master’s of Science degree in cardiovascular outcomes research. After receiving her medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Dr. Breathett completed her internal medicine residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. She completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship and an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Dr. Satinder Singh added to UA Sarver Heart Center
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The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center has added Dr. Satinder Singh as assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology. Board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in cardiology, he primarily sees patients at Banner — University Medical Center South.
A 2017 graduate and chief fellow of the UA College of Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, Dr. Singh completed medical school and his internal medicine residency at University of California Davis School of Medicine.
Dr. Sophia Airhart added to UA Sarver Heart Center
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The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center has added Dr. Sophia Airhart to the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson, Division of Cardiology as assistant professor and heart failure specialist with the Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation Team at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.
Dr. Airhart is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography, and board eligible in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Following medical school at Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Airhart completed her internal medicine residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle and an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Riverpark Inn has a new sales manager
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Sandy Mellor has joined the staff at The Riverpark Inn as sales manager.
Mellor served as director of community relations at Sinfonia HealthCare Corp. and at Providence Service Corp.
At The Riverpark Inn, Mellor will work mostly with corporate accounts.
Lisa Villegas is KOLD’s new chief meteorologist
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KOLD has a new chief meteorologist.
Lisa Villegas joined the station on Oct. 9, coming from KTVT in Dallas.
She has also worked in Rio Grande Valley and in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Villegas attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and has a degree in meteorology.
Kirk Olson joins Wells Fargo middle market banking team
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Kirk Olson joins an expanded Wells Fargo Tucson Middle Market Banking team, serving commercial companies with revenues of $20 million and above across all counties in Southern Arizona. He brings 15 years of financial services experience in Tucson to his new role as vice president and relationship manager. He served as a business relationship manager with Wells Fargo’s Business Banking team in Tucson since 2013. Prior to that he was a credit analyst and analyst manager for two regional banks.
Ted Kiracofe joins Wells Fargo middle market banking team
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Ted Kiracofe has joined an expanded Wells Fargo Tucson Middle Market Banking team, serving commercial companies with revenues of $20 million and above across all counties in Southern Arizona. Kiracofe brings more than 40 years middle market and corporate development experience to his new role as vice president and business development officer. Most recently, he worked for Wellspring Financial Partners as a corporate development officer. Kiracofe also managed business development for Wells Fargo Insurance Services in Arizona.
Mariana Sherman part of expanded Wells Fargo team
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Mariana Sherman is one of three new members of an expanded Wells Fargo Tucson Middle Market Banking team, serving commercial companies with revenues of $20 million and above across all counties in Southern Arizona. Sherman, a 13‑year veteran of financial services, now oversees Wells Fargo Treasury Management for Southern Arizona. She most recently served as the Treasury Management sales support manager for Wells Fargo Middle Market Mountain Region. She joined Wells Fargo in 2004 as part of the Community Retail Bank, and has been part of Wells Fargo Treasury Management since 2009.
University Orthopedic hires physician assistant
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Tim Martinez has come on board at University Orthopedic Specialists — a division of Arizona Community Surgeons — as a physician assistant.
Martinez has earned dual Masters degrees in both physician assistant studies and public health.
He is seeing patients at 1555 E. River Road.
Dr. Shalini Guliani-Chabra joins Radiology Ltd.
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Radiology Ltd. has hired a new body imaging radiologist, Dr. Shalini Guliani-Chabra. A graduate of Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India, Dr. Chabra completed both her residency in diagnostic radiology and fellowship in body imaging at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been board-certified since 2008.
Aviar Design adds interior designer Felicia Rish
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Interior Designer Felicia Rish has joined the Aviar Design team. Rish brings eight years of commercial space planning, CAD and rendering expertise to support medical, government, and corporate projects with Aviar Design.
Torchia is named director of juvenile court services
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Jennifer Torchi has accepted the position of director of juvenile court services, chief of juvenile probation with the Pima County Juvenile Court Center.
Torchia began at Juvenile Court in 1998 as an intermittent juvenile detention officer and has been serving as the interim director of juvenile court services since May, after operating as the director of detention services since 2012.
Anshul Krishn joins Nesci & St. Louis
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Anshul Krishn has joined the Nesci & St. Louis, P.L.L.C. law firm.
Krishn is a 2012 graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law. Krishn has represented clients before the Executive Office of Immigration Review. He will represent individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies in Pima County and throughout Arizona.
Russell "Rusty" Hughes joins Nesci & St. Louis
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Russell “Rusty” Hughes has joined the Nesci & St. Louis, P.L.L.C. law firm.
Hughes was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1984 and has has spent his career defending individuals accused of crimes, including holding a position as a supervisor in the Tucson City Public Defender’s Office for more than 25 years.
He has experience in motion practice, trial practice and appellate advocacy in a variety of courts in Tucson and throughout Arizona, including the Arizona Supreme Court. Hughes will continue to represent individuals accused of DUIs, misdemeanors and felonies throughout Arizona.
Sean Williams joins City High School
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Sean Williams, an education assistant for mathematics, who worked as a math tutor and summer school instructor, has joined City High School.
Will Smith hired at City High School
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Special education assistant Will Smith, who previously taught and worked as a paraprofessional at Tucson charter schools, has been hired to serve at City High School.
Taylor Johnson joins City High School
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Ninth grade humanities teacher Taylor Johnson, who was a finalist for both the Arizona Teacher of the Year and the UA/Circle K Teacher of the Year Award in 2014,
Yonarki Garcia hired at City High School
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Chemistry teacher Yonarki Garcia has been hired to serve at City High School.
Carina Brokamp hired to serve at City High School
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Special education teacher Carina Brokamp has been hired to serve at City High School.
Tadeo Pfister joined Paulo Freire Freedom School-University
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Tadeo Pfister joined Paulo Freire Freedom School-University as a science and Spanish teacher. Pfister was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona. He moved to Bahia de Kino, Sonora, Mexico, in 1991 where he taught for Prescott College. Pfister returned to the United States in 2008 to work for the University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment.
Celina Casillas added at CITY Center for Collaborative Learning
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Special education teacher Celina Casillas has been added to the staff at CITY Center for Collaborative Learning. Casillas previously worked with children at La Frontera Behavioral Health Center.
Misa Gonzales joins CITY Center for Collaborative Learning
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Humanities teacher Misa Gonzales joins the Paulo Freire Freedom School-Downtown of CITY Center for Collaborative Learning. Gonzales has over 15 years of classroom experience, having worked in the Sunnyside and Tucson Unified school districts.
Dr. Smith joins University Orthopedic Specialists
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Dr. Jordan Smith has joined University Orthopedic Specialists, a division of Arizona Community Surgeons, as an orthopedic surgeon.
Dr. Smith graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2003 and completed his fellowship training in orthopedic trauma. He is an educator, researcher and associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Smith is seeing patients at 1555 E. River Road.
Maria Solis promoted at Cadden Community Management
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Maria Solis, formerly an administrative staffer, is now Cadden Community Management’s office manager.
Cadden Community Management is a locally-owned homeowner’s association management company serving Tucson, Green Valley and Sierra Vista.
Jennifer Chavez promoted at Cadden Community Management
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Jennifer Chavez, formerly client relations, is now the community association manager at Cadden Community Management.
Cadden Community Management is a locally-owned homeowner’s association management company serving Tucson, Green Valley and Sierra Vista.
Davenport & Davenport Dental Practice adds Dr. Linaker
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Dr. Kristen Linaker is now part of the Davenport & Davenport Dental Practice in Tucson.
Dr. Linaker completed her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health.
She is seeing patients at 2300 N. Craycroft Road.
SinfoníaRx promotes Scott Morgan
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Scott Morgan, previously an information security officer, is the new director of information security at SinfoníaRx.
As director of information security, Morgan will work to ensure SinfoníaRx provides and utilizes the most effective and secure information technology.
Dylan Kearney promoted at SinfoníaRx
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Dylan Kearney, a multimedia specialist, has been promoted to marketing manager and SinfoníaRx.
He will lead the development, management, and expansion of SinfoníaRx communications to support brand identity and company outreach.
Sandra Leal takes on new post at SinfoníaRx
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Sandra Leal has been promoted to chief operating officer at SinfoníaRx. She previously served as vice president of innovation.
In her new role, Leal will continue to provide oversight on the development and expansion of SinfoníaRx services.
Trisha Azares named VIP Mortgage branch manager
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VIP Mortgage has named Trisha Azares, senior loan officer on the Azares Team at VIP Mortgage, branch manager of the office at 5401 N. Oracle Road.
Azares has been a part of the Southern Arizona mortgage industry for nearly two decades.
In her new position, Azares will oversee the Oracle office, facilitate the daily duties of both operations and sales staff, and support loan officers and loan officer teams.
Vanessa Helms
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Vanessa Helms says the “Victim Services Division has an amazing reputation” in the state and around the country.
Christine McGuire is counselor at outpatient clinic at The Haven
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Christine McGuire has been hired as a counselor for the outpatient clinic. McGuire was previously at Carondelet where she served for two years as a psychiatric assessment team evaluator in the emergency room as well as a therapist on the inpatient psychiatric units. Prior to that, McGuire worked as a therapist at Palo Verde Hospital for five years.
Rose Chaboya is counselor in intensive outpatient program at The Haven
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Rose Chaboya has come on board as a counselor in the intensive outpatient program. She has been connected to The Haven in various roles since the 1970s.
Stephanie Speidel joins The Haven treatment team
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Registered Nurse Stephanie Speidel has joined the treatment team at The Haven. She has almost 30 years working with the behavioral health community in Tucson, with 20 of those years working with clients and families with substance use disorder.
Jody Gardner is The Haven supervisor of outpatient clinic
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Jody Gardner has joined The Haven as supervisor of the outpatient clinic. Gardner has more than 15 years of experience working in the public behavioral health system, in both clinical and administrative roles.
Kristin Lindberg named The Haven's quality manager
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Kristin Lindberg was named The Haven’s quality manager. She has 20-plus years of experience working as a clinical social worker, predominantly in the areas of behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. In addition to her duties as the quality manager, Lindberg will provide clinical oversight for masters level interns during their practicum placements.
Brittany Asher named admissions representative at The Haven
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Brittany Asher has been named an admissions representative. Prior to her intake work in residential substance abuse, Asher worked in admissions for a psych hospital.
Pima Federal Credit Union to be overseen by Parillo
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Pima Federal Credit Union has a new chief operating officer.
John M. Parillo joins Pima Federal with more than 16 years of experience within the financial services industry and will oversee the credit union’s operations and technology departments.
He comes from Hingham Institution for Savings, a $2 billion bank located in the Boston area, where he held the position of vice president. He was responsible for operations, retail banking, digital banking, security, and the bank’s specialized deposit group.
Gordon selected as CFO for Tucson Museum of Art
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Christopher Gordon joined the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block as chief financial officer.
Gordon comes from the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California, where he has been the vice president of finance since 2008. He also served as interim managing director for nine months during a search for a new president and CEO.
Before joining MOLAA, Gordon was a vice president at the Robert Gumbiner Foundation in Long Beach, California, which founded MOLAA in 1996.
He also held positions at the Ethnic Art Institute of Micronesia on the island of Yap, Micronesia, and was a union stage manager for theater companies in Minneapolis.
Eller College hires Schmitz in assistant dean’s role
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The University of Arizona Eller College of Management hired Amy Schmitz as assistant dean of marketing and communications.
Schmitz, who joined Eller College in July, previously worked for the University of San Diego School of Business.
Before joining USD, Schmitz was the director of marketing and communications at ProLiteracy, a national nonprofit focused on adult literacy and basic education; the communications manager for the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University; and deputy director of communications and media relations in the Office of Public Policy at CARE, an international humanitarian aid organization.
Leahy back at Long Realty, this time at Foothills office
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Associate broker Pat Leahy joined Long Realty’s Foothills office.
Leahy launched her real estate career in 1999 as a saleswoman at another of the company’s offices.
A former residential loan officer, Leahy’s specialties include contract negotiations; sales and marketing; and dealing with title, escrow and financing issues. She is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative, a Certified Residential Specialist and a Graduate REALTOR Institute member. Her focus is working with both buyers and sellers to represent new, resale, and luxury residential properties.
Oliver Group of Realtors, Keller Williams Southern Arizona join forces
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The Oliver Group of Realtors is joining forces with Keller Williams Southern Arizona's Tucson/Oro Valley office.
The five-member team is led by Michael and Heather Oliver, who have achieved over $100 million in sales. Shirley Hallett, Courtney Hoch and Channing Von Tersch are also members of the Oliver Group.
Michael Oliver has been in the real estate business for 15 years.
Jorge Fernandez joins Farmers Insurance Group
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The Southern Arizona District Office of Farmers Insurance Group has new insurance advisers.
Jorge Fernandez holds his property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses.
The insurance advisers focus on auto, home, life, and business insurance products.
Donna Kleven joins Farmers Insurance Group
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The Southern Arizona District Office of Farmers Insurance Group has three new insurance advisers.
Donna Kleven comes to Farmers with more than 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. She holds her property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses.
The insurance advisers focus on auto, home, life, and business insurance products.
Steve Washburn joins Farmers Insurance Group
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The Southern Arizona District Office of Farmers Insurance Group has three new insurance advisers.
Steve Washburn is joining the firm with property/casualty, life/health and securities insurance licenses.
The insurance advisers focus on auto, home, life, and business insurance products.
Romney Humphries joins Accelerate Diagnostics
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Romney Humphries comes to Accelerate from UCLA Medical Center where she was the section chief for clinical microbiology and the assistant clinical professor of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
She is highly regarded within the microbiology and infectious diseases communities for her expertise, research, and contributions to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. She is particularly well known for her interest and publications in the area of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, new diagnostic technologies, and her work to address common issues faced by clinical microbiology laboratories.
In addition to providing scientific direction for business and product strategy, Humphries will lead collaborations with influential academic medical centers and provide evidence based scientific support for clinical adoption of the company’s leading-edge diagnostic solutions.
Stephanie Richter promoted to Miramonte director of sales, marketing
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Miramonte Homes has promoted Stephanie Richter to the position of director of sales and marketing for the Tucson division effective June 1.
Richter has been with Miramonte Homes since 2012, where she previously held the position of sales and marketing manager.
As the director of sales and marketing, Richter will be responsible for ensuring that the Tucson division meets sales goals and projections, along with managing the marketing team.
Traci Riccitello is Farhang & Medcoff's new commercial real estate attorney
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Commercial real estate attorney Traci Riccitello has joined Farhang & Medcoff.
She brings nearly two decades of experience in commercial real estate transactions. Riccitello has been a staff attorney at an Arizona law firm and has also had her own practice during a career that began in 1999.
Bruce A. Schumacher promoted to CFO of Mister Car Wash
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Bruce A. Schumacher has been promoted to chief financial officer. As CFO, Schumacher will be responsible for leading Mister Car Wash’s finance functions, information technology, procurement, accounting, and risk management teams. Prior to Schumacher’s promotion he served as senior vice president of facilities and integration. He joined Mister Car Wash in 2000 as a staff accountant and has served in various roles.
Casey Lindsay promoted at Mister Car Wash
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Casey Lindsay has been promoted to vice president of mergers and acquisitions at Mister Car Wash. In this new role, Lindsay will be responsible for building the acquisition pipeline and strategic growth of the brand in new and existing markets. He joined Mister Car Wash in 2013 as director of acquisitions.
Sarah Ross promoted at Mister Car Wash
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Sarah Ross has been promoted to vice president of integration. Ross oversees the integration process of new stores from pre-acquisition to rebrand. She joined Mister Car Wash in 2002 as part of the marketing team and then served as the director of marketing for six years prior to leading the integration process.
Mayra Chimienti promoted at Mister Car Wash
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Mayra Chimienti has been promoted to vice president of operations services at Mister Car Wash with responsibilities leading training and development, store operation support and customer care. Prior to Chimienti’s promotion she served as director of training and development. She began working in the car wash industry in 2003 and became part of the Mister Car Wash team in 2007 through an acquisition. Her first role with Mister was as regional trainer in the El Paso market. In 2010, she relocated to the corporate office.
Anthony Casella named managing director of Simply Bits
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Simply Bits has appointed Anthony Casella as its managing director.
Casella has more than 24 years as an information technology professional in both the public and private sectors, most recently at Pima County.
He will oversee the sales/marketing, engineering/infrastructure, support, finance, and enterprise services departments.
Dr. Preston Smith joins Arizona Community Surgeons
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Dr. Preston Smith has joined Arizona Orthopedics, Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine Center — a division of Arizona Community Surgeons — as an orthopedic surgeon.
Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and his fellowship at New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dr. Smith is now seeing patients at 630 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 351.
CITY Center for Collaborative Learning promotes Mike Moore
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Mike Moore has been promoted to director of systems and technology at CITY Center for Collaborative Learning. Moore has been coordinating technology for the education nonprofit since 2012. His newly expanded role involves more operational oversight and student data coordination. He is a certified repair technician and network engineer and an experienced systems analyst.
CITY Center for Collaborative Learning names Santo Nicotera director of professional development
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Santo Nicotera was appointed full-time director of professional development. Nicotera leads professional development programming, providing research-based workshops and trainings for teachers and educational leaders in Southern Arizona. He also consults with schools and districts around the country providing educational support. He is the co-founder and former principal of Paulo Freire Freedom School-University, one of the organization’s flagship schools.
Annie Holub named dean of student life at City High School
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Annie Holub was promoted to the role of dean of student life and school culture at City High School. Holub is responsible for leading key initiatives for the high school, such as parent engagement, the advisory program, student recognition, and enrollment. She first joined the City High School staff in 2013 as a humanities teacher. Holub has taught in Tucson for over a decade, with experience at the middle school, high school, and university levels.
Lodge on the Desert has a new executive chef
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David Solorzano has come on board as Lodge on the Desert’s new executive chef. Solorzano has created a new menu for the boutique hotel’s restaurant, now called Cielos. The menu highlights local and traditional ingredients for a modern interpretation of Southwest cuisine. A graduate of the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Solorzano has over 15 years of restaurant experience. His career before taking the helm at Cielos has included positions such as chef de cuisine at Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch, and cook at Miraval Resort and Vin Tabla. Additionally, Solorzano’s Animal Farm food truck won Best Food Truck in Tucson.
Dr. Miriam Emerson joins Radiology Ltd.
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Dr. Miriam Emerson has joined Radiology Ltd. Emerson, a pediatric radiologist, graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Arizona and then a fellowship in pediatric radiology at Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford University Medical Center.
Dr. Christine Eppelheimer joins Radiology Ltd.
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Dr. Christine Eppelheimer has joined Radiology Ltd. Eppelheimer, a breast imaging radiologist, also graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and then a fellowship in body and breast imaging at North Shore University Hospital and Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.
Dr. Amy Michelle Singer joins Banner – UMC North Hills
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Dr. Amy Michelle Singer, a clinical assistant professor in the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine, received her osteopathic medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in West Virginia. She completed her family medicine residency from the Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, where she was chief resident and she recently completed a sports medicine fellowship at the UA. She has a special interest in the management of non-operative sports related and musculoskeletal issues in active individuals and athletes at all levels of fitness. She will see patients at Banner – UMC North Hills.
Dr. J. Anthony Saenz Jr. joins Banner - UMC South
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Dr. J. Anthony Saenz Jr., a clinical assistant professor in the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine, earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. He completed his residency at Banner – UMC South, where he was chief resident. He will see pediatric and adult patients at the family medicine center at Banner — UMC South.
Dr. Katherine Martineau joins Banner-UMC North Hills Clinic
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Dr. Katherine Martineau, a clinical assistant professor in the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine, earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008 and recently completed her residency at the UA, where she was chief resident. She will see patients at the Banner – UMC North Hills Clinic, 265 W. Ina Road.
Dr. Anthony Arnold joins Banner - UMC South
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Dr. Anthony Arnold, a clinical associate professor in the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine, is the new medical director of the family medicine center at Banner – UMC South. He joined the university in June from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, where he was medical director of Family Health. Previously he was clinical director at the Southern Arizona Veteran’s Affairs Healthcare System. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn in 1983 and completed his family practice residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, N.Y. He has served as a U.S. Air Force physician all over the world.
Katrina Noble
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Liddicoat named NOVA Home Loans VP, branch manager
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Matt Liddicoat has been promoted to vice president and branch manager of NOVA Home Loans’ Williams Centre Branch. Liddicoat will manage the Williams Centre Branch operations and become a business partner in the Lance Dickson Team. Dickson is the chief operating officer of NOVA Home Loans.
Alex Compton is career technical training supervisor at Acosta Job Corps
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Alex Compton is joining the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps team as career technical training supervisor. Compton has a 13-year career in Job Corps and has served as a supervisor in career technical training, career services, and counseling.
Doris Klein named academic supervisor at Acosta Job Corps
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Doris Klein has been named academic supervisor in charge of GED and high school diploma programs, as well as academic programs at the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center.
Caroline Gardiner hired as human resources manager at Acosta Job Corps
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Caroline Gardiner has been hired to serve as human resources manager. Gardiner has over 10 years experience with human resources in a variety of roles and received her Society of Human Resources certification in 2016.
New owner, general manager take over Salon Nouveau
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Tracy Mayfield, award-winning hair stylist at Salon Nouveau for 22 years, recently purchased the company from Kathy Alexander and Paul Lindsay. Chelsy Campos, also a long-time employee, has been named general manager.
Rosie On The House names partner development manager
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Native Tucsonan Susan Stein Kregar has returned to Tucson to serve as partner development manager for Rosie On The House. Her primary responsibilities include connecting Arizona homeowners with Rosie On The House certified trusted partners, contractors and service companies who undergo a stringent vetting process. She will also work with the partners to grow their business and maximize their exposure in the marketplace.
Rodriguez joins Vector as VP of government, external affairs
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Alex Rodriguez has joined Vector as the new vice president of government and external affairs.
Rodriguez will lead all facets of external relations including with government partners during a time of accelerated company growth.
He joins Vector from the Arizona Technology Council where he served as vice president and led the Arizona Aerospace, Aviation and Defense CEO Network.
Rodriguez brings more than two decades of experience in business development, government affairs, and strategic planning to Vector. He has held leadership roles in three Fortune 500 companies including Raytheon.
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AZ Technology Council hires new executive director
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The Arizona Technology Council has hired Jeff Sales as the new executive director for the Council’s Southern Arizona office.
Sales brings more than 25 years of management experience to the role and will be responsible for driving the Council’s mission of making Arizona the fastest growing tech hub in the nation.
He is responsible for all aspects of the Council’s Southern Arizona operations including event management, membership development, marketing, public policy, and community relations.
Sales joins the Council after more than 15 years at Arizona Engineered Products where he served as president and partner. Sales also worked as business development manager for local contract manufacturer, Mastek-InnerStep, and served as senior aide to Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup from 2003 to 2011.
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Leadership changes at Arizona Public Media
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Arizona Public Media has named an interim news director.
Peter Michaels, former executive producer of NPR’s Talk of the Nation, has taken on the role of interim news director following Michael Chihak’s retirement at the end of June.
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Leadership changes at Arizona Public Media
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Arizona Public Media has named a new assistant news director.
Andrea Kelly, Metro Week producer/host, has been promoted to assistant news director.
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Leadership changes at Arizona Public Media
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Arizona Public Media has named a new host of Metro Week.
Reporter/producer Vanessa Barchfield will assume Metro Week on-air hosting duties in early August.
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Leadership changes at Arizona Public Media
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Arizona Public Media has announced changes at the media organization.
AZPM Executive Producer John Booth will now formally oversee the production of all news and public affairs content for television including Arizona Illustrated, Arizona Week, and Metro Week.
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Leadership changes at Arizona Public Media
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Arizona Public Media has announced changes at the media organization.
Production Technician Arlene Islas has accepted the position of television director. She, along with videographer/editor/director Nate Huffman, will work to cover the directing responsibilities for weekly shows and will provide additional depth for both studio and remote production directing.
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Tanque Verde Pediatrics adds Dr. Moher
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Dr. Jen Moher joined Tanque Verde Pediatrics, 7507 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Dr. Moher received her undergraduate degree and medical degree from the University of Arizona. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Oregon. She has been practicing pediatrics in Tucson for several years before joining Tanque Verde Pediatrics.
She joins Drs. Amy Montgomery, Scott Radomsky, Mimi Peterson, Sandy Herron and Amelia Decker.
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Tanque Verde Pediatrics adds Dr. Watkins
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Dr. Brent Watkins joined Tanque Verde Pediatrics, 7507 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Dr. Watkins received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Arizona. He recently completed his residency training in pediatrics at UA.
He joins Drs. Amy Montgomery, Scott Radomsky, Mimi Peterson, Sandy Herron and Amelia Decker.
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Autism Society of S. Ariz. names Seward new associate director
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The Autism Society of Southern Arizona named Brie Seward as associate director.
Seward will lead the non-profit organization in community/public relations efforts, fundraising/donor relations and in developing information referral resources for families affected with autism.
Seward has nine years of corporate marketing experience working in New York City and Miami for luxury retailers and magazines.
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Messingham joins Farhang & Medcoff as partner
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Business law firm Farhang & Medcoff added Amélie Brédas Messingham as a partner.
Messingham brings more than 10 years of experience advising regional and national institutional lenders with respect to real estate and commercial loan transactions, including construction financing, long-term financing for income-producing properties, loan sales, restructures, and workouts.
In addition to her commercial finance practice, Messingham represents corporate clients in purchase and sale transactions involving retail projects and portfolios.
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Varney comes on board at Community Foundation
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Carol Varney will serve as the new program officer of education and the arts for the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
Varney will be responsible for grant-making and strategy implementation for CFSA’s education and arts-related grant-making and scholarship activities.
She will also be the focal point for coordinating CFSA’s collaborative work with the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, a supporting organization of CFSA. She will assist the Arts Foundation in managing their re-granting program, development of grant application policies and procedures, and grant contract administration.
Varney brings more than 20 years of experience in arts and education development. Most recently, she served as the Executive Director of Bay Area Video Coalition in San Francisco.
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Anthropologist Hunt named dean of UA Honors College
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Terry L. Hunt, an internationally renowned anthropologist, archaeologist and educator, has been named dean of the University of Arizona Honors College.
Hunt will join the UA in September.
Hunt previously served as dean of the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on the human and environmental histories of the Pacific Islands, where he has conducted field research for more than four decades. Hunt has led study-abroad courses for the past 18 years to Rapa Nui (Easter Island), where he involves students in his field research.
Prior to joining the University of Oregon in 2013, Hunt taught anthropology at the University of Hawaii from 1988-2013 and served as director of the campus-wide honors program from 2010-2013.
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County Attorney LaWall appoints criminal division chief
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Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall has appointed Thomas Weaver to be the new chief of the criminal division.
Weaver has more than 30 years experience as an attorney. His legal career began as an assistant city prosecutor in the Tucson City Attorney’s Office, where he worked until he was recruited to join the county as a deputy county attorney in the criminal division. Weaver also worked in the civil division before he was appointed the division’s chief in 2015.
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County Attorney LaWall appoints civil division chief
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Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall has appointed Andrew L. Flagg to be the new chief of the civil division.
Flagg has been a deputy county attorney in the civil division since 2008. He was assigned to the business and transactions unit in the civil division; prior to that he was in the land use and environmental unit for six years. Prior to Flagg’s time at the agency, he clerked for Judge Joseph W. Howard of the Arizona Court of Appeals.
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UA College of Medicine-Tucson adds Hall to administrative staff
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The University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson has added Jill Hall to its administrative staff as manager, alumni and community engagement.
Hall moved from the UA Alumni Association, where she worked for the last nine years.
In her new role, Hall is to develop and implement a plan to engage alumni, students and community partners into the life of the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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Former County Supervisor Carroll joins Amity, will address funding
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Ray Carroll has joined Tucson-based Amity Foundation as the new community- and government-relations director.
Amity formed in 1969 to address the opiate crisis of the 1960’s and was originally called Tucson Awareness House.
Carroll, a former Pima County supervisor, will work to address the threat of a $77 billion cut to the Medicare and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
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Funeraria Del Angel names new location manager
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Robert Enriquez has been named location manager at Funeraria Del Angel.
Enriquez has served the Tucson area for more than 11 years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer.
Funeraria Del Angel, 7 E. University Blvd., has been a Tucson funeral home for more than 90 years. It is formally known as Arizona Mortuary.
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Truly Nolen promotes Bolton to national role
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Truly Nolen Pest Control has promoted David Bolton to manager of the company’s National Commercial service office in Tucson.
The company’s National Commercial service office manages pest control in all 50 states and for some of the largest companies, brands, and restaurants throughout the United States.
Bolton has been with Truly Nolen since 2012 where he was previously manager of the company’s flagship Tucson service office.
Before joining the company, he spent 12 years in the rental car industry as a district manager for Avis/Budget.
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True Concord adds Tennes as managing director
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Tucson-based choral ensemble True Concord Voices & Orchestra has appointed Chuck Tennes as its managing director.
Tennes served as executive director of The University of Arizona’s UA Presents from 2011 to 2014.
His background includes an internship with the National Endowment for the Arts and positions with the Washington Performing Arts Society and Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center.
(Photo courtesy of True Concord Voices & Orchestra)
Koberlein named Home Services regional president
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Rosey Koberlein, CEO of Long Companies, has been named central regional president of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway company.
The residential real estate brokerage firm named five regional presidents, each of whom will continue to serve in their current capacity as leader of their local company.
(Photo courtesy of Long Realty)
Oro Valley golf club adds Price as director of golf
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The Views Golf Club has named Rick Price as their new PGA professional director of golf.
A 35-year golf industry professional, Price will be charged with leading golf operations at the Oro Valley golf course.
Price was previously a golf professional at El Conquistador CC and head golf professional at the Rio Rico Golf Resort. Most recently he was the head golf professional at The Gallery Golf Club.
Before The Gallery, he was the Director of Operations for the Southwest Section PGA Southern Chapter for eight years and was the director of golf at the Omni Tucson National for six years.
(Photo courtesy of The Views Golf Club)
Ronnebaum joins UA's Dept. of Emergency Medicine
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Jenn Ronnebaum has joined the University of Arizona Department of Emergency Medicine as the manager of the Advanced Hazmat Life Support program.
Ronnebaum completed her MBA from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management and has 10 year of experience as a scientist in the pharmaceutical industry.
Roundhouse to serve as Casa Libre's executive director
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Sally Roundhouse has been selected to serve as executive director of Casa Libre, a local literacy arts organization.
A Tucson native, Roundhouse lived in Tuscaloosa, AL, from 2011 to 2015, where she co-founded the Tuscaloosa chapter of Writers in the Schools. She also planned and directed events drawing on the local art, music, and poetry communities.
As executive director, Roundhouse plans on continuing to create space for and amplifying the voices of women writers, writers of color, writers from the LGBTQIA community, and writers from other underrepresented communities.
Smejkal promoted with Tucson Airport Authority
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Mike Smejkal has been promoted to vice president of planning and engineering.
The new position is part of a TAA reorganization that returns planning and engineering to a separate division as it was until 2013.
Smejkal joined the TAA in July 2012 as director of engineering. In February 2014 he was named senior director of development services leading the team responsible for TAA’s planning, environmental, design and construction projects at both Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield.
Prior to joining the TAA, Smejkal was a project manager and engineer for Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., a Midwest-based consulting engineering firm with 14 offices.
Edwards also moves up with Tucson Airport Authority
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Adele Edwards has been named chief technology officer for the TAA where she will lead planning, design and development of technology performance for the organization and its airports.
Edwards has more than 25 years of experience in information technology. She joins TAA from Arizona Western College in Yuma where she was director of computer information services.
Before going to Arizona Western College in 2015, Edwards had been an educational software consultant. Her previous positions include director of software development for Edupoint Educational Systems in Mesa; organizational development coordinator for technology services with the Tucson Unified School District; and eight years as systems planning and development coordinator for the University of Arizona.
United Way hires new director of leadership giving
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has named Jeff Petrovic the new director of leadership giving. Petrovic will lead the effort to grow the organization’s individual donor base in the region. The Southern Arizona native has more than 13 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising, including, most recently, as the area director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Tucson & Southern Arizona. He has also worked as a development professional in Seattle, Denver and Houston.
Bryson joins Pima County School Superintendent’s Office
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Deborah Bryson has joined the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office as the director of leadership development. She will be in charge of the LEADNow! Institute for educators in Southern Arizona, as they further their leadership impact in schools and work to improve student learning outcomes. LEADNow! is a partnership with the Arizona Educational Foundation and Northern Arizona University. Bryson most recently served as a director of the Beyond Textbooks program in the Vail School District. Prior to that, she spent 15 years as a school principal.
Long Realty adds mortgage consultant Manny Aparicio
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Long Realty’s Tanque Verde office has added veteran mortgage consultant Manny Aparicio. Aparicio brings experience as a loan officer and account executive. In a career that has spanned 20-plus years, he’s handled VA, FHA, conventional and bond loans for several leading mortgage companies before his move to Long Mortgage Company. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Aparicio is a University of Arizona graduate.
Stacey Gist named Valencia Middle School principal
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Stacey Gist has been named principal of Valencia Middle School. Gist served as an assistant principal at the school for about a year, and has held positions in preschool, elementary and middle schools throughout her career. She has been with TUSD for four years.
Mary Kolsrud named Craigin Elementary School principal
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Mary Kolsrud has been named principal of Cragin Elementary School. Kolsrud has worked at TUSD for four years, most recently as assistant principal at Erickson Elementary School. She also worked in the Amphi, Cartwright, Dysart and Litchfield school districts.
Sarah Andricopoulos named principal at Davidson Elementary School
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Sarah Andricopoulos has been named principal of Davidson Elementary School. Andricopoulos has worked in education as a teacher and instructional support assistant in the Amphi School District for 11 years.
Kathy Osollo named Gale Elementary School principal
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Kathy Osollo is the new principal at Gale Elementary School. Osollo has worked at TUSD for 17 years and has a background in counseling, grants and federal programs and community education.
Odenkirk named Western Alliance Bank executive vice president
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Western Alliance Bank has named Steven Odenkirk executive vice president, southern region manager for Alliance Bank of Arizona in Tucson. In his new role, Odenkirk will lead the Alliance Bank’s regional presence which includes two banking locations and 36 employees. Odenkirk most recently served as the principal of Peritus Commercial Finance, a consulting practice where he brokered more than $175 million in loans. Prior to his work at Peritus, Odenkirk was the chief credit officer of Canyon Community Bank, N. A., producer- commercial mortgage banker at CBRE Capital Markets and manager of Tucson-area commercial real estate for Wells Fargo.
Pima Animal Care Center selects department director
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Pima Animal Care Center has hired Kristen Auerbach to serve as its department director. Auerbach currently serves as deputy chief animal services officer at Austin Animal Center in Texas. Auerbach, who is a nationally recognized expert on creative lifesaving solutions for municipal shelters like PACC, begins her new role July 10. Last year, PACC saved 90 percent of the pets who entered its shelter and is actively working to increase its save rate for baby animals and big dogs. In her current role at Austin Animal Center, which takes in 18,000 pets annually and is a municipal shelter like PACC, Auerbach has helped lead the organization to a save rate above 96 percent. Prior to her work in Austin, Auerbach served as the assistant director of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Fairfax, Va. (Photo courtesy of Pima Animal Care Center)
Delperdang promoted to Keller Williams team leader
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Chase Delperdang has been promoted to team leader at Keller Williams Southern Arizona’s Joesler Village Market Center. Delperdang, a San Diego native and third generation real estate businessman, has lived in Tucson for nearly two decades. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Religious Studies from Liberty University, and has subsequently used his free time to help start churches and build houses for families living in poverty in Mexico. He currently serves as executive pastor at Foothills Community Church. (Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Southern Arizona)
Comcast names Arizona, New Mexico area VP
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Chris Dunkeson was promoted to Area Vice President of Comcast Arizona and New Mexico markets. Dunkeson, a 25-year cable industry veteran, has experience leading business operations, in technical expertise, customer service, marketing, finance and public relations. He joined Comcast in 1993 as a service technician in Albuquerque. Since that time, he has held various positions including online general manager for the Southwest Area, director of operations for northern New Mexico, vice president and general manager for central and northern New Mexico, and Southwest Area Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs. He will oversee all Comcast technical operations throughout the area. (Photo courtesy of Comcast)
JobPath, Inc., hires Velásquez as executive director
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Frank Velásquez Jr. has been named executive director of JobPath, Inc., a workforce development nonprofit that helps adults achieve financial independence through higher education and job-training programs that lead to high-demand careers. Velásquez is an education leader and organizational learning and development professional. He was previously employed at Pima Community College since 2010, most recently as project director of a federally funded STEM grant program. Velásquez holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Northern Arizona University. (Photo courtesy of JobPath)
Real estate attorney joins Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie
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Real estate attorney Kimberly O’Hagan has joined the Tucson office of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. O’Hagan is experienced in real estate transactions and government subcontracting. Her practice includes all phases of real estate acquisition and disposition, from negotiating purchase and sale agreements and reviewing due diligence materials to securing financing and closing complex transactions. She also supports clients’ management of their assets by negotiating property management agreements and commercial leases for office, retail and mixed-use properties. (Photo courtesy of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP)
Truly Nolen Pest Control promotes three
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Truly Nolen Pest Control has promoted three employees in the company’s Metro Tucson Residential Division. Anthony Molina has been promoted to manager of the company’s flagship Tucson service office now located at 3636 E. Speedway. Molina joined the company in 2008 and was most recently the manager of the company’s East Tucson service office. Tracy Castell has been promoted to manager of the company’s East Tucson service office at 7475 E. 22nd Street. Castell joined the company in October 2016 and was promoted to his new position following completion of the company’s manager-in-training program. Prior to joining Truly Nolen, Castell spent 18 years in the underground utility piping industry. Eric Hermosillo has been promoted to manager of the company’s Sierra Vista service office at 200-A Meyer Drive. Hermosillo joined the company in February 2016 and was promoted to his new position following completion of the company’s manager-in-training program. He most recently oversaw operations at Sierra Vista.
Doleshel joins Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona
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Emilie Doleshel has joined the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona as the new philanthropic engagement manager. Doleshel has more than 12 years of experience as a professional fundraiser. She started her career with the American Cancer Society, worked in fundraising roles for both elementary and higher education institutions in the San Francisco Bay area, and is currently the development officer at the Notre Dame ACE Academies of Tucson. She earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive credentials in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona)
Northwestern University Provost named RCSA President
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Daniel I.H. Linzer, the retiring provost of Northwestern University, has been selected as the next president and CEO of Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Linzer will assume his new post in October, succeeding Robert Shelton, who stepped down in February. Linzer has been Northwestern’s provost since 2007. Before that he served for five years as dean of the University’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Research Corporation for Science Advancement was founded in 1912. RCSA advocates for the sciences and a major funder of scientific innovation and of research in America’s colleges and universities. (Photo courtesy of RCSA)
County health department names new leadership
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New leadership is in place at the Pima County Health Department. Marcy Flanagan was named Health Department director. She is replacing Dr. Francisco Garcia, who was promoted to assistant county administrator for Health Services. Flanagan has worked for the Health Department for 16 years, serving most recently as the deputy director. Flanagan will oversee the operations of the department, which includes nearly 30 different programs and is supported by more than 300 employees. (Photo courtesy of Pima County)
County health department names new leadership
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New leadership is in place at the Pima County Health Department. Paula Mandel was selected to serve as deputy director. Mandel, a registered nurse, has worked with the department for six years, organizing and directing the activities for multiple programs. Mandel will oversee the operations of the department, which includes nearly 30 different programs and is supported by more than 300 employees. (Photo courtesy of Pima County)
Lodge on the Desert adds food and beverage manager
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Lodge on the Desert has hired Justin Fitzsimons as the new food and beverage manager. Fitzsimons has held positions of head chef, general manager and chef de partier in restaurants in Oregon, California and Arizona. He earned certification in culinary arts from the Apicius Culinary Institute in Florence, Italy, in 2005. (Photo courtesy of Lodge on the Desert)
Garcia joins Onyx Creative’s Tucson office
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David Garcia has been selected to serve as director of architecture for the Tucson office of Onyx Creative, formerly Herschman Architects. Garcia worked for the City of Tucson as an architect overseeing various government projects, including health components in neighborhood centers. As owner of ADG, Inc., for 21 years, Garcia designed and prepared construction documents for health care facilities, including dental, MRI, cancer treatment, urgent care, doctors’ offices, and minor hospital facility remodels. (Photo courtesy of Onyx Creative Tucson)
Jones returns to Community Foundation for So. Arizona
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Jennifer Jones is returning to the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, this time as director of donor services and development. Formerly an advancement officer, Jones will be responsible for leading CFSA’s efforts to serve donors. In addition, she will work with the director of gift planning, Mary Louise Luna, to help individuals, families and nonprofits build philanthropic legacies. Jones brings more than two decades of experience as a nonprofit leader focused on development and growth. She has worked in the community foundation sector for approximately 10 years, first at CFSA and then at Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation as the Director of Donor Engagement. Most recently, Jones worked as a consultant to nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area. (Photo courtesy of Community Foundation for Southern Arizona)
Hands of Hope Tucson makes leadership change
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Hands of Hope Tucson, a local faith-based nonprofit, has named a new executive director, along with a director of client services and a nurse manager. The organization cares for women facing unplanned pregnancies, providing free services and education. Elisa Medina, a Tucson native, was appointed executive director, taking the helm from President and Executive Director John Tabor as he moves into semi-retirement. Medina has worked closely with Tabor since 2005 as director of programs. (Photo courtesy of Hands of Hope Tucson)
Hands of Hope Tucson makes leadership change
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Hands of Hope Tucson, a local faith-based nonprofit, has named a new director of client services. The organization cares for women facing unplanned pregnancies, providing free services and education. Cindi Buller was promoted to director of client services. She has held various leadership roles over the past two decades. Buller works with a team of more than 25 staff and volunteers, including 12 medical professionals. (Photo courtesy of Hands of Hope Tucson)
Hands of Hope Tucson makes leadership change
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Hands of Hope Tucson, a local faith-based nonprofit, has named a new nurse manager. The organization cares for women facing unplanned pregnancies, providing free services and education. Registered Nurse Julia Choate has been hired as Hands of Hope Tucson’s nurse manager. She comes to the organization after 18 years at Casa de la Luz where she worked primarily in the quality and compliance area. Choate will work with a team of nursing professionals who provide education and support for those facing an unplanned pregnancy, including free pregnancy testing, ultrasound scanning and prenatal care. (Photo courtesy of Hands of Hope Tucson)
Prather named Pima County JTED deputy superintendent
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Kathy Prather has been named the new deputy superintendent of the Pima County Joint Technical Education District. Prather has served as the career and technical education and JTED director for the Sunnyside Unified School District since 2012. Prior to joining Sunnyside, she was the CTE Director in the Tucson Unified School District. Starting July 1, Prather will serve as second-in-command of the JTED District and act as the district’s leader when the superintendent is not present. Her job duties include being the point person for the Business and Industry Council, overseeing facilities and maintenance, and coordinating program reviews for all central and satellite campus programs. (Photo courtesy of Pima JTED)
