As 2019 is in full swing, the list of what is going right in the Central Phoenix corridor is a long one that provides much to celebrate for our residents, city and state. Terrific cities have a personality and a vibe that is uniquely their own. And a vital urban core is often a critical driver in what makes a city great. Civic pride happens in collaboration between neighbors, neighborhoods, corporate citizens, smart government, and willing investors who collectively foster a “can do” spirit that welcomes all people and makes room for new ideas.
Anyone who has been in Phoenix for a long time or even the last few years can easily see that Central Phoenix is on the move in a big way. It feels like we have reached a tipping point and momentum is full throttle. At almost every turn, there is something noteworthy going on across a wide range of sectors: multifamily housing, infill development, neighborhood revitalization, university expansion projects, new construction, restaurants, museums, Roosevelt Row’s national prominence, and sports and entertainment venues. Where challenges remain, I am confident that solutions will follow. It is truly an exciting time to live, work and play in Central Phoenix.
You are invited to connect with PCA though our newsletter and website, and join us as we work together to build this great place we call home.
Diane Haller
“As a longtime member of Phoenix Community Alliance, it is especially gratifying to see how diverse the revitalization and development projects are in the Central Phoenix corridor. The heart of Phoenix is alive and well.”
Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2020
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2021
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2020
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2020
Executive Director
Secretary: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022
Treasurer: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022
Immediate Past Chair,
Homelessness Committee Co-Chair
Arts, Culture & Public Life Chair
Central City Planning & Development
Co-Chair
Central City Planning & Development
Co-Chair
Education Committee Chair
Hance Park Fundraising
Co-Chair
Hance Park Fundraising
Co-Chair
Health & Bioscience Chair
McDowell Rd. Revitalization
Co-Chair
McDowell Rd. Revitalization
Co-Chair
Membership Development
Chair
Multi-Modal Connectivity
Co-Chair
Multi-Modal Connectivity
Co-Chair
Public Affairs Chair
Social & Housing Advancement Committee Chair
Ruben Alonzo, Executive Director, Community & Municipal Relations, ASU
Steve Sorrentino, GM Energy Center Phoenix, Clearway Energy
Steve Zabilski, Executive Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Diane Haller, Chair
Kurt Schneider, Vice Chair
Carol Poore PhD, Vice Chair
Beau Lane, Vice Chair
Devney Preuss, Executive Director
Christina Noyes, Secretary
Howard Epstein, Treasurer
Mo Stein, Immediate Past Chair
Catrina Kahler, Arts, Culture & Public Life
Billy Shields, Central City Planning & Development
Matthew Seaman, Central City Planning & Development
Heidi Schaefer, Education
Kurt Schneider, Graffiti Hotline
Larry Lazarus, Hance Park Fundraising
Tim Sprague, Hance Park Fundraising
Lisa Perez, Health & Bioscience
Joel McCabe, McDowell Road Revitalization
Dr. Steve Narang, McDowell Road Revitalization
Bryan Albue, Membership Development
Rick Naimark, Multi-Modal Connectivity
Krista Shepherd, Multi-Modal Connectivity
Ruben Alvarez, Public Affairs
Sheila Harris, PhD, Social & Housing Advancement Committee
Mo Stein, Social & Housing Advancement Committee
Chris Anderson, Managing Director, Hines
Victor Burrola, Community Development Officer, Arizona, Wells Fargo
Chris Callahan, Dean, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Marek Crabbs, Area Director Sales, Republic Services
Dawn Hart, Co-Managing Director, Principal, Gensler
Steve Jennings, Associate State Director, AARP
Chad Kemper, Director of Sales, 12 News/Tegna
Dr. Steve Narang, CEO, Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix
Alvaro Sande, Development Principal, Katerra
Heidi Schaefer, Director, Corporate Taxation, SRP
Krista Shepherd, Principal, Gould Evans
Dave Todd, General Manager – Phoenix Transit, Transdev Services Inc.
Jackie Thompson, Community Affairs & Grassroots, Southwest Airlines Co.
Julie Trujillo, Director, External Relations, UA Eller College of Management
Jay Zaghloul, Director, Business Development, Clearway Energy
Maria Baier, SVP of Communications and Public Affairs, Phoenix Suns
Joseph Benesh, Director, Phoenix Center for the Arts
Terry Burke, President Southwest – Music, Live Nation
Chris Burson, SVP of Commercial Real Estate, Alliance Bank of AZ
Brian Cassidy, President, CCBG Architects
Mike Ebert, Managing Partner, RED Development
Greg Falls, Attorney, Sherman & Howard
Sandra Ferniza, Private Professional
Lisa Glow, CEO, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)
Jay Hicks, Design Principal, Dig Studio
Ryan Kerr, Development Manager, True North
Melanie LaDue, Gives Back Lead, Tuft & Needle
Kendra Lee, Area Manager, APS
Michael Lieb, President, Michael A. Lieb, Ltd.
Mark McLaren, VP, HDR
Jim McPherson, Private Professional
Eva Olivas, Executive Director/CEO, Phoenix Revitalization Corporation
Dominic Papa, Founder, Institute for Digital Progress AZ
Tim Sprague, Principal, Habitat Metro
Mark Stratz, SVP | City Leader, Transwestern
Kate Wells, President & CEO, Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Brad Woodman, Office Director/Vice President, SmithGroup
Steve Zabilski, Executive Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul