Chair’s Message

As 2021 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.

Invitation

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.”

Executive Committee

Officers & Committee Chairs

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Diane Haller
Partner, Quarles & Brady

Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2023

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Kurt Schneider
President, LD Schneider & Associates

Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2021

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Carol Poore, PhD
Private Professional

Vice Chair: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022

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Ruben Alonzo
Executive Director, Community & Municipal Relations, ASU

Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2023

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Christina Noyes
Attorney, Gust Rosenfeld

Secretary: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022

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Howard Epstein
National Executive, OREO/Real Estate Sales, B of A

Treasurer: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022

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Kyle Foxcroft
Finance, Tuft & Needle

Treasurer: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022

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Mo Stein
Principal, HKS Architects

Immediate Past Chair,

Social & Housing Advancement Committee Co-Chair

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Catrina Kahler
President, Artlink Inc.

Arts, Culture & Public Life Chair

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Billy Shields
Hansji Corporation

Central City Planning & Development 

Co-Chair

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Matthew Seaman
Principal and Development Partner, Metrowest Development

Central City Planning & Development

Co-Chair

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Heidi Schaefer
Director, Corporate Taxation, SRP

Education Committee Chair

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Larry Lazarus
Partner, Lazarus & Silvyn

Hance Park Fundraising

Co-Chair

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Tim Sprague
Principal, Habitat Metro

Hance Park Fundraising

Co-Chair

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Joel McCabe
COO, Trellis

McDowell Rd. Revitalization

Co-Chair

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Bryan Albue
Private Professional

Membership Engagement

Chair

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Krista Shepherd
Principal, Gould Evans

Multi-Modal Connectivity

Co-Chair

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Rick Naimark
Associate VP for Program Development Planning, ASU

Multi-Modal Connectivity

Co-Chair

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Ruben Alvarez
Managing Partner, Molera Alvarez

Public Affairs Chair

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Sheila Harris, PhD.
Private Professional

Social & Housing Advancement Committee Chair

Members at Large

Steve Sorrentino, GM Energy Center Phoenix, Clearway Energy

Steve Zabilski, Executive Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Board of Directors

Officers

Diane Haller, Chair

Kurt Schneider, Vice Chair

Carol Poore Ph.D., Vice Chair

Ruben Alonzo, Vice Chair

Christina Noyes, Secretary

Howard Epstein, Treasurer

Kyle Foxcrot, Assistant Treasurer

Mo Stein, Immediate Past Chair

Committee Chairs

Catrina Kahler, Arts, Culture & Public Life

Billy Shields, Central City Planning  & Development

Matthew Seaman, Central City Planning & Development

Heidi Schaefer, Education

Larry Lazarus, Hance Park Fundraising

Tim Sprague, Hance Park Fundraising

Joel McCabe, McDowell Road Revitalization

Bryan Albue, Membership Engagement

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

Director Level Members

Ruben Alonzo, Executive Director, Community & Municipal Relations, ASU

Chris Anderson, Managing Director, Hines

Victor Burrola, Community Development Officer, Arizona, Wells Fargo

Dawn Hart, Co-Managing Director, Principal, Gensler

Stephen Herring, Municipal Relations Manager, Republic Services

Troy Hoberg, Senior Vice President, AECOM/Hunt

Kyle Jardine, Director, Development, Wexford Science + Technology

Steve Jennings, Associate State Director, AARP

Chad Kemper, Director of Sales, 12 News/Tegna

Lexi Muller, Community Outreach Lead, Southwest Airlines Co.

Heidi Schaefer, Director, Corporate Taxation, SRP

John Scherpf, Chief Operating Officer, Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix

Krista Shepherd, Principal, Gould Evans

Dave Todd, General Manager – Phoenix Transit, Transdev Services Inc.

Julie Trujillo, Director, External Relations, UA Eller College of Management

Jay Zaghloul, Director, Business Development, Clearway Energy

Members at Large

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

Leah Fregulia, CEO, Arizona School for the Arts

Lisa Glow, CEO, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)

Ashley Harder, Private Professional

Lauren Henschen, CEO, Phoenix Center for the Arts

Jay Hicks, Design Principal, Dig Studio

Angela Hughey, Co-Founder & President, ONE Community

Ryan Kerr, Development Manager, True North

Beau Lane, CEO, LaneTerralever

Kendra Lee, Area Manager, APS

Mark McLaren, VP, HDR

Jim McPherson, Private Professional

Eva Olivas, Executive Director/CEO, Phoenix Revitalization Corporation

Dominic Papa, Founder, Institute for Digital Progress AZ

Lisa Perez, Private Professional

Jason Rowley, President & CEO, Phoenix Suns

Mark Stratz, SVP | City Leader, Transwestern

Kathey Wagner, CEO, EPS Group

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

  • When you are with business leaders of the quality that we have here at PCA – it’s unrivaled.

    - Howard Epstein, National Executive, OREO/Real Estate Sales, Bank of America

  • The core promise and opportunity for PCA is to build a great City by connecting the endeavors of its Members and its mission. Arts, Culture, Education, Development, Affordability, Sports, Health all work better together and build on each other, never alone. It is what separates PCA from other organizations, such as Chambers of economic development. PCA connects the dots and bridges the gaps that continue to challenge.

    - Mo Stein, Principal, HKS Architects & Immediate Past Chair, PCA

  • "We are so grateful to join such a powerful organization making a true difference in the communities we serve."

    - Katrina Heineking, COO, Transdev Services Inc.

  • "As a long time 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".

    - Diane Haller, Quarles & Brady and PCA Chair

  • "I would never consider dropping my membership".

    - Bryan Albue, Private Professional