As 2022 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
Diane Haller
Partner, Quarles & Brady
Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2023
Carol Poore, PhD
Private Professional
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2022
Ruben Alonzo
Executive Director, Community & Municipal Relations, ASU
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2023
Matt Seaman
President, Cardon Development Group
Vice Chair: 3-year term ending Dec. 2024
Central City Planning & Development
Co-Chair
Christina Noyes
Attorney, Gust Rosenfeld
Secretary: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022
Howard Epstein
National Executive, OREO/Real Estate Sales, B of A
Treasurer: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022
Kyle Foxcroft
Finance, Tuft & Needle
Assistant Treasurer: 2-year term ending Dec. 2022
Mo Stein
Principal, HKS Architects
Immediate Past Chair,
Social & Housing Advancement Committee Co-Chair
Catrina Kahler
President, Artlink Inc.
Arts, Culture & Public Life Chair
Billy Shields
Hansji Corporation
Central City Planning & Development
Co-Chair
Greg Falls
Attorney, Sherman & Howard
Education Committee Chair
Larry Lazarus
Partner, Lazarus & Silvyn
Hance Park Fundraising
Co-Chair
Tim Sprague
Principal, Habitat Metro
Hance Park Fundraising
Co-Chair
Bryan Albue
Private Professional
Membership Engagement
Chair
Krista Shepherd
Principal, Multistudio
Multi-Modal Connectivity
Co-Chair
Rick Naimark
Associate VP for Program Development Planning, ASU
Multi-Modal Connectivity
Co-Chair
Ruben Alvarez
Managing Partner, Molera Alvarez
Public Affairs Chair
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
Carol Poore Ph.D., Vice Chair
Ruben Alonzo, Vice Chair
Matt Seaman, 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
Matthew Seaman, Central City Planning & Development
Billy Shields, Central City Planning & Development
Greg Falls, Education
Larry Lazarus, Hance Park Fundraising
Tim Sprague, Hance Park Fundraising
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
Katie Campana, Community Relations Officer, Arizona, Wells Fargo
Sonora Crittenden, Manager, Community Benefit & Health Equity, Dignity Health
Jared Fleisher, Vice President of Government Affairs, Rock Central
Diane Haller, Partner, Quarles & Brady
Stephen Herring, Municipal Relations Manager, Republic Services
Kyle Jardine, Director, Development, Wexford Science + Technology
Chad Kemper, Director of Sales, 12 News/Tegna
Dana Kennedy, AZ State Director, AARP
Lexi Muller, Community Outreach Lead, Southwest Airlines Co.
Krista Shepherd, Principal, Multistudio
Amy Shlossman, Chief Operating Officer, Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix
Jay Silverberg, Design Director, Principal, Gensler
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
Sandra Ferniza, Private Professional
Leah Fregulia, CEO, Arizona School for the Arts
Lisa Glow, CEO, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)
Ashley Harder, Private Professional
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, Digital Equity Institute
Lisa Perez, Private Professional
Jason Rowley, President & CEO, Phoenix Suns
Kurt Schneider, President, L. D. Schneider Associates
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