by Madison Leyvas | Jan 31, 2025 | Member Spotlight
January 2025 Member Spotlight Jazmin Zamudio Economic Development Director, City of Somerton Can you share with us how you got into Economic Development? Economic Development blends planning, business development, real estate, and a level of marketing, all areas I’ve...
by Katie Hurst | Sep 20, 2024 | Member Spotlight
September 2024 Member Highlight Steve North Economic Development Coordinator, City of Show Low What brought you to Show Low? Growing up, my grandparents had a cabin in Lakeside, so I spent a lot of time here hunting, camping, and fishing when I was younger. I was...
by Katie Hurst | Aug 28, 2024 | Member Spotlight
August 2024 Member Highlight Alejandro Figueroa Director of Economic Development & Intergovernmental Affairs, Yuma County Where are you originally from? Yuma. I was raised in Mexico the first few years of my life. My dad was a naturalized citizen. I came to the...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 26, 2024 | Member Spotlight
July 2024 Member Highlight Crisi Clark Economic Development Specialist, Camp Verde Why did you become an AAED member? Crisi joined AAED to advance her career. She started in her role two years ago, and Steve Ayers suggested she join to learn more about economic...
by Katie Hurst | Jun 24, 2024 | Member Spotlight
June 2024 Member Highlight Marie Laughner Deputy Economic Development Director – Strategic Initiatives, City of Mesa How long have you been an AAED member? On and off since 2002! But consistently since 2018. What do you enjoy most about being an AAED member?...
by Katie Hurst | May 6, 2024 | Member Spotlight
April 2024 Member Highlight MaKenzie Wilson, AZED Pro Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Gilbert AAED New Member of the Year 2024 (along with Diana Soto) What do you enjoy most about being an AAED member? I really enjoy the community and relationships that...
