by Katie Hurst | Aug 28, 2024 | Member Spotlight
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 U.S. for middle school on...
by Katie Hurst | Jul 26, 2024 | Member Spotlight
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 development. What do you enjoy...
by Katie Hurst | Jun 24, 2024 | Member Spotlight
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? AAED offers terrific...
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...
