Scottsdale Leadership celebrates milestone and announces Class XXV

Contact: Rachel Brockway
(480) 627-6710

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Scottsdale Leadership, Inc., a nonprofit community leadership organization serving Scottsdale and the surrounding community, is pleased to announce the newest class members for its 25th anniversary year. This year, 43 participants were selected for Class 25 and represent a varied cross-section of the community in terms of professional and cultural backgrounds.

“This is a special group because they represent the 25th class our organization has hosted in its leadership core program,” said Doreen Reinke, Scottsdale Leadership president and graduate of Class 17.

The nine-month program begins Sept. 3 and features curriculum that includes economic development, community stewardship, education, health care and public safety. The program enhances the success of community leaders by providing a knowledge base and support network from which members can contribute to their communities through awareness, involvement and trusteeship.

“Class 25 will follow in the footsteps of more than 800 Scottsdale Leadership alumni who have gone on to make significant contributions in Scottsdale and our state,” said Reinke. “We look forward to a rewarding and transformative future with these individuals as we celebrate our past.”

Scottsdale Leadership will commemorate its 25th anniversary throughout the year including a celebratory event in the spring.

Scottsdale Leadership Class 25 members are:

Korey Boals, Aviles & Alan;
Ken Brooks, Valley of the Sun United Way;
Gregory Cohen, Law Offices of Gregory Cohen;
Stephanie Connelly, Scottsdale Insurance Company;
Robert DeLeon, Scottsdale Fire Department;
Paul Dwight, Scottsdale Insurance Company;
Diane Fitzgerald-Verbonitz, Arizona Psychological Association;
John Froelich, FocalPoint Coaching;
Jim Grosso, YMCA Scottsdale/PV Branch;
Greg Hand, SRP;
Cynthia Hill, POSA Outreach Foundation;
Ruth Ingall, Mayo Clinic;
Lisa Johnson Stone, Law Offices of Stone & Davis;
Anne Jones, Workshops for Youth & Families;
Jeffrey Klefstad, SRP;
Denise Lewandowski, APS;
Kristina Luoma-Dyrr, Cactus Flower Florists;
Janice Marvin, HOTWIRE Development;
Magaly Masci, Masci-Vargas Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors;
Kathie May, faculty emeritus w/ Maricopa Community Colleges;
Valarie Miceli, Hilton Hotels – Embassy Suite Phx. Biltmore;
Jessica Moreau, Est Est;
Peg Mulloy, Republic Services;
Yvonne Murphy, Scottsdale Public Library;
Karen Nowak, Navigator Management Partners;
Ryan O’Daniel, Kyle Moyer & Company;
Pele Peacock, Alvarez & Gilbert;
Scott Popp, Scottsdale Police Department;
Kelly Ries, SRP;
Michael Ritter, City of Scottsdale;
John Schloz, Home Smart Real Estate;
Kerri Shearer, Ventana Fine Properties;
Dana Sherman, Scottsdale Prevention Institute;
Kristi Small, Republic Services;
Kristi Staab, Kristi Staab Enterprises;
John Thomas, Desert Pacific Commercial Real Estate;
Kelly Tope, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau;
Drew Vallorano, SRP;
Francesca Watkins, Scottsdale Community College;
Cynthia Wenstrom, Realty Executives;
Travis Yarlagadda, Henkel Consumer Goods, Inc.;
Katherine Yu, Henkel Consumer Goods, Inc.;
Jessica Zambo, Empire West Title Agency

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Scottsdale Leadership is proud to celebrate 25 years of serving the community through its leadership development and alumni programs. Scottsdale Leadership prepares citizens to take on leadership roles in an ever-changing world.  To date more than 800 graduates have been empowered to lead youth, civic, and philanthropic organizations in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona.