The Phoenix IDA, a prominent industrial development authority established in 1981 to assist economic and community impact enterprises, announces the election of its 2013 board officers.  Bruce Mosby is president of the board; Donald Keuth is vice-president; Tommy Espinoza is treasurer; and Christa Severns is secretary of the Phoenix IDA board for a one-year term that commenced in January 2013.

Mr. Mosby, who has served on the board of the Phoenix IDA since July 2010, is a recognized professional in the hospitality, retail and restaurant industries with expertise in corporate expansion, entrepreneurial enterprises and retail operations. He served as Phoenix IDA treasurer in 2012.

Mr. Keuth is president of the Phoenix Community Alliance, a nonprofit organization formed in 1983 to help create a dynamic and vital central city core. He has served on the board of directors for the Phoenix IDA since October 2003 and served as Assistant Secretary in 2012.

Tommy Espinoza is president and CEO of Raza Development Fund, Inc., the largest Latino Community Development Financial Institution in the U.S with total assets in excess of $100 million. He has served on the board of the Phoenix IDA since July 2006 and served as Assistant Treasurer in 2012.

Christa Severens is the owner of Christa Severns Communications, which specializes in strategic planning and implementation of public relations and public affairs campaigns. She was appointed to the Phoenix IDA board in November 2011.