Executive director of corporate relations hired for Tech Parks Arizona
Tech Parks Arizona announced the expansion of the University of Arizona (UA) Tech Parks Arizona team with the appointment of Lindsay Welch, as the Executive Director of Corporate Relations.
In her role, Welch will develop, plan and collaborate with team members to prospect for new business. She will lead development efforts that best address corporate needs and strategic initiatives that align with the priorities of Tech Parks Arizona. She will amplify national & international business relationships expanding the network that is provided by Tech Parks Arizona.
Lindsay Welch brings a vast amount of experience in community and business development through her past positions both professionally and personally. She is results driven and has a proven track record in revenue growth and business development. Welch holds a BA in marketing with an emphasis in education from the University of Phoenix. She obtained her education while supporting her husband in active duty service of 20 years.
“As a passionate, strategic and experienced business cultivation professional, I am confident that Lindsay’s experience and extensive network will propel Tech Parks Arizona to the next level of success. As an organization, we are in a season of rapid growth with the new Tech Park at The Bridges coming online and the UA Center for Innovation expansion of outposts across the Southern Arizona region, we are building a team that responds at the speed of business” said Carol Stewart, Associate Vice President, Tech Parks Arizona.
“I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to join a league of extraordinary individuals and be part of the leadership team for the dynamic powerhouse Tech Parks Arizona. My passion for innovation, collaboration, relationship management, and revenue generation prompted my decision to join forces with the University’s Tech Parks. I am excited to build on the momentum and look forward to accomplishing many impactful initiatives!” said newly appointed Executive Director of Corporate Relations for Tech Parks Arizona, Lindsay Welch.
Terracon announces Tracy Grover as line director
Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, has named Tracy Grover as assistant materials service line director for the Western U.S., including 13 states from the West Coast through the Mountain States.
Grover joined Terracon in 2015 as Phoenix Materials department manager. Most recently, he served as senior consultant and regional services manager for Materials in Terracon’s Western operating group. Grover has more than 28 years of experience, including lab manager, materials department manager, office manager, regional services manager, and service line director roles with large engineering firms. He studied civil engineering at the University of Utah. Grover also serves as the current Chairman of ACI 311 Committee, Inspection of Concrete.
Frazer Ryan adds estate controversy attorney
Estate litigation attorney Jessica Dorvinen has joined Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP.
Ms. Dorvinen is a member of the Bench & Bar Committee for the Maricopa County Bar Association and serves on the board of directors of the Biltmore Area Partnership and the Biltmore Area Partnership Foundation.
She earned her law degree at the University of Akron and has practiced in Arizona since 2011. She is also licensed to practice in Minnesota. Her experience includes probate and trust disputes, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, elder law, estate administration, commercial litigation and real estate disputes.
Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold is a 25-attorney central Phoenix law firm that serves clients in the areas of estate planning, tax controversy, trust and estate controversy, business and corporate law, mental health advocacy, and elder law.
Scottsdale Realtor Bridgett Sechrest joins Platinum Living Realty
Platinum Living Realty, an independent luxury real estate brokerage with five offices across Arizona, announced that Bridgett Sechrest has joined the brokerage. With a background in office management and hospitality, Sechrest uses her professional and personable working style to help clients feel at ease throughout the home-buying or -selling process.
“Bridgett is the unique combination of being both persistent as well as patient, which are critical characteristics in succeeding as a real estate agent in the Valley,” said Michelle Macklin, co-owner of Platinum Living Realty. “Bridgett is also incredibly trustworthy and truly cares about her clients, which make her an excellent fit for being part of Platinum Living Realty.”
Sechrest was born Los Angeles and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, but has made Arizona her home for the past thirty years. She specializes in varying types of residential property including single-family homes, condos, investment properties and rentals across the Greater Phoenix area.
“Selling or buying real estate can be an exciting yet intensely stressful occasion in life, and having a trusted professional is critical to achieving your home-buying or -selling goals,” said Sechrest. “I really wanted to be part of Platinum Living Realty so that I can take advantage of their resources to even better serve my clients in the process.”
Sechrest currently resides in Scottsdale with her husband of 26 years and their two children. Sechrest believes in giving back to her community and has volunteers with many nonprofits throughout the years. She has also spent the last eleven years as a board member for the Cherokee Elementary Association of Parents and Teachers and was involved in her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop for eight years.
Sarah Zenker joins Platinum Living Realty
Platinum Living Realty announced that Sarah Zenker has joined the brokerage. With unwavering support and ongoing education from the real estate industry, Zenker leverages her dependability, networking skills, and ability to navigate emotional challenges to deliver results for her home-buying and -selling clients.
“With a positive attitude and a passion to serve, Sarah is well equipped to handle any task from home buyers or sellers,” said Jay Macklin, co-owner of Platinum Living Realty. “We are happy to have her as part of the Platinum Living Realty team, as she will no doubt exceed any expectations as a real estate professional.”
Zenker grew up in southern California, where she got firsthand experience in developing a disciplined work ethic from watching her parents as successful insurance professionals. At a very young age, Zenker was also involved in her family’s personal transactions and witnessed the challenges that can exist between home buyers and sellers, many times due to emotions on either side.
“There’s an emotional impact a transaction can have that can either make or break a deal,” said Zenker. “I’m excited to use my skills navigating relationships and taming those emotional challenges to help clients get the results they’re looking for at Platinum Living Realty.”
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