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Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition

September 27, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Cleaning hotel rooms, working at the front desk and serving as a hostess and cashier is not typical for most nine-year old girls, but for Ann Serna, it was a way of life and perhaps the boost that landed her in the role she has today as owner and general manager of the Grand Canyon Plaza … [Read more...] about Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Ann Serna, Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel, Women In Business

A Legacy of Giving Back

September 1, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Learning that Jim and Linda Lee had been named the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year by the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County was not a big surprise to those who have lived in the Quad Cities area for any length of time. For decades, the Lees have been major contributors to a diverse … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Giving Back

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, Jim and Linda Lee, spotlight

Flying High

July 25, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Leonardo Da Vinci was quoted as saying, “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skywards.” Holding one of the highest pilot certifications, Craig Sanderson spread his wings upward to serve as director of operations for Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines and … [Read more...] about Flying High

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: Craig Sanderson, Feature, spotlight

Grand Canyon Railway General Manager: A Man in Motion

June 28, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

A sign posted on the wall of the Grand Canyon Railway locomotive shop states, “Expect movement on any tracks from any direction…at any time.” Though a good reminder for engineers and mechanics working on the trains, the advice spells out sage wisdom for Bob Baker’s position as general manager of … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Railway General Manager: A Man in Motion

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Bob Baker, community profile, spotlight

Locally Sourced; Regionally Recognized

June 3, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

When all the other boys and girls wanted to grow up to be firefighters and police officers, John Panza wanted to be a chef. “I always kind of gravitated to the kitchen as a kid. If there was a family gathering or party, I was in the kitchen helping out mom or dad, whoever was cooking.” Panza’s … [Read more...] about Locally Sourced; Regionally Recognized

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: BiGA restaurant, Chef John Panza, spotlight

Hospitality from Kabul to the Grand Canyon

April 21, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Traveling almost 8,000 miles to fill his new position as food and beverage director for Xanterra at the Grand Canyon South Rim Lodges was an “easy” decision, says Todd Rodemyer, who left Kabul, Afghanistan, for the Grand Canyon. “It was the best move I’ve made yet and I really like it … [Read more...] about Hospitality from Kabul to the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, spotlight, Todd Rodemyer

Melissa Cripps Composing a Life of Business, Service, Music 

March 7, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Managing a rewarding career is as much how a person approaches living as what transpires during business hours. That reality was poignantly reinforced in 2018 for Flagstaff’s Melissa Collins Cripps, agent/owner of Melissa Cripps Insurance Agency, Inc. “My life changed last year when both my … [Read more...] about Melissa Cripps Composing a Life of Business, Service, Music 

Filed Under: Business, Spotlight Tagged With: Melissa Cripps, spotlight, Women In Business

El Gato Azul Owner Committed to Community Service, Philanthropy

February 11, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

If you ask Barry Barbe, popular Prescott philanthropist and restaurant owner, he will tell you the best way to raise money for a charitable cause is to go dancing. That is what Barbe is planning to do on April 13, when local celebrities team up with professional dance instructors for a night of … [Read more...] about El Gato Azul Owner Committed to Community Service, Philanthropy

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Experienced Aviation Professional Lands Sedona Airport’s General Manager Position

January 10, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

‘U.S.S. Sedona’ welcomes a new commanding officer aboard  The best journeys do not necessarily have a flight plan. From growing up near an airfield to becoming a licensed commercial pilot to spearheading a fledgling air-traffic control school, Deborah Abingdon has vectored her distinct aviation … [Read more...] about Experienced Aviation Professional Lands Sedona Airport’s General Manager Position

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Karen Fann is Poised to Lead the State Senate  

December 13, 2018 By quadcities Leave a Comment

For more than 25 years, Yavapai County resident Karen Fann has been in the public eye.  That visibility will continue. Fann was elected to another term as a state senator for District 1, which covers more than 8,000 square miles of Yavapai County and portions of Maricopa County. She beat out … [Read more...] about Karen Fann is Poised to Lead the State Senate  

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