Our Experts
Our team of experts provides full-service assistance and a single statewide point of contact to help companies get all the information and access they need to effectively evaluate Arizona's business climate.
Our outstanding Business Attraction and International teams focus specifically on helping companies from outside of Arizona, while our Business Development experts help existing Arizona businesses grow and become more competitive. The Work Force team offers assistance to all businesses that need expertise in expanding their employee base and training existing workers.
Business Attraction
- Mike Carroll
Vice President, Renewable Energy
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- Allison Gilbreath
Vice President, Healthcare & Biotechnology
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- Hugh Kreizenbeck
Vice President, High Tech & Manufacturing
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- Rob Morton
Vice President, Aerospace & Defense
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- Ken Chapa
Manager, Rural Programs
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- Tom Doyle
Manager, Rural Programs
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International
- Fernando Jimenez
Vice President of International Trade and Investment
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- Karla Teixera
Vice President of International Trade and Investment
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Business Development
- Bennett Curry
Vice President, Tech Commercialization
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- Birgitte Santaella
Vice President, Business Expansion
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- Kirk McClure
Vice President, Business Expansion
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- Thurston Jennings
Vice President, Capital Strategies
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Workforce Services
- Rosalyn Boxer
Vice President, Workforce
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- Kirsten Hall
Workforce Manager
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- Sheila Paul Shedd
Manager, Governor's Council on Workforce Policy
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