Jill C. Hegardt

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Banner Health is a non-profit health system, which owns and operates hospitals and other specialized facilities. Its services include academic medicine, allergy and immunology, anticoagulation, endoscopy, endocrinology, geriatrics, infusion therapy, intensive care, pain management, paramedic care, physical therapy, and weight loss and bariatric surgery. The company was founded on September 1, 1999 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a data-driven regional economic development organization that works with 22 member communities and over 190 private investors to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and the CEO of the company is Chris Camacho. The company's mission is to advocate for the competitiveness of the region and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 32 years, GPEC has helped 895 companies, creating nearly 164,000 jobs and $33.40 billion in capital investment.

NAIOP Research Foundation engages in the commercial real estate services through education, ongoing research and outreach activities. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Phoenix Children's Hospital provides health care services. Its pediatric specialty includes adolescent medicine, allergy and immunology, anesthesiology, bone marrow transplantation, critical care, dermatology, developmental pediatrics and emergency medicine. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Gateway Region Young Men's Christian Association provides health and human service through community gathering and recreational facilities. It focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The company was founded on October 13, 1853 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, MO.

Sunbelt Holdings, Inc. provides real estate development, management, and investment services. The private company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company was founded by Daniel Bennett, Tor Andenæs. John W. Graham has been the CEO of the company since 1982.

Montage Partners Inc (Montage Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Jordan M. Tate. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Richmond American Homes Corp. provides homebuilding services. The firm sells single family and town homes. It has operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia. Richmond American Homes is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Lat33 Capital, Inc. provides real estate investment and financial services. It engages in real estate lending and investment process, including origination, acquisition, underwriting, documentation, servicing, construction, enforcement, development, marketing, and disposition. The firm operates through the following segments: Hospitality & Entertainment Operations; Mortgage, REO Legacy Portfolio & Other Operations and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality & Entertainment Operations segment consists of revenues and direct operating expenses, depreciation and amortization relating to hotel, spa, and F&B operations. The Mortgage, REO Legacy Portfolio & Other Operations segment consists of the collection, workout and sale of new and legacy loans and REO assets, including financing of such asset sales, as well as the operating expenses, carrying costs and other related expenses of such assets. The Corporate & Other segment consists of centralized general and administrative and corporate treasury activities. The company was founded on May 01, 2003 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-driven organization representing 1400+ member businesses and individuals. The company is the 2nd largest chamber in the state and committed to their community, committed to serving members and committed to business success. VISION The Chamber is guided by a vision of building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. MISSION Mission is to provide partnership opportunities through programs and services designed to help their members meet their business goals. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES EXCELLENCE: Meeting the highest expectations STEWARDSHIP: Respecting and protecting community resources INTEGRITY: Honest and trustworthy in action and intent VISION: Imagining the possibilities INCLUSIVENESS: Respecting and valuing broad participation in community dialog and decision-making COURAGE: Acting with strength of conviction even in the face of adversity STAFF VALUES Team holds itself to the highest standards of excellence! ACCOUNTABILITY Being responsible to themselves, each other and to the organization CREATIVITY: Thinking about different ways of doing things HONESTY: Communicating the facts without judgment or bias RESPECT: Acknowledging each other's value and contribution TEAMWORK Working together cooperatively towards a common goal TRUST: Believing in each other's success and ability FUNDING The Chamber is a private organization funded by membership dues and corporate investments. MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.

Arizona Commerce Authority is an economic development agency. It offers marketing, innovation, technology, community, growth, workforce, jobs, aerospace, bioscience and nanotechnology. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Evergreen Devco, Inc. provides real estate services. It offers retail development, commercial and multi-family development, asset management, property management, and leasing services. The company was founded by Bruce Pomeroy and Andrew Skipper in 1974 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Byte Foods, Inc. designs and manufactures automatic vending machines and refrigerators. It allows food companies to sell their products anywhere, using small unattended stores. The company was founded by Megan Mokri and Lee Mokri in 2015 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Social Venture Partners provides social services. It offers nonprofit and collaborative solutions. The company was founded by Kim Sanchez Rael and Margaret Walker and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Cecilian Partners LLC is a proptech company that collaborates with land developers and homebuilders to modernize their digital footprint and simplify the complexities of placemaking. The private company is based in New Hope, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Since 2019, the company has been offering real estate management, mapping, and development software to support property developers, home builders, and realtors. The company's patented technology platform includes 3D mapping technology and data management solutions that ease everyday pain points associated with building and buying homes. The company was founded in 2019 by John Cecilian and Philip Worland, with John Cecilian serving as the CEO since then.

Land Advisors Organization LLC engages in the provision of land brokerage services. The company was founded by Gregory Vogel in 1987 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Thomas Title & Escrow LLC provides real estate settlement and escrow services. It offers virtual and print marketing and education. The firm offers national commercial, corporate escrow, energy, and residential title services. The company was founded by Frank W. Busch, III in 2006 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Baker Tilly US LLP, Henry & Horne LLP is a company that provides audit, accounting, and tax & business consulting services. Henry & Horne LLP is based in Tempe, AZ. Henry & Horne was acquired by Baker Tilly US LLP on December 01, 2022. The company was founded in 1957.

Part of Revlon Group Holdings LLC, DF Enterprises, Inc. is a company that operates warehouse buildings and shopping malls. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. Jason Stiles has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

DFE Capital Management LLC (DFE Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of DF Enterprises founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

PetPlate, Inc. manufactures pet food founded in 2016 by Renaldo Webb. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Byte Technology Retail, Inc. is an American company that offers a small footprint kiosk and software solution for selling fresh food anywhere. The company provides customers with unprecedented convenience through its #1 unattended retail platform. Byte Technology's swipe, grab and go kiosks offer a 24/7 dining solution at flexible locations and hours of the day for students, faculty, and staff. The company also offers free training through its content hub, Byte Academy, where customers can learn how to sell into new locations, improve their operations, and master their account management skills. The company was founded by Megan Mokri and Lee Mokri, and Megan Mokri has been the CEO since incorporation.

Tattoo Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures temporary tattoos. The firm offers bulk and wholesale temporary tattoos, flat vending and promotional products. The company was founded in 1989 and it is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization. It operates as one of two regulatory bodies for high school athletics and activities in the state of Arizona. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority owns and operates the University of Phoenix stadium. It is responsible for building and operating the new University of Phoenix stadium, funding tourism promotion in Maricopa County, funding the construction and renovation of Cactus League Spring Training facilities, funding youth and amateur sports projects and programs. The company was founded in November 2000 and is located in Glendale, AZ

St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance gathers and distributes food. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1967 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc. provides architectural and engineering services. The company also provides professional civil engineering, hydrology, land survey, and construction management services to public and private sector clients. The firm offers wastewater transportation, master planned communities, surveying, and construction management services. The company was founded in 1984 by Darrel E. Wood and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.