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SURVEY SAYS: CEOs reveal economyeconomy is leveling off, improving. 14 PATENT DECISION: High court’srt’s ruling good news for bio fi rms. 177 phoenix.bizjournals.com INFORM. CONNECT. SUCCEED. JULY 23, 2010 $3.95 Arizona Hispanic Chamber seeking new CEO BY LYNN DUCEY Union and other groups in May in legal challenges sentation and advocacy comes in.” [email protected] to the state’s new illegal immigration law, which is The chamber board is looking for someone to fi ll the working its way through the courts and has yet to role who is comfortable representing the organiza- The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is take effect. tion in public and has proven administrative skills. searching for a new CEO and executive director for “One of the things that we feel we can do as a cham- “An ideal candidate would have a good knowledge the second time in two years — and at a critical junc- ber is to counteract the effects of this (law),” said of nonprofi ts and the Hispanic business community,” ture for the Latino community. AZHCC spokesman James Garcia. “We represent The chamber joined the American Civil Liberties Latino small business, and this is where our repre- SEE LATINO | 32 Garcia

El Mirage plan would create urban arts hub BY MIKE SUNNUCKS [email protected] Thermo Fluids Inc. plant manager Bryan Sullivan The city of El Mirage has a very “un- inspects two large storage Phoenix” vision for its future — cut tanks containing used more from the cloth of Santa Fe, N.M., motor oil that is ready and Portland than the Valley’s sprawling to be sent out to end-users. suburbia. JIM POULIN | PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL El Mirage voters in November will con- sider a long-term plan to transform the West Valley city into a transit-oriented, environmentally friendly arts hub. Of- fi cials also want to cut the city’s carbon footprint by half over the next several de- cades and create parcels for organic and urban gardens. Greening the auto industry SEE EL MIRAGE | 32 ScottsdaleScottsdale ccompanyompany llaunchesaunches ooilil fi llterter rrecyclingecycling pprogramrogram

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Thermo Fluids Inc. has made a business of taking dirt fi lls once they are drained, it represents another step in out of the automotive industry. a growing sustainability chain for the automotive sector, The Scottsdale company is poised to do more than just said James Devlin, the company’s CEO. recycle used oil products, as it has been doing since 1993. “We don’t fi nd (dumping fi lters in landfi lls) acceptable, In August, it will become what may be the state’s fi rst home and neither do our customers,” he said. for recycling oil fi lters from auto repair and lube shops. For Arizona, where it is legal to ship used fi lters to land- SEE THERMO FLUIDS | 32 RENDERING PROVIDED BY EL MIRAGE A rendering of El Mirage’s proposed downtown.

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How much is too much? Companies with heart Departments EDITOR’S A new report criticizes Blue The Phoenix Business Journal CALENDAR...... 25 Cross Blue Shield health and HandsOn Greater CLASSIFIEDS ...... 29 plans for excessive premium Phoenix’s annual Heart of FOCUS: BIOTECH ...... 17 Picks increases, but the company Business Award program HIGH-END HOMES . . . . .27 Every year, we publish our says they were necessary to is seeking nominations for list of highest-paid CEOs. There pay for unexpected health local companies making a LEADS!...... 28 wasn’t a lot of change, which is claims and other expenses. 5 difference in the community LIST: HIGHEST-PAID unfortunate if you’re a female through volunteerism. 12 CEOS...... 13,15 CEO in town. Out of 50 on this Money-making idea LIST: DIRECTORS’ PAY . . 26 year’s list, there’s only one The Fiesta Bowl and the Focus: Biotech NEWSMAKERS...... 34 woman: Kim Arizona Sports & Tourism • U.S. Supreme Court ruling OPINION ...... 35 McWaters Authority are looking to add a is an encouraging sign for ON THE MOVE ...... 24 of Universal regular-season college game Valley biotech companies PROFILE...... 23 Technical to the lineup at University of seeking patents. 17 READER GUIDE...... 34 Institute. Phoenix Stadium in Glendale • Biotech-related patents She ranked to generate revenue. 6 issued in Arizona, by the THIS WEEK ONLINE . . . . .4 No. 19, with numbers, from 2005-09. 18 a 2009 salary On the increase • Inventor: Dreambrands Inc. of just un- International travel through CEO Gary Kehoe holds more Ilana Lowery der $600,000. Phoenix Sky Harbor Interna- than 30 patents for a variety And for tional Airport is up about of health- and biotech- the fi rst time 11 percent from January through related products. 19 in a long time, Bill Post, former May of this year, compared with • Valley biotech leaders JULY 23, 2010 chairman and CEO of Pinnacle the same period in 2009. 6 ANGELA GONZALES | PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL sound off on what high Vol. 30, No. 46 West Capital Corp., wasn’t on court ruling means to them Gary Kehoe, founder and CEO of DreamBrands Inc., was the POSTMASTER: Send the list. His No. 9 spot was taken Branching out inventor or co-inventor on more than 30 patents, including and how it will impact their address changes to by his successor, Don Brandt. Valley sports marketing veter- the nasal spray Zicam. business. 20 Phoenix Business Brandt earned about $890,000 in an Ray Artigue leaves his post • Progress Report: The Flinn Journal, salary in 2009, with total compen- at Barclay Communications to was down nearly 73 percent card debt than the national Foundation’s quarterly 101 N. First Ave., sation of about $4.58 million. start the Artigue Agency, spe- from the same quarter last average, according to a recent update on the state of Ste. 2300, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Next year, at least two other cializing in sports, entertainment year, while the average U.S. report from Credit Karma. 11 Arizona’s biosciences Periodicals postage names will be missing: No. 3 and environmental companies, VC investment increased by industry. 21 paid at Phoenix, Ariz. Jack Brucker of Rural/Metro as well as the higher education 26 percent during that Steering clear of the ER • Some of the latest Phoenix Business Corp. and No. 4 Jim O’Connor of and nonprofi t sectors. 8 period. 9 Some Valley hospitals’ biotech-related patents Journal (ISSN 0895- Republic Services Inc. both are staff wellness programs are issued through the U.S. 1632), is published every week. stepping down. Lagging the nation Charge it cutting costs and keeping Patent and Trademark Copyright © 2010, For the complete list, see pages Second-quarter venture The average Arizonan has employees healthier and Offi ce to Arizona Phoenix Business 13 and 15. capital investments in Arizona slightly more consumer credit happier. 12 inventors. 22 Journal.

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STATES ARE compelled by law to support the enforcement of federal law; so when Arizona formalizes its support of federal immigration laws, the feds turn around and sue. Other states AdVnt launches biowarfare against black mold have passed similar laws, and the feds couldn’t be bothered. BY ANGELA GONZALES pany’s $1 million in annual sales within 12 [email protected] to 18 months. They plan to sell the detec- INSIDE: Biotech company leaders say CONGRESS SHOULD pass/enforce a tion kit via the Internet to homeowners U.S. Supreme Court ruling in patent case law that meets the prerequisite of AdVnt Biotechnologies, a maker of and those in the construction, remedia- is good news. 17 constitutional law, not sue. Essentially, biowarfare agent detection devices, is tion, real estate and insurance industries. by not acting on the problem, Congress getting into the consumer Scherkenback said he would like to sell the forced Arizona to act. market with a kit to de- patent-pending product via retail outlets, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Stachy- tect potentially dangerous but that won’t happen for a while. botrys, which have been determined to be THE FEDS are messing with our brains, black mold. “We’re choosing to launch the product hazardous to human health and welfare. doing things no previous administration Black mold can be a health in a tightly controlled way via the web- Although they’re known as black molds, would have ever tried. risk to those attempting to site,” he said. “We do have intentions once they sometimes are a greenish color. clean it, said Tim Scherken- we launch the product to entertain retail In 2004, the Institute of Medicine found A LAW that allows law enforcement to back, president of the Phoe- Scherkenback outlets, without a doubt.” suffi cient evidence to link indoor expo- arrest a person based on an assumption nix company. The two-pack kit, which sells for $49.95, sure to mold with upper respiratory tract that she or he may be illegal is a blatant AdVnt offi cials expect the new product can detect black mold within 15 minutes. violation of the 14th Amendment. will help them more than double the com- It identifi es only specifi c subspecies of SEE MOLD | 33

THERE WILL be one positive out of this lawsuit: The utter incompetence of Eric Holder and his (subordinates) at the Justice Department will become apparent to the entire nation. Arizona’s only biomass plant fi les for Chapter 11

IT’S ARROGANT and shows how out of BY PATRICK O’GRADY The biomass plant, near the north- touch this administration is with how [email protected] central Arizona town of Snowfl ake, was illegal immigration is affecting Arizona promoted as part of a balanced portfo- and other states. It also shows a lack The lone company operating a bio- lio for renewable energy in Arizona. Its of concern for American citizens, since mass power plant in Arizona has fi led latest fi nancial issues are indicative of Snowfl ake we’re the ones who end up paying White for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the viability challenges dogging many for the problems caused by illegal Mountain an attempt to prevent Salt River Project renewable energy projects across the immigration. Power LLC, from terminating its contract. state. which owns Snowfl ake White Mountain Power The bankruptcy comes after months I GUESS if some people can get a free the state’s LLC fi led for Chapter 11 reorganization of wrangling between Snowfl ake White pass on immigration law, I’ll take a free only biomass in federal court July 9, after SRP sent Mountain Power and SRP regarding re- pass on tax law. My life would sure be a power plant, the company a notice earlier that day negotiated agreements and a history of lot better, and I would spend a lot more fi led for requesting termination of its contract fi nancial problems at the plant. time with my kids if I didn’t have to pay Chapter 11 to buy 12 megawatts of power from the SRP spokeswoman Patty Garcia- taxes. bankruptcy plant. Likens said SRP offi cials opted to ter- reorganization On the same day, creditors fi led an in- minate the contract after “instances of this month. RHODE ISLAND has already been enforcing voluntary Chapter 11 petition against its state law. So where’s their lawsuit? PROVIDED BY RENEGY the company for the same reason. SEE PLANT | 33 HOLDINGS INC. 4 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com MORE ON THE WEB First Fidelity gets Home deposits First Fidelity Bank is acquiring deposits Here is a sampling of this week’s blog posts from phoenix.bizjournals.com: THIS WEEK ONLINE previously held by the Arizona operations • Final stats on photo radar of Home National Bank. Oklahoma-based RCB Bank acquired Home’s 15 branches • Everything you know phoenix.bizjournals.com from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. about solar installation may be wrong, and it will cost you For full versions of these daily stories, go to phoenix.bizjournals.com and click on “latest news.” on July 9. Under the purchase contract • Stoudemire, Sarver show class that others don’t with RCB, First Fidelity will expand its lo- • Diving dining in downtown Phoenix Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/phxbizjournal • Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/phxbizjournal cal market presence with the acquisition of $80 million in deposits. Babby named Suns president Work begins on Harrah’s tower The Phoenix Sunss ON Semi to buy Sanyo unit The Ak-Chin Indian Community has named sports agent broken ground on a $20 million expan- and Washington attor- BY PATRICK O’GRADY serveserve the consumer,con auto and sion of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort ney Lon Babby the team’sm’s [email protected] industrialindustria markets. south of Phoenix. The new fi ve-story president of basketballbaall “While ON Semi- tower will house 152 hotel rooms. The ca- operations. He replaceslaaces ON Semiconductorctor conductor has had sino currently has 148 rooms. Penta Build- Steve Kerr, who resignedneded as Corp. will buy a ddivi-ivi- a manufacturing ing Group, which is doing the expansion, general manager in Juneune anandd is sion of Sanyo Electricectric anda sales presence opened a Scottsdale offi ce to manage the returning to the TNT broadcast booth. Co. Ltd. for $366 mmillionillion inin Japan for more work. Penta previously closed its Arizona in a move to complementplement ththana a decade, this offi ce in 2006. the Phoenix company’sompany’s acquisitionacqu is an excit- Blue Square expands HQ PROVIDED BY ON products and expandand its geo- SEMICONDUCTOR CORP. inging movem on our part to Blue Square Resolutions, a company graphical reach. wholeheartedly enter the School breaks account for job losses specializing in electronic transaction pro- ON plans to buy Sanyo Semiconduc- Japanese market,” CEO Keith Jack- Arizona lost 53,100 jobs in June, mostly cessing, has doubled the size of its head- tor Co. Ltd. and other assets of Sanyo’s son said in a prepared statement. because of summer breaks at schools and quarters, adding 2,400 square feet. The semiconductor business, bringing in ON will pay Sanyo $129 million in colleges. New job market numbers from company has nine employees and may add about $1.2 billion a year in revenue. cash plus $238 million in ON stock, the Arizona Department of Commerce more by the end of the year. The deal will give ON a chance giving Sanyo a 7 percent to 8 percent show the total includes a net loss of 4,800 to add microcontrollers and cus- stake in the company. The deal is private-sector jobs, compared with 48,300 tom application-specifi c integrated expected to close by the end of this in the government sector. The state job- Northcentral grows in Scottsdale circuits and other projects that will year. less rate for June was 9.6 percent in June, Northcentral University, an online unchanged from May, while the Phoenix school based in Prescott Valley, is open- metro area saw an improvement from ing an 8,000-square-foot enrollment cen- Chandler to get new eBay facility 9.2 percent in May to 8.6 percent in June. ter, expanding its presence at McDowell Mountain Business Park to meet growing BY PATRICK O’GRADY state offi cials. interest. Plans also are in the works to in- [email protected] “We’re looking forward to it being a crease staffi ng from 60 to 100 over the next signifi cant investment,” he said. year or so. Internet auctioneer and retailer Broome credited the deal to contri- eBay Inc. is looking at expanding its butions from the state and Gov. Jan Valley presence, and likely will end Brewer, as well as local economic de- up opening a new facility for PayPal velopment offi cials. in Chandler. An eBay facility in A site is being fi nalized along the Chandler would fi t Loop 202 corridor. Local economic among a number of FILE PHOTO development offi cials said the move technology companies would represent an expansion of the already in the city, as San Jose-based company’s PayPal op- well as spur develop- Parking remains a bargain Hayden Ferry Lakeside eration in Scottsdale, which employs Mackay ment along the Price Phoenix falls on the low end of median 300 people. Freeway, which the city parking rates, which vary from a high of FILE PHOTO Offi cials with the company said has pitched as a technology hub. $40 a day in midtown New York to a low eBay has been hiring customer ser- “We think it’s a great fi t for the Price of just $4 a day in Memphis, according to SunbeltS b l bbuying SSunCorC real estate vice candidates and was in need of corridor,” said Christine Mackay, a new survey from Colliers International. Sunbelt Holdings is buying SunCor De- more space. economic development director for The $9 daily rate is unchanged from last velopment’s real estate portfolio, including PayPal, founded in 1998, is an eBay Chandler. June, but the monthly rate of $40 is down commercial land at Hayden Ferry Lakeside subsidiary that allows consumers to The facility in Scottsdale opened in 39 percent. in Tempe, the Sanctuary Golf Course in make payments — particularly while 2006 near Mountain View Road and Scottsdale, and land at the expansive Palm bidding on online auctions — by con- 90th Street. At the time, the company Valley development in Goodyear and Avon- necting their PayPal account to credit said it chose the location because of Price to create KFC Yum Center art dale. SunCor, a Pinnacle West Capital Corp. cards or checking accounts. the number of skilled workers in the The Louisville Arena Authority Inc. in subsidiary, has been disposing of its real Company offi cials were not ready area. It was intended to support Pay- Kentucky selected Al Price Studio LLC estate assets. to release information about the Pal operations. of Phoenix to design a piece of public art location of the facility or speculate An expansion gives the state a for the KFC Yum Center from a group of on how many employees it might chance to showcase its technology 74 applicants. The 200-foot hanging sculp- AT&T opens new store at PV Mall house. side and highlight the link between ture will include 50 metal panels built from AT&T Inc. is opening a retail store at Par- Barry Broome, president and California and Arizona, Broome curved stainless steel tubes. It is designed adise Valley Mall under a new design con- CEO of the Greater Phoenix Eco- said. to “refl ect the motion of the (Ohio) river,” cept. The 3,600-square-foot store includes nomic Council, said luring another “We continue to have companies said Dan Ulmer, an authority member and a device service center and the full slate of eBay facility to the Valley took more from California making signifi cant a member of the committee that chose the phones offered by the wireless company. than two years of work by local and investments in Arizona,” he said. Arizona studio. HEAR US SEE US Get updates on your From 5 – 7 a.m. on way to work at 6, 7 & 8 a.m. “ABC 15 Day Break” July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL 5 phoenix.bizjournals.com ‘Consumer Reports’ publisher blasts BCBS over excess profi ts

BY ANGELA GONZALES In Arizona, rate increases amount that ensures our future stability That was the last report to be published [email protected] for BCBS individual market and ability to provide health care services by Jim Hertel, the newsletter’s longtime customers ranged between to our customers,” she said. “Particularly publisher. When the Phoenix Business Consumers Union, the publisher of 8.8 percent and 18.4 percent during these times of economic uncer- Journal attempted to contact him for this Consumer Reports magazine, released a in 2009, according to the tainty and major health policy changes, story, it was learned that he had died sud- report this week that accuses nonprofi t report. The local plan built plans must be suffi ciently capitalized in denly on July 1. His wife, Alexis, said she Blue Cross Blue Shield plans across the its surplus from $648.3 mil- order to maintain service levels in this un- will continue to operate the company. country of keeping excess profi ts while lion in 2007 to $717.1 million Frieden tested new environment.” In his last report, Hertel said 2009 was a raising consumer premiums by as much in 2009 — more than seven BCBS of Arizona reported a drop in net challenging year for BCBS, even though its as 20 percent each year. times the amount regulators require as a income for the year ended Dec. 31, accord- membership topped the 1.2 million mark at The report, “How Much Is Too Much,” minimum for solvency protection, said Son- ing to the June 28 issue of the Arizona Man- the end of 2009. will be sent to state insurance commis- dra Roberto, a staff attorney with Consum- aged Care Newsletter. sioners, encouraging them to reconsider ers Union, also a nonprofi t organization. The nonprofi t reported $64.6 million in rate increase requests from the BCBS “We want states to take a hard look at net income on $1.47 billion in total reve- GET CONNECTED plans. It ironically comes after the Sep- that,” she said. “Our hope would be that nue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009. That’s Arizona Managed Care Newsletter: www.hmo-info.com tember 2009 Consumer Reports ranking of they might look at the surplus and say, down from $71.7 million in net income on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Inc.: www.azblue.com health plans, in which consumers voted ‘Maybe you don’t need that much of an in- total revenue of $1.38 billion in 2008. Consumer Reports: www.consumerreports.org BCBS plans No. 1. crease because you’ve got all this money This week’s report found seven out of on hand.’” 10 BCBS plans held more than three times Regena Frieden, spokeswoman for BCBS the amount of surplus cash that regulators in Arizona, said the surplus funds are set consider to be the minimum level needed aside to pay for unexpected health claims to protect the plan from insolvency. At the and other expenses. same time, BCBS was hitting consumers “The amount we have in our reserves with double-digit rate increases. equals six months of expenses — an THE HEART OF BUSINESS AWARDS | 2010 Brentwood Industries deal could create 40 full-time jobs in Surprise

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BY MIKE SUNNUCKS Duane Woods said a new source of revenue regular-season game would attract fans [email protected] could help ease that fi nancial strain. and media and generate extra revenue for ‘We’re supportive of AzSTA’s The Fiesta Bowl organization puts on the region, Woods said. The Fiesta Bowl and Arizona Sports and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale and “We’re very interested,” he said. efforts to bring a regular- Tourism Authority are working to bring a the Insight Bowl in Tempe Discussions are ongoing with potential season college football game to regular-season college football showcase each year. It also is in the teams and sponsors as well as UOP Sta- game to University of Phoenix Stadium. four-city rotation for the dium offi cials regarding a possible game, University of Phoenix Stadium.’ A regular-season game could bring more BCS Championship Game Woods said. He would not say which teams revenue to AzSTA, which owns the Glen- and will host the next one in the Fiesta Bowl is talking to or provide rev- Mark Dalton dale stadium, as well as the Fiesta Bowl January 2011. Those three enue estimates. Arizona Cardinals and other sponsors. games have a combined es- The Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the San AzSTA, which also provides fi nancing for timated economic impact Woods Antonio Spurs’ Alamodome and the At- Cactus League ballparks and youth sports of more than $400 million. lanta Falcons’ Georgia Dome are among nals football team, also is on board with the programs, gets its funding from hotel and car The Fiesta Bowl alone has a $231 million the pro sports stadiums that host regular- idea, said spokesman Mark Dalton. rental taxes. The authority has been grap- economic benefi t for the Valley. season college football games. Cardinals President Michael Bidwill and pling with a $10 million shortfall because Bringing in a high-profi le program such Last season, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones Fiesta Bowl leaders, including CEO John of the economy, and Fiesta Bowl Chairman as the University of Notre Dame for a hosted games between the University of Junker, are old foes known to squabble over Oklahoma and Brigham Young University, stadium matters and management. A re- as well as the University of Arkansas and cent disagreement arose when the Cardi- Texas A&M University. Texas Christian nals took over concessions at UOP Stadium University and Oregon State University from previous vendor Centerplate. The Fi- will play at Cowboys Stadium this season, esta Bowl opposed that contract change. and Arizona State University will play Notre But a new college game would mean Dame there in 2013. ASU is getting a $1.4 mil- more revenue for stadium owner AzSTA; lion guaranteed payout for that game. the Cardinals’ concession business, Rojo Notre Dame played Washington State Hospitality; and the Fiesta Bowl. LONG LIVE University at the Alamodome last season. “We’re supportive of AzSTA’s efforts Alamodome spokesman Rick Hill said that to bring a regular-season college football game created $1 million in tax revenue and game to University of Phoenix Stadium THE STEADY had a $16 million economic impact. and would love to see it happen,” Dalton The games offer extra revenue for the said. stadiums and host committees, as well as The stadium hosts 10 Cardinals home TRACK RECORD. some payouts to the teams involved and games and the Fiesta Bowl each year, plus a sales tax revenue from attending fans. smattering of concerts and other events. UOP Stadium spokesman Scott Norton confi rmed the stadium group is involved in the effort to attract a new game, and said GET CONNECTED it could happen as early as fall 2011. The Fiesta Bowl: www.fi estabowl.org stadium’s main tenant, the Arizona Cardi- Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority: www.az-sta.com International travel to Phoenix up

BY MOLLY KISSLER service between Toronto and Phoenix to [email protected] twice-a-day fl ights and adding nonstop service between Phoenix and Montreal in The number of international passen- November. gers moving through Phoenix Sky Har- Mary Rittmann, director of trade and bor International Airport during the media relations for the Arizona Offi ce of fi rst half of 2010 increased by nearly 11 Tourism, said increased visitor traffi c is percent from the same period last year, a refl ection of an improving global econ- Performance. jumping from about 905,000 to more than omy. She said international travelers are 1 million travelers. important to the Arizona tourism industry, That’s what everyone takes into consideration. Deborah Ostreicher, deputy aviation di- as they tend to stay longer and spend more rector of Sky Harbor, said one of the rea- than domestic travelers. Yet, in today’s environment, it’s a bit challenging. sons for the increase is the “They like to travel and experience the growth in demand for air different regions of the state,” Rittmann We can help you stay the course. service between Phoenix said. “Their fi nancial impact is felt by and Mexico. Tempe-based many Arizona communities.” Whether it’s working capital or cash management solutions, US Airways Group Inc. re- Williamson, who also is CEO of private cently beefed up its service equity fi rm Nest Ventures, said effectively we have what you need for the long haul. to meet that demand, add- selling Arizona to foreign markets would ing fl ights to Guadalajara, Ostreicher increase not only state revenue, but also After all, keeping your business strong is priority number one. Guaymas, Hermosillo, Mex- foreign trade opportunities. ico City, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Los “Tourism is the door opener for the state For you…and us. Cabos. to be on a global stage,” Williamson said. Glenn Williamson, CEO of the Canada “Tourism equals trade, which in turn Arizona Business Council, said interna- equals direct foreign investment. tional tourism to Arizona will continue to “Tourism is Arizona’s lead hand in the increase, with more visitors coming from global business poker game, and it is a good Canada. hand,” he said. “Still, more people need to “I believe the Canadian traffi c alone will know about it.” move from close to 600,000 a year to 1 mil- lion a year in three more years,” he said. Travel from Canada is easier since Ca- GET CONNECTED Corporate Banking | Treasury Services | International Banking nadian airline Westjet added Vancouver as Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: Institutional Wealth Management | Investments its fourth nonstop destination from Phoe- www.phxskyharbor.com 602.808.5340 | www.bankofarizona.com nix in January. Air Canada will increase Arizona Offi ce of Tourism: www.azot.gov its fl ights to Sky Harbor, too, boosting its Canada Arizona Business Council: www.canaz.net

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7RVXSSRUW%DQQHU0'$QGHUVRQ&DQFHU&HQWHUSOHDVHFDOO  *,9(   8 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com Former Suns executive Artigue opening marketing agency BY MIKE SUNNUCKS Artigue joined Phoenix-based Barclay won’t be fi lling Artigue’s position, but [email protected] last June after serving as executive director she said the fi rm is reviewing its opera- Ray Artigue of Arizona State University’s MBA Sports tions to make sure clients are being served Former Phoenix Suns executive Ray Resume highlights:hlights: Business Program, which was canceled in properly. Artigue has stepped down as president of early 2009. Prior to that, he headed market- Barclay’s clients include Universal Pic- Barclay Communications Inc. and is form- • Founder, Artiguertigue AgencAgencyy ing operations for the Phoenix Suns. tures, Walt Disney Studios, AMC Theatres, ing his own public relations and marketing • President, BBarclayarclay Artigue said he wanted to buy and own World Wrestling Entertainment, Grand fi rm, the Artigue Agency. Communicationsations Barclay, but could not work out a purchase Canyon University, Cirque du Soleil, Disney “I don’t get high marks on creativity in • Executive director,irector, agreement with CEO and principal Mary on Ice and Fairmont Scottsdale Resort. the naming,” Artigue said. “But it’s impor- ASU’s MBAA SSportsports O’Hanlon. Artigue said he is ramping up operations tant for people to know who is behind the Business Programrogram O’Hanlon said the split is amicable, and for his new business, which could include wheel.” • Vice presidentent of she is working with Artigue on some future leasing offi ce space in Scottsdale and hir- The Scottsdale-based agency will provide marketing, PPhoenixhoenix SunSunss projects. She confi rmed she had considered ing specialists, support staff and contract marketing and PR services to sports, enter- • Co-owner, EvEvans-ans- selling Barclay to Artigue, but the economy providers. He said he wants to build ad-hoc tainment and environmental companies, as Artigue Publicblic pretty much undid those plans. teams of specialists and service providers well as the higher education and nonprofi t Relations “It just didn’t work,” she said. to work on individual projects. sectors. O’Hanlon founded Barclay in 1985. She Artigue said the Wigwam Resort & Spa has signed on as a client. Former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo is one of the own- ers of the Litchfi eld Park resort. Artigue said he also is talking to a number of other potential clients, but he is not yet ready to name them. “There are others that are in the queue,” he said. Artigue is developing a website, artigue agency.com, and plans to launch it in the coming weeks.

GET CONNECTED Barclay Communications: www.barclaycommunications.com Acacia Capital spends $33M on two Mesa apartment complexes BY MIKE SUNNUCKS [email protected]

Acacia Capital Corp. has purchased two apartment complexes in Mesa for $33.4 million. Acacia, a real estate investment group with offi ces in Phoenix and San Mateo, Calif., acquired the two garden apartment complexes late last month from General Electric Credit Equities. Acacia bought the 395-unit Argenta Apartments at 4104 E. Broadway Road for $18.2 million and the 304-unit Verona Park Apartments at 1666 S. Extension Road for $15.2 million. Todd Darling, executive vice president of Acacia, said the group now owns 11 com- plexes in the Phoenix market, mostly in the East Valley. The Argenta complex was built in 1985 and Verona Park in 1981, he said. The economy and real estate downturn have created distress for some apartment, land and commercial property owners. But it’s also creating opportunities for inves- tors and buyers looking for bargains. “We’re in the market for more,” Darling said from his San Mateo offi ce. GE Credit offi cials could not be reached for comment on the Mesa sales. Acacia owns apartment complexes and land in Arizona, California, Florida and other U.S. markets.

GET CONNECTED Acacia Capital Corp.: www.acacia-capital.com July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL 9 phoenix.bizjournals.com Venture capital funding down in Arizona, up nationwide BY ADAM KRESS [email protected] ARIZONA VS. THE NATION

Venture capital investment increased Venture capital investments in Arizona companies, by dollars invested: Venture capital investments nationwide, by dollars invested: across the country in the second quarter, but Arizona fi gures paint a much bleaker picture. According to new research from Dow Jones VentureSource, four VC deals total- ing $25 million closed in Arizona during the second quarter, compared with fi ve deals worth $91 million in second-quarter * Through June 30 Source: Dow Jones VentureSource * Through June 30 2009. That’s a decline of nearly 73 percent in the amount of VC funds pumped into Ar- izona companies during the second quar- out during the third quarter of 2008, ac- VCs sustaining portfolio companies Canning said. The number of deals and ter, compared with a national increase of cording to Dow Jones. while also investing from new funds, the amount invested is near levels seen 26 percent. The strong quarter was the result of Dow Jones Research Director Jessica before the recession. Through the fi rst six months of 2010, seven deals worth $38 million closed in Arizona. For all of 2009, 18 deals totaling $153 million closed. As recently as 2007, $262 million in venture capital was invested in Arizona companies. The lingering recession, high unem- ployment and falling home values all have ‘In times like these, it’s harder to create the good ideas that turn into companies that get venture money.’ Guy Downing Columbia West Capital helped to create an atmosphere in Arizona where investors are leery of backing pri- vate companies. Despite that, Guy Down- ing, managing director of Scottsdale-based investment banking company Columbia West Capital, said the venture market is Open wide. fundamentally healthy. “The venture market is driven by specifi c opportunities,” he said. “And there is still Say Aaahh...flac. plenty of money on the sidelines.” Downing said he doesn’t think the hous- ing crash is directly related to a drop in lo- cal VC investment, but he said the wider recession surely has had an effect. “In times like these, it’s harder to create Take the bite out of managing the good ideas that turn into companies that get venture money,” he said. employee dental plans without Nationwide, VCs invested $7.7 billion the hassle of network restrictions, during the second quarter, a 26 percent deductibles, or annual premium reviews. increase from $6.1 billion invested during Who says administering a dental plan second-quarter 2009. It was the highest has to be painful? quarterly total since $8.4 billion was doled Keep it simple. BY THE NUMBERS

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Sponsored by July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL 11 phoenix.bizjournals.com Arizonans’ consumer credit card debt increases slightly BY MOLLY KISSLER the economic downturn in 2007 and fell [email protected] in the midst of the crisis,” Lin said. “We How Arizona compares to the top and bottom three states expect debt to increase as the economy DEBT FACTS for average consumer credit card debt, June 2010: The average Arizona consumer has $7,994 improves.” in credit card debt — 1.4 percent more than Total U.S. consumer debt was $2.45 tril- a year ago and slightly more than the na- lion as of March, according to the U.S. Fed- tional average of $7,833, according to the eral Reserve. U.S. Consumer Credit Score Climate Re- San Francisco-based Credit Karma pro- port recently published by Credit Karma. vides a range of resources to help consum- Credit Karma CEO Ken Lin said in- ers improve their fi nancial situation. It has Average debt amounts, June 2010: creased debt, although it has bad connota- more than 1 million users nationwide. U.S. Arizona Source: tions, is a sign of a recovering economy. Credit Karma “People tend to pay down debt during re- Credit card $7,833 $7,994 cessions,” Lin said. “Consumer confi dence GET CONNECTED Home mortgage $174,637 $187,247 is refl ected in the amounts people put on Credit.com: www.credit.com Auto loans $15,096 $16,14343 their cards.” LowCredit.com: www.lowcredit.com Student loans $28,161 $26,95126,951 Nationwide, credit card debt decreased Credit Karma: www.creditkarma.com by 1 percent during the fi rst half of 2010. Alaska consumers have the highest aver- age credit card debt ($9,627), and Mississip- pians have the lowest ($6,475), according to Credit Karma. Consumers in Hawaii and New Hamp- shire have posted the biggest decreases in credit card debt since the beginning of the Proud to support local businesses year, dropping by 8 percent. Hawaii’s aver- age now is $9,042 and New Hampshire’s is $8,505. Bill Hardekopf, CEO of LowCards.com, a consumer resource for credit card infor- mation, said debt has decreased nation- wide for a variety of reasons. “Credit card issuers have done many things to keep people from spending too much in an attempt to save money: They have cut credit limits, closed risky and dormant accounts, and stopped issuing cards altogether to risky customers,” he said. “Also, customers are switching more to debit cards and cash because they are tired of the steep fi nancial penalties that are high annual percentage rates, or APR. “Finally,” Hardekopf said, “the Card Act, which became effective in February, has stopped a lot of unnecessary spend- ing, as consumers are now required to be informed on how long it will take and how much it will cost to pay off loans.” John Ulzheimer of Credit.com said credit card companies have increased minimum payment amounts, which keeps decreasing consumer credit card use. He said credit card debt is the most expensive debt consumers can have, and people are beginning to avoid it. Arizona consumers also have higher- than-average mortgages, owing an aver- age of $187,247 compared with $174,637 nationwide. Still, mortgages in Arizona have decreased by 16 percent from last June’s average of $224,816. Credit Karma’s Lin said mortgages in states hit hardest by the housing crisis, in- Crockett Honey Co. co-owner Brian Nipper is allergic to bees. Crockett Honey Co. has provided cluding Arizona, will see dramatic changes While that might keep him clear of the hive, he’s hands-on when its customers throughout the in the amounts owed as new mortgages are southwest with all-natural, high- it comes to growing the family business—and choosing the right taken out for lower amounts than during quality honey since 1945. They banking partner to help. have more than 6,500 hives along the housing bubble. the Colorado River in beautiful “Mortgage amounts are a clear refl ec- Parker, AZ and a bottling facility “As a family-run company, we’re all about personal relationships. tion on the adjustment in home prices,” in Tempe. And that’s what we found at Arizona Business Bank: an he said. experienced banker who clearly understands our needs. When Arizonans are faring better than the na- we were ready to expand, they provided the personalized service tional average when it comes to student AND
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BY MOLLY KISSLER [email protected]

Several Valley hospitals are keeping employees healthy with on-site wellness programs that offer access to doctors and classes on living well. Ranked #1 Gilbert Hospital, a self-insured facil- ity, rolled out its staff wellness program about a year ago and already has saved in Arizona $1.6 million. “The reason the program has been so successful is that it keeps our employees out of the emergency room,” said Dr. Anne Clients deserve exceptional representation Borik, director of the hospital’s program from lawyers who understand the essence and the sole doctor in its wellness clinic. of both quality and value. In Arizona, “Our employees’ smaller health problems, like fevers and sore throats, are taken care Squire Sanders’ Corporate/M&A practice of at the hospital, but no longer in the ER. was given the highest possible ranking in Visits to the clinic are much less expensive the prestigious legal guide Chambers USA: for the hospital than visits to the ER.” America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Gilbert employees who attend 24 well- ness classes a year also receive a break on ranking, based on countless interviews with their insurance premiums, which Borik clients and lawyers familiar with our work, said has been a great incentive. Since the DARRYL WEBB | SPECIAL TO PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL is a recognition of the tremendous emphasis program was launched in February 2009, The director of Gilbert Hospital’s wellness program, Dr. Anne Borik, left, works out as medical nearly 75 percent of the hospital’s 350 em- staff coordinator Debbi Bechelli gets assistance from personal trainer Paul Miga. Gilbert we place on delivering consistently high-value ployees, including doctors, have taken part Hospital employees get free personal training as part of their in-house wellness program. legal service. in optional classes taught by physicians, personal trainers and physical therapists. care. We also have a full online support sys- quantifi able data, which will enhance our Mayo Clinic started its Live Well pro- tem for those employees that work night program offerings and lower overall health “The firm is in the top echelon in gram in 2005, offering discounts on insur- shifts and cannot make daytime classes.” care costs.” Arizona for corporate work....” ance premiums to employees who take part Chandler Regional Hospital also started Bignoli said the hospital cannot say how in its wellness classes. a wellness program for its 3,000 employ- much it has saved through the wellness Mayo benefi ts analyst Robert McGriff ees in 2005. The hospital, part of Catholic program, but it has cut back on employee said he cannot quantify how much money Healthcare West, does not offer employees absenteeism and staff visits to the ER. Joseph M. Crabb the program has saved the hospital sys- a break on their health premiums for par- Banner Health Arizona and Maricopa +1.602.528.4084 tem, as all of its locations across the coun- ticipation. However, offi cials are looking Intergrated Health Systems also have em- try participate. In general, he said Mayo into such an option. ployee wellness programs, but offi cials has seen savings from a large decrease in “Discussions have taken place on how contacted did not provide details by press employee ER visits and insurance claims. to combine four years’ worth of wellness time. Offi cials interviewed at all three med- Mayo employs 4,900 people in Arizona. program data with health care claims to ical centers said plans are in the works for Christopher D. Johnson “We have healthy, low-calorie breakfast determine if a signifi cant cost savings has program expansions. +1.602.528.4046 and lunches in the cafeteria and healthy occurred,” said Kristina Bignoli, director snack choices in the vending machines,” of the Chandler Regional Wellness Cen- McGriff said. “We’ve just added walking ter. “As we prepare to launch our upgraded GET CONNECTED trails on campus at our Scottsdale location health risk appraisal in early August, Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.org/jobs Frank M. Placenti and offer classes taught by Mayo Clinic doc- combined with our employee screening Gilbert Hospital: www.gilberter.com tors on everything from nutrition to child results, we anticipate gathering valid and Chandler Regional Hospital: www.chandlerregional.org +1.602.528.4004

Nominations sought for Heart of Business Awards Joseph P. Richardson BY MOLLY KISSLER Heart of Business nominees will be on some of them,” said Business Journal +1.602.528.4801 [email protected] considered for their contributions to Editor Ilana Lowery. “It is important to the nonprofi t community across several recognize those volunteers throughout the The Phoenix Business Journal and Hands- categories: Valley who are supporting the vulnerable On Greater Phoenix are seeking nomina- • Business Volunteer Program of the populations hit hardest by the economy John M. Welch tions for the third annual Heart Year and helping to create a stronger, more of Business Awards. stable future.” +1.602.528.4940 The awards recognize Valley Last year’s winners, chosen from a group companies that support, encour- of 70 nominees, were announced and cele- age, coordinate and facilitate the brated in a ceremony at Scottsdale Center volunteer efforts of their employees. for the Arts. They included Mr. Handy- The program spotlights volunteerism man of the West Valley, Training to You in the business community — something • Most Outstanding Company Project Inc., McMurry Inc./UMOM, Arizona Pub- that has increased in importance as the (small, medium or large business) lic Service Co., Interior Motives, Inspire recession continues to take a toll on non- • Most Outstanding Partnership Foundation, McCarthy Building Cos. and profit funding and resources. • Volunteer Executive of the Year Wells Fargo Bank. In 2009, 63.4 million Americans, or • Volunteer Spirit This year’s winners will be announced 26.8 percent of the adult population, vol- • Community Stewardship Nov. 9. The location of the event has not yet unteered to help their communities. That Finalists in each category also will be been determined, but tickets will be $75. 32 OFFICES 15 COUNTRIES was 1.6 million more than in 2008, mark- recognized at the annual awards pro- Avnet Inc. and University of Phoenix are ing the largest single-year increase since gram, which is presented by HandsOn sponsoring this year’s Heart of Business www.ssd.com 2003, according to a 2010 report by the Greater Phoenix and the Phoenix Business event. Washington-based Corporation for Na- Journal. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. 1 E. Washington St., Suite 2700 tional & Community Service. In Arizona, “Our community is facing many chal- Aug. 11. For more information or to submit Phoenix, Arizona 85004 the value of that volunteer service was lenges, but volunteers are stepping up and a nomination: bizjournals.com/phoenix/ +1.602.528.4000 estimated at $19.25 an hour. helping out. We want to shine the light nomination. HIGHEST-PAID CEOs 13 JULY 23, 2010 THE PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL LIST Ranking: Salary Stock awards Change in Company name Salary Option awards pension plan Another look... Rank CEO Telephone Bonus Non-equity All other comp. Firm’s revenue 2010 Address Web Fiscal year end incentive plan Total comp. Net profi t (loss) Position A historical perspective... Richard Adkerson Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. $2,500,000 $0 $7,534,110 $15 B president, 333 N. Central Ave. 602-366-8100 $0 $6,775,000 $813,223 1 CEO 2005 Phoenix 85004 www.fcx.com 12/31/2009 $10,000,000 $27,622,333 $2.5 B Rank CEO/Firm Salary/bonus total James Moffett Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. $2,500,000 $0 $1,139,171 $15 B 1. Steven Hilton/Meritage $5.4 M 1 333 N. Central Ave. 602-366-8100 $0 $6,775,000 $1,062,912 chairman 1. John Landon/Meritage $5.4 M Phoenix 85004 www.fcx.com 12/31/2009 $10,000,000 $21,477,083 $2.5 B 3. Todd Nelson/Apollo $5.2 M Jack Brucker1 Rural/Metro Corp. $1,270,114 $0 $0 $498.8 M president, 4. Jack Brucker/RuralMetro $2.7 M 9221 E. Via de Ventura 480-606-3886 $0 $0 $0 3 CEO Scottsdale 85258 www.ruralmetro.com 6/30/2009 $1,587,643 $2,857,757 $5 M 5. Timothy Crown/Insight $2.3 M 6. J. Steven Whisler/Phelps Dodge $2.3 M James O’Connor Republic Services Inc. $1,121,154 $2,000,006 $0 $8.2 B chairman, 7. William Post/Pinnacle West $2.2 M 18500 N. Allied Way 480-627-2700 $0 $0 $171,560 4 CEO Phoenix 85054 www.republicservices.com 12/31/2009 $2,383,900 $5,676,620 $495 M 8. Philip Francis/PetSmart $1.9 M 9. Robert Bohannon/Viad $1.7 M Jonah Shacknai Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. $1,100,000 $3,999,990 $0 $572 M chairman, 10. Roy Vallee/Avnet $1.7 M 7720 N. Dobson Road 602-808-8800 $0 $0 $12,168 5 CEO Scottsdale 85256 www.medicis.com 12/31/2009 $1,039,500 $6,151,658 $76 M 11. Paul Rubell/Aztar $1.7 M 12. Tom Van Weelden/Allied Waste $1.7 M Roy Vallee Avnet Inc. $1,050,000 $820,656 $276,983 $16.2 B 6 2211 S. 47th St. 480-643-2000 $0 $1,422,711 $32,012 CEO 13. Jonah Shacknai/Medicis $1.5 M Phoenix 85034 www.avnet.com 6/27/2009 $223,437 $3,825,799 (-$1.1 B) 14. Fred Holliger/Giant Industries $1.3 M 15. James Pignatelli/UniSource $1.1 M Philip Francis PetSmart Inc. $990,769 $1,030,858 $613,747 $5.3 B executive 19601 N. 27th Ave. 623-580-6100 $0 $1,173,532 $133,578 7 chairman Phoenix 85027 www.petsmart.com 1/31/2010 $1,605,046 $5,547,530 198.3 M 2000

Robert Moran PetSmart Inc. $903,365 $1,030,858 $740,941 Rank CEO/Firm Salary/bonus total $5.3 B president, 19601 N. 27th Ave. 623-580-6100 $0 $1,173,532 $104,406 1. Douglas Yearley/Phelps Dodge $2.8 M 8 $198.3 M CEO Phoenix 85027 www.petsmart.com 1/31/2010 $1,345,574 $5,298,326 2. Robert Bohannon/Viad $2.2 M Donald Brandt 3. Maynard Jenkins/CSK Auto $1.4 M Pinnacle West Capital Corp. $890,568 $1,825,460 $613,982 $3.3 B chairman, 9 400 N. Fifth St. 602-250-1000 $0 $0 $25,736 president, 4. LeRoy Hanneman Jr./Del Webb $1.4 M Phoenix 85004 www.pinnaclewest.com 12/31/2009 $0 $4,581,882 $68.3 M CEO 5. Samuel Eichenfi eld/Finova $1.3 M John Sperling Apollo Group Inc. $850,000 $1,328,113 $265,256 $4 B 6. Paul Rubell/Aztar $1.2 M 10 4615 E. Elwood St. 480-966-5394 $0 $2,170,750 $99,252 chairman 7. Louis Weil III/CNI $1.2 M Phoenix 85040 www.apollogrp.edu 8/31/2009 $1,700,000 $6,413,371 $598 M 8. Malcolm Jozoff/Dial Corp. $1.2 M Steven Hilton Meritage Homes Corp. 800,000 $1,605,375 $0 $970.3 M chairman, 9. James Acridge/Giant Industries $1.1 M 17851 N. 85th St., Ste. 300 480-515-8100 $0 $0 $54,044 11 CEO Scottsdale 85255 www.meritagehomes.com 12/31/2009 $0 $2,459,419 (-$66.5 M) 10. Morton Fleischer/FFC $1 M 11. William Franke/America West $1 M Richard Federico P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. $710,580 $0 $3,675 $1.2 B chairman, 12. Syrus Madavi/Burr-Brown $1 M 7676 E. Pinnacle Peak Road 480-888-3000 $817,167 $0 $2,616 12 co-CEO Scottsdale 85255 www.pfchangs.com 1/3/2010 $1,926,000 $3,460,038 $43.2 M 13. Roy Vallee/Avnet $900 K 14. Jonah Shacknai $900 K Joe Schoen Amerco $675,004 $2,429 $0 $2 B chairman, 2727 N. Central Ave. 602-263-6645 $0 $0 $87,500 15. William Post/Pinnacle West $900 K 13 president Phoenix 85012 www.uhaul.com 3/31/2010 $0 $764,993 $53.2 M 1995 Erik Olsson RSC Holdings Inc. $627,692 $0 $0 $1.3 B president, 6929 E. Greenway Pkwy. 480-905-3300 $0 $0 $23,445 Rank CEO/Firm Salary/bonus total 14 CEO Scottsdale 85254 www.rscrental.com 12/31/2009 $360,222 $1,011,359 (-$59.4 M) 1. John Teets/Dial Corp $2.4 M Robert Vivian 2. Joe Schoen/Amerco $2.3 M P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. $617,615 $0 $0 $1.2 B 7676 E. Pinnacle Peak Road 480-888-3000 $710,258 $0 $4,835 co-CEO 3. John Antioco/Circle K $1.4 M 15 $43.2 M Scottsdale 85255 www.pfchangs.com 1/3/2010 $1,926,000 $3,258,708 4. Douglas Yearley/Phelps Dodge $1.1 M Paul Dykstra 5. Philip Dion/Del Webb $1.1 M Viad Corp. $615,385 $1,105,560 $591,392 $805.8 M chairman, 1850 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800 602-207-4000 $0 $0 $274,340 president, 16 (-$104.7 M) 6. J. Burgess Winter/Magma Copper Phoenix 85004 www.viad.com 12/31/2009 $0 $2,586,677 CEO $1 M Keith Jackson ON Semiconductor Corp. $609,654 $5,633,274 $0 7. Samuel Eichenfi eld/Finova $1 M $1.8 B president, 5005 E. McDowell Road 602-244-6600 $0 $0 $27,892 17 CEO 8. Richard Snell/Pinnacle West $800 K Phoenix 85008 www.onsemi.com 12/31/2009 $0 $6,270,820 $61 M 9. Eric Crown/Insight $800 K Charles Edelstein Apollo Group Inc. $600,000 $3,273,927 $0 $4 B 10. Timothy Crown/Insight $800 K 18 4615 E. Elwood St. 480-966-5394 $0 $6,209,075 $0 co-CEO 11. William Mallender/Talley $700 K Phoenix 85040 www.apollogrp.edu 8/31/2009 $1,200,000 $11,283,002 $598 M 12. William Blandin /Cavco $700 K Kimberly McWaters Universal Technical Institute Inc. $599,659 $370,425 $0 $366.6 M president, 13. Al Ghelfi /Cavco $700 K 20410 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 200 623-445-9500 $0 $310,477 $274,340 19 CEO Phoenix 85027 www.uti.edu 9/30/2009 $317,400 $1,629,791 $11.7 M 14. O. Mark DeMichele/APS $600 K 15. Jeffrey McKeever/MicroAge $600 K Paul Bonavia UniSource Energy Corp. $593,297 $245,995 $70,550 $1.4 B chairman, 20 1 S. Church Ave., Ste. 100 520-571-4000 $0 $297,342 $154,932 president, Tucson 85701 www.unisourceenergy.com 12/31/2009 $599,800 $1,961,946 $104.3 M CEO 1990 Rank CEO/Firm Total comp. James Kim Amkor Technology Inc. $581,539 $0 $0 $2.2 B executive 1900 S. Price Road 480-821-5000 $0 $0 $3,000 1. John Teets/Greyhound Dial $1.9 M 21 chairman Chandler 85286 www.amkor.com $0 $0 $584,539 $156 M 2. Douglas Yearley/Phelps Dodge $1.1 M 3. Leonard Judd/Phelps Dodge $1 M Fletcher Jay McCusker Providence Service Corp. $575,000 $0 $0 $801 M chairman, 5524 E. Fourth St. 520-747-6600 $747,500 $0 $38,556 4. Richard Kraemer/UDC $1 M 22 $21.1 M CEO Tucson 85711 www.provcorp.com 12/31/2009 $115,000 $1,476,056 5. Aldrich Kuchera/Giant Industries $1 M

Doug Parker U.S. Airways Group Inc. $550,000 $0 $0 6. Gary Rosenberg/UDC $900 K $10.5 B chairman, 111 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. 480-693-0800 $0 $1,537,624 $61,877 7. James Acridge/Giant Ind. $900 K 23 (-$205 M) CEO Tempe 85281 www.usairways.com 12/31/2009 $429,000 $2,578,501 8. William Mallender/Talley $800 K Steven Bunger 9. Philip Dion/Del Webb $700 K Mobile Mini Inc. $540,750 $632,559 $0 $374.5 M chairman, 24 7420 S. Kyrene Road, Ste. 101 480-894-6311 $0 $0 $11,675 CEO, 10. Patrick Ryan/Phelps Dodge $700 K Tempe 85283 www.mobilemini.com 12/31/2009 $0 $1,184,984 $22.4 M president 11. Ed Beauvais/America West $600 K Gregory Cappelli Apollo Group Inc. $535,616 $1,096,930 $0 $4 B 12. Robert Harvey/Giant Industries $600 K 25 4615 E. Elwood St. 480-966-5394 $66,667 $4,597,695 $19,677 co-CEO 13. Jack Crim/Talley $600 K Phoenix 85040 www.apollogrp.edu 8/31/2009 $1,000,000 $7,316,585 $598 M 14. Michael Conway/America West $500 K Continued on Page 15 15. Richard Lehman/Valley National $500 K 14 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com Survey says company leaders confi dent despite economy

BY LYNN DUCEY [email protected] CEO CONFIDENCE

Leaders of companies across the nation More than 1,600 CEOs from small and midsize businesses across the country were polled recently on the state of their business, how are upbeat about the future, despite a grind- it has been impacted by the economy and other key issues that could affect their bottom lines. Here are some highlights of the results ing recession of historic proportion. gleaned from the 452 West region CEOs polled: According to a survey conducted by San Diego-based Vistage International in Compared with a In the next 12 months, Do you anticipate that Do you expect your What is partnership with the University of Michi- year ago, have overall do you expect the over- your company’s sales company’s total number the most gan, almost half of the CEOs responding economic conditions all economic conditions revenue will increase, of employees will in- signifi cant nationwide — including a handful from in the U.S. improved, in the U.S. will be better, remain about the crease, remain about the business issue Phoenix — said economic conditions remained the same about the same or same or decrease for same or decrease during you are facing have improved over the past year. Looking or worsened? worse than now? the next 12 months? the next 12 months? now? ahead, 35 percent said conditions will im- prove, while 50 percent said the economic climate will stay the same. Given the housing crisis and fi nancial meltdown, CEOs contacted in the Valley said those sentiments shouldn’t be easily dismissed. “I am in the title business, so we close real estate transactions, and we’ve been on a roller-coaster ride,” Source: Second-quarter Vistage CEO Confi dence Index said Bart Patterson, CEO of Clear Title Agency in Phoenix. Patterson’s title company expects to ticipated in the Vistage survey. marketplace. Even if corporations are Patterson, who partici- add about fi ve employees over the next 12 “We’ve been able to grow our business, doing well fi nancially and have strong pated in the national sur- months. Part of that growth is based on the and we’ve been able to add new customers. fi nancials, they are not making any new vey, believes the economy strength in the resale housing business, he We’re only 6 years old, so it’s not been a expenditures,” he said. Patterson will stay steady for the said. great time to grow, but we’ve Smith, who also participated in the short term. Rich D’Aloisio, CEO of Tempe-based been profi table,” he said. survey, said he is looking for signs of The survey also reported that almost InterLink Engineering, also is optimistic Sundt Construction CEO improvement. 70 percent of CEOs expect their sales rev- about his company’s future revenue. Doug Pruitt expects the Ari- “I hope it does get better, but we need to enue to increase over the next year. Pat- “The way that I feel is that, since we’ve zona economy to lag as the get something going,” he said. “We need terson is among them. been able to get through the last two years, nation recovers. jobs, and small business is the biggest gen- “We’ve been through the downturn, and it can only get better from here,” he said. “I think we will trail ev- erator of jobs. But it’s going we even expect to grow our business and D’Aloisio’s company, which focuses on Pruitt eryone else because we got to be diffi cult.” hire in the latter part of this year through engineering for the medical and industrial hit harder,” he said. Pruitt, too, is concerned next,” he said. markets, has four employees. He also par- The survey also showed businesses ex- about the future. pect to add staff or retain their current “I am cautiously optimis- employment levels. While Clear Title will tic,” he said. “We have hired add about fi ve positions, Sundt has hired and have been hiring back 250 people over the past year for adminis- people. Our revenue in 2010 Smith trative and construction-related positions has so far been up compared across metro Phoenix. to 2009, but we think it’s going to be very In addition, the CEOs pegged economic slow growth. It’s certainly not roaring uncertainty as the biggest issue facing back.” their companies today. Pruitt said Sundt has strategically posi- Professor Richard Curtin, who led the tioned its business to focus on out-of-state ALUMNI national Vistage survey at the University markets, something not every business is of Michigan, said that point was made loud able to do. and clear, with about 44 percent citing it as “We have to work smarter and harder to their most signifi cant business issue. keep up with it all,” he said. Phoenix “What CEOs are saying is that they dis- D’Aloisio agreed. The like uncertainty because ... you can’t plan. “It’s tough to make a buck out there,” he Business Journal But these are creative entrepreneurs and said. “And I still think there’s more pain to are approaching things with their business endure. I think the commercial and resi- is updating interests in mind,” Curtin said. dential markets still have issues.” That feeling was echoed by Al Smith, CEO its records. of Face to Face Live, a Scottsdale-based com- pany that offers and manages live, high- GET CONNECTED defi nition videoconferencing services for Clear Title Agency: www.cleartitle-az.com corporations of all sizes. Its clients include Face to Face Live: www.f2fl .com Burger King and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. InterLink Engineering: www.interlinkengineering.net Where are “There is so much uncertainty in the Sundt Construction: www.sundt.com Liz Claiborne to close all outlet stores you now Liz Claiborne Inc. will close all 87 of JCPenney starting in August. its U.S. outlet stores, including one in After 10 consecutive quarters of losses, Casa Grande, to cut losses and redirect Liz Claiborne expects the closing of its If you have moved, changed jobs or capital. outlet stores will result in the company just have new contact information - The New York-based apparel retailer posting an operating profi t by early will offer its Liz Claiborne and Liz Clai- 2011. we want to know! borne New York brands for exclusive sale The company’s other brand outlet Please send your most current information, along with your at other retailers. The company’s website stores, including Juicy Couture, Kate says all Liz Claiborne apparel, acces- Spade, Lucky Brand and Mexx, will re- induction year to [email protected] or call 602.308.6536 sories and luggage will be available at main open. HIGHEST-PAID CEOs 15 JULY 23, 2010 THE Continued from Page 13 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL LIST Ranking: Salary Stock awards Change in Another look... Company name Salary Option awards pension plan Firm’s revenue Rank CEO Telephone Bonus Non-equity All other comp. Net profi t Rank by total compensation 2010 Address Web Fiscal year end incentive plan Total comp. (loss) Position Kenneth Joyce Amkor Technology Inc. $526,346 $0 $0 $2.2 B Rank CEO Total comp. 26 1900 S. Price Road 480-821-5000 $0 $0 $11,960 president, CEO Chandler 85286 www.amkor.com 12/31/2009 $0 $538,306 $156 M 1. Richard Adkerson $27,622,333 Michael Ahearn First Solar Inc. $525,000 $3,023,128 $0 $2.1 B 2. James Moffett $21,477,083 27 350 W. Washington St. 602-414-9300 $0 $0 $10,352 executive chairman Tempe 85281 www.fi rstsolar.com $12/26/2009 $721,875 $4,280,355 $640.1 M 3. Robert Gillette $16,552,847 4. Charles Edelstein $11,283,002 Richard Fennessy2 Insight Enterprises Inc. $513,000 $360,261 $0 $4.1 B 5. Gregory Cappelli $7,316,585 28 6820 S. Harl Ave. 800-467-4448 $0 $0 $4,504,151 president, CEO Tempe 85283 www.insight.com $12/31/2009 $829,963 $6,207,836 $33.6 M 6. John Sperling $6,413,371 Steve Sanghi 7. Keith Jackson $6,270,820 Microchip Technology Inc. $505,762 $3,165,451 $0 $947.7 M 2355 W. Chandler Blvd. 480-792-7200 $17,404 $0 $3,546 president, CEO 8. Richard Fennessy $6,207,836 29 $217 M Chandler 85224 www.microchip.com 3/31/2010 $1,361,316 $5,053,479 9. Jonah Shacknai $6,151,658 Brian Mueller 10. James O’Connor $5,676,620 Grand Canyon Education Inc. $500,000 $0 $0 $261.9 M 3300 W. Camelback Road 602-639-7500 $0 $0 $20,205 CEO 30 $27.3 M 11. Philip Francis $5,547,530 Phoenix 85017 www.gcu.edu 12/31/2009 $508,500 $1,028,705 12. William Post $5,333,452 Oscar González Rocha Southern Copper Corp. $489,555 $193,207 $0 $3.7 B 13. Robert Moran $5,298,326 31 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 2500 602-494-5328 $124,477 $0 $587,076 president, CEO 14. Steve Sanghi $5,053,479 Phoenix 85028 www.southernperu.com 12/31/2009 $0 $1,394,315 $929.4 M 15. Donald Brandt $4,581,882 Hamish Brewer JDA Software Group Inc. $479,614 $1,523,419 $0 $385.8 M 16. Michael Ahearn $4,280,355 32 14400 N. 87th St., 480-308-3000 $0 $0 $5,108 president, CEO Scottsdale 85260 www.jda.com 12/31/2009 $371,875 $2,380,016 $26.4 M 17. Roy Vallee $3,825,799 18. Richard Federico $3,460,038 William Hemelt Matrixx Initiatives Inc. $475,000 $417,602 $0 $67.3 M 19. Robert Vivian $3,258,708 33 8515 E. Anderson Drive 602-385-8888 $475,000 $0 $10,258 president, CEO Scottsdale 85255 www.matrixxinc.com 3/31/2010 $178,125 $1,555,985 (-$23.6 M) 20. Jack Brucker $2,857,757 David Engert 21. Paul Dykstra $2,586,677 NightHawk Radiology Holdings Inc. $450,000 $0 $0 $162.5 M 34 4900 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 600 866-400-4295 $0 $714,000 $25,077 president, CEO 22. Doug Parker $2,578,501 Scottsdale 85251 www.nighthawkradiologyservices.net 12/31/2009 $169,560 $1,358,687 (-$48.1 M) 23. Steven Hilton $2,459,419 Philippe Tartavull 24. Hamish Brewer $2,380,016 Hypercom Corp. $450,000 $172,500 $0 $406.9 M 8888 E. Raintree Drive, Ste. 300 480-642-5000 $296,560 $0 $123,542 president, CEO 25. Paul Bonavia $1,961,946 34 (-$6.9 M) Scottsdale 85860 www.hypercom.com 12/31/2009 $0 $1,042,602 26. Kimberly McWaters $1,629,791 Michael Heil iGo Inc. $400,538 $0 $0 $55.4 M 27. William Hemelt $1,555,985 36 17800 N. Perimeter Drive, Ste. 200 480-596-0061 $0 $0 $0 president, CEO 28. Fletcher Jay McCusker $1,476,056 Scottsdale 85255 www.igo.com 12/31/2009 $0 $409,442 (-$549 K) 29. Oscar González Rocha $1,394,315 Jeffrey Lunsford Limelight Networks Inc. $400,000 $0 $0 $132 M president, CEO, 30. David Engert $1,358,687 2220 W. 14th St. 602-850-5000 $204,385 $0 $21,699 36 chairman Tempe 85281 www.limelightnetworks.com 12/31/2009 $0 $626,084 $34.9 M 31. Kevin Knight $1,355,170 32. Steven Bunger $1,184,984 Terry McDaniel Inventure Foods Inc. $385,619 $0 $0 $121 M 33. Joseph Stegmayer $1,056,670 38 5415 E. High St., Ste. 350 623-932-6200 $92,400 $19,936 $28,909 CEO Phoenix 85054 www.inventuregroup.net 12/26/2009 $0 $526,864 $3.8 M 34. Philippe Tartavull $1,042,602 35. Brian Mueller $1,028,705 Kevin Knight Knight Transportation Inc. $374,231 $802,000 $0 $652 M 39 5601 W. Buckeye Road 602-269-2000 $0 $0 $178,939 chairman, CEO 36. Erik Olsson $1,011,359 Phoenix 85043 www.knighttransportation.com 12/31/2009 $0 $1,355,170 $50.6 M 37. Joe Schoen $764,993 William Post3 38. J.S. Wang $631,293 Pinnacle West Capital Corp. $374,161 $1,612,748 $2,190,577 $3.3 B 400 N. Fifth St. 602-250-1000 $0 $0 $1,155,966 chairman, CEO 39. Jeffrey Lunsford $626,084 40 $68 M Phoenix 85004 www.pinnaclewest.com 12/31/2010 $0 $5,333,452 40. Anthony Ibargüen $616,717 J.S. Wang 41. James Kim $584,539 Amtech Systems Inc. $315,539 $72,304 $0 $53 M 41 131 S. Clark Drive 480-967-5146 $95,000 $124,948 $23,502 CEO 42. Kenneth Joyce $538,306 Tempe 85281 www.amtechsystems.com 9/30/2009 $0 $631,293 (-$1.6 M) 43. Terry McDaniel $526,864 Anthony Ibargüen4 Insight Enterprises Inc. $299,493 $70,000 $0 $4.1 B interim president, 44. Michael Heil $409,442 6820 S. Harl Ave. 800-467-4448 $247,294 $0 $0 42 CEO Tempe 85283 www.insight.com 12/31/2009 $0 $616,717 $33.6 M 45. Mark Mays $315,531 46. Robert Wheaton $310,495 Patrick Smith Taser International Inc. $265,000 $0 $0 $104.3 M 47. John Holliman III $304,000 43 17800 N. 85th St. 480-991-0797 $0 $0 $11,287 CEO Scottsdale 85255 www.taser.com 12/31/2009 $0 $276,287 (-$1.1 K) 48. Patrick Smith $276,287 49. Robert Kauffman $251,150 Robert Wheaton Star Buffet Inc. $250,000 $0 $0 $78 M chairman, CEO, CFO, 1312 N. Scottsdale Road 480-425-0397 $25,000 $0 $35,495 50. Joseph Hayden $214,094 44 president Scottsdale 85257 www.starbuffet.com 1/25/2010 $0 $310,495 (-$2 M) 51. Richard Kozuback $203,600

Joseph Stegmayer Cavco Industries Inc. $236,250 $0 $0 $115.6 M chairman, president, 1001 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800 602-256-6263 $0 $819,200 $1,220 About this list 45 CEO Phoenix 85004 www.cavco.com 3/31/2010 $0 $1,056,670 (-$3.4 M) SOURCE: Proxy statements and annual reports filed with the Robert Kauffman $233,750 $0 $0 Securities and Exchange Commission. Alanco Technologies Inc. $19.1 M NOTES: 46 15575 N. 83rd Way, Ste. 3 480-607-1010 $0 $0 $17,400 CEO In case of ties, executives are are listed alphabeti- Scottsdale 85260 www.alanco.com 6/30/2009 $0 $251,150 (-$5.9 M) cally. NA – not available M – million B – billion 1 Jack Brucker resigned from Rural/Metro on Jan. 7, 2010. 5 2 Richard Fennessy resigned Sept. 7, 2009. 3 William Post Mark Mays Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. $218,496 $0 $0 $2.7 B retired April 30, 2009. 4 Anthony Ibargüen served as In- 2201 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 500 602-381-5700 $97,035 $0 $0 CEO 47 sight’s interim president and CEO from Sept. 7-Dec. 31, 2009. Phoenix 85016 www.clearchanneloutdoor.com 12/31/2009 $0 $315,531 (-$756.8 M) 5 Mark Mays also serves as CEO of CC Media Holdings Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor’s indirect parent company, and his Joseph Hayden6 Applied Energetics Inc. $209,615 $0 $0 $7.5 M COO, principal combined salary for 2009 was $532,917. 6 Joseph Hayden 3716 E. Columbia St. 520-628-7415 $0 $0 $4,479 48 executive offi cer was named principal executive offi cer for Applied Energetics 12/31/2009 $0 $214,094 (-$9.9 M) Tucson 85714 www.appliedenergetics.com following the March 31, 2009 departure of CEO Dana Mar- shall; Hayden was named president of the company on June Robert Gillette7 First Solar Inc. $202,692 $9,750,080 $0 $2.2 B 24, 2010. 7 Robert Gillette was named CEO of First Solar Inc. 340 W. Washington St. 602-414-9300 $2,500,000 $3,250,015 $60 CEO 49 $640.1 M on October 1, 2009. Tempe 85281 www.fi rstsolar.com 12/26/2009 $850,000 $16,552,847 © 2010 Phoenix Business Journal. All rights reserved. REPRINTS: Scoop ReprintSource at 800-767-3263 or John Holliman III Capstone Theraputics $200,000 $0 $0 $0 www.scoopreprintsource.com. 50 1275 W Washington St. 602-286-5520 $0 $42,000 $62,000 executive chairman Tempe 85281 www.orthologic.com 12/31/2009 $0 $304,000 (-$13.1 M) Richard Kozuback Global Entertainment Corp. $200,000 $0 $0 NA Research by 4909 E. McDowell Road, Ste. 104 480-994-0772 $0 $0 $3,600 CEO 50 NA DALE BROWN Phoenix 85008 www.globalentertainment2000.com 5/31/2009 $0 $203,600 [email protected] | 602-308-6511 16 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com

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alley biotech company leaders, encouraged by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in a key patent case, say they have renewed Vhope that their applications will be approved by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Offi ce. The high court’s late June ruling in Bilski v. Kap- pos determined that more processes can be patented than the federal circuit or the USPTO originally thought. While that is good news for the biotech in- dustry looking to protect intellectual property, not all processes can be protected, said Susan Chetlin, director and practice group chair for intellectual property at the Phoenix law offi ce of Fennemore Craig PC. For years, the USPTO considered patents eligible if they passed the “machine or transformation” test, which covered any- thing from new devices to processes that trans- formed an object from one state to another. Under the court’s latest ruling, that test is still valid, but it’s not the only one to apply when evaluating a patent “It’s absolutely application, Chetlin said. good not just ‘WIDENS THE GATE’ Some Valley inventors, for the life including InNexus Bio- technology Inc. President sciences, but and CEO Jeff Morhet, are elated because they say the for technology ruling opens the door for their products to become as a whole and patented. Morhet’s drug innovation as development company is commercializing technol- a whole.” ogy to help make cancer drugs more effective, and Jeff Morhet patenting that technology InNexus Biotechnology Inc. is crucial. “This actually widens the gate quite appropri- ately,” said Morhet, adding he had expected the Su- preme Court to restrict the types of patents even more than before. “It’s absolutely good not just for the life sciences, but for technology as a whole and innovation as a whole.” SEE PATENTS | 18

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Inventor: GaGaryry Kehoe, Sound off: Localal leaders,leaders, Progress report: Patent fi lings: founder andd CEO of including Provistaa CEO Examining how A list of Arizona’s DreamBrandsds Inc., hahass and President Williamilliam Arizona has fared biotech-related been inventoror or co-inventco-inventoror Gartner, discuss ppatentatent since March on patents that on more thann 30 patents. applications. the Bioscience were approved Page 19 Page 20 Roadmap. Page 21 recently. Page 222 18 BIOTECH PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com PATENTS: Supreme Court decision says some business method patents OK

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Morhet said all 48 of InNexus’ patents and applications BYBY TTHEHE NNUMBERS:UMBERS: PPATENTSATENTS are impacted by the ruling. “This decision is very, very important to biotechnology Arizona entities with the most biotech-related patentspatents, 2005-09: and our industry,” he said. Dr. Raymond Woosley, president and CEO of Critical Path Institute in Tucson, said the ruling will make it easier for a patent application he recently fi led, which focuses on a com- mercial use for a scientifi c approach. Critical Path, a nonprofi t that works with the FDA to help take drugs and medical de- vices to market more quickly, fi led its ap- plication before the Bilski decision. Woosley Biotechnology-related patents granted Arizona operations with the most patents “Everyone was telling us, ‘Don’t waste in Arizona, 2005-09: awarded, regardless of technology, 2005-09: your time fi ling it,’” Woosley said. “(The ruling) came down in ways that support us in going ahead with this patent.” THE BACKGROUND The applicants in the Bilski case, however, didn’t get the court’s support. They had tried to patent a business method for hedging risk in commodities trading, claim- ing the process was a series of steps in which a commod- Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi ce ity provider could provide a fi xed-bill energy contract to consumers by hedging bets. USPTO examiners and the offi ce’s board completely prohibited. decisions that have supported patentability of therapeu- of patent appeals rejected the application, While that is not the case, such patents still face stiff tic methods and diagnostics, which are important to our saying the inventor simply manipulated scrutiny. The Supreme Court agreed with the lower court business,” she said. an abstract idea and solved a mathemati- that the Bilski claim was not patentable, but the high court cal problem. No objects were transformed added that other business methods could be patentable, from one state to another. The Federal Cir- Chetlin said. GET CONNECTED Chetlin cuit also held that the claimed process was Kara Stancell, vice president of investor relations for U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi ce: www.uspto.gov not patentable subject matter. Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. in Phoenix, said the deci- Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.: www.medicis.com When Bilski was appealed to the Supreme Court, the sion positively impacts Medicis’ ability to secure enforce- InNexus Biotechnology Inc.: www.ixsbio.com biotech community feared the worst, Chetlin said, add- able patents in the U.S. Fennemore Craig PC: www.fclaw.com ing they were worried business method patents would be “In one respect, the court’s decision supports earlier Critical Path Institute: www.c-path.org

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This activity is limited to only 200 people so registeregisterrr right away to save your spot. July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL BIOTECH 19 phoenix.bizjournals.com Local inventor was the mind behind Zicam, more than 30 patents BY ANGELA GONZALES [email protected] TITLE:TITLE: PresidentPre and CEO AGE:AGE: 515 Gary Kehoe, founder andnd COMPANY:CO CEO of DreamBrands DreamBrands Inc. Inc., is the inventor or INVENTOR PRODUCTS: co-inventor on more Gary Kehoe, left, Gary Kehoe Carageenan than 30 patents, ranging founder and CEO personalpe lubricant, from a chewing gum formu-u- of DreamBrands M-DriveM-Dr testosterone lation to a personal lubricantcant Inc., and lab capsules,capsules Onkor energy for women. technician supplements,supplemen Internal He also was the man behindnd Zicam,Zicam, Jonathan Cooper Harmony progesterone prog review a lab a nasal gel and spray created to reduce cream, Ad Lib libido enhancement book that shows the length of the common cold. In 2001, EMPLOYEES: 18 their research Kehoe left Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx protocol. Initiatives Inc., which last summer was PATENTS: 30-plus ANGELA GONZALES | forced to pull Zicam gel off store shelves af- WEB: www.dreambrands.net PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL ter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration received numerous consumer complaints that the product caused users to lose their sense of smell. Kehoe said it makes him sad to think about that fi asco, and he doesn’t like to talk about it. “It’s a good formula,” he said. “Person- ally, I think peanut butter is more danger- ous. People are going into anaphylactic shock from peanut butter.” Today, Kehoe is turning his inventor’s eye toward sexual health products, which he says represent the fastest-growing seg- ment of the health and beauty market. His Carrageenan personal lubricant features vitamin E, aloe vera and carra- geenan, a red algae extract.

‘The beauty is I’m helping people when they don’t even know they’re being helped.’

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The National Cancer Institute has con- ducted studies focusing on the red algae plant and found that it inhibits a broad range of sexually transmitted human pap- illomaviruses, or HPVs. FDA regulations prohibit Kehoe from making any claims that his Carrageenan product can prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. “The beauty is I’m helping people when they don’t even know they’re being helped,” he said. On December 3, the Phoenix Business Journal Kehoe started out testing the product will publish its 8th annual “Best Places to Work” on the rhinovirus, but it would have cost supplement – a look at which companies are doing millions of dollars to conduct clinical tri- their best to foster a fun and healthy workplace. als to try to prove to the FDA that it kills The program highlights Valley companies with viruses. Instead, he chose to focus on the rapidly great workplace practices whose operations growing sexual health industry. He began are changing the business landscape. marketing Carrageenan as a personal lu- For program or event For sponsorship or bricant in 2006 and saw a spike in sales after information: advertising information: 602-308-6531 or 602-308-6525 or Health magazine mentioned his product in [email protected] [email protected] relation to killing HPV. The thrill of getting patents approved wore off long ago for Kehoe, who got his fi rst patent when he was 18. Plus, he said, the process is very expensive. “How much a patent is contested deter- mines how much you spend,” he said. “The Premier Sponsors: Associate Sponsor: Presented By: Research Partner: Patent Offi ce might think the patent is fi ne, but another company will threaten to chal- lenge the patent before the Patent Offi ce fi nishes its review.”

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Here are those strategies and how Ari- • Scottsdale-based Medicis Pharmaceu- allied-health students will train beside UA dergraduate award in the nation for stu- zona has fared since the March report. tical Corp., which designs aesthetic and medical students. dents in mathematics, natural sciences dermatology products, announced plans • ASU launched a master’s degree pro- and engineering who intend to pursue re- to add 100 employees over the next year gram in regulatory science and health search careers. Build research infrastructure and said it is considering building a sec- safety, beginning in fall 2010. • Bioscience High School, located on the • Banner Alzheimer’s Institute received ond 150,000-square-foot facility at its North • ASU and UA students in the biosciences Phoenix Biomedical Campus, graduated two federal stimulus grants worth $9.1 mil- Scottsdale headquarters. won a series of major national awards: its fi rst class of seniors. Opened in 2006, lion to more than double its research space • Predictive Biomarker Sciences Inc., Josh Niska, an ASU biochemistry major the specialty school in the Phoenix Union and purchase a cyclotron, a device used to a startup in Mesa owned partly by TGen, who has conducted research at TGen since High School District this fall will reach its create the radioactive elements used in mo- completed its fi rst contract drug analysis he was a high school senior, was named to intended capacity of 400 students. lecular imaging. The institute also received for a Canadian company, using computer USA Today’s 2010 All-USA College Aca- $4.5 million in private foundation funding imaging to assess the preclinical drug can- demic (First) Team. Ben Strauber, an ASU — Compiled by the Flinn Foundation for research on Alzheimer’s prevention didate’s activity against live cancer cells. and nonmedical support services. • Banner Health and Mayo Clinic both • Arizona State University’s Biodesign were ranked among the top 10 health sys- Institute earned a $3.1 million grant from tems in the U.S. on measures of clinical the National Institutes of Health to study performance in a study by Thomson Reu- the pre-symptomatic detection of Type 2 ters. Scottsdale Healthcare was among the diabetes in collaboration with investiga- study’s top 50 health systems. tors at the University of Arizona and the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Care System. Enhance business environment • A consortium of researchers led by • By executive order, Arizona Gov. Jan ASU secured $6 million in funding from Brewer created the Arizona Commerce the U.S. Department of Energy to test the Authority, a public-private partnership viability of algal biofuelsiofuels designed essentially as a replacement as replacements fororr ppetro-etro- for the state DeDepartmentpartment oof Commerce. leum-based fuels. BBrewerrewer ggrantedranted $10 mmillionillio in federal • The Translationalionnal GGe-e- ststimulusimulu funding to nomics Research InInstitutenstitute thethe grgroup,ou which will and its Michigan affiffi liliate,ate, bebe ooverseenverse by a board the Van Andel Researchesearch of ArizonaAriz business Institute, won $5 mimillionillion leaders.leada ers It will con- in federal stimulusus aandnd centratecentrate on attracting private grant fundingndiing andand retainingre aero- for a novel study oof space,space bioscience, cancer in dogs. Thehee solarsolar eenergy, and de- study could yieldd fensefense companies. medical applica- • The Innova- tions in both veter-r- tionstio technology inary and humann incubatorincu opened oncology. inin Chandler,C with • The Healthcaree UA and InNexus Transformationn BioScienceBioSc two of Institute, a nonprofirofifit t its prprominentominentom early tenants. organization focuseded on makingmaking tthehe healthhealth TheThe iincubator,ncubator, housedh at a for- care delivery systemm more effective and efef- mer Intel CorpCorp. research sisite, was made fi cient, was launched under the leadership possible by a $5.7 million investment from of ASU professor Denis Cortese, former the city of Chandler. president and CEO of the Mayo Clinic; • Science Foundation Arizona released and Patrick Soon-Shiong, founder and a report by the Battelle Technology Part- chairman of Abraxis BioScience Inc. The nership Practice that found SFAz used institute is funded jointly by Soon-Shiong, $50 million in research grants to attract ASU and UA. $152.8 million in outside support in its fi rst three years of operation. Those grants yielded the creation of 1,151 jobs, 16 new Build critical mass of fi rms companies, 84 patents and 11 licenses, ac- • Celgene Corp., a biotechnology com- cording to Battelle. pany with a market value of roughly • Brewer signed Senate Bill 1254, updat- $22 billion, established a foothold in Ari- ing Arizona’s tax credit for research and zona with the $2.9 billion purchase of development. Under the revised law, young Abraxis BioScience Inc., a Los Angeles- companies with fewer than 150 employees based company that recently opened a that would be unlikely to have taxable in- $70 million advanced manufacturing facil- come will be able to earn back funds for the ity in Phoenix. R&D tax credits they claim. • St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital announced an agreement to unite their Prepare workers, educate citizens pediatric services. St. Joseph’s will move • Construction began on the Health Sci- most of its pediatric services to the new ences Education Building on the down- PCH tower, while some PCH research town Phoenix Biomedical Campus. The programs will move to the St. Joseph’s $187 million facility will allow the UA Col- campus. lege of Medicine-Phoenix to increase the • Tempe-based Kinetic Muscles Inc. won number of medical students it enrolls each a $2.8 million NIH grant to conduct clinical year from 48 to 120. trials of its Hand Mentor device for reha- • ASU ended its partnership with UA on 22 BIOTECH PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com Several Arizonans receive biotech-related patents June 15 PATENT: US 7,736,6256,625 BB22 The following biotech-related patent NAME: Light Stabilizedbilized In Vivo StStaintain applications were approved by the U.S. PATENT: US 7,736,576 B2 Composition andnd Method of MManufactureanufacture Patent and Trademark Offi ce between NAME: Surface Modifi ed Expanded INVENTOR: Douglaslas D. Burkett, GGilbertilbert June 8 and July 6: Polytetrafl uoroethylene ASSIGNED TO: Zilaa Inc.Inc.,, Fort ColliCollins,ns, ColoColo.. Devices and Methods of FILED: Dec. 8, 200808 Producing the Same DESCRIPTION: Thee methods of mamanufacturinganufacturing June 8 INVENTOR: James Todd Walter, light-stabilized thiazine dydyee bibiologicalological stain PATENT: US 7,731,364 B2 Flagstaff compositions uusedsed in human ddiagnosticiagnostic NAME: Ocular Centration of Visual Axis and ASSIGNED TO: Gore Enterprise procedures Evaluation of Retinal Function Holdings Inc., Newark, Del. INVENTOR: Gholam A. Peyman, Sun City FILED: June 4, 2009 Burkett PATENT: US 7,736,6466,646 BB22 ASSIGNED TO: Gholam A. Peyman, Sun City DESCRIPTION: A continuous NAME: Methods fforor Modulating FILED: March 11, 2009 process for modifying a material surface Angiogenesis wwithith Apelin DESCRIPTION: A method to assess recovery used in a variety of devices, including fi lters, Compositions of a compromised retinal area in a fabrics, implantable sheets and vascular INVENTOR: Paul AA.. KrieKrieg,g, patient grafts Tucson ASSIGNED TO: Arizonazona Board of Regents, on bbehalfehalf of University of Arizona,rizona, Tucson FILED: March 12, 2004 DESCRIPTION: A method of treatingting patients suffering from diseasee relatedrelated to IINVENTOR:NVENTOR: ArtArthurhur M. Nonomura, LitcLitchfihfi eeldld angiogenesis, or the abnormal growth of Park blood vessels ASSIGNED TO: NA FILED: May 5, 2006 PATENT: US 7,738,099 B2 DESCRIPTION: A new and distinct variety of NAME: Pathogen and Particle Detector System Botryococcus braunii algae plant, a potential and Method source of liquid transport fuels INVENTORS: Michael Morrell and Jian-Ping Jiang, Tucson ASSIGNED TO: Biovigilant Systems Inc., Tucson June 29 FILED: July 17, 2006 PATENT: US 7,746,240 B2 DESCRIPTION: A system to detect airborne or NAME: Sensing System and Components for waterborne particles, including biological Detecting and Remotely Monitoring Carbon warfare agents, and classifying the detected Monoxide in a Space of Concern particles by size INVENTOR: Ashok K. Vij, Tucson ASSIGNED TO: CO Guardian LLC PATENT: US 7,738,961 B2 FILED: Nov. 29, 2005 NAME: Method and Apparatus for Treatment DESCRIPTION: A sensing device to detect of Gastrointestinal Tract the presence of carbon monoxide in an INVENTOR: Virender K. Sharma, Paradise area, such as an aircraft cabin, garage or Valley unventilated room ASSIGNED TO: Endostim Inc., St. Louis, Mo. FILED: Oct. 9, 2006 PATENT: US 7,747,030 B2 DESCRIPTION: A method of electrically NAME: Method for Identifying a Hearing Aid stimulating one or more structures in an INVENTORS: Scott Raymond Fink, Apache upper esophageal sphincter or esophagus to Junction; and Samuel L. Thomasson, Gilbert treat gastrointestinal conditions ASSIGNED TO: Zounds Hearing Inc., Phoenix FILED: Feb. 17, 2006 DESCRIPTION: A method for identifying a June 22 hearing aid that indicates for which ear the PATENT: US 7,740,805 B2 hearing aid is intended NAME: Integrated CMOS-Compatible Biochip INVENTOR: Patrice M. Parris, Phoenix July 6 ASSIGNED TO: Freescale Semiconductor Inc., PATENT: US 7,749,495 B2 Austin NAME: Method for Inducing an Anti-Tumor FILED: March 31, 2005 and Anti-Cachexia Immune Response in DESCRIPTION: A device for analyzing fl uid to Mammals assess genetics or disease INVENTOR: Neil H. Riordan, Chandler ASSIGNED TO: Aidan Inc., Tempe PATENT: US 7,740,834 B2 FILED: May 23, 2008 NAME: Murine Zcytor17 Ligand Polypeptides DESCRIPTION: A method for reducing the INVENTORS: Cindy A. Sprecher, Hereford, size of carcinoma in a mammal involving Ariz.; Joseph L. Kuijper, Kenmore, Wash.; collecting urine Maria M. Dasovich, Francis J. Grant and Jane A. Gross, Seattle; Angela K. PATENT: US 7,751,192 B2 Hammond, Kirkland, Wash.; and Rolf E. NAME: Heatsink Method and Apparatus Kuestner, Bothell, Wash. INVENTORS: Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, Mesa; ASSIGNED TO: ZymoGenetics Inc., Seattle N. Alan Abul-Haj, Mesa; Timothy W. FILED: Jan. 29, 2009 Stippick, Phoenix; and Kevin H. Hazen, DESCRIPTION: A polypeptide used to stimulate Gilbert the immune system ASSIGNED TO: Sensys Medical Inc., Chandler FILED: Aug. 9, 2007 PATENT: US PP21,091 P3 DESCRIPTION: An apparatus designed to NAME: Botryococcus Algae Plant Named dissipate heat or to move heat from one “Ninsei” location to another July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL EXECUTIVE PROFILE 23 phoenix.bizjournals.com

On the job Eric Neitzel WHAT’S THE MOST SEVERE ARIZONA FOREST FIRE YOU’VE WORKED? Arizona’s largest wildfi re, the Public information offi cer | Show Low Fire Department Rodeo-Chediski fi re of 2002. This was my fi rst Arizona fi re since moving to Phoenix from the Owner | Fireground Communications San Francisco Bay Area earlier that year. In fact, that fi re is what brought me to the White When a forest fi re breaks out in Northern ArizonArizona,a, Mountains to serve as the PIO for the long-term people turn to the news almost immediately. But in most fi re rehab and timber salvage team. cases, the “news” is getting its news from one man: WWHAT’S SOMETHING ABOUT Eric Neitzel. FFOREST FIRES THAT PEOPLE DON’T As the public information offi cer for the Show Low Fire Personal UUNDERSTAND? For some reason, Department and owner of Fireground Communications, AGE: 42 mmost of the media are focused Neitzel stays close to the front lines and provides the EDUCATION: Fire science, oon the easy shot of the sexy or latest information to members of the media covering fi re engineering and sspectacular air tankers throwing the event. mass media communi- bbright-red retardant over the fi re, He’s also become a pioneer in how that information is cations degrees, College aand helicopters making strategic passed along, thanks to his extensive use of social media. of Marin wwater drops. Don’t get me wrong, By using Twitter (@ENeitzel and @Fireground), Facebook, FAMILY: Wife, Rebecca; aaircraft play a huge role; but it’s the YouTube and Skype, he’s helped create more effective daughter, Katelyn, 3 ffolks on the ground who go in after ways to communicate during fi res and other crises. BIRTHPLACE: San tthe aircraft does its job and secures “I always thought there had to be a better way to Francisco tthe line. communicate to people in need,” Neitzel said. “During RESIDENCE: Show Low WWHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING the SoCal ‘fi re siege’of 2003, there was not a clear voice FIRST JOB: “Aviation PPART OF YOUR JOB? Being able to of accurate info available due to so many fi res burning, so PROVIDED BY helper” at the Smith ccommunicate effectively to people media outlets were reporting inaccurate information ERIC NEITZEL Ranch Airport in San wwho need the info we provide in real about escape routes to evacuees fl eeing from the Rafael, Calif., at age 16 oor near-real time, and being able burning hillsides. In some cases, people perished tto adapt to the changing ways we because of that inaccurate info.” Off the clock cocommunicate as a society. That experience led Neitzel to social media WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION? The San Juan Islands in Puget Sound WWHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN and, ultimately, to launching Fireground and the Pacifi c Northwest YYOUR WORK? Providing a clear voice of what Communications. Through his business, he trains WHAT WOULD BE YOUR LAST MEAL? San Francisco-style cioppino, fresh dungeness iis going on during an incident or event. When PIOs throughout the West how to use social crab, sourdough bread and a good Sonoma/Napa Valley wine uused properly, social media can reduce the media for rapid communication. WHO’S THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON YOU KNOW? There are so many great public ““clutter” of speculation and rumors of what Water may always be the best tool for battling servants out there who give of themselves to save lives and reduce human iis going on. forest fi res, but Neitzel has proved that social suffering. But ultimately, for me, it would be my wife, who holds down the fort media is a pretty good one to have on hand, too. and allows me to take my passion on the road. — Adam Kress

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ACCOUNTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPOTLIGHT: DENISE MAIER Kristen Czarnecki joined Lohman Co., Mesa, NEW POSITION: Vice president of case management services,ervices, Orchard as a staff accountant. Medical Consulting FAMILY: Children, Makena and Carter PETS: Ponies, Gracie and Lola; black Lab, Sadie Lane Bagley FAVORITE CUISINE: Sushi HOBBIES: Spending time with the ponies, traveling, whitewaterewater rafting, and Minegar, vice chairman watching hockey and football of marketing; and Alan Heywood, vice chairman of EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in nursing, University of Iowa; MBA, University of Phoenix Mileti political affairs. HOMETOWN: Joliet, Ill. Ernst & Young, Phoenix, WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY? I was impressedpressed by Orchard’s reputation as the only woman-owned and promoted Salvatore Mileti Neely to assurance partner. -operated, nurse-owned case management company baseded in Molly Montgomery Jim Lane and Youngtown Arizona. joined Grant Thornton LLP, Mayor Michael MOST EXCITING BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: I enjoyed speaking at Phoenix, as a tax associate LeVault. Phoenix City multiple federal workers’ compensation conferences and thehe in the fi rm’s federal tax Lockhart Councilwoman Peggy travel associated with them. practice. Neely remains on the CAREER ADVICE: Education and hard work will bring endless Tom Lockhart joined executive committee as opportunities. ARTS & CULTURE the North Scottsdale past chair. FIRST JOB: Nursing assistant at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Chamber of Commerce The Arizona Chapter Home in Joliet as CEO. of the National Speakers Association elected its 2010-11 board: Kitty Athletic Trainer Award Rob Schwister Jewish Free Loan, Phoenix, Mark Carrell as a senior Wiemelt, president; Les from the National Athletic joined Alerus Bank & named fi ve new board commercial real estate Taylor, president-elect; Trainers’ Association. Trust, Scottsdale, as a members: Sharon Briskman, professional. Susan Ratliff, vice Mercy Gilbert Medical relationship manager. Rabbi Elana Kanter, Al Mark Stromgren was Vezolles president; Michelle May, Center nurses Mark Rubinow, Dr. David Tessler promoted to vice president past president; John Coe, Kleinfelter, Janice Begay CONSTRUCTION and Stacie Wittenberg. and general manager of Christy Vezolles was Jerkovic treasurer; and Vickie and Paula Spears received Weitz Co., Phoenix, The Phoenix Chapter NorthMarq, Phoenix. re-elected to the board of Bouffard, Maggie Hunts, awards from the Daisy named Leonard Martling Bicknell of the International Coach the Phoenix Art Museum’s The Arizona Chamber Jim Taszarek, June Cline, Foundation for making a president and CEO. Federation elected its SPORTS & Women’s Metropolitan Arts also hired Jeanine Debbie Exner, Kathy profound difference in the named chairman of 2010-11 board: Maria ENTERTAINMENT Council. Jerkovic as director of Kerchner and Vickie lives of patients and their the governing board of Busch, president; Molly membership and marketing Mullins, directors. families. Maricopa Integrated Health O’Neill, president-elect; ASSOCIATIONS and promoted Lorna Jeffrey Fairman System, Phoenix. Leslie Knowlton, treasurer; The Arizona Chamber Romero to director of AWARDS received the William Karen Turner, secretary; of Commerce & Industry public affairs and Katie Lampkin Award for LAW Connie Kadansky, vice named its 2010-11 offi cers: Whitchurch to director of Long-Term Excellence in president–programs; Danny Reginald Ballantyne III, events and operations. Economic Development Dunlap Valenzuela, vice president– chairman; Mark Dobbins, The Phoenix Chapter from the Arizona PR/marketing; Tamara Stark, Parry chairman-elect; Don of the International Association for Economic A.R. Mays Construction, vice president–membership; Robinson, immediate Association of Business Development. Scottsdale, promoted Paula Shoup, vice president– The Phoenix Suns pro- past chairman; Steve Communicators named Courtney Dunlap to community outreach; moted Jay Parry to senior Macias, vice chairman Suzanne McCormick Beyda BANKING & FINANCE project manager. Michael Cylkowski, vice vice president of brand and of manufacturing; Jason president and Cory Craft Beth Scarano joined Ugalde president–professional business development. The Bagley, vice chairman of executive vice president. Dr. David Beyda JE Dunn Construction Co. development; Frank Brogni, Suns also added senior vice public affairs; Pat Barnes, Litchfi eld Park Mayor received the Humanitarian as director of business Western regional conference president of ticket opera- vice chairman of fi nance; Thomas Schoaf was Award from the Arizona development for the chair; and Debbie Exner, tions to Ralph Marchetta’s Doug Yonko, vice chairman elected chairman of the American Academy of Southwest division, past president. job title and expanded Lynn of membership; Ron Maricopa Association Pediatrics. Phoenix. The Environmental Fund Agnello’s duties to include of Governments, Tempe Kevin Palmer received of Arizona, Phoenix, ap- suite sales and service. Mayor Hugh Hallman the Governor’s Award in Anderes EDUCATION pointed Carrie Morgan to was elected vice chairman Public Archaeology. Universal Technical its board of directors. and Avondale Mayor The Arizona Restaurant M&I Bank’s Arizona Institute, Phoenix, Thompson Marie Lopez Rogers was Association inducted region, Phoenix, promoted Ken Cranston REAL ESTATE elected treasurer. Also Dena Cameron of Bill promoted Eric Anderes to senior vice president of James Ugalde and Cassidy Turley/BRE Com- named at-large members Johnson’s Big Apple and Jeff Peterson to vice admissions and Rick Crain Arturo Thompson joined mercial, Phoenix, hired Paul were Mesa Mayor Scott Restaurants into the president. to senior vice president Quarles & Brady, Phoenix, Klink as managing director Ballantyne Smith, Scottsdale Mayor Restaurant Industry Hall Mutual of Omaha Bank, of strategy, planning and as associates. of Southwest region property Drysdale of Fame. The association Tempe, promoted M. marketing. Quinn Wheeler joined management, Alisa Timm as also named Mike Duran Lynn Crane to executive Bryan Cave, Phoenix, as associate vice president and Ann Meyers Drysdale of Shamrock Foods its vice president of bank ENGINEERING counsel. Sarah Searight as property was named president 2010 Associate Member operations and services. John Mitchell joined manager. and general manager of of the Year. David Lorenz was URS Corp., Phoenix, as MARKETING & MEDIA the Phoenix Mercury, and Mark Letendre of named manager of Wells principal engineer for R&R Partners, Phoenix, SERVICES Amber Cox was promoted Scottsdale received a Fargo’s Phoenix Business water resources and hired Chelsea Daniels as GPE Management to chief operating offi cer. Dobbins Hallman 2010 Most Distinguished Bank. environmental services. agency coordinator. Services, Scottsdale, hired Frank Perlich joined TECHNOLOGY Quadna, Phoenix, as an NONPROFITS Computer Guidance applications engineer. Tom Ambrose joined Corp., Scottsdale, named Big Brothers Big Sisters Tom Niccoli director HEALTH & WELLNESS of Central Arizona as of customer services, Craig McCoy was executive director. Mario Cuneo manager of promoted to CEO of YWCA Maricopa County professional services and Paradise Valley Hospital. elected David Cleary and Alan Pitts senior business

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Free. 602-382-6599. members, $30 nonmembers. www.ifmaphoenix.org. “SBA Loan Clinic,” U.S. Small Business Administration, North Phoenix Bar Association luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Arizona District Offi ce, 9 a.m., 2828 N. Central Ave., Ste. Catch 22, 18725 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. $25 members, $35 800, Phoenix. Free. 602-745-7200 or www.sba.gov/az. nonmembers. www.npbaaz.org. “Selling to the Federal Government,” U.S. Small Business APRO Business Expo, Associated Professionals Resource Noreen Bishop George Patchett Administration, Arizona District Offi ce, 1 p.m., 2828 N. Organization, 1 p.m., Scottsdale Center for the Performing Market Manager Owner Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix. Free. 602-745-7200 or Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Free members, $25 Chase Business Banking Delta Electric & Air www.sba.gov/az. nonmembers. www.aproaz.com. MONDAY, AUG. 9 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 “Bond, James Bond in Arizona,” 11:30 a.m., Arizona Project Management Institute–Scottsdale Chapter International Growth Group, Greekfest, 20th Street and dinner, 6 p.m., Monterra at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Bruce L. Hodgman Camelback Road, Phoenix. $35. www.azigg.com. Road, Scottsdale. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. www.phx-pmi.org. SBA Deputy Director TUESDAY, AUG. 10 Arizona “Greenhouse Gases and Air Permits: Consequences and THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 Obligations of EPA’s Tailoring Rule,” Maricopa County Air “Telehealth, Electronic Medical Records and Consumer Quality Department, noon, 1001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Privacy,” Arizona Telecommunications & Information RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY Free. RSVP: Dennis Dickerson, [email protected] Council, 11:30 a.m., University of Arizona College of .gov or 602-506-1813. Medicine–Phoenix, 550 E. Van Buren St. Free. August 3, 2010 Arizona Biltmore www.researchedge.com/atic. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11 Project Management Institute–Phoenix Chapter dinner, 7:30-10:00am 2400 East Missouri Avenue “Better Relationships Build Better Business,” National 6 p.m., Doubletree Guest Suites, 320 N 44th St., Phoenix. Phoenix, AZ 85016 Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Metro $30 members, $35 nonmembers. www.phx-pmi.org. Chapter, 9 a.m., 2901 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. $15. Breakfast will be served. www.nawbophx.org or 480-282-5176. TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 International Facility Management Association meeting, “Surety Bond Information Seminar,” U.S. Small Business Register online at: http://events.bizjournals.com/25321 11:30 a.m., Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 S. 47th St. $25 Administration, 9 a.m., SBA Training Center, 2828 N. members, $30 nonmembers. www.ifmaphoenix.org. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix. 602-745-7200 or or contact Rebecca Light at [email protected] “Appearance Discrimination,” North Phoenix Bar Associa- www.sba.gov. 602-308-6531 tion, 11:30 a.m., Catch 22, 18725 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. $25 Business Expo and Job Fair, Ocotillo Chamber of Com- members, $35 nonmembers. www.npbaaz.org. merce, 4:30 p.m., Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Project Management Institute–Scottsdale Chapter dinner, Drive, Chandler. Free members, $20 nonmembers for PRESENTED LOCALLY BY 6 p.m., Monterra at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scotts- tickets for two. Kelly Wilson, 602-910-3035. dale. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. www.phx-pmi.org. TUESDAY, SEPT. 28 TUESDAY, AUG. 17 National Association of Women in Construction monthly “Interviewing Tips from the Pros,” Southwest Job Network, dinner, 6 p.m., Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 S. 47th St. $28. 8 a.m., Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. $5. RSVP: www.nawicphoenix.org. www.southwestjobnet.com. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 THURSDAY, AUG. 19 “How to Raise Capital,” Snell & Wilmer, 7:30 a.m., 400 E. Project Management Institute–Phoenix Chapter dinner, Van Buren St., 19th fl oor, Phoenix. Free. 602-382-6599. 6 p.m., Doubletree Guest Suites, 320 N 44th St., Phoenix. “SBA Loan Clinic,” U.S. Small Business Administration, Ari- $30 members, $35 nonmembers. www.phx-pmi.org. zona District Offi ce, 9 a.m., 2828 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix. Free. 602-745-7200 or www.sba.gov/az. The statements, views, and opinions that will be expressed during the event are those of the presenters and are TUESDAY, AUG. 24 “Selling to the Federal Government,” U.S. Small Business not endorsed by, or reflect the views or positions of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or any of its affiliates. JPMorgan National Association of Women in Construction monthly Administration, Arizona District Offi ce, 1 p.m., 2828 N. Chase Bank, N.A. or any of its affiliates are not liable for decisions made or actions taken in reliance on any of the dinner, 6 p.m., Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 S. 47th St. $28. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix. Free. 602-745-7200 or information covered during the event. Please consult with your personal tax advisor on all tax-related matters. RSVP: www.nawicphoenix.org. www.sba.gov/az. ©2010 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. 26 DIRECTORS’ COMPENSATION JULY 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL THE Ranking: Total compensation, most recent fiscal year LIISTST Fees earned Another look... Total or paid Stock awards All other Director Rank Director Company compensation in cash Option awards compensation since Day job B.M. Rankin Jr. — private investor; vice chairman, Freeport-McMoRan $1,267,476 $88,500 $852,7761 1995 How do directors feel about 1 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 Freeport-McMoRan $743,700 co-founder, Interim Health the job they’re doing? Allan Sorensen $891,700 $148,000 —1998 2 Republic Services Inc. — Care Inc. $743,700 former president and CEO of Ramon Rodriguez $891,700 $148,000 — 1999 3 Republic Services Inc. — CPA fi rm $743,700 retired president and CEO, Michael Wickham $887,200 $143,500 —2004 4 Republic Services Inc. — Roadway Corp. $743,700 chairman, Rail-Splitter Capital John Croghan $875,200 $131,500 —1998 5 Republic Services Inc. — Management LLC $743,700 retired chairman, president and W. Lee Nutter $866,200 $122,500 —2004 6 Republic Services Inc. — CEO of Rayonier Inc. $743,700 managing director of Altazano Nolan Lehmann $862,700 $119,000 —2008 7 Republic Services Inc. — Management LLC $743,700 senior managing director, David Foley $861,200 $117,500 —2008 8 Republic Services Inc. — Blackstone Group LP $743,700 retired after 30 years with James Crownover $853,700 $110,000 —2008 9 Republic Services Inc. — McKinsey & Company Inc. $743,700 former chairman and CEO, John Trani $844,700 $101,000 —2008 10 Republic Services Inc. — Stanley Works $743,700 president and CEO, Atlas Air William Flynn $843,200 $99,500 —2008 11 Republic Services Inc. — Worldwide Holdings Inc. J. Taylor Wharton — retired professor, Univ. of Texas Freeport-McMoRan $819,611 $88,500 $404,9111 2009 12 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Gabrielle McDonald — Freeport-McMoRan $648,720 $13,500 $309,0201 2009 judge, Iran-U.S. claims tribunal 13 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 J. Bennett Johnston — chairman, Johnston Freeport-McMoRan $640,301 $12,000 $302,1011 2009 14 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 & Associates LLC Gerald Ford — chairman, Diamond-A Ford Freeport-McMoRan $544,970 $104,500 $114,270 2000 15 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 Corp. Robert Allison Jr. — chairman emeritus, Anadarko Freeport-McMoRan $518,863 $115,000 $77,663 2001 16 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 Petroleum Corp. $159,829 formerly senior vice president, Dino DeConcini $518,611 $145,000 —1992 17 Apollo Group Inc $213,782 Projects International Inc. $159,829 president of Redman K. Sue Redman $499,861 $126,250 —2006 18 Apollo Group Inc. $213,782 Advisors LLC $159,829 president emeritus, Thunderbird Roy Herberger Jr. $488,611 $115,000 —2007 19 Apollo Group Inc. $213,782 School of Global Management J. Stapleton Roy — director, Kissinger Institute on Freeport-McMoRan $478,606 $88,500 $63,906 2009 20 Copper & Gold Inc $326,200 China and the United States H. Devon Graham Jr. — $477,512 $117,500 $33,812 2000 president, R.E. Smith Interests 21 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 $159,829 James Reis $476,611 $103,000 — 2007 vice chairman, Gainsco Inc. 22 Apollo Group Inc. $213,782 Robert Day — chairman, CEO and founder of Freeport-McMoRan $472,700 $111,500 $35,000 1995 23 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 Trust Company of the West Charles Krulak — retired Commandant of the U.S. Freeport-McMoRan $468,641 $100,500 $41,941 2007 24 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 Marine Corps. $159,829 dean, Macaulay Honors College, Ann Kirschner $462,611 $89,000 —2007 25 Apollo Group Inc. $213,782 City University of New York Stephen Siegele — private investor, retired founder Freeport-McMoRan $459,268 $111,000 $22,068 2006 26 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 of Fluorine On Call Ltd. $159,829 founder, CEO and Chairman, The George Zimmer $452,611 $79,000 —2006 27 Apollo Group Inc. $213,782 Men’s Wearhouse Inc. — retired from the Taser board on Bruce Culver $438,549 $30,000 $350,0002 2000 28 Taser International Inc. $58,549 April 9, 2010 Bobby Lee Lackey — consultant, former CEO of Freeport-McMoRan $433,207 $102,000 $5,007 1995 29 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 produce marketing company Dustan McCoy — chairman and CEO, Brunswick Freeport-McMoRan $428,889 $85,500 $17,189 2007 30 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 Corp. Jon Madonna — retired chairman and CEO, Freeport-McMoRan $425,028 $96,500 $2,328 2007 31 Copper & Gold Inc. $326,200 KPMG — inventor, retired from St. Jude Mark Kroll $339,549 $30,000 $251,0001 2003 32 Taser International Inc. $58,549 Medical Inc. in 2005 $199,780 managing partner, Phoenix Peter Ax $336,212 $125,000 $11,432 2000 33 Meritage Homes Corp. — Capital Management $284,563 Bill Gates’ personal investment Michael Larson $301,757 $17,194 —2009 34 Republic Services Inc. — adviser $28,750 chairman and co-founder, James Armstrong $296,985 $261,250 $7,015 1985 35 JDA Software Group — JDA Software Group Inc. $199,780 formerly chairman and CEO of Raymond Oppel $296,212 $85,000 $11,432 1997 36 Meritage Homes Corp. — The Oppel Jenkins Group $180,000 president and CEO, Agilent William Sullivan $280,000 $100,000 —2008 37 Avnet Inc. — Technologies Inc. $199,780 founder, Haddock Enterprises Gerald Haddock $276,780 $77,000 —2005 38 Meritage Homes Corp. — LLC $199,780 chairman, UnitedHealth Group; Richard Burke Sr. $264,780 $65,000 —2004 39 Meritage Homes Corp. — former Phoenix Coyotes owner $120,000 executive in residence at Ehud Houminer $255,655 $122,500 $13,155 1993 40 Avnet Inc. — Columbia Business School $120,000 dean, The Cooper Union for the Eleanor Baum $250,655 $117,500 $13,155 1994 41 Avnet Inc. — Advancement of Science & Art $199,780 chairman and CEO, Western Robert Sarver $249,780 $50,000 —1996 42 Meritage Homes Corp. — Alliance Bancorporation Source: 2009 What Directors Think Survey, Corporate Board Member $106,499 senior vice president, National Phillip Hester $246,899 $63,000 $77,400 2006 Magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers 43 ON Semiconductor — Instruments Corp. $106,499 chairman, ON Semiconductor J. Daniel McCranie $245,999 $139,500 —2001 About this list 44 ON Semiconductor — Corp., since 2002 $140,763 retired chairman and CEO, Lawrence Del Santo PetSmart Inc. $241,403 $53,084 $47,556 1998 SOURCE: Proxy reports filed with the U.S. Securities and 45 — The Vons Companies Inc. Exchange Commission by Valley-based public companies. $78,151 senior adviser to the CEO of Stephen Giusto $237,780 $50,833 —2009 NOTES: 1 Includes consulting fees. 2 Settlement of a tax 46 Apollo Group Inc. $108,796 Korn Ferry International liability issue. $120,000 retired chairman and CEO, Frank Noonan $237,500 $117,500 —2004 © 2010 Phoenix Business Journal. All rights reserved. 47 Avnet Inc. — R.H. Donnelley Co. REPRINTS: Scoop ReprintSource at 800-767-3263 or — formerly president and CEO, www.scoopreprintsource.com. Kenneth May $234,696 $43,750 —2007 48 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro $190,946 FedEx Kinko’s $198,990 president and managing partner, Dana Bradford Meritage Homes Corp. $231,490 $32,500 —2009 Research by 49 — McCarthy Capital Corp. $120,000 retired senior vice president, DALE BROWN 50 Lawrence Clarkson Avnet Inc. $230,000 $110,000 —1998 [email protected] | 602-308-6511 — The Boeing Co. Sales of $400,000+ If you are reading this ad, HIGH-END HOMES 27 phoenix.bizjournals.com July 23, 2010 You Know Advertising Works.

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$950,000, 07/02/10. Todd and Karine Cote to Sheryl Lowenhar, vatore Borges, 4544 E. Onyx Ave., Phoenix 06/30/10. $2M + Michael and Stacey Roswell to David W. Kuc- 9726 E. Mountain Spring Road, Scottsdale 85028, parcel #168-15-088, Lot 87 Rancho Harlan A. and Jennifer L. Stork to Rohn M. Karen L. Murphy to Mark Dedomenico, 5407 er and Sara M. Nelson, 9326 N. Cholla Place, 85255, parcel #217-62-632-1, Lot 130 DC Alta Vida, $575,000, 06/30/10. and Nikole S. Householder, 5325 S. Adobe E. Roadrunner Road, Paradise Valley 85253, Paradise Valley 85253, parcel #168-22-013, Ranch, $700,000, 07/08/10. Thomas J. Wilson to Keith Raiff, 11932 E. Court, Chandler 85249, parcel #304-82-075, parcel #169-54-040A-8, Lot 15 Las Brisas, Lot 4 La Jolla Acres, $950,000, 07/07/10. Parkview Lane, Scottsdale 85255, parcel Lot 44 Mesquite Grove Estates, $500,000, $3,600,000, 07/06/10. Terence J. Gibboney and Lourdes Santos to $600,000-$699,999 #217-55-460, Lot 8 Saguaro Canyon at Troon, 06/30/10. Bellecorp to Gordon Griffi ths, 10028 E. Michael J. and Laninie R. Angus, 20027 N. $565,456, 07/07/10. Refl ecting Mountain Way, Scottsdale 85262, 97th Place, Scottsdale 85255, parcel #217-71- Meritage Homes of Arizona Inc. to Nassim T.W. Lewis-Torremar LLC to Deepanshu $400,000-$499,999 parcel #219-47-805, Lot 200 Desert Moun- 153, Lot 21 DC Ranch, $950,000, 06/30/10. and Hala M. Haddad, 9402 E. Sera Brisa, Garg, 15865 W. Vernon Ave., Goodyear tain, $2,850,000, 07/06/10. Julie C. Kent to Louis M. Carnefi x, 8405 E. Scottsdale 85255, parcel #217-63-097-7, Lot 1 85395, parcel #508-11-647, Lot 104 Palm Val- Robert C. Bailey to Todd Rudolph, 6280 W. Louis A. III and Karyn L. Marson to Mitchell Appaloosa Trail, Scottsdale 85258, parcel Sera Brisa, $699,000, 07/08/10. ley Phase 7 North, $560,000, 06/30/10. Corona Drive, Chandler 85226, parcel #301- Dolins, 7760 N. Foothill Drive S., Paradise #175-46-490, Lot 64 Paradise Park Trails, S&S Homes LLC to Jeffrey D. and Joann Debra Lang Schembri to Kelli J. Pinnock, 60-826, Lot 149 Ray Ranch Estates Phase 2, Valley 85253, parcel #169-03-091-5, Lot $944,000, 06/30/10. Boyd, 33017 N. 53rd Place, Cave Creek 85331, 7640 E. Wing Shadow Road, Scottsdale $499,900, 06/30/10. 3 Desert Foothills Manor, $2,800,000, Chari Capital Arizona LLC to George W. and parcel #211-32-043-4, Lot 4 S&S Estates Unit 85255, parcel #212-36-543, Lot 12 Grayhawk, Candice Bushouse to Gary and Juliann Sweet 06/30/10. Johnnie L. Benson, 9103 N. Fireridge Trail, 2, $690,000, 07/09/10. $555,000, 06/30/10. Hoag, 32016 N. 143rd Place, Scottsdale 85262, Todd Wheatcraft to Thomas J. and Betty Fountain Hills 85268, parcel #176-11-436 3, Gregory A. Brown to Jay Layton, 12421 Fulton Homes Sales Corp. to Sudhakiran parcel #219-40-269-J/048-Z, Sunrise Desert Jeanne Barr, 10124 E. Foothills Drive, Scotts- Lot 20 Firerock, $910,000, 07/06/10. N. 65th Place, Scottsdale 85254, parcel V. and Satya Latha Mudiam, 301 W. Yel- Vistas, $495,000, 06/30/10. dale 85255, parcel #217-07-200, Lot 33 US Bank NA to Gary L. and Nellie Vian, 4950 #175-08-010, Lot 10 Desert Estates Unit 4, lowstone Way, Chandler 85248, parcel Castle Property Investments LLLP to Shawn Pinnacle Peak Heights Unit 5, $2,400,000, E. Desert Hills Road, Cave Creek 85331, parcel $650,000, 06/30/10. #303-47-796, Lot 29 Fulton Ranch, $551,634, H. Seaman, 12055 E. Clinton St., Scottsdale 07/07/10. #211-59-010-Y-4, Sec. 20-06-04, $901,000, James E. Moore to Robert W. O’Brien, 15016 07/09/10. 85259, parcel #217-29-361, Lot 41 Desert Hills of David E. Reese to Robert Orenstein, 7348 06/30/10. S. Seventh St., Phoenix 85044, parcel #300- Camelot Homes Inc. to Richard J. Gonzales, Scottsdale Phase 2, $495,000, 06/30/10. N. Red Ledge Drive, Paradise Valley 85253, 94-771, Lot 20 The Foothills, $650,000, 1132 W. Kaibab Drive, Chandler 85248, parcel Jeffrey Addicks to Todd and Jennifer Pixley, parcel #169-16-026, Lot 26 Clearwater Hills, $800,000-$899,999 07/09/10. #303-48-920, Lot 42 Windward, $551,223, 23230 N. 39th Terrace, Phoenix 85050, parcel $2,250,000, 07/02/10. Ashton Woldswinkel to Robert C. Bailey, 06/30/10. #212-38-413, Lot 351 Village 3 at Aviano, Kevin P. Knight to Dennis P. Roccaforte, Eugene J. and Frances E. Carlotta to Kerry 5711 W. Linda Lane, Chandler 85266, parcel Wardell Jr. and Mary Ann Hudson to John $495,000, 07/02/10. 8350 W. La Caille, Peoria 85383, parcel D. and Beth Ann Kennedy, 7122 E. Sandia #308-03-246, Lot 16 Wellington Estates, Edward Hudson, 5875 E. Onyx, Paradise Val- Andrew L. Goldstein to Matthew Kroeger, #201-15-166, Lot 11 La Caille, $2,200,000, St., Mesa 85207, parcel #219-17-960-1, Lot $650,000, 06/30/10. ley 85253, parcel #168-19-011, Lot 61 Country 3436 N. 48th Way, Phoenix 85018, parcel 07/08/10. 25 Founders Ranch at Las Sendas, $880,000, Stephen A. Lindstrom to Peter J. Kuehner, Estates Unit 2, $550,000, 06/30/10. #128-02-111, Lot 5 Fleewood Estates, $489,000, 06/30/10. 3421 E. Lions St., Phoenix 85018, parcel Malcom and Bucmeister LLC to John R. Wil- 06/30/10. $1M-$1,999,999 Pasquale J. and Carol M. Nunzio to Michael #170-14-094, Lot 34 Andorra, $645,000, son and Patrick J. Conte, 2930 E. Mariposa Philip A. and Jean G. Gangsei to Mark J. and T. and Diane M. Anderson, 10060 N. 111th 07/06/10. St., Phoenix 85016, parcel #163-14-071, Lot 4 Kristina M. Fenlon, 16851 N. 108th St., Scotts- Tony and Frances Clark to Raymond E. Place, Scottsdale 85259, parcel #217-34- Donald W. Jack to Ann L. Rolley, 7500 E. Mc- Royal Biltmore, $550,000, 06/30/10. dale 85259, parcel #217-17-178, Lot 167 McDow- Nierva and Cheryl A. Villamor Nierva, 6330 866-8, Lot 24 Rancho Mirada, $878,000, Cormick Parkway No. 10, Scottsdale 85258, Thomas R. and Lynn M. Stornelli to Jon ell Mountain Ranch, $485,000, 07/09/10. W. Line Drive, Glendale 85310, parcel #310- 07/02/10. parcel #174-24-067, Lot 10 Cuernavaca and Christine Muth, 8133 E. Via De Luna, Picket Fences Inc. to Laurence B. Hirsch, 32 E. 12-816, Lot 5 Softwind Estates, $1,850,000, David B. and Marcee L. Shoaff to Pierre Segundo, $637,500, 07/08/10. Scottsdale 85255, parcel #212-01-152, Lot Myrtle, Phoenix 85020, parcel #160-36-001, 06/30/10. Gaulier and Madana Pahlobod-Gaulier, Jennifer Leblanc to Louis Ben Francisco, 76 Pinnacle Peak Estates Unit 2, $550,000, Lot 1 Bowers Estates, $485,000, 07/09/10. Apache Peak 132 LLC to Fred M. and Elma J. 35459 N. 86th Place, Scottsdale 85266, 18280 N. 94th Way, Scottsdale 85255, parcel 07/02/10. Elizabeth M. Westfall to Catherine K. Boshaw, Cunningham, 42044 N. 113th Way, Scotts- parcel #216-34-220, Lot 21 Hawknest Trail, #217-71-690, Lot 37 DC Ranch, $627,500, Fitz J. and Denise M. Gillickson to Stephen P. 7715 N. Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix 85020, dale 85262, parcel #219-13-074, Lot 132 $875,000, 06/30/10. 06/30/10. and Linda F. Thompson, 15710 E. Sycamore parcel #164-20-230, Lot 226 The Pointe, Desert Mountain, $1,600,000, 07/08/10. Wesco Funding LLC to Danielle and Joseph Joseph O. Vernon Trustee to Christine Drive, Fountain Hills 85268, parcel #176-16- $480,000, 07/06/10. R&R Strategies LLC to Mike and Lynn Struck, Viola, 3013 N. Manor Drive E, Phoenix 85014, Carley, 20633 N. Canyon Whisper Drive, Sur- 835-1, Lot 8 Fountain Hills Arizona, $535,000, US Bank NA to Daniel J. and Kim Barkosky, 10126 N. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills parcel #118-15-013-0, Lot 24 Country Club prise 85387, parcel #232-46-546, Lot 154 Sun 06/30/10. 9226 E. Desert View, Scottsdale 85255, parcel 85268, parcel #176-11-343-2, Lot 1 Firerock, Manor, $830,000, 07/07/10. City Grand-Escalante, $625,000, 07/09/10. MB Real Estate Holdings LLC to Harold and #217-71-539-5, Lot 147 DC Ranch, $475,000, $1,460,000, 06/30/10. Compass Bank to Kevin Goff and Ki Ngo, The Edgar T. Konsberg Trust to Sam Ogri- Karen Sundhagen, 2924 N. 80th Place, Mesa 07/09/10. Toll Bros. AZ Ltd. to Robert G. and Cheryl 3079 E. Fruitvale Ave., Gilbert 85297, zovich and Jane Cain Ogizovich, 8510 E. 85207, parcel #219-23-017-E, Sec. 32-02-07, First American Title Insurance Co. Trustee to D. Budde, 27647 N. 70th Way, Scottsdale parcel #304-59-543, Lot 19 Weston Ranch, Angel Sprit Drive, Scottsdale 85255, parcel $535,000, 07/09/10. Edward Michael and Cheryl Lynn McGovern, 85266, parcel #212-10-324, Lot 69 Saguaro $804,000, 06/30/10. #212-43-741-9, Lot 20 Grayhawk, $625,000, The Wolfe Family Trust to Richard A. and 16463 W. Wilshire Drive, Goodyear 85395, Estates, $1,387,157, 07/02/10. 07/08/10. Teresa A. Marino, 13491 E. Summit Drive, parcel #508-09-787, Lot 66 Pebblecreek Unit Butte Landmark LLC to J. Michael Powers, $700,000-$799,999 Bruce L. Comier to Yuri Tserlukevich and Scottsdale 85259, parcel #217-19-107-4, Lot 64, $473,869, 06/30/10. 10108 E. Filaree Lane, Scottsdale 85262, Ilona Babenko, 235 E. 15th St., Tempe 85281, 32 Villas at Scottsdale Mountain Summit, Carol M. Shaw Trustee to Tim R. Glass, 8721 parcel #219-56-513-0, Lot 72 Desert Moun- Capital One NA to Litamae H. Sher, 7181 E. parcel #133-14-076-5, Lot 8 University Park $525,000, 06/30/10. E. Cholla St., Scottsdale 85260, parcel #175- tain Skyline Phase 2 Unit 10, $1,375,000, Camelback Road No. 902, Scottsdale 85251, Addition, $615,000, 07/07/10. Bryan A. and Audra Waddle to Terry R. 63-003, Lot 70 Sundown Ranchos, $470,000, 06/30/10. parcel #173-42-165-A, Unit 902-1 Scotts- Stacy W. Hilgendorf to Robert C. Kline, and Nancy L. Luchi, 5384 S. Adobe Court, 07/07/10. Jeffrey Russell to Ernest Harold Urquhart, dale Waterfront Residences, $795,000, 10926 E. Gelding Drive, Scottsdale 85255, Chandler 85249, parcel #304-82-073-9, PHX Properties LLC to Brian H. and Jacqueline 12734 E. Appaloosa Place, Scottsdale 85259, 06/30/10. parcel #217-65-443, Lot 20 Sienna Canyon, Lot 42 Mesquite Groves Estates, $525,000, M. Mohr, 2003 E. Rock Wren Road, Phoenix parcel #217-31-360, Lot 3 Los Diamantes, PNC Mortgage to Yoke Mel Wong, 10318 $610,000, 06/30/10. 06/30/10. 85048, parcel #301-75-875, Lot 126 Cabrillo $1,335,000, 07/02/10. N. Fire Canyon, Fountain Hills 85268, parcel James and Lynn A. Monkelien Family Trust Julia A. and Donnie G. Williams to Michael Canyon, $465,000, 07/06/10. Arthur and Karen Tregenza to Thomas E. #176-11-322, Lot 12 Firerock, $780,000, to David Sheldon and Laura Beth Robinson, D. and Kristy H. Reisig, 1814 Palmcroft Way John M. Kopenhafer to Aaron M. Holas, 3027 and Barbara Brent Blanchard, 10081 E. Taos 07/06/10. 8565 S. Juniper St., Tempe 85284, parcel N.E., Phoenix 85007, parcel #111-08-069, Lot E. Sierra Vista Drive, Phoenix 85016, parcel Drive, Scottsdale 85262, parcel #219-61- Jonathan C. and Gina M. Prunty to Stephen #301-51-373-1, Lot 80 Warner Estates, 213 Palmcroft, $525,000, 07/02/10. #164-68-303, Lot 30 Biltmore Hillside Villas, 074, Lot 16 Desert Mountain Phase 2 Unit 25 P. and Nina S. Greeley, 22408 E. Boot Hill $605,050, 07/09/10. Scott R. and Maria C. Liem to Jeremy A. and $465,000, 06/30/10. The Village of Renegade Trail, $1,195,000, Parkway, Fort McDowell 85264, parcel #219- Robert K. Whipple Trustee to Arthur L. Reed, Lisa M. Smith, 7671 S. Grandview Ave., Tempe Danielle and Geoffrey Stanisic to Mark T. 06/30/10. 16-017-L, Lot 3 Goldfi eld Ranch Phase 1 Secs. 38320 N. Rising Sun Road, Carefree 85377, 85284, parcel #308-15-097, Lot 97 Coventry McKeever, 8115 S. College Ave., Tempe 85284, Joseph McMahon to Lorrie Henderson, 9933 13/14-03-07, $760,000, 06/30/10. parcel #21623-050-3, Lot 28 The Crossings Tempe, $525,000, 06/30/10. parcel #301-52-256-0, Lot 9 Raintree Unit 2, N. 131st St., Scottsdale 85259, parcel #217- The Wettstein Family Trust to Steve Hatch- at Carefree, $600,000, 06/30/10. Gary D. Jones to Amy Atkinson, 1545 W. $460,000, 06/30/10. 31-045-C, Lot 43 Sec. 25-03-05, $1,100,000, ett, 3483 E. Vallejo Court, Gilbert 85298, Toll Bros. to Jay L. and Heidi L. McGuigan, Saltsage Drive, Phoenix 85045, parcel #311- Optima Camelview Village LLC to Alan L. 06/30/10. parcel #304-78-956, Lot 16 Tangerine Court, 4886 Escondido Place, Litchfi eld Park 85340, 01-146, Lot 90 Foothills Club West, $515,000, and Agnes A. Kronstat, 7121 E. Rancho Vista Gregory S. and Lynn S. Donahue to David M. $750,000, 06/30/10. parcel #508-15-038, Lot 269 The Village at 06/30/10. Drive Unit 3008, Scottsdale 85251, parcel Brown, 5219 N. Casa Blanca Drive, Paradise HSBC Bank USA Trustee to Jeffrey Feldman Litchfi eld Park, $600,000, 07/08/10. Claire Kondora Pelletier to Dennis N. Fose, #173-36-185, Unit 3008 7121 East Rancho Vista Valley 85253, parcel #173-65-014, Lot 33 and Charles Drummond, 9290 E. Thompson 1571 W. Las Palmaritas Drive, Phoenix 85021, Drive Optima Village Condominium, $458,230, Casa Blanca Estates, $1,100,000, 07/09/10. Peak Parkway Lot 252, Scottsdale 85255, $500,000-$599,999 parcel #158-09-026, Sec. 31-03-03, $512,750, 06/30/10. Alan and Patrice Spalter to Merle Klebanoff, parcel #217-62-333, Lot 252 DC Ranch, 07/09/10. Gregory J. Drumm to Denise D. Marque, 8344 20128 97th Place, Scottsdale 85255, parcel $750,000, 07/02/10. John Gray McDougal to Gordon E. Genta, Optima Camelview Village LLC to Karl and E. San Rafael Drive, Scottsdale 85258, parcel #217-71-174, Lot 42 DC Ranch, $1,095,000, Peter A. Lehrer to Marvin E. Lamb, 5736 7938 S. Dateland Drive, Tempe 85284, parcel Meredith R. Slosberg, 7121 E. Rancho Vista #175-58-252-0, Lot 89 Estados De La Mancha, 06/30/10. E. Villa Cassandra Way, Carefree 85377, #308-13-642, Lot 1617 Alisanos, $599,000, Drive No. 4010, Scottsdale 85251, parcel $458,000, 07/08/10. Brian J. Foster to Mandeep and Navaz Do- parcel #211-28-398, Lot 8 Carefree Ironwood 07/08/10. #173-36-197, Unit 4010 7121 East Rancho Toscana Building 15 LLLP to Barry and Judith lasa, Lot 12 Wingfoot, parcel #308-02-012, Estates, $750,000, 07/07/10. Karl Ermisch to Richard J. Kray, 4820 W. Vista Drive Optima Camelview Village Condo- Wilson, 5350 E. Deer Valley Drive No. 2277, Lot 12 Wingfoot, $1,045,000, 06/30/10. Meritage Homes of Arizona Inc. to Michael J. Electra Lane, Glendale 85310, parcel #205- minium, $510,000, 07/02/10. Phoenix 85054, parcel #212-48-601, Unit Kenneth M. Julien to Yadwinder S. Dhillon, and Julie L. Anderson, 9412 E. Desert Village 12-178-A, Lot 27 Saddleback Meadows Unit 6, RBU Investments to Richard A.C. Peden, 2277 Toscana at Desert Ridge Condominiums, 6741 E. Berneil Lane, Paradise Valley 85253, Drive, Scottsdale 85255, parcel #217-63-137- $599,000, 06/30/10. 11305 E. Chestnut Drive, Chandler 85249, $457,632, 06/30/10. parcel #175-61-085, Lot 4 Sandringham, 4, Lot 41 Sera Brisa, $747,512, 06/30/10. Kenneth Ward to Barbara T. Nelson, 9081 N. parcel #303-58-710, Lot 63 Santan Vista, The Hubbard Revocable Trust to Patrick $1,010,000, 06/30/10. The Adelman Family Living Trust to John 114th Place, Scottsdale 85259, parcel #217-33- $508,000, 07/06/10. M. Sunderhaus, 4234 N. 33rd St., Phoenix F. and Kris Berkery, 20568 N. 93rd Place, 396, Lot 23 Stonegate, $599,000, 07/02/10. John P. and Debbie J. Rasmussen to John H. 85018, parcel #170-29-004, Lot 4 Whitcomb’s $900,000-$999,999 Scottsdale 85255, parcel #217-62-600, Lot Lewis H. and Nancy L. Milkey to Louis A. Udell and Sarah L. White, 997 N. Bluejay Roundup Ranchos, $450,000, 06/30/10. 107 DC Ranch, $728,500, 06/30/10. and Barbara Winterfi eld, 16518 E. Nicklaus Drive, Gilbert 85234, parcel #309-05- David C. Lindeman to Steven Wallace, 3292 E. 75th Avenue and Bell LLC to Douglas E. Pat- Lawrence Harrington to Stacy W. and Linda Drive, Fountain Hills 85268, parcel #176-09- 328, Lot 11 Groves at Superstition Ranch, Nolan Drive, Chandler 85249, parcel #304-82- terson, 11100 E. Feathersong Lane, Scottsdale M. Hilgendorf, 7764 E. Overlook Drive, 004-1, Lot 3 Block 1 Fountain Hills, $597,000, $505,000, 06/30/10. 634-3, Lot 139 Finesterra at Valencia, $450,000, 85255, parcel #217-08-327, Lot 1729 DC Scottsdale 85255, parcel #212-36-867, Lot 2C 07/06/10. First American Title Insurance Co. Trustee 06/30/10. Ranch, $965,000, 06/30/10. Grayhawk, $725,000, 07/09/10. Charles and Lauren Emig to Kevin J. Lisze- to Alexander and Lynn B. Lucas, 2236 N. Tisha N. Lunsford to David O. Nelson, 12754 Toll Bros. AZ Ltd. to David W. and Virginia Craig Diamond to Janice Starr, 22528 N. 79th wski, 22508 N. 77th Way, Scottsdale 85255, 164th Ave., Goodyear 85395, parcel # not E. Laurel Lane, Scottsdale 85259, parcel #217- T. Worden, 27550 N. 70th Way, Scottsdale Place, Scottsdale 85255, parcel #212-39-052, parcel #212-02-639, Lot 6 Sonoran Hills, shown, Lot 35 Pebblecreek Unit 51, $500,048, 29-259, Lot 220 Sonoran Heights, $450,000, 85266, parcel #212-10-318, Lot 63 Saguaro Lot 99 Sonoran Hills, $725,000, 07/08/10. $589,900, 07/07/10. 07/02/10. 07/09/10. Estates, $960,000, 06/30/10. Tristar Homes LLC to Scott E. and Linda Edward J. Tomasich to Todd H. Singer, 17772 Toll Bros. AZ Ltd. to Adedolapo and Adebu- Kenneth C. Caldwell to Mark A. Massimi, 4618 Bob and Tracy L. Bullock to Mark M. and Jana Koss, 17484 N. 94th Place, Scottsdale 85255, N. 93rd St., Scottsdale 85255, parcel #217-71- sola Ovefeso, 14544 Lajolla Drive, Litchfi eld E. Calle Ventura, Phoenix 85018, parcel #171- S. Wilcke, 4201 N. 63rd St., Scottsdale 85251, parcel #217-71-863, Lot 3 DC Ranch, 783, Lot 44 DC Ranch, $580,000, 07/07/10. Park 85340, parcel #508-15-367, Lot 571 The 37-055, Lot 220 Hidden Village, $450,000,

parcel #172-45-067, Lot 5 Savoy Estates, $700,100, 07/02/10. LM2 Investment Group LLC to Mariano Sal- Villages at Litchfi eld Park Phase 2, $500,000, 07/07/10. 28 EADS PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 L ! phoenix.bizjournals.com

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DBA certificates 28 Huntington Beach, CA 92649, contractors- 85018, real estate-agents/appraisers/prop- Delmonico Lane, Glendale 85302, Brandon electrical. erty management/title companies. InSight Health Corp. dba Insight Imaging- Davis, Class C-9. Building permits 28 Fusion Sign & Design Inc., 638 N. Fifth Ave., Strand Holdings Properties, 1626 W. Purdue West Valley, 26250 Enterprise Court Suite Swift Drywall Inc., 3123 E. Lynx Way, Gilbert Registrar of Contractors 28 Phoenix 85003, contractors-excavation/ Ave., Phoenix 85021, real estate-agents/ 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630. 85298, Jed Messerly, Class K-10. Commercial real estate 28-29 swimming pools/signs & drapery install. appraisers/property management/title InSight Health Corp. dba Insight Imaging- Hunt Solar & Electric LLC, 2319 S. El Marino, Bobbi’s Pool Supply LLC, 1909 W. Union Hills companies. Fountains Women’s Center, 26250 Enter- Mesa 85202, Kathy Hunt, Class K-11. Vacant land 29 prise Court Suite 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630. New lawsuits 30 Drive, Phoenix 85027, contractors-excavation/ DLLR Properties LLC, 2044 W. North Lane, Desert West Industries LLC, P.O. Box 1533, swimming pools/signs & drapery install. Phoenix 85021, real estate-agents/appraisers/ Litchfi eld Park 85340, Norman Buckner Jr., Court decisions 30 S.O.S. Pool Service, 7111 N. 75th Ave. No. 1118, property management/title companies. Class K-11. Bankruptcies 30-31 Glendale 85303, contractors-excavation/ Bon Appetit Management Co. No. 22387, Building permits Big Chief Steel LLC, 13152 W. Butler Drive, El swimming pools/signs & drapery install. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050, real Mirage 85335, Anthony Carioscia, Class K-17. Mechanics liens 31 The following are residential construction Chill N Auto A/C LLC, 4712 W. Oraibi Drive, estate-agents/appraisers/property manage- The Color Train LLC, 401 W. Lone Cactus Drive Federal tax liens 31 permits for more than $200,000 and com- Glendale 85308, contractors-excavation/ ment/title companies. Suite 1, Phoenix 85027, Roger Harris Jr., Class Federal tax liens released 31 mercial permits for more than $80,000 swimming pools/signs & drapery install. L&R Property Management, 7343 W. Carole K-34. State tax liens 31 approved by the Maricopa County Planning Hutch and Son Air Conditioning & Heating, Lane Suite B, Glendale 85303, real estate- Go Green Go LLC dba PT Garcia HVAC Energy and Development Department, 501 N. 44th State tax liens released 31 9923 W. Levi Drive, Tolleson 85353, contrac- agents/appraisers/property management/ Manangement Services, 17053 W. Tonbridge St., Ste. 100, Phoenix. The phone number is Foreclosures 31 tors-heating/plumbing/mechanical. title companies. St., Surprise 85374, Paul Garcia, Class K-39. 602-506-3301. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing-Youngtown, Valley Wide Resources Realty, 13751 W. Certifi ed Mechanical HVAC LLC, 12512 N. 86th 13246 N. 113th Ave., Youngtown 85363, Caribbean Lane, Surprise 85379, real estate- Commercial Lane, Peoria 85381, William Hacker, Class K-39. LEAD CATEGORIES contractors-heating/plumbing/mechanical. agents/appraisers/property management/ Clearwater Pool Professionals Inc. dba Pool Sage Custom Paint, 1946 W. Washington St., title companies. Professionals, 4237 S. 37th St., Phoenix The Weitz Co. LLC, commercial building at Phoenix 85009, contractors-painting/paper Modern AZ Real Estate LLC, 29400 N. 68th 85040, Morgan Siegal, Class K-6. • Business leads: Taken from selected filings 10600 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City Community hanging. Ave., Peoria 85383, real estate-agents/ JC Technologies LLC, 3934 E. Decatur St., Mesa Association/Fairway Recreation Center, of sales taxes and business licenses in cities Old World Hardwood Floors LLC, 20635 N. appraisers/property management/title 85205, Wayne Waclawik, Class K-67. $4,407,854. throughout the Valley. Cave Creek Road No. 8-A, Phoenix 85024, companies. Devine Executive Protection Services Video • DBA (doing business as) certificates: contractors-painting/paper hanging. Deball Properties LLC, 1564 Triton St., Carls- Marketing Technologies Inc., 28150 N. Alma Documents filed with the Maricopa County Apache Discount Painting Services Inc., bad, CA 92011, real estate-agents/appraisers/ Residential School Parkway Suite 103-114, Scottsdale Recorder as required by the state indicating 3966 W. Glenaire Drive, Phoenix 85053, property management/title companies. 85262, Edward Devine, Class K-67. contractors-painting/paper hanging. El Crucero Restaurant, 906 N. 15th Ave. Suite Pulte Development Corp.-White Tanks L4 Techmologies LLC, 5952 W. Potter Drive, an individual’s or other entity’s intention to do AIC Fence LLC, 21820 S. 156th St., Gilbert A, Phoenix 85007, restaurants. Housing, single-family residence at 8665 N. Glendale 85308, Nathaniel Miller, Class K-67. business under a different name. 85298, contractors-special trade. Bill Johnson’s Restaurants Inc., 2906 W. 179th Drive, White Tank Foothills Parcel 3 Lot AJ Sanchez Contracting LLC, 3141 N. 127th • Building permits: Commercial and residential CMI Education Institute Inc., 3839 White Ave., Fairmount Ave., Phoenix 85017, restaurants. 030, $215,135. Drive, Avondale 85392, Jaime Sanchez, Class construction permits approved. Eau Claire, WI 54703, educational services. Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices, 2811 W. Marshall Pulte Development Corp.-White Tanks K-7. Housing, single-family residence at 17931 W. • Registrar of Contractors: Pending Capella University Inc., 225 S. Sixth St. Ninth, No. 1, Phoenix 85017, restaurants. Brinkerhoff Plumbing LLC, 1738 S. Gilmore Minneapolis, MN 55402, educational services. Blissful Treats LLC, 2530 W. Happy Valley Diana Ave., White Tank Foothills Parcel 3 Lot Circle, Mesa 85206, Clint Brinkerhoff, Class applications. Venture Construction Co., 5660 Peachtree Road No. 1271, Phoenix 85085, restaurants. 33, $270,355. K-77. • Deeds: These are recent real estate Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA 30071, general Denny’s, 1343 W. Broadway Road, Tempe Pulte Development Corp.-White Tanks West Utilities Group Inc., 8606 W. Cambridge sales, listed by commercial and residential contractors. 85281, restaurants. Housing, single-family residence at 8407 N. Ave., Phoenix 85037, Hugo Mejia, Class KA. transactions. Contractors, financial planners, Acclaim Builders, 2629 E. Beryl Ave., Phoenix Paradise Hawaiian BBQ, 580 S. College Ave. 179th Drive, White Tank Foothills Parcel 10 Lot Asbestos Removal Consultants LLC, P.O. Box 22, $322,089. real estate agents, insurance agents, retailers, 85028, general contractors. Suite 103, Tempe 85281, restaurants. 60155, Phoenix 85082, Raymond Gilbreath, Papa Johns Pizza No. 1507, 735 E. University Saguaro Homes Ltd., single-family residence at Class KB-2. design firms and others who want to welcome Home Visions LLC, 3432 W. Leisure Lane, Phoenix 85086, general contractors. Ave., Tempe 85281, restaurants. 33627 N. 141st St., $336,146. Thunderbird Mountain Facilities Performance newcomers are among those who find these Premeir Luxury Homes, 3120 W. Carefree Children’s Depot, 17043 N. 39th Drive, Glen- Standard Pacifi c Homes, single-family Services LLC, P.O. Box 10130, Glendale 85318, lists valuable. Highway No. 1- 615, Phoenix 85086, general dale 85308, restaurants. residence at 18128 W. Purdue Ave., Cortessa Benjamin Calhoun, Class L-11. contractors. Frye Fleet Sales LLC, 702 W. Melinda Lane Parcel 12 Lot 1219, $342,133. K&MR LLC dba AAA Cooling Specialists, 8038 United Construction Group LLC, 6840 W. Frier No. D-1, Phoenix 85027, retail-auto/gasoline E. Lariat Lane, Scottsdale 85255, Kurt Robert, LEGAL ACTION Drive, Glendale 85303, general contractors. stations. Class L-39. Kuhlwein Custom Homes LLC, 24617 N. 49th Elite Valley Garage Doors, 22248 N. Sunset Registrar of Contractors Arizona Custom Floors LLC, 327 E. Medlock • New lawsuits and judgments: New civil Ave., Glendale 85310, general contractors. Drive, Maricopa 85139, retail-construction applications Drive, Phoenix 85012, Brock Thompson, Class Instant Construction LLC, 9388 W. Williams materials/lawn and garden supplies. L-48. litigation filed in Maricopa County Superior St., Tolleson 85353, general contractors. Fantastic Discount Grocery Store, 5115 N. 27th Pending applications are taken from files Able Balance AZ LLC, 15833 W. Morning Glory Court and settled cases. Keenan Hopkins Suder & Stowell Contract- Ave., Phoenix 85017, retail-food. posted at the Registrar of Contractors Office, St., Goodyear 85338, Troy Newman, Class L-58. • Bankruptcies: Chapters 7 (liquidation of ing, 5109 E. Lapalma Ave. Suite A, Anaheim, Angelo’s Italian Ice, 1548 E. Cocopah St., 3838 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The registrar assets), 11 (protection from creditors while CA 92807, general contractors. Phoenix 85034, retail-food. recommends that information be confirmed Commercial real estate a business reorganizes) and 13 (covers small Digestive Healthcare Associates LLC, 9515 Humana Vending 8990 Glendale, 8990 Glen- by calling 602-542-1525 prior to taking W. Camelback Road No. 102, Phoenix 85037, dale Ave., Phoenix 85043, retail-food. action. transactions organizations). health services. VH Products Scent Sayions, 13802 N. Scotts- • Foreclosures: Notices of sales. Spooner Estrella Physical Therapy, 9305 W. dale Road, Scottsdale 85254, retail-food. Sunline Contracting LLC, 2426 W. Charlotte The following includes transactions • Liens: Filings from the Internal Revenue Thomas Road No. 150, Phoenix 85037, health Bosa Donuts, 1835 E. Southern Ave., Tempe Drive, Phoenix 85085, Rodd Jose, Class AE. of $300,000 or more filed with the Service, the state of Arizona and mechanics services. 85282, retail-food. Artisan Real Estate Group LLC, 3239 W. Lone Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. liens. Useful for credit managers, loan officers, Determinants of Health LLC, 430 W. Warner www.Mangerbooks.com, 4545 W. Beardsley Cactus Drive, Phoenix 85027, Bryan Wagner, Information is listed in this order: seller’s Road Suite 104, Tempe 85284, health services. Road No. 2099, Glendale 85308, retail-food. Class B. contractors, accountants, lawyers, vendors and name, buyer’s name and address, property Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 2475 W. Townley Tinkerbell Ice Cream, 2026 S. 86th Drive, 1st Cut Contracting LLC, 4316 N. 106th Drive, address or description and price. collection services. Ave., Phoenix 85021, insurance agents/ Tolleson 85353, retail-food. Phoenix 85037, Scott Roberts, Class B. adjusters. Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates Inc., 1419 W. Canyon Sunrise Development LLC, P.O. Box WBCMT 2006-C27 Phoenix Canyons LLC Sun Control Landscape, 2504 W. Marshall 12th Place Suite 102, Tempe 85281, retail- 73169, Phoenix 85050, David Mack, Class B. to Canyons CRA-B1 LLC, 19920/19940 N. BUSINESS FOR YOU Ave., Phoenix 85017, landscape and tree home furnishings/computer/stereos/video A Touch of History LLC, 15330 N. Hayden Road 23rd Ave., Phoenix 85027, parcel #209-16- maintenance. equipment. Suite 115, Scottsdale 85260, David Farcia, 019/209-16-020, Lots 1/2 of the Canyons, Bella’s Closet, 1812 E. McDowell Road Suite B, $45,500,000, 07/08/10. • Get weekly listings of new business licenses Olympic Lawn & Landscape LLC, 12439 N. Class B. 60th Lane, Glendale 85034, landscape and Phoenix 85006, retail-misc. JC’s Residential Services LLC, 1112 E. Malibu CSA13-101 Loop LLC to HR West 101 LLC, for Maricopa County. Annual or quarterly tree maintenance. Freddy’s Mobile Tire Shop, 2201 W. Coolidge Drive, Tempe 85282, Joseph Cole, Class B. 1860 N. 95th Lane, Phoenix 85037, parcel subscriptions are available, and credit cards Hybrid Landscape Developments LLC, 1337 E. St., Phoenix 85015, retail-misc. Meyer Development & Construction Service #102-34-986, Lot 4 West 101 Commerce are accepted. Stirrup Lane, Queen Creek 85243, landscape Just 4 Kidz, 1703 W. Bethany Home Road No. Ltd., 11811 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 1051, Phoenix Center, $7,050,000, 06/30/10. and tree maintenance. E-009, Phoenix 85015, retail-misc. 85028, Joseph Meyer Jr., Class B-1. Dysart Osborn LLC to Arizona Agri- American City Cemrock Landscapes Inc., 4790 E. Julian Groovies Cycle Shop, 2511 E. Flower St., Phoe- KM2L LLC dba KM2L Construction Co., 15624 business and Equine Center Inc., (no Business Leads Ave., Tucson 85714, landscape and tree nix 85016, retail-misc. N. 63rd Way, Scottsdale 85254, Bruno Klus, address shown), parcel #501-73-626, Units maintenance. Advantage Products, 2320 W. Mission Lane Class B-1. 101/103/109/111/113/115 Buildings A/B/C/D

877-593-4157 Seven Son’s Cabinets LLC, 6948 E. Laguna No. 1, Phoenix 85021, retail-misc. Bluestreak Response LLC, P.O. Box 5821, Scotts- Coronado Professional Plaza, $4,041,625, July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL LEADS 29 phoenix.bizjournals.com

06/30/10. parcel #141-25-002-R, Sec. 33-02-06, Multiple Lots Surprise Farms Phase 4, Marketing LLC, case #CV2010- case #CV2010-051236, 03/12/10. Arizona Associated Surgeons PLLC vs. California Bank and Trust to Thomas $1,600,000, 06/30/10. $6,449,600, 07/07/10. 051190, 03/09/10. Social Service Contractors Indem- Debora J. McClary/Joseph McClary/ Storage Phoenix LLC, 2924 N. 83rd Joel R. Fithian and Peter Crane Washington Federal Savings to Verona Demir Ablai vs. George Wilhelm nity Pool vs. HACI Service LLC, case DGJB Commercial Investments LLC, Ave., Phoenix 85033, parcel #102- Trustee to 5th Street Properties LLC, 15 LLC, Vacant Land, Phoenix, parcel # Herbig/Sexton Pest Control Inc./ #CV2010-051238, 03/12/10. case #CV2010-018803, 07/09/10. 23-4-E, Sec. 27-02-01, $4,000,000, 2005/2075 E. Fifth St., Tempe, parcel (19 parcels), Lots 1-15 Verona Vineyard Gina Herbig, case #CV2010-051193, Daves Construction Services Inc. National Bank of Arizona vs. Tang 06/30/10. #132-37-153-D, Lots 1/2 2055 E. Fifth St. Tracts A-D, $2,250,000, 07/07/10. 03/10/10. vs. Caballero Spectrum Develop- Property LLC/Tang Investment ED DEV I LLC to DCS Partners Inc., Properties, $1,475,000, 06/30/10. Mesa Ranch Plaza LLC to JPMorgan Sheri Green vs. John Wtatrak/Nesbitt ment Inc., case #CV2010-051250, Co. LLC/Best Mexican Food LLC/ 4710 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 85206, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to Chase Bank, Vacant Land, parcel Contracting Co. Inc./Four Peaks 03/16/10. Weigou Tang/HYinghong Tang, case parcel #140-68-006-Q, Sec. 34-01-06, 2401-2404 W. Colter LLC, 2401- #139-15-002-H, Lot 4 Mesa Ranch N.W. Equipment Inc./John Wiatrak/Cen- Barbara Lesser vs. Jose A Nuci/Roof- #CV2010-018805, 07/09/10. $2,590,000, 06/30/10. 2404 W. Colter St., Phoenix 85015, Corner Southern Avenue and Stapley tury Materials Inc., case #CV2010- ing Consultants of Arizona Inc., case Independent Mortgage Co. vs. Thomas Brinker Restaurant Corp. to Cole OB parcel #153-26-061-D, Sec. 13-02-02, Drive, $1,050,000, 07/07/10. 051205, 03/11/10. #CV2010-051268, 03/17/10. Baird/Sharon A. Peterson-Baird/An- Mesa AZ LLC, 1710 S. Power Road, $1,440,000, 06/30/10. SP Management Inc. to Robert D. and Dorothy Snyder vs. Sprouts Farmers American National Bank vs. Peter J. gela Waters/John P. Walters/Sage Mesa 85206, parcel #141-54-122, Lot 2 Mahendra Taylor to Occidental Susan B. Greenberg, 20568 N. 112th Markets LLC, case #CV2010-051207, Kasperski/Cowboy Ciao LLC, case Style LLC, case #CV2010-018806, Superstition Springs Unit 2, $2,468,492, Investments LLC, 1710 E. Indian St., Scottsdale 85255, parcel #217-08- 03/11/10. #CV2010-051272, 03/17/10. 07/12/10. 06/30/10. School Road, Phoenix 85016, parcel 305-2, Lot 1707 DC Ranch, $810,000, Francis 16 B LLC vs. Desh Enterprises Border States Industries Inc. vs. David Kwan vs. Arizona Disaster Ser- Campbell Healthcare Investments #163-28-010/011/012-B/015-A, Lots 06/30/10. LLC, case #CV2010-051210, 03/11/10. SDB Inc./Safeco Insurance Co. of vices LLC/Cincinnati Insurance Co., LP to 8502 E. Via De Ventura 4/5 Morningside Acres, $1,300,000, Laith Korkis vs. Desh Enterprises LLC, America, case #CV2010-051284, case #CV2010-018807, 07/12/10. LLC, 8502 E. Via De Ventura Blvd., 07/09/10. case #CV2010-051211, 03/11/10. 03/18/10. Sysco Arizona Inc. vs. Valley Invest- Scottsdale 85258, parcel #174-04- Fannie Mae to Blue Valley Apartments New lawsuits Suntree LLC vs. Kaweah Containter Gregory S. Hancock vs. Frisbee & Bos- ments LLC/Lloyd E. Banning, case 837/383/839/840, Lots 23-26 Ranch Inc., (no address shown), parcel #159- Inc., case #CV2010-051214, 03/11/10. tock PLC/Robert M. Frisbee/Susan #CV2010-018841, 07/13/10. Offi ce Park, $2,412,000, 06/30/10. 06-015, Lot 7 Shaw Butte, $1,250,000, The following are civil suits filed in the Suntree LLC vs. M&M Printed Bag Inc., L. Bostock/Titus Brueckner & Berry JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Abra- Brinker Restaurant Corp. to Cole OB 07/07/10. Maricopa County Clerk of Superior case #CV2010-051215, 03/11/10. PC/Jon A. Titus/Kurt M. Brueckner/ ham Concrete & Kooldeck Co. Inc./ Peoria AZ LLC, 7873 W. Bell Road, M&I Marshall and Ilsley Bank to Silva Court’s Office against businesses and 15170 North Hayden LLC vs. Constan- Laura Titus/Susanne Brueckner, case Abraham Riveras, case #CV2010- Peoria 85382, parcel #200-53-241, Lot Family Enterprises LLC, 8241 E. Geld- business owners for amounts greater tine N. Gekas/Irene A. Gekas/Des- #CV2010-051287, 03/18/10. 018846, 07/13/10. 2 Arrowhead Crossing, $2,266,970, ing Drive, Scottsdale 85260, parcel than $10,000. Information is listed ert Air Cleaning Systems LLC, case Debra Riggs vs. Vander Veur Berendo Property vs. Truck Work 06/30/10. #215-54-100, Lot 23 Scottsdale Garden here by case and case number. #CV2010-051219, 03/11/10. Construction/John Vander Veur/ Inc./Colin D. Dickinson/Penny J. Namico Capital Group Inc. to El Fenix Industrial Park, $1,073,150, 06/30/10. Leslie W. Boyce vs. Straumann USA Bonnie Vander Veur/James Vander Dickinson/R. May Matherly/Kim LLC, S.R. 202 & Scottsdale Road, Tempe Joe Neal Warren/Aimee G. Warren vs. Inc./Straumann Manufacturing Inc./ Veur/Jennifer Vander Veur/Jared Matherly, case #CV2010-018847, 85281, parcel # (multiple parcels), Sec. Unum Group, case #CV2010-051154, Straumann USA LLC, case #CV2010- Vander Veur/Amy Vander Veur, case 07/13/10. 15-01-04, $2,200,000, 07/06/10. Vacant land transactions 03/04/10. 051224, 03/11/10. #CV2010-051297, 03/18/10. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Palo UBP Properties LLC to Global Strategic Tamarin Bell vs. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Carlson & Sons Construction Inc./ JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. CAD Verde Vector & Pest Constrol Inc./ Partners LLC, 5102 W. McKinley St., The following includes transactions case #CV2010-051164, 03/05/10. Tuscan Springs LLC vs. Whitton Express Inc/Randy E. Erwin/ Charles D. Melvin, case #CV2010- Phoenix 85043, parcel #103-29-010- of $300,000 or more filed with the James Sherman vs. Az Land Research Plumbing Inc., case #CV2010-051226, Sally Erwin, case #CV2010-018762, 018870, 07/14/10. A, Lots 7/8 Coronado Industrial Park, Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. LLC/Orbit Investments LLC, case 03/11/10. 07/08/10. Nextier Bank NA vs. Palm Valley $1,690,000, 06/30/10. Information is listed in this order: #CV2010-051165, 03/05/10. Farm Bureau Financial Services vs. LG JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Perlow Commercial Holdings XX LLC/ Carefree & 7th Commercial LLC to seller’s name, buyer’s name and Jessie Gianni/Russell Gianni vs. Electronics Inc./LG Electronics USA Realtors Inc./Eugene Perlow, case Jack D. Rose/Vanessa P. Rose, case Christianson Holdings of Arizona LLC, address, property address or descrip- Childrens Museum of Phoenix, case Inc., case #CV2010-051229, 03/11/10. #CV2010-018763, 07/09/10. #CV2010-018877, 07/14/10. 445/515 E. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, tion and price. #CV2010-051173, 03/08/10. GE Commercial Distribution Finance Butler Design Group Inc. vs. Dannys Gold Canyon Bank vs. Peter D. Homen- parcel #211-23-033, Sec. 08-05-03, Marie Pennacchio vs. Wal-Mart Corp. vs. Clayton Automotive LLC, Family Companies LLC/Dannys ick/PD James LLC, case #CV2010- $1,625,000, 07/07/10. DBSI Surprise Farms LLC to Beazer Stores Inc., case #CV2010-051188, case #CV2010-051234, 03/12/10. Centerscape LLC/Dannys Develop- 018893, 07/14/10. CIS Holdings LLC to Porter Holdings Homes Holding Corp., Vacant Land, 03/09/10. Amber Wargo vs. Tasheena Renea Per- ment Co. LLC, case #CV2010-018764,

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FROM PAGE 29 (address not shown), $36,000, plaintiff, 040369, 06/29/10. Five Inc./Paul J. O’Neill/Beth L. Chapter 11 case #CV2008-054923, 07/02/10. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Perfor- O’Neill, 3612 N. Sonoran Heights, Mesa Bankruptcies Ferguson Enterprises vs. Pace Concrete mance Paint Inc. dba Performance 85207, $48,134, plaintiff, case #CV2010- Northeast Industries Inc., 1581 Boyles New lawsuits Inc. dba Arizona Plumbing Co., 5812 S. Paint LLC/Peter J. Dimitriou, 10121 008520, 07/02/10. Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code Way, Camp Verde 86322; Assets, Camino Fuego, Apache Junction 85218, W. Avenida Del Sol, Peoria 85383, Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Charlie in the involves liquidation of assets; Chapter $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; Debts, Ewing Irrigation Products Inc. vs. Rodman $16,188, plaintiff, case #CV2009- $53,337, plaintiff, case #CV2010-001617, Box LLC/Misfi t Boys LLC, (address not 11 provides protection from creditors $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; Major LLC, case #CV2010-018898, 07/15/10. 004470, 07/06/10. 07/02/10. shown), $65560/40367/26647, plaintiff, while a business reorganizes; Chapter Creditor, not shown; Attorney, Daniel R. Joan Novelly vs. Terri’s Consign and M&I Marshall and Ilsley Bank vs. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Per4or- case #CV2010-009898, 07/07/10. 13 covers small organizations. For Warner; case #10-21438, 07/08/10. Design Furnishings Inc./Terri Bower- Stockholm Properties LLC/Garrett mance Trim Inc. /Peter J. Dimitriou, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Phoenix current status on Arizona bankruptcy Snowfl ake White Mountain Power LLC, sock, case #CV2010-018899, 07/15/10. Hancock, 16120 E. Calle De Flores, Gil- 10121 W. Avenida del Sol, Peoria 85383, Livery Ltd., (address not shown), cases, call 602-640-5820. 2999 N. 44th St. Suite 600, Phoenix JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Value 2 bert, CA 85297, $214,970, plaintiff, case $148,443, plaintiff, case #CV2010- $99,455, plaintiff, case #CV2010- 85018; Assets, $10,000,001 to You Publication Inc./Nancy S. Gard- #CV2009-012946, 06/29/10. 001617, 07/02/10. 010287, 07/06/10. Chapter 7 $50,000,000; Debts, $50,000,001 to ner, case #CV2010-018901, 07/15/10. Bank of the West vs. The Power Within JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Norayr Chase Bank USA NA vs. A to B Transport $100 million; Major Creditor, not shown; Bank of America NA vs. USA Fire Inc./Chris William Smith/Angela E. Balyan dba Star Flooring, 3822 W. LLC, (address not shown), $26,455, plain- Patko Auto Service Center, 15243 N. Attorney, David M. Reaves; case #10- Protection LLC/Terry L. Grantham/ Smith, (address not shown), $166,037, Muriel Drive, Glendale 85308, $32,736, tiff, case #CV2010-011061, 07/02/10. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix 85032; 21604, 07/09/10. Darsey D. Grantham, case #CV2010- plaintiff, case #CV2009-027929, plaintiff, case #CV2010-001681, JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Arizona Assets, $0; Debts, $309,500; Major Snowfl ake White Mountain Power LLC, 018902, 07/15/10. 07/07/10. 06/30/10. Baby Exchange & Specialty LLC dba Creditor, Chase Home Finance LLC, 3418 N. Val Vista Drive, Mesa 85224; Masco Retail Cabinet Group LLC vs. Independent Electric Supply Inc. vs. Rood 4 Baby, 3556 E. Longhorn Drive, $200,000; Attorney, Victoria A. Assets, not shown; Debts, not shown; BJS Kitchen & Bath Solutions/Brian J. Trench Tech Inc., (address not shown), Gilbert 85297, $103,025, plaintiff, case Bellomo; case #10-21439, 07/08/10. Major Creditor, not shown; Attorney, Court decisions Simpson, (address not shown), $26,575, $21,338, plaintiff, case #CV2010- #CV2010-011852, 06/29/10. NeoPrint Inc., 310 S. Nina Drive Suite 7, Pro Se; case #10-21647, 07/09/10. plaintiff, case #CV2009-029502, 002000, 07/06/10. Bank of America NA vs. Arizona Roofi ng Mesa 85210; Assets, $15,832; Debts, (involuntary) The following are judgments issued by 07/07/10. Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. DJ Williamson Systems Inc., (address not shown), $1,184,743; Major Creditor, Mary & Dale CNH Capital Inc., 20837 N. 41st Ave., the Maricopa County Superior Court’s JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Terry’s Cus- Enterprises Inc./David Williamson/ $62,278, plaintiff, case #CV2010-012611, Jensen, $921,500; Attorney, Alexander Glendale 85308; Assets, $1,000,001 office involving businesses and busi- tom Furniture & Cabinets Ltd./Thierry Oma Williamson, (address not shown), 07/06/10. D. Sanchez; case #10-21535, 07/09/10. to $10,000,000; Debts, $1,000,001 ness owners. Information is listed here F. Holtz and Crystal M. Holtz, 1118 E. $60,637, plaintiff, case #CV2010- Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. Restoration Nu-Parts Automotive Products Inc., to $10,000,000; Major Creditor, not by case and case number. Missouri Ave. Suite B-1, Phoenix 85014, 003661, 07/07/10. Services of Arizona LLC/Ronald D. De- 1930 W. Third St., Tempe 85281; Assets, shown; Attorney, Allan D. NewDelman; $98,615, plaintiff, case #CV2009- JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Element pew, 3219 E. Camelback Road Suite 480, $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; Debts, case #10-21808, 07/13/10. Leslie Hutchinson vs. Entrust Arizona 034875, 06/29/10. Sports LLC/Charles C. Rish/Amelia Phoenix 85018, $1,072,000, plaintiff, $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; Major Greenfi eld 8 LLC, 1760 E. Pecos Road LLC fbo Thomas R. Sparks Roth IRA, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Anderson M. Rish/Jonathan Charnock, (address case #CV2010-012889, 07/07/10. Creditor, not shown; Attorney, Kelly G. Suite 338, Gilbert 85295; Assets, (address not shown), $25,000, plaintiff, Food Services Inc./Scott Anderson, not shown), $47,424, plaintiff, case Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Bell Black; case #10-21912, 07/13/10. $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; Debts, case #CV2007-053081, 07/02/10. 13815 N. Mesquite Lane, Fountain #CV2010-006718, 06/30/10. Stone Co./K.C. Bell Enterprises LLC, Human Capital Solutions LLC, 22099 $1,000,001 to $10,000,000; Major Dominick Abatemarco vs. Canterra at Hills 85268, $99,808, plaintiff, case JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Trin- 2912 E. Wood St., Phoenix 85040, N. 77th St., Scottsdale 85255; Assets, Creditor, not shown; Attorney, Robert Squaw Peak Condominium Associa- #CV2009-039340, 07/02/10. ity Masonry Inc.Charles C. Rish/ $13,393, plaintiff, case #CV2010- $0 to $50,000; Debts, $100,001 to Larson; case #10-21852, 07/13/10. tion Inc., 3875 N. 44th St. Suite 102, Chicago Title Insurance Co. vs. Bourbon Amelia M. Rish, (address not shown), 013225, 07/02/10. $500,000; Major Creditor, not shown; Equity Life Holdings Inc., 4455 E. Phoenix 85018, $90,000, plaintiff, case Street Property Management LLC/ $120,540/152,906, plaintiff, case Wells Fargo Bank NA vs. North Rim Inc./ Attorney, Pro Se; case #10-21934, Camelback Road No. C-240, Phoenix #CV2007-053132, 07/01/10. Charles Sporleder, (address not #CV2010-006718, 06/30/10. John J. Franke/Connie L. Franke, 28151 07/14/10. 85018; Assets, $1,000,001 to $100 Ponderosa Manufactured Homes LLC shown), $448,779, plaintiff, case JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. Maverick N. 77th St., Scottsdale 85266, $167,790, Wrightway Shotcrete Inc., 161 E. million; Debts, $100,001 to $1,000,000; dba B. Grand Management vs. Mari- #CV2009-039464, 07/06/10. Pool Plumbing Inc./Jose G. Avila/ plaintiff, case #CV2010-014850, Lehi Road, Mesa 85201; Assets, $0 Major Creditor, The Rocks Scottsdale, copa County Financial LP, (address M&I Marshall and Ilsley Bank vs. John Delphina J. Avila, 13394 N. 74th Lane, 07/07/10. to $50,000; Debts, $100,001 to $40,000; Attorney, Michael G. Tafoya; not shown), $32,027, defendant, case Walsh dba Walsh Investments, 425 Peoria 85381, $59,997, plaintiff, case MEF Realty LLC vs. Scottsdale LePeep $500,000; Major Creditor, not shown; case #10-21943, 07/14/10. #CV2007-091408, 06/28/10. Bay St., Santa Monica, CA 90405, #CV2010-007510, 07/02/10. LLC, (address not shown), $36,141, plain- Attorney, James Portman Webster; JK N JK Trucking LLC, 35783 N. Sossa- Robert J. Stucke vs. Germain Motor Co., $254,772, plaintiff, case #CV2009- JPMorgan Chase Bank NA vs. O’Neill tiff, case #CV2010-050448, 07/01/10. case #10-21961, 07/14/10. man Road, Queen Creek 85242; Assets,

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For sub- prise Parkway, Beachwood, OH 44122, Scottsdale Road Suite 300, Scottsdale Mechanics liens Empire Co., 1927 W. Granada Road, Phoe- sequent filings, visit the office at 111 document #10-0591969, 07/13/10. Date, time of sale: 9/24, 10 a.m. Document no.: 10-0546733 nix 85009, $408,272, (1120), document S. Third Ave., Phoenix, or call 602- High Country Framing & Const. LLC, Address: 6744 W. Glendale Ave., Trustee no.: N/A The following includes liens filed #10-0585866, 07/12/10. 506-3535. Information is listed in HC 61 Box 165, Glenwood, NM 88039, Glendale 85303 with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Endocrine Medical Associates PC, 3522 this order: name of business, address, document #10-0591973, 07/13/10. Trustee: John S. Craiger, c/o Renaissance Date, time of sale: 9/29, 2 p.m. Office for unpaid services or goods for N. Third Ave., Phoenix 85013, $688,185, amount, type of lien. Gumercindo Mora dba Mora Auto Svc, One 2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004 Address: 1620 W. Sunrise Blvd., Gilbert amounts greater than $10,000. (1120), document #10-0585868, 5722 W. Grand Ave., Glendale 85301, Original Balance: $6,175,000 85233 07/12/10. Robrad Tool & Engineering Inc., 564 E. document #10-0602170, 07/15/10. Sale Location: Quarles & Brady LLP, 2 N. Trustee: Adam B. Nach, c/o 2025 N. Claimant: AMS Electric Inc., Contrac- Israel Garcia, 42407 N. Vision Way Suite Juanita No. 10, Mesa 85204, $76,904, The Third Degree Inc., 6301 E. Quartz Central Ave., Phoenix Third Ave. Suite 157, Phoenix 85004 tor: Caviness Construction, $28,525, 113, Phoenix 85086, $22,968, (941), docu- (Withholding), document #10-0591954, Mountain Road, Paradise Valley 85253, Document no.: 10-0542496 Original Balance: $2,811,541 Owner: Resthaven Park Cemetary ment #10-0585869, 07/12/10. 07/13/10. document #10-0602171, 07/15/10. Trustee no.: N/A Sale Location: Successor Trustee Lane Inc./Service Corp. International/ Cutting Edge Land Solutions LLC, P.O. Box SV Group Inc., 12955 Dawn Drive, Cer- WS Builders Inc., 1800 W. Colter, Phoe- & Nach PC, 2025 N. Third St. Suite 157, SCI, on property at 6290 W. Northern 73409, Phoenix 85050, $13,195, (941), ritos, CA 90703, $17,864, (Transaction nix 85015, document #10-0602172, Date, time of sale: 9/24, 10 a.m. Phoenix 85004 Ave., Glendale 85301, document #10- document #10-0585889, 07/12/10. Privilege/Withholding), document #10- 07/15/10. Address: North of West Baseline Road/ Document no.: 10-0534867 0582827, 07/09/10. VHS of South Phoenix Inc. Phoenix 0591955, 07/13/10. Lopez Commumications Inc., 3439 W. West of 315th Ave./East of Wickenburg Trustee no.: N/A Claimant: Salmon Electric, Contractor: Memorial Hospital, 8620 N. 22nd Ave. Desert Concrete Inc., 4639 E. La Puente Harrison St., Phoenix 85009, document Road, Buckeye HBI Construction, $55,542, Owner: Suite 200, Phoenix 85021, $62,378, Ave., Phoenix 85044, $46,695, (Transac- #10-0602173, 07/15/10. Trustee: Michael P. Ripp, c/o 1 N. Central Date, time of sale: 9/23, 10 a.m. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., on property at (6721/941), document #10-0585897, tion Privilege), document #10-0591958, All Phase Southwest Corp., 13034 N. Ave. Suite 1200, Phoenix 85004 Address: 8507 E. Sweetwater Ave., 6010 N. 95th Ave., Glendale 85305, 07/12/10. 07/13/10. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85260, docu- Original Balance: $5,600,000 Scottsdale 85260 document #10-0596055, 07/14/10. Amigo Motors Inc., 1472 E. Van Buren St., ment #10-0602174, 07/15/10. Sale Location: Ryley Carlock & Trustee: Michael A. Bosco Jr., 2525 E. Claimant: On Track Services Inc., Phoenix 85006, $91,050, (Corporate/ Applewhite, 1 N. Central Ave. 12th Floor, Camelback Road Suite 300, Phoenix Contractor: Caviness Construction, Federal tax liens released Transaction Privilege), document #10- Phoenix 85004 85016 $39,973, Owner: Kierland Crossing 0602165, 07/15/10. Document no.: 10-0542804 Original Balance: $2,304,750 LLC/Global Three LLC, on property The following includes released tax Le Fournil LLC, 534 W. McDowell Road, Foreclosures Trustee no.: N/A Sale Location: Michael A. Bosco Jr., 7720 Phoenix 85003, $155,329, (Transaction at Parc Central at Scottsdale Quarter liens of $5,000 or more filed against The following includes transactions N. 16th St. Suite 300, Phoenix Privilege), document #10-0602166, 15323 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 195 Phoenix-area businesses with the with an original balance of $700,000 Date, time of sale: 9/29, 11 a.m. Document no.: 10-0537906 07/15/10. Building E, Scottsdale 85254, document Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. or more filed with the Maricopa Address: 21655 N. 36th Ave., Phoenix Trustee no.: N/A Universal Pulse LLC dba Sangria Luxe #10-0596515, 07/14/10. For subsequent filings, visit the office County Recorder’s Office. 85308 Claimant: RFC Holdings Inc. dba at 111 S. Third Ave., Phoenix, or call Lounge, 8055 W. Via Del Sol, Peoria Trustee: Title Security Agency of Date, time of sale: 9/23, 10 a.m. Re Source Arizona, Contractor: 602-506-3535. Information is listed in 85383, $47,032, (Transaction Privilege), Date, time of sale: 9/24, noon Arizona, 7810 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Address: 9898 E. Refl ecting Mountain Greenwood Construction Inc., $23,123, this order: lien payor, address, amount. document #10-0602167, 07/15/10. Address: S.W. Corner Pebble Creek 85710 Way, Scottsdale 85262 Owner: Muller Granite Kierland LLC, Elite Hardwood Installations Inc., 5120 Parkway and Virginia Ave./S.E. Corner Original Balance: $5,000,000 Trustee: Michael A. Bosco Jr., 2525 E. on property at 14635 N. Kierland Blvd. Mark W. Stern, 19439 N. 33rd St., Phoe- W. Saddlehorn Road, Phoenix 85083, $10- Ridgeline and Vistancia/S.E. Corner Sale Location: Superior Court Building, Camelback Road Suite 300, Phoenix Suite 160, Scottsdale 85254, document nix 85050, $193,772, (6672), document 906, (Transaction Privilege/Withhold- Ridgeline and Sunrise Point, Peoria/ 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix 85016 #10-0597782, 07/14/10. #10-0586058, 07/12/10. ing), document #10-0602168, 07/15/10. Goodyear Document no.: 10-0553851 Original Balance: $2,260,000 Curts Auto & Truck Repair LLC, 1401 Rescom Electric LLC, 5442 W. Villa Trustee: Title Security Agency of Trustee no.: 060610 Sale Location: Michael A. Bosco Jr., 7720 E. Alameda Drive, Phoenix 85024, Theresa Drive, Glendale 85308, $14,184, Arizona, 7810 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, N. 16th St. Suite 300, Phoenix Federal tax liens $51,777, (940/941), document #10- (Transaction Privilege/Withholding), 85710 Date, time of sale: 9/27, 12:30 p.m. Document no.: 10-0538111 0586059, 07/12/10. document #10-0602169, 07/15/10. Original Balance: $20,000,000 Address: 523-524 W. Ninth St., Mesa Trustee no.: N/A The following includes tax liens of Gilbert Queen Creek Fitness Works Sale Location: Superior Court Building, 85201 $5,000 or more filed against Phoenix- LLC, 1668 N. Higley Road, Gilbert 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix Trustee: MTC Financial Inc., 30 Corpo- Date, time of sale: 9/29, 10 a.m. area businesses with the Maricopa 85234, $14,123, (941), document #10- State tax liens released Document no.: 10-0543065 rate Park Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92606 Address: 1045 W. Broadway Road, Mesa County Recorder.’s Office. For subse- 0586076, 07/12/10. Trustee no.: 060210 Original Balance: $4,130,000 85210 quent filings, visit the office at 111 S. Higley Baseline Fitness Works LLC, The following includes released tax liens Sale Location: Superior Court Building, Trustee: Henry L. Timmerman, 1850 N. Third Ave., Phoenix, or call 602-506- 1668 N. Higley Road, Gilbert 85234, filed against Phoenix-area businesses Date, time of sale: 9/29, 11 a.m. 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix Central Suite 2400, Phoenix 85004 3535. Information is listed in this order: $21,011, (941), document #10-0586077, with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Address: 1017/1025 N. Third Document no.: 10-0546639 Original Balance: $2,140,000 name of business, address, amount, 07/12/10. Office. For subsequent filings, visit the St./313/321/325 E. Portland St., Phoenix Trustee no.: AZ01000008-10-1 Sale Location: Viad Tower, 1850 N. type of lien. Types of liens include 100 Laboratory Sciences of Arizona LLC, office at 111 S. Third Ave., Phoenix, or call 85004 Central Ave., Phoenix percent penalty assessment, unem- 1441 N. 12th St., Phoenix 85006, 602-506-3535. Information is listed in Trustee: Title Security Agency of Date, time of sale: 9/24, 10:30 a.m. Document no.: 10-0554183 ployment tax, withholding/ FICA, $106,655, (941), document #10- this order: lien payor, address, type of Arizona, 7810 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Address: Vicinity of South of Elliot Road Trustee no.: N/A partnership tax, corporate tax. 0586082, 07/12/10. release (full or partial). 85710 and East of Roosevelt St. VI Ikam Doag Industries Inc., P.O. Box Original Balance: $7,000,000 Trustee: Security Title Agency Inc., 3636 Date, time of sale: 9/24, 10 a.m. RD Recycling & Sales LLC, P.O. Box 90655, 887, Gila Bend 85337, $26,775, (941), Erics Custom Iron Works LLC, 15745 N. Sale Location: Superior Court Building, N. Central Ave. Second Floor, Phoenix Address: 6535 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Phoenix 85066, $41,250, (941), docu- document #10-0586086, 07/12/10. 138th Ave., Surprise 85374, document 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix 85012 Creek 85331 ment #10-0585861, 07/12/10. Progressive Real Estate Solutions, #10-0591963, 07/13/10. Document no.: 10-0553849 Original Balance: $2,921,548 Trustee: William Scott Jenkins Jr., c/o 1 N. Avante Salon, 2031 N. Power Road Suite 16769 W. Southampton Road, Surprise Trees Inc., 708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Trustee no.: 060710 Sale Location: Security Title Plaza, 3636 Central Ave. Suite 1200, Phoenix 85004 110, Mesa 85215, $310,145, (1065/941), 85374, $59,641, (940/941), document Grove, PA 19090, document #10- N. Central Ave. Second Floor, Phoenix Original Balance: $2,100,000 document #10-0585862, 07/12/10. #10-0586088, 07/12/10. 0591964, 07/13/10. Date, time of sale: 9/29, 11 a.m. Document no.: 10-0543559 Sale Location: Ryley Carlock & Oscar Antonio Orellana, 6008 W. Colum- William R. Fielder/Bills Custom Sonoran Bridal LLC, 1817 E. Donner Address: 5112 N. Eighth Place, Phoenix Trustee no.: 14-96328 Applewhite, 1 N. Central Ave. 12th Floor, bus Ave., Phoenix 85033, $14,041, (941), Frames, 910 S. Hchckam Drive 105, Drive, Phoenix 85042, document #10- 85014 Phoenix 85004 document #10-0585863, 07/12/10. Tempe 85281, $16,522, (941), document 0591965, 07/13/10. Trustee: Title Security Agency of Date, time of sale: 9/27, 10 a.m. Document no.: 10-0538306

Pro-Active Building Services LLC, 4303 #10-0586090, 07/12/10. CBL Inc., 20705 N. 94th Drive, Peoria Arizona, 7810 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Address: N.W. Corner of Gilbert and Ray Trustee no.: N/A

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For information on advertising in the Phoenix Business Journal's Marketplace sections, call 602.308.6526 32 FROM PAGE 1 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com EL MIRAGE: Long-term plan focuses on urban core LATINO: Chamber FROM PAGE 1 gets 45 applications The El Mirage City Council approved the plan earlier this month. for open CEO post “It’s an ambitious plan,” said Scott Chesney, the El Mirage’s FROM PAGE 1 city’s economic develop- development ment director. plan includes said Robert Espiritu, a member of the search El Mirage already is do- building a committee and the chamber’s executive ing some things outlined commuter board. “Fundraising is also very important in the plan, such as trying rail line and to us, and we want someone that can both Chesney to attract artists and cre- more transit- interact with our corporate sponsors and ative businesses via zoning oriented our members.” projects. changes that allow for live-work studios, Particularly since Arizona has been cast and hooking them up with federal stimu- JIM POULIN | PHOENIX into the spotlight over Senate Bill 1070, Es- BUSINESS JOURNAL lus help such as weatherization grants piritu said it’s important to have a strong and energy-effi ciency tax breaks. commuter rail in our existing Regional president of the Phoenix offi ce of the leader who will represent business inter- But the plan hinges on the recovery of Transportation Plan, a new funding SmithGroup architecture fi rm, said the ests. But, he said, the Hispanic Chamber the real estate and lending markets and source would need to be identifi ed and density goals outlined in El Mirage’s plan is not a political organization. building transit-oriented, urban develop- sent to the voters. In today’s economic are too ambitious for the city and he’s not “With the political climate such as it is, ment around a possible commuter rail and political climate, that may be very dif- sure about hinging plans on a yet-to-be- we want to be advocates for small-business station near Grand Avenue and Thunder- fi cult for the near future,” Pearsall said. built commuter line. Still, he likes the owners. This (law) does put us more in the bird Road. There is a proposal to create A May MAG report on overall concept. forefront, and we want to make sure our a commuter rail line along the existing the Grand line estimates “What was Scottsdale like 35 to 40 years leader is an effective business advocate. It Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks to costs of $434 million to $701 ago?” he said. is important, but it’s not the link the city to downtown Phoenix. million, depending on the Medici suggested El Mirage start small most crucial thing.” “El Mirage wants to build a jobs core length of the line. by trying to develop a Kierland Commons- The group’s most recent around a train station,” Chesney said. About 200 acres of land like project. He said city offi cials must CEO, Armando Contreras, The Maricopa Association of Govern- near Grand and Thunder- recognize it can take decades to create served just more than a year. ments is moving forward with plans for bird could be redeveloped Medici density. He left in early June to take a 30- to 50-mile Grand Avenue commuter around the train station, The U.S. Census Bureau estimates half the helm of United Cerebral line that could run to Wickenburg. But including a 140-acre lot of the north side of El Mirage’s population of 24,000 are Contreras Palsy of Central Arizona. MAG planner Marc Pearsall said such a of Grand used by BNSF. Hispanic, 20 percent are foreign-born and Before Contreras, Harry line hinges on fi nding funding and likely Chesney stressed the plan is long-term 18 percent live in poverty. Garewal served for about fi ve years. is a decade away. MAG’s Regional Council when it comes to transit-oriented devel- Membership has remained steady at approved the idea of a Grand Avenue rail opments and fi nding ways to reduce El about 600 for several years, said Garcia. line in May. Mirage’s carbon footprint. GET CONNECTED Challenges in the Valley’s economy, pres- “Since there is no existing funding for Urban planning expert Mike Medici, City of El Mirage: www.cityofelmirage.org sures on business and the controversy sur- rounding the immigration law will require the new CEO to have varied skills. “This is a very visible position,” Espiritu THERMO FLUIDS: Phoenix facility could be recycling hub said. The chamber has received 45 applica- FROM PAGE 1 to draw attention. tions for the top-level post, but Espiritu Thermo Fluids Inc. Camelback Toyota, part of the Van wouldn’t comment on specifi c applicants. The company is spending about $500,000 Tuyl Group of car dealerships, has been Hispanic leaders wouldn’t comment on to retrofi t its Phoenix facility to include CEO: James Devlin disposing of its oil through Thermo Flu- whether the number of applicants was con- a compaction machine that will take the HQ: Scottsdale ids for 17 years. It was part of an effort sidered high. By comparison, the Greater contents of the fi lters, remove the plas- EMPLOYEES: 235; 40 in Phoenix area the dealership adopted to become more Phoenix Chamber of Commerce had more tic for recycling and press the steel into sustainable. than 100 initial applications for its CEO FACILITIES: 29 in 19 Western states roughly 1-cubic-foot boxes destined for “The term ‘grease monkey’ is from 30 position when Katie Pushor left last year. reuse, Devlin said. BUSINESS: Recycling oil and fl uids years ago,” Murphy said. “You’ve got Executive search fi rm DHR was hired to Thermo Fluids will hire a handful of from the auto industry hybrids, all sorts of computers in cars. fi nd her replacement, and Todd Sanders people for its expansion. WEB: www.thermofl uids.com And the new employees tend to know now leads that group. The company’s new ser- about it.” Gonzalo de la Melena is vice could help establish Large dealerships such as AutoNation serving as interim CEO it as a recycling hub for Western U.S. states that recycle between Inc., which owns the Power dealerships of the Hispanic Chamber. surrounding states, many 55 million and 75 million gallons of oil a in the Valley, have spent years fi nding He points to the success of of which have to send oil year. Nearly all of that comes from auto the right fi t, primarily for compliance Contreras as an indication fi lters as far away as Texas service shops, but some is industrially reasons. Owners want to know recyclers of the desirability of the Devlin to be recycled, said Roy generated. are doing what they say with dealerships’ position. Melena Schumacher, vice presi- The effort is driven by an industry that products, said Joe Reffner, environmen- “Anytime that we see one dent of market development for Thermo long has lacked a reputation for cleanli- tal health and safety manager for Auto- of our leaders go on to lead a world-class Fluids. ness, but has polished up its business over Nation in Arizona and Las Vegas. organization like United Cerebral Palsy, “We fully expect other states to bring the past 20 years in the wake of regula- “There’s guys just throwing (fi lters) in and who continues to represent our com- the fi lters here as well,” he said. tions and customer demand. a landfi ll, and to me that’s just going to fi ll munity with his achievements, is for us a The effort will net the company an addi- “We do hear a lot more about a lot of up the landfi ll,” he said. success story,” de la Melena said. tional 100,000 to 200,000 gallons of oil that shops going green in a lot of different Thermo Fluids continues to see demand He said he is not pursuing the position it will feed through its recycling process in ways,” said Angie Wilson, spokeswoman for its services as more repair shops seek permanently and is happy to remain an preparation for other uses, Devlin said. for the Automotive Service Association. alternatives. executive board member and run his Pollo Regulation of oil disposal has gotten “There’s a demand that ‘We want to be- Campero franchise. DESTINED FOR REUSE some companies to comply, though there come more sustainable, we want to reduce Espiritu said the search committee Thermo Fluids has built a portfolio of are no comprehensive laws regarding re- our carbon footprint, but it has to be cost- hopes to name a new leader by September collecting and recycling automotive fl uids processing things such as oil fi lters. effective,’” Devlin said. or October. — primarily oil, but also antifreeze, trans- “This is a very important position. We mission and brake fl uids. Typically, they GREENING THE AUTO INDUSTRY are not going to be rushed,” Espiritu said. are destined for uses ranging from other Erick Murphy, service director at GET CONNECTED lubricating fl uids to asphalt ingredients Camel back Toyota in Phoenix, said the Camelback Toyota: www.camelbacktoyota.com to boiler fuel. trend of greening the auto industry has AutoNation Inc.: www.autonation.com GET CONNECTED The company has 29 facilities in 19 been growing for years, but is just starting Automotive Service Association: www.asashop.org Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: www.azhcc.com July 23, 2010 PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL FROM PAGE 3 33 phoenix.bizjournals.com MOLD: Company expects to double sales within 18 months PLANT: SRP has FROM PAGE 3 increased price symptoms, coughing and wheezing in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in those suscep- paid for energy tible to that immune-mediated condition, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FROM PAGE 3 David Jones, president and CEO of the Arizona Con- tractors Association, said many people in Arizona be- default” under the utility’s agreement lieve mold is not an issue in this state because of the dry with the biomass plant. climate, but that is not true. “At the request of SWMP, SRP made “Mold is an issue anytime you have moisture in an numerous modifi cations to the agree- area that is not exposed to sunlight and the environ- ment over the past several years,” she ment can create a growth of mold — and it can grow said. “Those modifi cations included fast,” he said. multiple increases in the price SRP Also coming out with a black mold detection kit this paid for energy, the amount of energy month is Los Angeles-based Universal Detection Tech- SRP was committed to purchase and nology, which develops early warning technologies to extending deadlines in the purchase protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious agreement at Snowfl ake’s request.” health threats. A Universal Detection spokesman said The bankruptcy was a necessary its kit is not quite ready for distribution and that a price step for the plant to continue supplying has not been set. JIM POULIN PHOTOS | PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL power to SRP, according to documents Founded in 2003, AdVnt has been selling a detection Yiping Wang, chief science offi cer at AdVnt Biotechnologies,g, checks a test stick fi led with U.S. Bankruptcy Court. In kit for bioweapons agents such as anthrax, riacin and for the possibilityy of mold.o d The e test takes 15 5 minutes utes aand d has as beebeen desdesigned g ed for o thosetho documents, the company lists tularemia. Most of its customers have been military and ease of use by consumers.onsuumers. $50$50 millionmillion to $100 million in debt. hazardous materials groups. TheThe biomassbiom plant, which burns scrap Wendell Williams, program woodwood and pulp to generate fuel, pro- manager for the special pro- AdVnt Biotechnologies LLCC ducesduces 24 mmegawatts of power. The plant grams division of the U.S. Army, hashas been sellingse power to SRP and Ari- PRESIDENT: Tim Scherkenback has been using AdVnt’s bioweap- zonazona PublPublici Service Co. since it opened ons detection kits for many years HQ: Phoenix inin 22008.008. at the Dugway Proving Ground EMPLOYEES: 5 APSAPS offi cialsc said there has been no in Utah. He uses them in train- ANNUAL REVENUE: $1 million changechange to iits operations with the plant ing programs for fi refi ghters, FOUNDED: 2003 sincesince the bankruptcyb fi ling. police, hazmat and other fi rst Inn JanuaryJanua 2009, the plant’s original PRODUCTS: Rapid detection kits for responders. oowowner,ner, ReRenegyn Holdings Inc. of Mesa, bioweapons and black mold “I’m teaching them detection receivedrreceived a $12.3 million tax equity cash methods for these types of bio- WEB: www.advnt.org infusioninfuusion thatth made AZ Biomass LLC its logical agents,” he said. owner,owner, accordingacc to court fi lings. AZ BiomassBioomass is a subsidiary of State Street BankBank inin Boston.Bo Renegy,Renegy, which still owns 1 percent TEAMS: Stoudemire exit forces Suns marketing changes of AZ Biomass, Biom needed the money af- ter several years of losses, its delisting FROM PAGE 3 newing at a 90 percent-plus clip, and the from Nasdaq and staff layoffs. team is picking up its ticket sales calls and Renegy CEO Robert Worsley said the Washington sports agent Lon Babby as outreach to sponsors. company’s lender, Greenwood Village, team president. “The interest is there. They are return- Colo.-based CoBank ACB, appointed a Parry said she’s working to mesh the ing our calls. They are calling us,” said receiver in December after Renegy ap- team’s branding, marketing and social Nealy, a former executive with the Minne- proached the bank about its fi nancial media efforts amid these changes, and the sota Wild hockey team. problems. Suns are developing new marketing cam- The Coyotes lost much of their ticket Renegy still operates the facility. State paigns that will be launched in August. base and sponsors last summer when the Street acquired its 99 percent interest She said the transition from the Mer- team entered the Chapter 11 process and primarily to take advantage of a 10-year cury to the Suns hasn’t been tumultu- sale discussions involved a move to Can- federal renewable power generation tax ous, considering both teams are under ada. But as the team went on a playoff run, credit, he said. the same ownership. She said marketing, its outlook improved. While Renegy has been relegated to ticket and sponsorship pushes will be cen- Ice Edge Holdings LLC is in negotiations the sidelines in the dispute, Worsley tered on the NBA team’s success this past with the city of Glendale — which owns said the company maintains good rela- season. Jobing.com Arena — and the NHL to buy tionships with SRP and the bank. “Renewals are going well, as are new PROVIDED BY PHOENIX SUNS the Coyotes. Nealy said he doesn’t have Offi cials with CoBank, one of the sales,” said Parry, sitting in the Suns of- Phoenix Suns head coach Alvin Gentry, left, much contact with Ice Edge, but the team main secured creditors in the bank- fi ces at US Airways Center in downtown poses with forward Hedo Turkoglu and the has a weekly conference call with the NHL ruptcy proceedings, said they could not Phoenix. The Suns are keeping ticket team’s new president, former sports agent to discuss operations and fi nances. comment on legal matters or on compa- prices the same next season and hope to Lon Babby. Nealy has been with the Coyotes since nies in which it invests. better promote the team’s popular coach, 2006, and while the team faces fi nancial Several other companies that peti- Alvin Gentry. will develop partial ticket plans around challenges and questions about hockey’s tioned the court for an involuntary fi l- The Suns also have started business home games with the Heat. viability in Phoenix, he hopes last year’s ing either could not be reached or did roundtable meetings for sponsors, suite Parry said one thing the Suns won’t do is playoff appearance will boost ticket and not return calls for comment. owners and ticket holders interested in get further involved with the state’s immi- sponsorship demand. At a hearing last week, attorney Da- networking and learning about the busi- gration debate. The team wore “Los Suns” “The success of the team answers a lot vid Reaves was retained as the receiver ness of pro sports. jerseys during one playoff game in protest of questions,” said Nealy, whose offi ce still to work through the Chapter 11 fi lings. Parry is optimistic that the attention of Gov. Jan Brewer signing Senate Bill 1070 has a mural featuring former coach and mi- Calls to his Phoenix offi ce were not re- paid this summer to LeBron James signing into law, and Sarver and Suns guard Steve nority owner Wayne Gretzky. The Coyotes turned by press time. with the Miami Heat will draw more atten- Nash came out publicly against the law. never made the playoffs during Gretzky’s tion to the National Basketball Association Parry said while the national feedback tenure as head coach. overall next season. on SB 1070 was positive, the reaction of Val- GET CONNECTED “It’s just a great story line for the entire ley fans was mixed, with some not liking Renegy Holding Co.: www.renegy.com league,” Parry said. the team involving itself in politics. GET CONNECTED Salt River Project: www.srpnet.com The 2010-11 NBA schedule will be an- Over at the Coyotes’ offi ces in Glendale, Phoenix Suns: www.suns.com Arizona Public Service Co.: www.aps.com nounced in August, and the Suns likely Nealy said season-ticket holders are re- Phoenix Coyotes: www.coyotes.nhl.com CoBank ACB: www.cobank.com 34 READER GUIDE PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL July 23, 2010 phoenix.bizjournals.com

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FROM THE PUBLISHER HITS and MISSES Our take on the news WE KNOW the economeconomy has been limping along for ITIT’S’S NICE to hear a smattering of CEOs across a few years now, but a new report by Dow Jones the country and in Arizona (35 percent) A summer break are a little more upbeat about economic VentureSource shows just how much Arizona has to play catch-up in a key area: venture capital conditions. According to a survey by San investments. The report found the dollar amount Diego-based Vistage International and on the news front of second-quarter VC investments in the state the University of Michigan, half of the CEOs polled said the economic climate ust woke up from a midsummer day’s dream was down 73 percent from last year, while the will stay the same for a while longer. Not and ran into a list of good things happening average U.S. VC investment increased by 26 horrible news. And it gets better: While in our business community. After pinch- percent during that period. If Arizona is to pull CEOs pegged economic uncertainty as the ing myself to make sure I really was awake, itself out of the recession, leaders must make the J smart decisions to make our state an attractive biggest issue facing their companies today, the next thing I thought of was you, and how you 70 percent of them said they expect their might enjoy a little upside news since things have place for investment. With it comes innovation sales revenue to increase over the next year. been getting a bit sticky around here of late. and the kind of high-wage jobs that will position Page 14 So here goes: us for a brighter future. Page 9 … FIRST, US AIRWAYS was in the news. And not because of another merger report. It was because the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR hometown airline got the No. 1 spot in three categories in the federal Air Travel Con- sumer Report. It was tops for Is solar an industry or a government program? Don Henninger on-time performance, bag- gage handling and customer Dear Editor, If I were in that fi eld, I might take a look at my satisfaction among the big fi ve Week after week, month after month, I read articles business model and ask three questions: airlines.i li It’It’s ththe fi rst t time it has topped all three about the solar industry in Arizona. A great number 1. Does my business rely on government subsidies categories since the merger with America West of these articles deal with the credits and subsidies for its existence? Airlines in 2005…. associated with that industry, and I ask: Is an 2. If it does, is that business model viable? … DID YOU SEE Arizona is one of the states industry that relies upon government subsidies and 3. Is a government-subsidized business benefi cial benefi ting as international interest picks up in U.S. credits for its very existence an industry at all? Or is to the industry in the long run? homes? The strength of the dollar, the value and it fundamentally an administrator of a government I challenge everyone involved in this exciting desirability of U.S. real estate and the emerging program? industry to focus your human energy on developing economic recovery are among the factors driving The potential for solar-generated power is a product that is economically viable independent of it. Hey, whatever the reason, we’ll take it. Eco- obviously enormous. I admire those who have the government subsidies. Isn’t that what business used nomic recovery, did you hear that? Keep saying it genius, the persistence and the determination to to be about? over and over…. be involved in such a cutting-edge fi eld, a fi eld that … HOTEL SAN CARLOS is hoping to revive arguably holds unlimited promise of returns for all some business spirits as the downtown Phoenix involved. But I submit that their genius and business Bill Dougherty landmark opened a restaurant and new bar a few acumen is being thwarted, not nurtured, by the President days ago. I, for one, am excited to see the new digs dependence on these government subsidies and Citywide Builders Inc. opening downtown, including nearly a baker’s utility credits. Scottsdale dozen at CityScape over the next few months. I, for one, sure hope they’re all prepared to hang on until workers (read: customers) start fi lling up all the empty offi ce space in the ’hood.… ‘Journal’ overlooked one of the Senate candidates … WALMART, THE LARGEST employer just about anywhere you go in the world, is used to Dear Editor, Aug. 24. For a candidate to draw 7 percent from a fi eld getting a lot of challenging publicity. Yet here they After reading the July 9 issue of the Phoenix Business including J.D. Hayworth and John McCain tells you this are donating over $750,000 to 18 nonprofi t groups in Journal, I fi nd myself shocked that you included only is a serious candidate. Arizona. three U.S. Senate candidates’ opinions on the issues. With very little money and a whole lot of hard work, …INTERCONTINENTAL MONTELUCIA I’m not sure what criteria you used to narrow your Deakin has fought his way to valid recognition, and he Resort and Spa was in the news. And not because coverage to three candidates, but I felt it important to deserved to be a part of your article. Please consider of its fi nancial condition. The resort was ranked respond to you and let you know that Jim Deakin is also Deakin should you publish additional articles related to No. 13 on the list of the top 50 resorts in the U.S. a candidate for that U.S. Senate seat. the Senate race. You will fi nd him to be the citizen candi- and Canada by Travel and Leisure magazine. Good You have done your readers, including me, a disser- date that Arizona businesses are noticing as the leader to see a national tourism story about Arizona that vice by not publishing his opinions and ideas related to with real vision. didn’t include the numbers 1, 0, 7, 0.… current issues. …IT’S BEEN ELBOWED OFF the news pages Rasmussen surveys show Deakin with 7 percent of David Skilton lately, but things are looking up for Luke Air Force registered Republican voters for the coming primary on Gilbert Base’s chance of securing the F-35 fi ghter training program, and thus its continued existence. Sen. John McCain said again last week that he was WHAT THEY SAID confi dent Luke would get the training. Shouldn’t be taking this for granted.… “We don’t fi nd (dumping “Tourism is Arizona’sn lead hand in the “The ventureure mmarketarket is driven by … TOO OFTEN, WE hear about the ones ththatat gegett fi lters in landfi lls)lls) global business pokerpoker gagame,me, specifi c opportunities.pportunities. away. Here’s one that didn’t. That would be thehe 2011 acceptaacceptable,ble, anandd and it is a good hand.and. And there is stillstill National League of Cities convention, whichh wiwillll nneithereither do ouourr Still, more peoplele neeneedd plenty of momoneyney on stay on track for Phoenix, thanks to the persuasionuasion cucustomers.”stomers.” to know about it.”t.” the sidelines.”es.” of Mayor Phil Gordon and Councilman Michaelhael JJamesames Devlin Glenn Williamsonmson Guy Downingning Johnson. Nice to win one, isn’t it? CECEOO CEO Managingg directordirector There are more refreshing tidbits of good nnewsews ThThermoermo FlFluidsuids InInc.c Canada Arizonaona Columbia happening all around us. You’ll spot them, too,oo, if PagePage 1 Business Counciluncil West Capitalital you simply stay awake and pay attention. Page 6 Page 9

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