AZ LeaderForce is an initiative of the Collaboration for a New Century. AZ LeaderForce provides the framework to develop a network of compassionate community leaders (“Coaches”) and human service partners (“Blue Ribbon” agencies) that are taking action. By 2020, the Collaboration hopes to engage more than 400 community leaders through AZ LeaderForce who will work with proven programs that will positively impact more than 500,000 people.
What is a “Blue Ribbon” Agency?
Every year, the Collaboration identifies six Blue Ribbon non-profit agencies that have high-potential to positively impact the community, but need a little strategic guidance. These agencies are chosen to participate based on their track record for being innovative, community-based, holistic, collaborative, and outcome-focused. Each agency must also fit into one of six human service categories: child development, youth mentoring, affordable housing, job training, family support and affordable health care.
What is an AZ LeaderForce Coach?
Coaches are community leaders interested in sharing their expertise with a Blue Ribbon non-profit agency to help improve and expand the agency’s services. Over a nine-month period, the Collaboration brings together teams of Coaches with Blue Ribbon agencies depending on expertise and agency needs. Coaches also have the opportunity to receive training on advanced leadership concepts by faculty from the University of Phoenix and other guest speakers.
Topic: Developing Critical Thinking Skills, Part II
Note: All three training sessions above will be at the University of Phoenix, Northwest Campus at 2550 W. Union Hills Drive (NE side of I-17 exit) in Room 102
Thanks to all of the individuals below who have served as AZ LeaderForce Coaches for one or more years. After one year of service, an AZ LeaderForce "Coach" becomes a "Champion."
Rodger Adair, University of Phoenix
Kathy Allen, Consultant
Chris Anderson, University of Phoenix
Michael Andrews, Andrews & Associates
Tracey Arredondo, State Farm
Paul Bakalis, Proteus West
Roy Bennett, Terratitle USA
Joel Bjerkestrand , On the Way Ministry
Deron Bocks, SunBank
Cheval Breggins, First Institutional Baptist
Debbie Broermann, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Peter Burger, Monarch Communities
Michael Certo, Imortgage
Victoria Crawford, Way of Discovery
Jason Crews, Wells Fargo Bank
JP Dahdah, Entrust Arizona, LLC
Frank DeStefano, SABO Worldwide
Mike Dowell, Lennar Homes
Kathy Dreyer, RSC Equipment Rental
Michele Bressler, Discover Financial Services
Ken Edwins, Sonoran Ridge Wealth Management
Tim and Dana Eriksson, LaurusSoft, Inc.
John Frick, Community and Faith Initiatives
Lisa Gamble, HomeSmart Real Estate
Dave Gaspar, Consultant
Ryan Gaston, Hawkins Companies
Gary Gietz, Green Monster
Katrina Gipson, Money Management International
James Goergen, Architectural Millwork Design
Chris Gorogias, Grand Destiny Group
Lynda Graham, Apollo Group
Keith Groner, Wells Fargo Bank
Larry Gudis, DelfiPartners
Terry Hamlin, All-In, Inc.
Jerry Heikens, Phoenix Philanthropists
Ken Herfurth, KCH Holdings
Sharon Hill, Danu Leadership Group
Tom Hoover, Design Arts, Inc
Mary Howard, Trax Technologies
Ron Huddleston, The Huddleston Group
Dawn Jeffers, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Paul Jensen, Excellence Life Coaching
George Johnson, Corporate Finance and Marketing
John Juarez, Bank of America
Rebecca Kenyon, UBS Financial Services
Dennis Kittrell, InnoVenue
William Klever, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
LeeAnn Land, Application Specialists
Debbie Lenz, Govig and AssociatesRich Levey, Levey Consulting Group
John Longobardo, Express Digital Solutions
Jo Anna Landsdale, SCF AZ
Pete Lavander, City of Glendale
Douglas Lenz, University of Phoenix
Jeannie Lipka, Money Management International
Christopher Long, Honeywell Aerospace
Paul Ludwick, PFLudwick Consulting
John Lyman, Intel Corporation (Retired)
Ryan Madigan, UBS Financial Services
Peter Mason, FedEx
Jayson Matthews, Tempe Community Council
Timarie McClendon, Entrust Arizona
Scott McClintock, Rio Hondo Yachts
Scott McFarlene, Trax Technologies
Randall Mills, Sandor Development Company
Jon Mirmelli, Abigail Properties
Frank Mittin, NPO Backstop
Joanna Morrow, Strategic Benefits Consultants
Jacque Mott, Mott Associates
David Murray, North Phoenix Baptist Church
Joan Neice, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Rachele Nichols, Rachele Nichols & Partners
Jerry Nichols, RBC Wealth Management
Elly Oliveira, Harvest Foundation
Larry Ortega, Colliers International
Kelli O'Toole, STARS (Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation Services)
Nancy Palmer, Palmer Communications
Charles Provine, Solar Hawk Enterprises
Mark Publow, Charity Impact
Javier Rey, State Farm Insurance
Mary Ritter, Everest College
Pam Schaar , Money Management International
Dieter Schaefer, MotoPhoto
Heidi Schaefer, Salt River Project
Lynn Seawell, First Fidelity Bank
Margaret Sluyk, Vanguard
Bruce Smith, Apollo Group
Chuck Stanley, Money Management International
Jeff Stone, Retired Physician
Brian Swanton, Gorman & Company
Art Tenner, Caramgen Engineering, Inc.
Angela Terrill, Ridgeline Construction
Sandy Tiller, Community Volunteer
Jim Triggs, Money Management International
Keith Underwood, Interim Club Management
Deborah Ward, Western Governors University
Jim Welter, Jim Welter Consulting Services
Kristy Vargas, Hyatt Place
Dawn Wharton, Consumer Credit Counseling Service Southwest
Coaches also have the opportunity to receive training on advanced leadership concepts by faculty from the University of Phoenix and other guest speakers.
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