CEOs You Should Know - Phoenix

Casago is a premier vacation rental management company providing professional property management services for homeowners across North America, Belize, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Founded in 2001 by former Army Ranger Steve Schwab, Casago has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences and reliable property management services through a franchise-driven model. In 2025, Casag...

Eric Katz, President of Independence Home Loans, shares how he built his company from the ground up into a 300-person operation, driven by a "winners win" mindset, strong culture, and relentless focus on performance. Katz discusses leadership, scaling a team, navigating today's housing market, and how Independence Home Loans help clients achieve financial independence through refinancing, VA progr...

Tasha Roberts, owner and CEO of ASAP Commercial Doors, shares her journey of stepping into leadership through transforming a small, paper-based operation into a growing multi-state company. With a focus on safety, security, and community impact, she explains how strong culture, clear values, and resilience have shaped her success and why the right door can make all the difference for a business. C...

Gabie Boko is the Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp. She has spent over 22 years in the technology industry and led transformations in senior marketing roles for companies including Cognos, SAP, Sage and HPE. Her experience has focused on connecting customer success to innovative experiences in software applications and cloud services, digital marketing and websites, customer storytelling, product...

Steve Kaiser, CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association, shares his journey from military service to why "boring" businesses are often the most successful, and shares why grit, mentorship, cash flow, and affordable healthcare matter for small business success in Arizona! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From starting with simple screens to building a premier outdoor shade company, Robert Mulvin shares how he turned a local problem into a thriving business, the culture behind his team’s success, and why he sees custom shade solutions as lifestyle upgrades, not just installations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sanjiv has been with The Joint for almost 18 months and has extensive experience growing and leading successful multi-unit companies and franchise businesses. The Joint Chiropractic is the nation's largest network of chiropractic clinics, on a mission to improve quality of life through routine and affordable care by delivering convenient, no-insurance chiropractic services through a nationwide mem...

Brigette Wolf is the Chief Marketing Officer at My Mochi where she leads marketing and innovation and the brand’s transformation for growth. Brigette is responsible for fueling the company’s innovation pipeline through the creation of beyond the core products and partnerships as well as building the brand’s equity and connection to consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 1948, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been committed to the growth of emerging and established businesses. Monica has helped to continue this mission by making an impact through access to contracts, capital, and capacity all while granting various scholarships to college students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market President Ray Schey joins CEOs You Should Know to talk about breaking business news, Arizona’s rapid growth, and what’s next for infrastructure and economic development. Plus, going over nonprofit challenges and major events shaping the Valley’s future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor is redefining excellence at Wilde Wealth Management by taking a client-focused approach through understanding each individual’s unique circumstances and guiding them through life’s challenges. At the same time, he demonstrates a strong commitment to the community by actively raising funds for various local organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Mary’s is the First Food Bank in the world and was started in Phoenix in 1967 by John Van Hengel with a $3000 loan from his church, St. Mary’s Basilica. He paid back the loan but named the food bank after the church. So even though we are not affiliated with the church, the name remains as a legacy to founding supporter. Now with Milt as the CEO, he has continued to bridge the gap for Arizona...

Neil Giuliano is a passionate leader and has led the Greater Phoenix Leadership since 2015. This organization leads CEOs by aligning leadership and resources at the intersection of the business, education, philanthropy and public policy sectors to improve economic vitality and quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared A. Langkilde is a passionate and effective advocate for the role of philanthropy in transforming healthcare. He joined HonorHealth Foundation as president and CEO in 2018, leading the organization with a laser focus on its mission for finding cures, saving lives and transforming healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Lawson is the President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, a nonprofit focused on community beautification and environmental education. She holds a degree in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Virginia which then helped her jump start her career in community development and affordable housing advocacy in Northern Virginia. She previously led social change initiatives at Poi...

Rachel Sacco is the President & CEO of Experience Scottsdale. Since 1986, Rachel has been a driving force in Arizona's destination marketing, transforming the Scottsdale tourism landscape. From leading the tourism division at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce to becoming the first president and CEO of the stand-alone Experience Scottsdale, Rachel's journey is one of dedication and vision...

John Merwin is the CEO of 3Z Brands and founder of Brooklyn Bedding, a leading sleep product manufacturer. His journey in the mattress industry began in 2000 while attending college, where he joined his brother’s liquidation business. Over time, John transitioned to manufacturing, pioneering the bed-in-a-box concept and launching BrooklynBedding.com in 2008. 3Z Brands stands out for its vertically...

Mike Rypka helped to lead Torchy’s Tacos from a small dream on the back of a food trailer in Austin, Texas to a thriving fast casual taco chain spreading across multiple states. As CEO, Mike ignites his passion for food, commitment to his employees, and dedication to the customer experience to drive Torchy’s Tacos to its current success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since her appointment as President and CEO in 2010, Dr. Ganzert has spearheaded unprecedented growth and transformational change at the historic 145-year-old nonprofit, American Humane. American Humane has reemerged as the most effective humane organization, directly impacting the lives of more animals around the world than any other organization through innovative, life-changing and life-saving p...

Blending a deep love of classical music with a passion for business, Peter Kjome is recognized as a thoughtful leader who engages key stakeholders to achieve artistic and economic success. He became President and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony on February 1, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Andrew Bawden, raised in Gilbert, Arizona is an ambitious entrepreneur and dedicated family man. At 36 years old, Cameron has already made substantial strides in the business world, having spent the last 14 years building Hype Pharm, a conglomerate consisting of Green Mango Pest Control, Coconut Carpet Cleaning, and Agave Autoglass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Bayless became driven to find solutions to complex problems in the healthcare industry particularly when it came to communities that would otherwise be left behind. Relentless in his pursuit of improving the patient experience, Bayless Integrated Healthcare paved the way incorporating the most important health care services under one roof: primary care and behavioral health. In 2018, Bayles...

Rick Smith is the CEO of Axon Enterprise. He founded the company in a Tucson garage in 1993 after two of his classmates were shot and killed. Originally known as TASER International, Axon’s mission is to protect life — which includes making bullets obsolete. Rick’s family bet everything they had to get the company off the ground, nearly driving his parents to financial insolvency, and were saved o...

A mentor, father, husband and visionary, Jarrod has held leadership roles with several non-profit and public-private initiatives in Nevada. He previously served as Co-Executive Director of the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Inc. Magazine’s Business Owners Council, was a board member for Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) and an advisory board member for the Nevada Center for Entrepreneursh...