more to Life than money

Emma Bay 

Born and raised in Gilbert, Emma Bay holds dual bachelor's degrees in Communications and Family and Human Development. Driven by a deep interest in how people connect and thrive, Em brings heart to everything she does.  As a Visibility and Engagement Strategist, she focuses on strengthening relationships and amplifying community impact. 

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An experienced leader and nonprofit executive, Dr. Karen D. Johnson has spent her career advancing organizations dedicated to education and to young people. She has expertise in all areas of external relations, focusing on communications and marketing, fundraising and development, and C-level leadership. She has served as Board President for two outstanding Phoenix nonprofits, as well as Chair for...

Susan Connelly-Wright is the CEO of Chrysalis, a transformational leader, speaker, and advocate whose life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and purpose. At just 20 years old, Susan made the courageous decision to leave an abusive relationship, taking her children with her to a shelter in search of safety and a second chance. With no roadmap and every obstacle in front of her, she began r...

Carrie Masters was on her way to becoming a statistic. Raised by parents who struggled with drug addiction, in an environment where abuse was rampant, Carrie lived a childhood filled with setbacks, heartbreak and challenges. At 14, her parents left her and her three siblings to live alone. Carrie started working as a teenager to ensure her survival and to help support her remaining family. At the...

One season. Countless stories. A lasting reminder that there's truly more to Life Than Money®. In this special anniversary episode of the more to Life Than Money® podcast, we reflect on the moments, conversations, and lessons that made Season 1 unforgettable. From stories of resilience and leadership to family, faith, generosity, purpose, and personal growth — this episode captures the heart behin...

David Nelson has 34 years in the financial service industry. Dave founded NFG Advisors in 1991 and took over ownership of NFG Brokerage in 2004. NFG Brokerage was founded in 1958 by Dave's father. As CEO of both companies, his main duties are mergers, acquisitions, recruiting, and retention. Dave has helped advisors facilitate numerous succession and continuation plans. Dave takes great pride and...

Kevin Guy, President & Head Coach  Guy has upheld the Rattlers' status as one of the top franchises in the professional indoor football industry. Throughout his leadership, the Rattlers have made 9 championship game appearances and secured 5 championships, earning him the title of 3-time ArenaBowl Champion and 2-time Indoor Football League National Champion.  Coach Guy is renowned for his outstand...

Jett Quezada Operator @ Founding Fathers Collective Raised in Arizona, I moved west to chase a skateboarding career. My first real job was as an inventory control analyst at Active Ride Shop in california, but after the 2008 f inancial crisis forced the company into bankruptcy, I turned to music. I spent the next few years busking across the country, playing guitar and singing old American songs....

Personal:  Retired Banker – Mother of 2 – Grandmother of 5 Married 45 years to Brad George  40 years with BMO Harris Bank (M&I and Thunderbird Bank- both acquired by BMO)  Executive Leadership Positions held for 30 years:  Regional Sales Manager – Arizona, Florida, and Chicago  Market President – Arizona  Head of Retail Banking - Arizona  Training Director  Marketing Director  Bank Manager  Clifto...

Rich Ganley—known as the "Positive Impact Executive" (the PIE Guy)—is a purpose-driven entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building successful, people-centered businesses. He is recognized for blending innovation with heart, and for his belief that the most impactful organizations are those that genuinely care for the people they serve and the teams that power them. Throughout his c...

LaCinda was born in Seattle, WA, John was born in Provo, UT. Both had loving and supportive parents and great siblings. They met in high school when LaCinda was a sophomore and John was a junior. Though scared of girls, John mustered the courage to ask LaCinda on their first date to his Junior Prom. Though studious, John was known for his creative dating experiences, his passion for basketball and...

Montana Rayhons is a 12-year-old powerhouse of curiosity, creativity, and pure fun. When she's not draining jump shots on the basketball court, you can usually find her building next‑level LEGO creations, climbing anything that looks remotely climbable, or chatting in Mandarin just to keep life interesting. A big fan of science and all things that make you go "whoa," Montana loves exploring how th...

Originally from Chicago, Kourtney has called Arizona home since 1998. After graduating high school, she began her career in real estate, but ultimately found her true calling in road construction. She's spent the past 20 years in the construction industry specializing in recycled asphalt. Her work focuses on providing affordable, effective dust control for people and businesses while keeping aspha...

Paul was born in San Francisco and raised in San Jose, California. At 18, he joined the Air Force, where he specialized in aviation structural maintenance. His journey began at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, working on B-52s and KC-135s. He later transferred to Williams Air Force Base in Arizona, maintaining T-37 and T-38 aircraft—a role that led him to meet his future wife, Nancy. After they ma...

Ali Parnian mentors entrepreneurs on how to design a life that grants them true freedom. Ali is a trusted advisor, strategist, and the Founder and CEO of Impact Delivered, known for helping organizations and leaders achieve success and purpose-driven impact. With over two decades of experience, he has guided hundreds of businesses and thousands of leaders in defining and achieving their ideal visi...

Paul McHale, MD, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with over 20 years of experience. After attending the University of Minnesota, he completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. To this day, he continues to actively care for patients across a broad spectrum of ED's, from a Level 1 Trauma Center with comprehensive Stroke & Cardiac care, to stand alone Emergency Dep...

Throughout his tenure with Dignity Health, Rudy has demonstrated unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, guiding teams to develop innovative programs and achieve prestigious certifications. Under his leadership, the East Valley teams successfully attained certifications for Chest Pain Center, Orthopedic Joint Commission Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence, and Geriatric Hip Fract...

David Scott serves as the Arizona Market President for First Western Bank & Trust, where he leads strategic direction, business development, and community partnerships. With more than 20 years in commercial banking, David brings a proven track record of launching and growing successful banking divisions, building high-performing teams, and fostering values-driven workplace cultures. His leadership...

Jason Chura is Head of Voya Global Consulting | Practice Management. He Started with the Company in 1999. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master's Degree from Florida State University. He studied Behavioral Economics at the University of Chicago and is currently working on PHD in Performance Psychology. He is also a Certified Financial Planner and a C...

Kathy Tilque served as President/CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce from 1996 to 2020, capping a 32-year career in the industry. Following her retirement, she was elected to the Gilbert Town Council in 2020, serving as Vice Mayor in 2023 before retiring in 2025 to lead the Gilbert Advocacy Center Foundation, which supports victims of violent crimes. While on Council, Kathy spearheaded the crea...

Casey Lane is a sports business executive with almost 20 years of sponsorship and strategy experience. He grew up on a cattle ranch on the Central Coast of California where he was actively involved in sports (Rodeo, Football, Baseball), FFA (holding numerous local and regional leadership positions) and working on the ranch. Casey graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1998 with a degree in Agr...

Brendon Trayner is a 20-year veteran of public safety. He currently works as a Captain, paramedic, hazmat technician, and recruit training officer. Brendon also served as an executive board member for the IAFF overseeing recruitment and promotional processes. He is the author of the best-selling book Fire Interview: The Storyteller Method which went to number 1 on amazon and is selling in 5 countr...

Tad Peelen is the Operating Partner at Joe's Real BBQ in Gilbert, and also owns Topo Arizona and Joe's Farm Grill with his long-time business partners. He worked for American Airlines for many years before moving back to the Valley, and has made Gilbert his home since 1997. Tad served on the Town of Gilbert's Economic Development Advisory Board, as Board President of Gilbert Cares and was a Truste...

With over 30 years of experience in retail management, more than 20 personal relocations, and 12 years as a dedicated real estate relocation expert, Annmarie brings unmatched insight, empathy, and expertise to every client she serves. Her personal journey - having relocated across the country numerous times - gives her a deep understanding of the logistical and emotional challenges that come with...

Howard C. Morrison is a longtime Gilbert, Arizona resident and partner in Morrison Ranch, a 2,000-acre master-planned community where he also serves as director of the Morrison Ranch Community Council. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Phoenix Seminary, a Th. M. from Dallas Theological Seminary (where he was recognized as the outstanding graduate), and a B.S. in Agriculture from the University of...