Boards & Commissions
1. The Rio Nuevo District appointed George H. “Hank” Amos III and Kameron “Kam” Norwood to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Amos, Chairman and CEO of Tucson Realty & Trust Company, brings experience in commercial real estate, business leadership and public service. Norwood joined Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR in 2023. He serves on the boards of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce and Desert Sage High School. Amos was appointed by the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, while Norwood was appointed by the President of the Arizona Senate.
Company News
2. Lou Primak, Principal, President and COO of Primak Construction Group, is leading the Phoenix-based commercial and industrial contractor into its second year following its 2025 transition from Agate Construction. The company is building on more than 50 years of construction experience with a focus on specialized project delivery, growth and long-term client relationships.
3. Promise Robotics has signed a multi-year commercial agreement with D.R. Horton to support production of more than 1,250 homes through its Factory-as-a-Service platform. D.R. Horton will become the first major U.S. homebuilder to use the platform, which integrates robotic manufacturing, factory operations and onsite installation to help builders increase production capacity without operating their own factories. Ramtin Attar, CEO and co-founder of Promise Robotics, said the agreement supports the company’s goal of making AI-powered homebuilding production accessible to builders across North America.
Promotions
4. Chip Myers has been promoted to Partner and COO at MYCON General Contractors. In his new role, Myers will oversee operational performance and business unit collaboration, while driving strategic growth across the country.
New Hires
5. Kristin Allen has been named President and CEO of WESTMARC, effective Dec. 2. Allen currently serves as CEO of Global Ties Arizona, where she has spent nearly six years. Allen succeeds Sintra Hoffman, who will step down Oct. 30 after more than a decade with WESTMARC. Kimberly Jordan, WESTMARC Executive VP, will serve as interim President and CEO from Nov. 2 through Dec. 1.
6. Greenlight Construction announced the appointment of Ed Ledgeras its new President. Ledger has more than 30 years of experience in construction and real estate. In his new role, he will lead the company’s construction operations.
7. Herbert Flores has joined Mortenson as Sr. Business Development Manager. Flores previously worked for
the Arizona Commerce Authority.
8. Dibble recently hired Luke Bailey as a Project Manager in the Utilities Team. Bailey will primarily focus on sewer pipeline assessment and rehabilitation in Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe.
9. The Florence Town Council approved a three-year employment contract on Oct. 6 naming Robert D. Field Town Manager. Field has experience as a former city manager in both Oregon and California.
10. Kevin Phelps is joining the City of Sedona as Interim City Manager. Phelps will be stepping into the role upon the departure of Anette Spickard on Nov. 3. He was unanimously appointed by City Council on Oct. 13.