Giving Back
1. Canyon State Electric is collecting LEGO sets throughout November and December for its sixth annual LEGO Drive, benefiting Phoenix Children’s Holiday Toy Drive. The drive began in 2021 in memory of company founder Steve Maderazzo, who loved building with LEGO. More than 20 drop-off locations throughout the Valley are participating, including APEX Electrical Sales, Bricks & Minifigs Tempe, CWI Insurance, DAS Technology, Elliott Electric Supply, Fleming West, Gray Construction, Hicks Lightning Protection, International School of Arizona, RC Lurie and Whiz Kidz Preschool. More information and drop-off locations are available here.
Promotions
2. Mike DeFranco was promoted to the newly created position of Director of Project Management at LaunchPM. He joined the Scottsdale-based firm in 2018 as a Project Manager and advanced to Senior Project Manager in 2025. In his new role, DeFranco will oversee the project management team and support national growth.
New Hires
3. Zara Torosyan joined Kitchell as VP, General Counsel, bringing more than 12 years of construction law experience. She previously served as VP and Associate General Counsel for the Southwest region of a national contractor and practiced at Phoenix-area law firms, including Clark Hill. Torosyan succeeds David Koval, who retired in October after more than 22 years with the firm.
4. Jason Hadley joined Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. as Director of Land Planning, bringing 30 years of experience in community planning, urban design, entitlement strategy and large-scale development projects. Before joining the firm, Hadley oversaw operations for Hadley Design, leading its land planning and urban design studios.
5. Steve Gloyd was appointed VP of Business Development at Wolverine Builders. He brings 25 years of experience in banking, finance and business development. Gloyd will focus on economic development, strategic growth and identifying new opportunities in the Arizona market while cultivating partnerships and supporting commercial expansion.
6. Katie Gordon joined Dibble as Business Development Manager for the firm’s Land Development Team. She brings more than 25 years of architecture, engineering and construction business development experience. Gordon will focus on strengthening client and industry partnerships, identifying new opportunities and supporting growth across the healthcare, higher education, civic and commercial sectors.