Posted on February 16, 2010 by Fighter Country
By Paul Blue Collaboration and communication are key organizational values at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. As owner and operator of two general aviation airports and a large commercial airport, the city of Phoenix Aviation Department recognizes that delivering world-class customer service to passengers and airport users can only be successful when the community is on our team. One critical stakeholder to our success is Luke Air Force Base. In any metropolitan area with significant aviation uses, it is important that those users work together. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the sole and absolute discretion for where planes fly….
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Fighter Country
Charley Freericks is senior vice president of organization and operations for DMB Associates, Inc., a community developer based in Arizona. DMB emphasizes the core values of Profit, Partnership, Legacy and Fun, and endeavors to leave a lasting legacy enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. Mr. Freericks is a member of the company’s Executive Committee and Executive Leadership Team, which is the group of leaders responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and operation of the company. As an executive leader of DMB’s Organization and Talent functions he is responsible for a team of people who lead and manage the organizational design,…
Posted on November 23, 2009 by Fighter Country
Posted on November 21, 2009 by Fighter Country
Rick joined Vestar Development Co.in 1994 as the Director of Leasing and is the Designated Broker for Vestar Properties, Inc. His responsibilities include the leasing and broker management of the company’s 19 million square foot retail portfolio, excluding Los Angeles, whether its development, operational, or third party management assets located throughout Arizona and southern California. He is a long-standing member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as a volunteer executive; the current Co-Chairman of the Western Division Conference, a thirteen state regional program (2007 – 2009) and responsible for its restructuring and implementation as a regionally planned event hosting…
Posted on November 20, 2009 by Fighter Country
Patrick McDermott, CEM APS Relationship Manager, Business and Community Relations Administration Patrick has been employed at APS since 1987. Prior to accepting his new position with the Business and Customer Relations Department he was the Section Leader of the APS Outdoor Lighting Department for two and one half years. In this role he led a dynamic team of individuals that handled new construction, maintenance, billing and the implementation of new energy efficient and green lighting technologies such as LED and induction into the palette of lighting options for APS customers state-wide. Prior to leading the Outdoor Lighting Department, he was…
Posted on November 18, 2009 by Fighter Country
Bradley E. Wright is Vice President and General Counsel for SunCor Development Company, the real estate development subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation. Wright graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1991, and from Illinois State University with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting in 1998. He spent the first nine years of his legal career in private practice, first in Missouri, then moving to Arizona in 1994, specializing in complex litigation and professional negligence matters. He is a member in good standing of the Arizona, Missouri and Illinois State…
Posted on May 16, 2009 by Fighter Country
FCP Annual Base Programs Each year, our valued members and corporate partners enable FCP to host many events designed to bring the community and the base closer together. The life of an Airmen and their family often rotates assignments every two years, so commonly a commander will change command of a squadron, group or wing level within 24 months. FCP supported events ease this transition by having many opportunities for social interaction between the community and the base. Many times this is where new commanders are first introduced to their surrounding communities. Also annually, Fighter Country Partnership and Fighter Country…
Posted on May 16, 2009 by Fighter Country
“Thunder in the Desert”, Luke Air Force Base’s Open House and Airshow was a huge success on March 21 and 22, 2009. Come back to our website as we post pictures and video from this event. Luke’s “Thunder in the Desert” 2009 Open House was a two-day event at Luke Air Force Base and one of the most diverse air shows in America. The U.S. Air Force’s Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, brought their special brand of high-flying excitement to this year’s show as well as numerous other aircraft and ground displays, exhibits, and attractions. Stay tuned for details about…
Posted on February 5, 2009 by Fighter Country
FCP Annual Membership Meeting with Special Guest Speakers The Honorable Senator John McCain & Brigadier General Kurt F. Neubauer, Commander, 56th Fighter Wing on Saturday, the sixteenth of January at six o’ clock in the evening Social Hour: 5:30 Meeting: 6:00 The Wigwam Resort and Spa 300 Wigwam Boulevard Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar
Posted on October 4, 2008 by Fighter Country
Steven Yamamori was the Executive Director and CEO of Fighter Country Partnership and Fighter Country Foundation. He worked with business and community leaders to renew our commitment to the largest fighter base in the world with a $2.17 billion dollar economic impact to our state. During Steve’s tenure as CEO he was responsible in raising over two million dollars for the organization. Steve began his professional career in advertising where he worked in account management and later as a copywriter for the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Tobacco Education Prevention Program. His work with local projects and companies around the…
