For more than 25 years, Yavapai County resident Karen Fann has been in the public eye. That visibility will continue. Fann was elected to another term as a state senator for District 1, which covers more than 8,000 square miles of Yavapai County and portions of Maricopa County. She beat out opponent Jo Craycroft, 54,952 to 23079 votes. To add to her victory, Fann was selected by her peers to serve as president of the Arizona Senate in the coming year. That powerful role allows her … [Read more...] about Karen Fann is Poised to Lead the State Senate
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Executive Chef Jose Martinez Cooking Up Culinary Delights
Before dedicating himself to the culinary arts, Executive Chef Jose Martinez thought about leaving his native Puerto Rico to set up a business devoted to distributing one of the simplest but irreplaceable foodstuffs. “This business had nothing to do with cooking,” Martinez said, sitting in a booth at Che Ah Chi, one of the foodservice entities he now helps oversee at Sedona’s Enchantment Resort. “I wanted to sell ice on a small island because anytime I went there to camp, I could never find … [Read more...] about Executive Chef Jose Martinez Cooking Up Culinary Delights
Helping Prescott Airport Reach Higher Levels
Robin Sobotta has been chosen to serve as director of Prescott Municipal Airport. On loan from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she will serve until the fall of 2019, when she is expected to return from this sabbatical to the school. “Prescott is such a lovely community and lovely airport,” Sobotta said. During this time, she hopes to help complete an airport master plan, oversee economic development, determine how to increase air service and take part in the day-to-day operation of … [Read more...] about Helping Prescott Airport Reach Higher Levels
More Than A Broker
When Kyle Karstens’s name comes up, typical responses sound something like this: “She’s got the biggest grin, happiest smile and the best sense of humor. She makes even the toughest real estate decisions understandable.” Kyle Karstens is one half of the Karstens and Associates Realty team in Prescott. She and her husband of 35 years, Steve, have been handling real estate in Prescott for 22 of those years. Those involved in the real estate business may say it is often a frustrating, … [Read more...] about More Than A Broker
Teller Continues Looking Up
As a youngster, Arlando Teller stood in the yard of his Chinle home on the Navajo Reservation and looked up at an azure sky pebbled with popcorn clouds and jet contrails. He wondered where those white streaks crisscrossing the wild blue yonder were headed. When he graduated from Chinle High School in 1991, his continuing curiosity prompted him to find out. He wanted to become a part of that high-flying adventure. He enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – home of the Eagles – in … [Read more...] about Teller Continues Looking Up
Craftsman Builds Business From Salvaged Wood
Woodworking master craftsman Dan Arterburn is upfront about the furniture he makes. “It’s not for everyone. I try to create something that will become a family keepsake, a valued heirloom.” The former Nebraskan can be found in a Prescott gallery and workshop at 108 E. Hillside, Suite B. He has more than 31 years of experience, envisioning design concepts and then finding ways to make those visions become reality. He takes great pride in the fact that no two pieces of furniture are ever the … [Read more...] about Craftsman Builds Business From Salvaged Wood
Chamber of Commerce President Mike Fann Predicts Solid, Stable Growth
For hometown boy and successful businessman Mike Fann, moving up the line to becoming president of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce this past winter just seems part of the natural progression of things. Long active in supporting community and regional programs and projects, and widely recognized for his leadership in philanthropic activities, Fann anticipates that during his tenure as the lead officer for the C of C, business and economic growth will remain solid and stable. “I envision a lot … [Read more...] about Chamber of Commerce President Mike Fann Predicts Solid, Stable Growth