Association of Education Service Agencies Executive Council. Jill Broussard is President-Elect for 2019. Interview by Bea Lueck GC LIVING: We’re here today with Jill Broussard, the Pinal County superintendent of schools. What is a county school superintendent and how are you different than the district superintendents? Jill Broussard: That’s a great question. (laughs) A lot … Read More…
Area Resident, Wild Animal Performer Interview by Bea Lueck It seems area resident Philip “Wildman Phil” Rakoci was born to be wild, as they say. From the time he was a child, Rakoci was fascinated with wildlife. While many people outgrow their childhood interests, Rakoci only deepened his – earning his degrees in biology and … Read More…
Interview by Bea Lueck There’s a real irony about racetracks – they’re slow. Well, when it comes to developing them, anyway. But Pat Johnson, President of Danrick Builders is on the right track. Along with his business partner, Dan Erickson, Johnson is driving plans forward for Attesa, Casa Grande’s long-awaited ultimate motorsports technology lifestyle community. … Read More…
by Tara Jackson, President, Arizona Town Hall What if there was a way to resolve tough policy issues that made communities stronger, instead of splintered? What if there was a way for political and cultural differences to be a source of creative solutions, instead of raucous divisions? There is. It’s called the Arizona Town Hall. … Read More…
Christian Price As short sales and foreclosures plagued Maricopa, he stayed. When folks lost hope in their once-promising small city, he dreamed big. And when the city needed critical infrastructure, but lacked the sales tax revenue to fund it, he championed other efforts to bring it in. Outgoing, optimistic and passionate about his city, Mayor … Read More…
Travis Robinette Casa Grande native and CEO of Sun Life Family Health Center talks about his journey from trading post to the highest post at Sun Life. Along the way, he shares an update on the changing landscape of healthcare and how Sun Life is leading the way. Interview by Bea Lueck GC LIVING: Thank … Read More…
Jacquelyn Elliott, Ed.D. From the time she was a student herself, Jacquelyn Elliott, Ed.D., challenged the status quo. Where few went to college in her community; she did. When she could’ve settled into a stable job in her career; she chose instead to grow. And when higher education institutions needed change; she chose to lead … Read More…
Sheriff Mark Lamb There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Mark Lamb Interview by Bea Lueck – Spring 2017 After beating out democratic opponent Kaye Dickson in November’s election, Sheriff Lamb follows outspoken former Sheriff Paul Babeu as the next top cop to lead the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. Facing a tight budget, continued … Read More…
Harlyn Griffiths: Grand Growth: The man whose vision built our city Interview by Brett Eisele – Winter 2017 In the late 1950s, Casa Grande’s population was less than 10,000 and the northern boundary was somewhere near Cottonwood Lane. Beyond that, everything was raw desert. Around this time, a young man who worked for Garrett AiResearch in Phoenix … Read More…
Evelyn Casuga: From humble beginnings to high voltage career, former city manager, retired APS executive and Make It Better – Casa Grande member talks about her path to leadership Interview by Brett Eisele – Fall 2016 GC LIVING: Evelyn, tell us a little about yourself and your family. Where did you grow up? Do you have … Read More…