The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]By Michael Gossie, AZ Big MediaJuly 7, 2021[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://digitalairstrike.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/business-women.jpg" title_text="business-women" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]By Michael Gossie, AZ Big MediaJuly 7, 2021There are many adjectives that could be used to describe each of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021. Intelligent. Inventive. Independent. But also, supportive.“What gives me the most pride is seeing those I have led, mentored or coached – especially those in the next generation of workers – flourish into the best versions of themselves,” says Latasha Causey, vice president of human resources for Bell Bank. “All the phone calls, what-ifs and connections have helped them succeed both personally and professionally. Doing my small part in helping them gives me confidence in our future.”Creating and utilizing those connections has never been more important than it was during the COVID-19 crisis.“The pandemic made me realize how important staying connected with people is,” says Christine Ferrell, vice president of private banking for Enterprise Bank & Trust. “For some time, we did not have the opportunities to see friends, family or clients in person like we normally would. Making the connections even though not in person really helped me understand that to be a good friend, family member and leader, you have to be present. You have to be creative in how you go about forging and maintaining relationships.”Each of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021 has created connections throughout their careers to distinguish themselves as leaders in their industries. But there is a lot more to learn about this year’s Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. Get to know them a little better at a dinner celebrating their accomplishments on August 26, 2021, at Chateau Luxe. For details about the event, click here.Learn more about all the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021 beginning July 5, 2021, at azbigmedia.com, when we will begin publishing daily profiles of each of the 2021 honorees leading up to the Most Influential Women event.

The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021

Erica Sietsma

COO, Digital Air Strike

Julia S. Acken

Member, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon

Jamie Boggs

Vice president of athletics, Grand Canyon University

Christine Boles

Vice president of Internet of Things Group, general manager of Industrial Solutions Division, Intel

Latasha Causey

Vice president, human resources, Bell Bank

Alyssa B. Chapital, MD, PhD, MBA

Medical director, Mayo Clinic Hospital

Kari Cornicelli

Executive vice president and CFO, Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Sarah Cosette

Vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix

Susan Dana-Kobey

Partner, Burch & Cracchiolo

Christine Ferrell

Vice president, private banking, Enterprise Bank & Trust

Gabrielle Finley-Hazle

President and CEO, Dignity Health Arizona Central and West Valley

Lyndsey Fry

Director of external engagement and female hockey, Arizona Coyotes

Julie Gable

COO, TBConsulting

Beth Ginzinger

Chief strategy officer and chief risk officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona

Nancy Gonzales

Executive vice president and university provost, Arizona State University

Meghan H. Grabel

Partner, Osborn Maledon

Cathy Graham

Executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Desert Financial Credit Union

Susan M. Gray

CEO, Tucson Electric Power

Dawn Grove

Vice President and corporate counsel, Karsten Manufacturing

Christina Hamilton

Equity partner, The Cavanagh Law Firm

Jeanine Jerkovic

Economic development director, City of Surprise

Adriana Kong Romero

President, Bank of America Tucson

Barbara Kennedy

Executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Western Alliance Bank

Rebecca Lundberg

Arizona division president, PulteGroup

Lea Marquez Peterson

Chairwoman, Arizona Corporation Commission

Beth McDonald

Radio host, KEZ 99.9

Geri Mingura

Associate general manager and chief human resources executive, SRP

Stacie Pinderhughes, MD

Market chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement

Jennifer Russo

Owner and executive chef, The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s and Jennifer’s Catering

Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott

President and CEO, Vantage West Credit Union

Dr. Heather Schneider

Dental director, Delta Dental of Arizona

Pam Stelzer, CPA

Audit manager, Henry+Horne

Beth Stiller

CEO, Massage Envy

Mona Stone

Senior vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary, Goodwill of Central Arizona

Elise Thorpe

Principal, Lovitt & Touché

Keri Tignini

Executive director, market executive, JPMorgan Chase

Cathleen Walker

Regional president and head of corporate banking, PNC Bank

Kris Yamano

Vice president and market leader, BMO Wealth ManagementRead original story here[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]