Chamber Ambassadors are goodwill representatives!
They strengthen the Chamber’s relationship to its Members, the business community and the community at large. Because all Ambassadors are active Members of the Chamber, they provide an important Member-to-Member link, understanding and responding to Member needs as only another Member can.
Ambassadors encourage Members to become involved and help them to learn more about Chamber programs and initiatives. Ambassadors take new Members under their wing, foster communication between the Chamber staff and Members and generally act as the eyes and ears of the Chamber in the community. Ambassadors also represent the Chamber at networking events, business meetings and other functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE:
- Serve as an accredited representative of the Chamber to strengthen its relationship with its members
- Communicate the Chamber mission and goals to its members and prospective members
- Serve as hosts, emcees, greeters at Chamber events/functions (Business Breakfasts, Chamber Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings and Special Events.)
- Enhance the growth of a lasting and loyal base of members
- Advocate Chamber recruitment and retention of members
- Perform the highest level of hospitality for all Chamber events/functions
- Provide for continuous self-evaluation and renewal of the Ambassadors Committee itself
- Help to increase attendance at Chamber events
Ashley Ware is the Programming Librarian at Desert Foothills Library. She grew up in Illinois, graduating from Illinois State University with a Bachelors of English Studies. Eventually finding a fantastic career path in libraries, which lead to a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina. After finding adventures, moving around, and trying libraries in Wisconsin, South Carolina, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, Ashley landed in Arizona in 2017. Her goal is to find a program for every person in this community while bringing local
businesses in front of the Library’s patronage; making information and resources accessible to everyone in the North Valley.
businesses in front of the Library’s patronage; making information and resources accessible to everyone in the North Valley.
As a resident of Cave Creek, I have been involved with our business community, one way or another, for over 9 years. What I learned was that there was a need for assistance in Social Media and Email Marketing. Learning this led me to start my business – Simple Email Strategies.
I LOVE working with small businesses to successfully grow by using Social Media and Email Marketing. At minimum each business should be on one Social Media platform and send out an email once a month to their contacts. This is where I can help. I can assist as little or as much as needed to help you meet your goals. I want to make Social Media and Email Marketing SIMPLE for small businesses. Keep it SIMPLE… Keep it HONEST… Keep it YOU!
Stephanie Maloney has been here from Iowa for 24 years. She has two sons, Michael III & Joseph, three dogs and her husband and business partner Michael Maloney, Jr. Now that her children are older, she has more time to get involved in the community helping others and promoting her family business Premier Documents. She provides education on the subject of Estate Planning, Estate Settlement & Asset Protection. Through the educational process, one can decide what documents are right for their family. Do you need a Will, Revocable Living Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, Nomination of Guardian? Did you start a business? Need to establish an LLC, Corporation or FLP? At Premier, the documents are custom for YOUR family. Our process is thorough and catered to you and YOUR agenda…not ours. We offer successor education for the generation coming after you as well. One of my her goals is to get the message out that Estate Planning isn’t just for the more mature people in our lives…it’s for all adults ages 18 until death. You don’t need a large estate to need planning. Estate Planning is about having control over your personal & financial decision making, when you can’t do it due to death or incapacitation. She does her best to make an uncomfortable subject, comfortable.
I have over 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry. I represent more than 40 different carriers and specialize in business and commercial lines but do write my fair share of home and auto policies. I was born and raised in Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona in 2007. In 2013 I earned my Associate in Insurance Services designation as well. I got married in August 2016 to the most wonderful man I know, even though he likes the Green Bay Packers. I myself am a diehard Bears and Cardinals fan. I enjoy camping, traveling the world, eating new foods and spending time with my family. My goal as your agent is to provide you with what you need and to educate so you can make an informed decision about your policy.
After a successful career in the Army National Guard and Supply Chain Management, my Wife Robin & I now run a commercial and residential heating, cooling, and indoor air quality company under the name of AZ Perfect Comfort.
Paul is a connector, having found success in a number of diverse business development and sales roles over a 36-year career. He has a solid reputation for knowledge and integrity, earning a role as a trusted advisor. Paul is actively involved in volunteering and giving back to the community.
Terry grew up in the metro New York area and graduated from Columbia University as a Mechanical Engineer. Now, with over 15 years in the lending field, her math and problem solving skills enable her to work with and educate clients in all aspects of the mortgage lending process.
Terry is a proud mom of two grown daughters. Locally, she is active with the Columbia University Alumni group and the Chamber. When time permits, Terry enjoys photography, travelling and playing bridge.
Margie joined the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce after purchasing a franchise with Discovery Map International in 2015. She moved to our area in 2007 from the Northeast. A nurse by profession, Margie has worked in medical devices for years, a job that has required her to travel all over the country from her home base in Carefree.
Since acquiring the Discovery Map for Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale, she has enjoyed more community involvement and promoting our patch of paradise as a fun travel destination. Margie loves welcoming new local businesses with her map and then helping them to grow by gaining exposure for them. With her experience in working with others through both the medical profession and her fun detailed maps of the area, Margie brings both knowledge and enthusiasm to the Chamber.
She’s an outgoing gal and her Discovery Map is updated annually, so do say hello at the next Chamber event. Promotion, promotion, promotion counts as much as location, location, location.
Philip Henn has been a top-producing broker for over 20 years in NYC and now is firmly planted in the Scottsdale, Cave Creek & Carefree areas working with the Fulton-Rizzo Team at Hunt Distinctive Properties ERA. Philip represents buyers and sellers alike and he has considerable experience selling new developments, along with helping domestic and foreign real estate investors achieve their unique goals. Our office is located at Rancho Manana in Cave Creek. We service all of our clients valley wide yet focus on Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale. We know the broader picture of these areas and also the desired neighborhoods including Rancho Manana, The Boulders, Tatum Ranch, Dove Valley Ranch, Sentinel Rock, Terravita, Winfield Canyon Ridge and Desert Mountain to name just a few of the subdivisions in our areas of expertise. Philip works closely with Thomas Fulton and MariaElena Rizzo who have over 35 years’ worth of local real estate experience, not only in buying and selling homes for our customers, but also for selling and buying land, commercial properties and real estate development. The Fulton-Rizzo Team has incredible networking capabilities and we are open seven days a week for all our clients. The Hunt Distinctive Properties tagline is “WE ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU,” and we are! If you are not in town we will arrange to work with our clients via Zoom, Skype or Facetime. An extra benefit for sellers who hire the Fulton-Rizzo Team to sell their property is that our office is located on prime real estate at Rancho Manana where we have people coming from all over the country to visit Ranch Manana and the Tonto Bar & Grill. They are coming in from out of town and easily fall in love with the surrounding area and they stop by our office to see what is available for sale. That’s not only an incredible advantage to our clients who are selling, but it’s so convenient for people who wish to move here. Philip is set apart by his tremendous focus, versatility, and willingness to go the extra mile. Whatever the task, he consistently demonstrates a sterling work ethic, crystal-clear communication and rigorous follow-up. This high level of service continues to result in an ongoing stream of repeat and referral business. Clients genuinely appreciate his laser focus when it comes to patiently listening to their needs, staying abreast of market fluctuations, and acting tenaciously when the time is right. Prior to real estate, Philip worked on the business side of the restaurant industry for many years. In addition to being a licensed New York Real Estate Associate Broker and REBNY member, he holds the prestigious NYRS, LEED-Certified and CNE designations. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, hiking, biking, cooking and international travel. Philip and his wife Lauren love the Carefree and Cave Creek communities and happily volunteer for local charities.
Bob Hesselgesser was born in Montana and raised in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. He spent 3 years in the US Army, stationed in Germany, then attended college back in Montana.
He always worked in a professional career of Sales and Marketing and is currently the sales rep for the City Sun Times. Bob came to Arizona after winning a trip to the Super Bowl through the Colorado lottery! He has lived in Arizona full time since 2000.
He is a member of the Moose, Eagles, American Legion Post and Kiwanis. He is a past president of the Jaycees.
Hailing from the Hudson Valley area of upstate New York, MariaElena has been living in the Carefree and Cave Creek area for 14.5 years.
She has two children who graduated from our local school district who went on to college at UofA.
The Fulton Rizzo Team & HUNT Distinctive Properties ERA have their roots in real estate and their hearts in the community. With our office located in a Rancho Manana building that housed a 1940’s dude ranch, we enjoy more walk-in traffic than any other realty business in the area. This is a huge benefit to sellers who use the Fulton-Rizzo team. As MariaElena reveals, “Every day we have people from all over the country coming to the Rancho Manana Golf Course or Tonto Bar & Grill. They are coming in from out of town, they fall in love with the area, and they stop in our office to see what’s available for sale. That’s not only an incredible advantage to our clients who are selling, but it’s so convenient for people who wish to move here.”
We are your source for professional real estate services in Cave Creek, Carefree & North Scottsdale With great experience as Cave Creek Realtors and servicing all areas in northern Maricopa County, the Fulton-Rizzo Team will help both buyers and sellers meet their real estate objectives. We have extensive knowledge of the Cave Creek, Carefree & North Scottsdale communities, and will work tirelessly on your behalf to make your next home buying or home selling experience a pleasant and successful one.
The Fulton-Rizzo team represents evenly both buyers and sellers in residential and commercial transactions, everything from condos to million-dollar homes. No matter your budget, you’ll get a thorough, professional and accurate representation.
She has two children who graduated from our local school district who went on to college at UofA.
The Fulton Rizzo Team & HUNT Distinctive Properties ERA have their roots in real estate and their hearts in the community. With our office located in a Rancho Manana building that housed a 1940’s dude ranch, we enjoy more walk-in traffic than any other realty business in the area. This is a huge benefit to sellers who use the Fulton-Rizzo team. As MariaElena reveals, “Every day we have people from all over the country coming to the Rancho Manana Golf Course or Tonto Bar & Grill. They are coming in from out of town, they fall in love with the area, and they stop in our office to see what’s available for sale. That’s not only an incredible advantage to our clients who are selling, but it’s so convenient for people who wish to move here.”
We are your source for professional real estate services in Cave Creek, Carefree & North Scottsdale With great experience as Cave Creek Realtors and servicing all areas in northern Maricopa County, the Fulton-Rizzo Team will help both buyers and sellers meet their real estate objectives. We have extensive knowledge of the Cave Creek, Carefree & North Scottsdale communities, and will work tirelessly on your behalf to make your next home buying or home selling experience a pleasant and successful one.
The Fulton-Rizzo team represents evenly both buyers and sellers in residential and commercial transactions, everything from condos to million-dollar homes. No matter your budget, you’ll get a thorough, professional and accurate representation.
Shaun Nesbitt moved here from Nashville in 2004. After a long career in corporate training, years of construction experience and a desire to fix things “the right way”, Shaun used his marketing degree from the University of Montana and started his Handyman business. Having always believed in giving back to the community, Shaun has been a Chamber member for many years and is a past Chairman of the Chamber board. While working to improve the Chamber and serve its members Shaun realized his handymen business needed no advertising, with the exception of the annual Chamber directory. His business blossomed due to his membership and participation and he serves as an ambassador to welcome new members and encourage existing members to participate in Chamber activities while they too enjoy business success.
Mick Ennis had a distinguished 20-year career with the New York Fire Department (FDNY) before moving to Arizona in 1997, when he joined the Foothills Sentinel newspaper as associate editor. Mick was no stranger to community involvement. He was a member of Knights of Columbus (52 years), Kiwanis (34 years) and graciously volunteered for the Thunderbird Fine Art and Wine Festival every weekend and attended every Chamber mixer and business breakfast since 1997! Mick was honored by the Chamber in 2011 as Volunteer of Year.