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Arizona Chapter

The Arizona chapter started in October 2013. Most meetings consist of a presentation by an industry leader, followed by an open discussion.

Because the meeting space is limited, RSVPs to are required to attend.

Chapter meetings logistics:

Date: Second Thursday of every month (except for conflict with holidays)
Time: Networking & Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am, Meeting: 7:30–9:00am

Phoenix Meeting Location:

National Bank of Arizona
6001 N. 24th Street – Bldg C
Phoenix, AZ 85016

The Arizona Chapter Steering Committee

– Joanna Szydlo-Moore (Chapter Chair), President, Americas Aerospace Cluster Association
– Tim Grein, President & CEO, Walbar
– David Dietz, Aerospace Systems, Senior Director, Honeywell
– Jason Mayer, Vice President, National Bank of Arizona
– John Farr, Managing Director, Columbia West Capital
– Micah Mangione, President/CEO, Connect IO
– Michael F. Patterson, Attorney at Law, Spencer Fane LLP
– Deborah McGlaun Zack, Senior Director, Arizona Technology Council
– Doug Bruhnke, President, Global Chamber
– Hudson J. Mota de Alcantara, Director Corporate Engagement, University of Arizona,
– David Garafano, Executive Director, Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership
– Silvia Hernandes, Managing Director, Harvard Group International,
– Gerhard Kratzer, President, German American Chamber of Commerce,
– Leland Moreno-Hilburn, Executive Director / General Manager, Eviation Aircraft Inc.

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