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Jim Small: The man behind the Mirror
Jim Small, editor-in-chief of the newly launched Arizona Mirror, aims to bring a new perspective to statehouse and public policy reporting.
Ryan Boyd: At the intersection of data and rabbits
Ryan Boyd’s path to politics wasn’t quite a straight line.
John Phelps: Politically independent former Army lawyer
John Phelps is retiring. Again.
Brad Casper: Leads a ‘fun culture’ of polling, PR and productions
Brad Casper was recently named CEO of OH Partners, an advertising agency that goes beyond traditional advertising.
John Arnold: Counting on college attainment to boost economy
John Arnold, the newly appointed executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, has an affinity for numbers.
Anthony Garcia: Gathering signatures is a prayer answered
Anthony Garcia, a veteran signature gatherer, said the lucrative business of circulating petitions helped him stay out of jail.
Chad Heinrich: How politics and policy are in the blood
Chad Heinrich, the new state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, was a farm boy who dreamed of being a bureaucrat.
Daniel Ruiz: Election expert’s climb to the 9th Floor
Daniel Ruiz has spent his entire adult life working for the government in some shape or form.
Eric Spencer: On elections, war, and jumps from a plane
State Elections Director Eric Spencer said he has always been fascinated by politics and law, and the intersection between three disciplines – politics, public policy and law – has defined his career.
Debbie Faillace: The politics of sandwich making
Debbie and Joe Faillace have been slinging subs together just around the corner from the Capitol for 25 years. Their restaurant, Old Station Sub Shop, is an eatery popular among lawmakers, lawyers and several of Arizona’s governors.
Annette Reichman: School leader relearns to listen
Annette Reichman seriously considered dropping out of high school. Now, Reichman serves as the superintendent for the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
Nick Ponder: Man about cities and towns and lobbying
Nick Ponder, the new legislative director at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, said his goal is to reintroduce the organization to the Capitol community.
