FM-LUKE-FORWARD-CAMPAIGN-TO-SERVE-THOSE-WHO-SERVE-US.PDF

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Organization Fighter Country Partnership
Contact First name Ron
Contact Last name Sites
Contact e-mail rsites@fightercountry.org
Contact phone number 623-695-9244
Address
Street 500 N Estrella Pkwy Ste B2 PMB 479
City Goodyear
State AZ
ZIP Code 85338
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February 28,2018
Applicant Information:
Fighter Country Partnership/Foundation
Ron Sites, President and Executive Director
623-882-2191
500 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite B2 PMB 479
Goodyear, AZ 85338
rsites@fightercountry.org www.fightercountry.org
Narrative:
1. Project Name:
Luke Forward-To Serve Those Who Serve Us capital campaign. The Luke Forward campaign seeks philanthropic
support from the community to fund one-time projects that not only improve facilities but also morale and
well-being for those serving at Luke Air Force Base in a way that is not currently being addressed.
2. Project Purpose:
The Luke Forward capital campaign is a $5.82 million effort to support the Airmen, their families and all the
armed forces that serve at Luke. The projects funded by this campaign address quality of life issues that are
not funded through military budgets because they are not deemed "mission critical". These projects will
dramatically impact the lives and morale of our servicemen and women and will include new construction,
renovation, equipment, infrastructure and technology upgrades, and support of programs and services--
demonstrating in a concrete way, that the community values those who are committed to protect us.
Funding Priorities:
Public Safety: Luke’s Fire Station serves the base and the surrounding community with Luke answering more
than 300 off-base calls per year. It’s security forces ensure the safety of more than 20,000 full-time residents.
Economic Development: Fighter Country played a pivotal role in the effort to retain Luke AFB in the face of
threatened base closures. Luke AFB’s annual economic impact in Arizona is $2.4 billion.
Education: Luke is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the largest active duty F-16 training base in the world, and
to the F-35 Lighting II. More than 400 fighter pilots and over 550 maintenance technicians are trained here
each year. Luke’s Airman Leadership School, third largest in the US, trains 350 students per year as the final
step to becoming a non-commissioned officer.
3. Need for the Campaign:
Since 2010, the Department of Defense budget has steadily declined. Sequestration, passed by congress and
effective through 2021 will cut the DOD budget between and 8 and 10 percent per year automatically. As a
result, any project not deemed "mission critical" will not be funded. For Luke Air Force Base, that means
aircraft, fuel, maintenance, training, and direct supplies are funded. Many ancillary programs, services and
facilities are not.
Project Elements and Specific Project Needs:
Honor Guard Training Headquarters ($1,460,000). Luke's Honor Guard lacks dedicated space for training or
storage. They drill and store equipment outside in the heat. The Luke Forward campaign will fund a new 3,300
square foot space for training, storage, and administration. It will also include an adjacent covered area for
larger detail training and drill.
Airman Leadership School ($770,000). Housed in a former dormitory, this 60-year old building was not
designed for its current use and has structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and technology issues. Roaches and

rodents are common. The campaign will fund an additional bathroom, upgraded infrastructure, HVAC,
plumbing and electrical, as well as reconfiguration to add capacity and better classroom visibility.
DEK Hockey Rink ($570,000). This shaded outdoor amenity will enhance morale and squadron team spirit and
provide family recreation.
Child Development Center ($560,000). The CDC's 40-year old kitchen needs updating with new equipment
and storage. Funds will be used to provide new equipment, enlarge the pantry and perform deferred
maintenance.
Conference Center ($5670,000). The conference center is used for special events, distinguished visitors,
retirements, daily meals, meetings and conventions. Funds will provide new flooring and upgraded kitchen
equipment.
Program Support ($500,000). The campaign will provide annual operating support so that campaign activities
does not curtail ongoing programs.
Security Forces Facility ($410,000). Currently, incoming shifts meet in an area under an outdoor shade cover
before going on duty. Personnel must endure the heat and store equipment and personal items in their cars.
Campaign will construct a modest, enclosed air-conditioned building with a briefing area, lockers and
restroom facilities for three daily shifts.
Fire Station ($380,000). Serving Luke and a five-mile radius in the surrounding community, the station suffers
from 15 years of accumulated deferred maintenance issues. The campaign will renovate Luke Fire House #1
providing new kitchen and equipment, updated restrooms and common area, and correct infrastructure and
mechanical deficiencies.
Salute to Heritage ($360,000). The Luke Forward campaign will renovate the seven group Heritage rooms.
Flight Line Kitchen ($250,000). Providing three meals to three shifts of 220 airmen daily. This facility lacks
many kitchen basics. Dining takes place outside in a covered patio with no restroom or wash station or relief
from summer heat. The campaign will provide an air conditioned indoor dining area for comfort during the
hot summer months, a bathroom and hand washing station.
Population Served:
The base serves a population of more than 100,000: approximately 6,000 military members, 15,000 family
members, 1,200 civilian workers and 80,000 military retirees in the surrounding communities. These projects
are strategically chosen to impact the largest number of people so that the entire base community benefits.
4. Partners
See attachment for Honor Roll of Donors and list of Campaign Cabinet and Board of Directors.
Tribal Partners
Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community-$107,000 total awarded over past five years
Gila River Indian Community submitted application.
5. Timeline
To date, the campaign has secured and anticipated commitments of more than $3 million or 51 percent of the
$5.82 million goal. Some projects are complete, some are slated to break ground this year with a target for all
to be substantially complete by mid 2019.
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Project Budget Summary
Project Direct Costs* — Total Project Preliminary Assumptions
1 New Construction/Renovation
• Honor Guard Facility 650,000 Lump sum estimate
• Airman Leadership School 650,000 Actual Estimate includes all Direct Costs
• Fire Station Renovation 317,000 Actual (Project completed January 2016)
• Security Forces Guard Mount Room and Locker Area 376,000 Actual Estimate includes all Direct Costs
• Club 56 Conference Center Renovation 250,000 Lump sum estimate
• Child Development Center Renovation` 250,000 Lump sum estimate
• Flight line Kitchen 215,000 Actual Estimate includes all Direct Costs
• Squadron Heritage Support Fund 160,000 Lump sum estimate (8 @ $20,000)
• Dek Hocky Rink 475,000 Actual (Project completed May 2017)
Total Construction Costs $3,343,000
2 Architect, Engineering
• Architect 78,600 Estimated at 2% of Lump sum construction cost
• Engineering 91,700 Estimated at 3% of Lump sum construction cost
• Other fees, administration, project management 26,700 Estimated at 1% of Lump sum construction cost
Total 197,000
3 Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment 131,000 Estimated at 4% of Lump sum construction cost
4 Allowance for Cost Escalation 130,000 Estimated at 4% of Lump sum construction cost
5 Design & Contractor's Contingency 196,000 Estimated at 6% of Lump sum construction cost
6 Capitalized Short-Term Financing Costs 470,000 Estimate until cash flow is prepared
7 Total Direct Costs $4,467,000
Project Indirect Costs* —
8 Development / Fund Raising Costs: 503,000 About 8.6 percent of fundraising goal
• Campaign management, staffing, materials, supplies
9 Allowance for Pledge Shrinkage 150,000 About 2.5 percent of fundraising goal
10 Indirect Cost Contingencies 200,000 Lump sum estimate
11 Total Indirect Costs $ 853,000
12 Support for annual operations
• Operational Support for two years $ 500,000
13 Total Project Requirements: $ 5,820,000
*Lump sum estimates are preliminary.
They represent the "best estimate” of staff, board and consulting contractors.

General Philip M. Breedlove Airmen are a stoic bunch, Luke Airmen
(USAF Ret) especially so, as they are the leading
edge of 21st-century fighter aviation. They
Commander, U.S. European Command
willingly sacrifice what many of us take for
and Supreme Allied Commander
granted in support of that mission, and so
Europe NATO
do their families.
Commander,
I am proud to be a part of Fighter Country
56th Fighter Wing,
Foundation’s campaign to improve facilities
Luke AFB, 2002-2004
and support programs for the Airmen and
all the service branches of the Luke Air
Force Base community.
Phil Breedlove
Honorary Chair
Luke Forward Campaign
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE
Luke Air Force Base is the largest fighter wing in the United States Air Force. Since its founding in 1941, Luke has
trained more than 61,000 pilots. Today it produces the world’s top fighter pilots. It is home to the 56th Fighter
Wing, the largest active duty F-16 training base in the world, and the site of the next generation of fighter jets,
the F-35 Lightning II. More than 400 fighter pilots graduate from Luke annually. The 56th also trains more than
550 maintenance technicians each year. In addition, Luke Air Force Base trains fighter pilots from Norway, Italy,
Taiwan, Singapore, and Australia. Over the next five years, the number of F-35s at Luke will increase from 61 to
144, with a commensurate increase in pilots, support crew and families.
Luke is home to Army, Navy, Marine and Air National Guard tenant units. The base population is approximately
6,000 military members and growing, plus 15,000 family members. With about 1,200 civilian workers at Luke
and 80,000 military retirees in the surrounding communities, the base serves a population of over 100,000.
Luke Air Force Base’s annual economic impact in Arizona is $2.4 billion and growing. In addition, Luke personnel
volunteer over 100,000 hours in the surrounding communities. Luke is and will continue to be a major economic
engine and community asset.
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FIGHTER COUNTRY
Business and community leaders in Maricopa County founded Fighter Fighter Country Programs
Country Partnership (1993) and Fighter Country Foundation (2006) To Aid, Support & Honor
to support the men, women and families of Luke Air Force Base. We
believe that quality of life for the Luke community is vital to the success
Spouse and Family Support Fund
of Luke’s ongoing mission. In addition to community advocacy,
Fighter Country supports the base community through programs Airmen Readiness Center
in Health and Human Services, Culture and Tradition, and Mission Chaplain Services
Sustainability. Fighter Country Partnership played a pivotal role in the Luke Airmen Memorial Fund
effort to retain Luke Air Force Base during difficult economic times.
Financial Literacy
Fighter Country is certainly one of, if not the most successful military
base community support organization in the United States. Summer Camps
Holiday Programs
Our duty is to address quality-of-life issues for servicemen and women
committing their lives in defense of our freedom.
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FORWARD
THE LUKE FORWARD CAMPAIGN
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS.
In 2015, with the advice and recommendations of community leaders, the Fighter Country Partnership/
Foundation Board of Directors made plans to launch the $5.82* million Luke Forward capital campaign to
support the Airmen, their families and all the armed forces who serve at Luke Air Force Base. The projects
funded by this campaign will dramatically impact the lives and morale of our servicemen and women, and
demonstrate in a concrete way that we value those who are committed to protect us.
*Includes fundraising costs, pledge shrinkage allowance and indirect cost contingencies.
We believe that now is the time to engage the entire philanthropic
community in support of our military and their families at Luke.
LUKE
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WHY IS THIS OUR RESPONSIBILITY?
Since 2010, the Department of Defense budget has steadily declined. Sequestration, passed by Congress and
effective through 2021, will cut the DOD budget between 8 and 10 percent per year automatically. As a result,
any project not deemed “mission critical” will not be funded. For Luke Air Force Base, that means aircraft, fuel,
maintenance, training, and direct supplies are funded. Many ancillary programs, services and facilities are not.
When the renovation of the 1970s era Luke Fire House #1 was consistently declined as not being “mission
critical,” Fighter Country stepped in, and with community support, raised $380,000 to fund the renovation. It
opened in January 2016, and became the first of several base projects to be funded by private philanthropy.
Private support for municipal, government or public projects is not unusual or new. In the 18th century, fire
stations, libraries and other government spaces were funded with private dollars. Andrew Carnegie built almost
1,700 public libraries in the US and Puerto Rico between 1889 and 1929. Grand Canyon National Park, although
federally staffed and managed, has benefitted from private philanthropy for its operations and facilities going
back to 1932. Continuing trail maintenance, wheelchair-accessible trails, renovation of the Kolb studios, and the
reintroduction and habitat preservation of California condors were all funded with support from private donors
to the Grand Canyon Association.
Today across America, state universities and community colleges, parks, ball fields, museums, state, county and
city hospital systems, even the National Centers for Disease Control depend on private philanthropy to make the
leap from good to great, or in many cases, to maintain status quo.
5

HONOR GUARD HEADQUARTERS $1,460,000
The Honor Guard is Luke Air Force Base’s most visible presence in the
community. The Guard is comprised of volunteers who, in addition to their
regular duties, respond to honor calls from within a 52,000-square-mile
area from Page to Yuma, and from Parker to Globe.
On average, the Guard schedules 60 details a month and performs about
690 funerals and 350 color guard ceremonies, retirements, weddings, and
more annually.
They are housed in an old dormitory building with two other tenants.
PROJECTS
Unlike most Air Force installations, Luke’s Honor Guard does not have its
own dedicated space for training or storage. They drill and store equipment
outside.
The Luke Forward campaign will fund a new 3,300-square-foot space for
training, storage, and administration. It will also include an adjacent covered
area for larger detail training and drill.
“We have two flights of 15 persons each. We are adding a third. Over the course
of the year, we will have 100 plus volunteers. We cannot fit all members of
the flight in one training room. Currently all training is conducted outside,
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regardless of weather conditions, because the facility’s size and layout does
not allow for indoor training.”
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AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL $770,000
The final step in becoming a non-commissioned officer, the Airman
Leadership School (ALS) makes Airmen into supervisors, teaching courses
in Air Force history, tradition, supervisory skills and team building. The Luke
Air Force Base ALS is the Air Force’s third-largest, serving Air National
Guard and Air Reserve from installations in Arizona, California, Louisiana
and Florida. ALS’s current shared facility is not designed for its current use,
and needs extensive remodeling to accommodate its current and projected
enrollment.
The campaign will fund an additional bathroom, upgraded infrastructure,
HVAC, plumbing and electrical, as well as reconfiguration to add capacity
and better classroom visibility.
“Luke’s Airman Leadership School trains 350 students per year, 50 per
class in seven 6-week classes. As it is an old building, roaches and rodents
are a problem. CE (Civil Engineering) is here constantly fixing our toilets,
faucets, floors and HVAC. Units are old (1950s) and parts are hard to come
by. We plan on our air conditioning going out at least once every summer.
We tough it out.”
DEK HOCKEY RINK $570,000
In 2016, the Arizona Coyotes and the NHL Players Association, in
partnership with Fighter Country and Luke Air Force Base, announced
plans to build a shaded outdoor DEK hockey rink to enhance morale and
squadron team spirit and provide family recreation. (Status: Funding
secured and construction completed in April 2017).
7

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER $560,000
The CDC serves children from ages six weeks to five years, and is especially
critical for families with a member deployed overseas. In addition to basic
childcare, the Center serves 900 meals a day. Its kitchen equipment is
nearly 40 years old and needs updating. The pantry is too small, especially
as the base population grows. In addition, there are deferred maintenance
issues that must be addressed.
“Nothing negatively affects a mission more than
childcare gone bad.”
PROJECTS
CLUB 56 CONFERENCE CENTER $560,000
Club 56 is an important focal point of Luke AFB, and the home for special events, retirements, daily meals,
meetings, conventions, and guests. Luke hosts hundreds of distinguished visitors and senior military leaders
annually. The 1970s era facility is in desperate need of new floors and kitchen equipment upgrades.
FIGHTER COUNTRY PROGRAM SUPPORT $500,000
Fighter Country Partnership provides funding of non-mission critical
activities for Airmen and their families including Deployed Family Dinners,
Autism Camps, Summer Camp Programs, Wellness Expos, Finance Expos,
Air Shows, Air Force Ball, Annual Awards Programs, and a host of other
programs, services and events to make their lives better. Significant staff,
volunteer time, and resources will be required to successfully complete a
major capital effort. To ensure that these programs continue at full strength
OUR during that time, the campaign will provide partial annual operating support
for two years or until the campaign is complete, whichever comes first.
8

SECURITY FORCES FACILITIES $410,000
In these times, base security is increasingly important for the 20,000 plus
full-time Luke residents. All municipal police stations and military security
forces have guard mount rooms, where each incoming shift gets its daily
orders and updates from the shift commander before going on duty. These
rooms have a meeting area, lockers, restroom facilities and are enclosed.
Luke’s Security Forces have only a shade cover without walls.
Modest facilities will include a briefing area, lockers and locker rooms, and
bathrooms to accommodate three daily shifts.
“I get used to starting my day hot. I have seen two
Airmen fall out from heat during a 30-minute
guard mount.”
FIRE STATION $380,000
Luke’s Fire Station is the only Department of Defense fire facility that
is a member of an Automatic Aide System; it serves not only the base
community, but also a five-mile radius surrounding Luke Air Force Base.
In 2014, Luke firefighters answered 332 off-base calls. Luke Fire House #1
has 15 years of accumulated deferred maintenance issues and needs
immediate attention. (Status: Funding secured and construction
completed in January 2016.)
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A SALUTE TO HERITAGE $360,000
The fighter pilot community will be the first to say that the best training takes place in the Heritage Rooms within
the Fighter Squadrons. Luke’s Fighter Squadrons have a history that dates back to World War II. Heritage Rooms
are the venue where veteran pilots share stories and techniques with the younger pilots. They are also where the
culture of honor and duty are passed to the succeeding generations. Luke’s seven group Heritage Rooms are
outdated and need significant renovations and improvements.
PROJECTS
FLIGHT LINE KITCHEN $250,000
The Flight Line Kitchen provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to three shifts
of airmen year round. The kitchen serves 100 to 120 at lunch, and 80 to 100
at dinner. This small facility is no more than a hallway with a window. It lacks
many kitchen basics. The facility needs an indoor dining area to provide
relief during the hot summer months.
The campaign will fund an air-conditioned all-weather enclosure with a
bathroom and wash station. (Status: Funding secured and construction to
begin in early 2018.)
“On the flight line, we all wear steel-toed boots.
It’s hot enough to blister your toes in the summer.
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That jet exhaust will burn your hair. A place to wash
up and eat indoors would really be great!”
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SUMMARY BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,343,000
Architect & Engineering 197,000
Fixtures, Furnishings, Equipment 131,000
Allowance for Cost Escalation 130,000
Design and Contractor’s Contingency 196,000
Capitalized Short-Term Financing Costs 470,000
Operating Support 500,000
Fundraising Costs 653,000
Indirect Cost Contingency 200,000
Total Project Requirements $5,820,000
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CAMPAIGN CABINET
Campaign General Chair
Don Brandt
Chairman, President & CEO
Pinnacle West Capital
Hon. Barbara Barrett John Graham Tom O’Malley
Chairman President & CEO COO
Aerospace Sunbelt Holdings Inc. JDM Partners
Angela Yin Cesal Rick Hearn David Scholl
Commissioner Vice President of Leasing Principal
Overseas Chinese Affairs Vestar Vintage Partners
Commission Board Chair
Taiwan, Republic of China Fighter Country Jeff Whiteman
President & CEO
Robert Delgado Howard Katz Empire Southwest
President & CEO Partner (Retired)
Hensley & Co. Goldman Sachs Candace Wiest
President & CEO
Charley Freericks Dave Kimmerle West Valley National Bank
Principal CEO
Freestone Holdings, LLC Sanderson Ford
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS – As of February 28, 2018
To commemorate unselfish generosity and a commitment to strengthening the ability of our servicemen and
women to serve our nation, the Luke Forward campaign leaders wish to publicly recognize those who have
helped make this a success. The Board of Directors of Fighter Country gratefully acknowledges the following
individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations for their commitment to serve those who unselfishly
serve us.
$500,000 and Above Sunbelt Holdings
Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Michael Watts
National Hockey League Association Darrell Wilson/HilgartWilson, LLC
Keith Withycomb
$200,000 and Above Nick Wood
APS
The Honorable Barbara & Craig Barrett $5,000 and Above
Fighter Country Foundation Jody Alexander
Arthur B. Cameron
Michael G. Green
$50,000 and Above William Johnston
Fiesta Bowl Charities LaneTerralever
Louisa & Bruce Larson
$25,000 and Above Vicki & CMSgt (ret) John Mazza
Anonymous (1) Lt. Col. & Mrs. Rusty Mitchell
Ginger & Don Brandt Michael Nealy
Tom O’Malley/JDM Partners Danny Ortega
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Rob Schramm
David Smith
$10,000 and Above Dina Steinberg
Anonymous (2) Shannon Williams
Angela Creedon
Veronique Cruikshank $2,500 and Above
Jacque & Bennett Dorrance Steve & Ardie Evans
The Freericks Family Powers Young & Co
Ann & Rick Hearn
Howard Katz
Patrick Lowry
Monica & Ron Sites
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COMMEMORATIVE GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
This campaign will be a permanent legacy for our community. Dedicatory opportunities are available
beginning at $50,000.
Airman Leadership School Flight Line Kitchen
AF Heritage Room $500,000 Dining Area $250,000
Conference Room $250,000 Service Area $50,000
Auditorium $125,000
(Recognizing 4 Branches of Service) Security Forces Facilities
Classrooms (6) (each) $100,000 Guard Mount Room $100,000
Lobby $100,000
Fire Station
Honor Guard Headquarters Kitchen/Dining - Reserved $250,000
Training Room $250,000 Briefing/Training Room $100,000
Lobby $100,000
Heritage Rooms (7) (each) $50,000
Child Development Center
Lobby $100,000 DEK Hockey Rink - Reserved $250,000
Kitchen - Reserved $50,000
Playroom $50,000
Infant Room $50,000
Outdoor Playground $50,000
Club 56 Conference Center Please note that the commemorative gift amounts do
Ballroom $250,000 not necessarily reflect actual construction costs, but are
Kitchen $75,000 an indication of the memorial or tribute value. Donors
Officer Lounge $75,000 will be offered a selection of commemorative dedicatory
Enlisted Lounge $75,000 opportunities based on the amount and date of their
Executive Conference Room $50,000 gift commitment.
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2018 FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP &
FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rick Hearn - Vice President of Leasing, Vestar Pat Lowry - Executive Vice President & CEO,
(Chairman) Trench Plate Rental Company
Bob Bambauer - Vice President, Sunbelt Holdings Kristie Maggs - Senior Director of Consumer &
(Vice Chairman) Digital Marketing, ISM Raceway
Danny Ortega - Vice President, Colliers International John Mazza - Safety Division Director,
(Finance Chairman) AZ Corporation Commission
Bruce Larson - Principal Sr. Project Manager, Rusty Mitchell - Director, Luke AFB Community Initiatives
WestLand Resources, Inc. Team
(Golf Classic Chairman)
Karen Roch - Executive Vice President,
Jason Klonosky - President, Positive Development Credit Union West
(Blue Blazer Chairman)
David Scholl - Vintage Partners
Jody Alexander - Vice President, Client Satisfaction,
LaneTerralever
Bob Whitehouse - Vice President of Operations,
Fiesta Bowl
Art Cameron - F-35 Site Director,
Lockheed Martin Company
Shannon Williams - Founder and CEO,
Activate Consulting
Angela Creedon - Associate Vice President,
Municipal Relations University Affairs, ASU
Darrell Wilson - Managing Principal,
HILGARTWILSON, LLC
Michael Green - Assoc. General Counsel (Nuclear
and Environmental) Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
Nick Wood - Attorney/Partner, Snell & Wilmer
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