PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 5, 2023) – Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ), enters the new fiscal year beginning on July 1st welcoming a new Board Chair and Executive Committee.
Brian was elected to the BBBSAZ Board of Directors in 2020. He has served as Finance Committee Chair and has also served on the Governance and Executive Committees. Brian is a former “Big” (Volunteer Mentor).
Brian Wood is the President of MARS Coaching and combines 30 years of corporate experience with his background as an athlete, certified player agent (NBA and WNBA) to powerfully serve clients.
As a certified facilitator, Brian is passionate about continuous personal and professional growth and providing clients with a unique perspective and guidance toward the next level of achievement. He is enthusiastic about helping leaders find passion and leverage gifts to achieve their definition of success.
Brian supports major corporations, professional sports organizations, and municipalities. He provides confidential executive coaching, virtual and in-person facilitation, and all aspects of leadership development training. Brian earned his BA in Communications from William Paterson University and earned his MBA in 2014 from the University of Phoenix.
BBBSAZ welcomes the following new Executive Committee members:
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault, Vice President and Associate General Counsel at TPI Composites, Inc. will serve as Chair-Elect and Governance Committee Chair. Jenny joined the Board in 2021 and currently serves as a Big Sister through a Family Match.
Kelly Rudd, Vice President, Finance, Copperpoint Insurance Companies. Kelly has served on the Finance Committee in the past and will now serve as Treasurer.
Matt Manoogian will serve as Secretary. Matt is Co-Owner/Founder/Realtor at Good Company Real Estate and serves as a Big Brother through a Couple Match.
Tracy Dick, VP of Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing and Public Relations, Leslie’s Pool Supplies, will serve as the Community Outreach Committee Chair. Tracy has served as a Board Member since 2020.
Additional Board Members include:
Nikki Amberg, Zonacajun Consulting
Christopher Dang, Partner, Quarles & Brady
Councilman OD Harris, Councilmember, City of Chandler
Cheryl Hyman, Vice Provost Academic Alliance, Office of the University Provost, Arizona State University
David Jackson, Partner, Lewis Roca
Todd Leach, CEO, Rhino Innovations Group
Bryan Long, Chief Financial Officer, Signature Dental Partners
Keisha McKinnor, President/CEO, MKUU, Inc.
Karie Montague
Geoffrey Nail, Independent Broker/Registered Representative, MassMutual: Insurance & Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual: Insurance & Financial, Financial Services Coach
Howard Nute
LeAnn Rudolph, Partner, Eide Bailly LLP
Michael Sabetta, Senior Vice President/Senior Private Broker, UMB Private Bank
Michael Swiszcz, Senior Executive Recruiter, Intersect Group
Tiffanie Tallman, Sr. Manager, Corporate Partnership Development, Arizona Diamondbacks
Bruce Weber, President/CEO, Weber Group
Brian Wempen, National Sales Manager, Cox Media
Vashi Worley-Moore, Senior Student Services Specialist, Phoenix College
