Steven G. Zylstra Named Among 2024 Leaders of the Year in Public Policy
The Arizona Capitol Times announces the 2024 Leaders of the Year, recognizing 38 leaders, including the Council’s Steven G. Zylstra, who advance the interest of the people of Arizona. Like the nominees of past years, this year’s nominees work tirelessly and sincerely for the common good. The nominees have successfully navigated many challenges, persevered and collectively helped Arizona to move forward.
They will be honored Sept. 24 at a luncheon in Phoenix. The nominees and their respective industry categories are below:
ARTS & CULTURE
Robert Linde, Snowbowl Ski Resort
Tammy McLeod, Flinn Foundation
Mitch Menchaca, City of Phoenix
ASSOCIATIONS
Matthew Kenney, Echo Canyon Consulting
Josh Umar, Arizona Subcontractors Association
Christopher Kline, Arizona Media Association
Matthew Contorelli, Arizona Association of Realtors
ECONOMY
Julie Rees, Triadvocates, LLC
Jonathan Soto Robles, Libre Initiative
Mike Huckins, Greater Phoenix Chamber
EDUCATION
Dalton Abbitt, Gen Tech Support
Katherine Cecala, Jr. Achievement
Ruth Wylie, ASU
Dr. Chad Wilson, EVIT
ENVIRONMENT
Michael Cravens, Arizona Wildlife Federation
Tom Buschatzke, Director of the Arizona Department of Water
Autumn Johnson, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association
GOVERNMENT
Chuck Coughlin, HighGround
Douglas Nichols, City of Yuma
Mike Townsend Administration of PSPRS
Sarah Webber, Deputy Directory of State Parks & Trails
Steve Titla. Citizens Clean Elections Commission
HEALTH CARE
Shannon Butler, Executive Director, CVS
Lia Christiansen, Valleywise Health
Will Humble, Arizona Public Health Association
LAW
Danny Adelman. Arizona Center for Law in Public Interest
Andy Gaona, Coppersmith Brockelman
Steve Scharboneau, Steven George Law
PUBLIC SAFETY
Darrell Kriplean, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
Professional Firefighters Association
Elizabeth Burton Ortiz, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council
SOCIAL SERVICES
Brandie Reiner, National Association of Social Workers, Arizona
Eddie Sizsons, Encyclopedia of Everything
Elena Reid Steinbeiss, Foster 360
Sommer Knight, Foster 360
TECHNOLOGY
Steven Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council
Jason Bagley, Intel**
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Terry Goddard