With most of the work being done in an office on a computer, the life of a civil engineer is usually uneventful. But there were a few days in July 2010 when six engineering firms, including Turner Engineering, had a very short time to figure out a way to keep expected destructive flood waters … [Read more...] about Engineer Impacting Lives Behind the Scenes
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Outdoorsman Makes Career of Protecting Forests
Williams resident Arthur Gonzales, head fire official on the Kaibab National Forest, said he was “surprised, proud and very humbled,” to be named Forest Fire Management Officer of the Year. “I don’t do this job for recognition. I do it because I love the work and the benefits I see that are … [Read more...] about Outdoorsman Makes Career of Protecting Forests
Attorney Leaves Law for Jiu Jitsu
How many of us have thought about chucking it all and doing what we love instead of what we think we must do? How many of us have actually done it? Meet Max Goldberg. He gave up a successful law career in Florida, moved to Flagstaff and began teaching jiu jitsu. “After practicing [law] for 10 … [Read more...] about Attorney Leaves Law for Jiu Jitsu
Grand Canyon Woman Teaches Backpacking Skills
Denise Traver lives in St. David near Tombstone. Her husband, Brad, is the superintendent of the Petrified Forest National Park. They moved to St. David in 2010 when they felt that the Verde Valley was becoming “too busy.” They enjoy the solitude of the area. She has been an avid backpacker for … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Woman Teaches Backpacking Skills
Retired Attorney’s Influence Continuing to Benefit Thousands
A prominent former Flagstaff attorney and community leader, Doug Wall, is still widely known in the greater Flagstaff area even though he retired and now lives in Prescott Valley. Wall is also one of the most honored people who has roots in Flagstaff. Most recently, he was recognized by … [Read more...] about Retired Attorney’s Influence Continuing to Benefit Thousands
Faith Fueling Auto Rehab
To say that opening a car repair shop in the middle of an economic downturn was a leap of faith is an understatement. True, established auto repair shops were closing all around Derek Tungmala. True, his automotive vendors told him he must be out of his mind because they were losing customers right … [Read more...] about Faith Fueling Auto Rehab
Caribbean Vacation Launches Sweethearts on New Voyage
Lounging in an infinity-edge pool, entranced by the sun, sea and sailboats, leadership consultants Raquel Romero and Mike Wood realized they had unintentionally sent themselves on their own personal and professional visioning retreat last summer in Antigua. Much like the passing … [Read more...] about Caribbean Vacation Launches Sweethearts on New Voyage
Ande Burke Launching Marketing Firm
Ande Burke knows Northern Arizona. During her 12 years in Flagstaff, the graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership Program Class of 2007 has earned the prestigious Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Young Professional award for service to the community and volunteer work for more than a dozen … [Read more...] about Ande Burke Launching Marketing Firm
Monster Fit Training Champions
When 16 year-old Alejandra Cardoza started boxing, she was not looking for medals or trophies, just a fun way to keep fit and manage her weight. After one year of training in the art of Thai kickboxing called Muay (pronounced moo-ee) Thai, she not only mastered control over her weight, in February, … [Read more...] about Monster Fit Training Champions
Young Caterer Gaining Customers with a Grill and a Wil
Every now and then, John Christ and his dad start comparing battle scars. One would think they got their injuries on some far away battlefield. Not true. Their scars come from the kitchen. John, 22, the owner of Wil’s Grill, has been involved in cooking since he was about two and has the scars to … [Read more...] about Young Caterer Gaining Customers with a Grill and a Wil