Going to work in places where he could play is what Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel General Manager Jeff D’Arpa had in mind while growing up, and that’s exactly what happened. With ski resorts, national parks, hotels and now the Polar Express and Grand Canyon Railway in his professional queue, … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Magic with the Polar Express
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Busy as a Beekeeper
Buzzing from one side of Flagstaff to another, including parts of Sedona, Bellemont, Winslow and even Payson, Sweet Sting Honey Owner Adam Arp is one busy beekeeper. Growing up and working alongside his father’s accomplished 30-plus-year business, Mountain Top Honey, Arp’s beehives are … [Read more...] about Busy as a Beekeeper
Bashas’ Employee Nears Half a Century with the Grocer
For Bashas’ Supermarket Store Director Wayne Jones, “treating people the way they want to be treated” can create a long and rewarding career. Jones has been in the grocery business for 47 years. “That’s my platinum rule and whatever I do, I do to the best of my ability.” Moving to Flagstaff in … [Read more...] about Bashas’ Employee Nears Half a Century with the Grocer
Chris Shields Leads the Team at Sonesta ES Suites
Chris Shields is in love with Flagstaff and also his career. He has spent a dozen years in this mountain town and more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, including working with Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt. Today, he oversees the operations of Flagstaff’s Sonesta Extended Stay Suites as the … [Read more...] about Chris Shields Leads the Team at Sonesta ES Suites
American Cowboy Keeps Northern Arizona’s Thirsty Rangeland Watered
If Jack Rodgers’ life had a theme, it would be all about water. On the night this fourth generation cowboy was born, Sept. 23, 1955, the rains came: 17 inches in the little city of Rotan, Texas, near Sweetwater, marking the end of a devastating drought. “I remember my dad talking about the bad … [Read more...] about American Cowboy Keeps Northern Arizona’s Thirsty Rangeland Watered
Enjoying the Ride
Thinking about surfing in Northern Arizona may sound a bit unusual, but according to outdoor recreationist Nicolas Sutherland, riding his Soledaddy Longboard here “is the closest you can get to riding the ocean waves.” “I heard about Soledaddy Longboards at Aspen Sports,” said Sutherland. “The … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Ride
Artist Kellie Day is Transforming Lives through Creative Expression
Good luck will come to those who are prepared to greet it,” foretells the Trader Joe’s greeting card decorated with Chinese takeout boxes and fortune cookies. And, like her design predicts, artist Kellie Day has prepared for this moment, as aspiring artists are reaching out to her, now more than … [Read more...] about Artist Kellie Day is Transforming Lives through Creative Expression
Eric Slack Finds ‘Hidden Gem’ at Flagstaff Ranch
Whether on the golf course or in his new position as Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club general manager, the discipline, experience and drive behind Eric Slack has paid off and gained him an ace in his career. Originally from Forest City, Pennsylvania, Slack started learning the game when he was 15 years … [Read more...] about Eric Slack Finds ‘Hidden Gem’ at Flagstaff Ranch
Teen Builds Business Out of Chocolate
When you have been the Flagstaff High School student body president, captain of the football and track teams, and a part of the school’s Governing Board, it’s not surprising that you would be in a business management position at age 19. For Grand Canyon Chocolate Factory Co-owner and Manager … [Read more...] about Teen Builds Business Out of Chocolate
Baking for Health
Cookies, cupcakes, donuts and brownies are not typically considered healthy foods, but Health Coach Karen Russell has found a way to bake for one’s sweet tooth without the processed sugar and gluten. Owner of Sedona-based Karen’s Gluten Free Living, Russell says her introduction to baking started … [Read more...] about Baking for Health
