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
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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
Healthy Lifestyle Led Flagstaff Family to Olive Oil Business
They say you cannot buy good health, but for Scott McPeak and his son, Scotty, purchasing Olive the Best was one of the healthiest business decisions they’ve ever made. Diagnosed with weight-related diabetes, Scott McPeak, 57, had to make some crucial changes in his diet if he wanted to keep … [Read more...] about Healthy Lifestyle Led Flagstaff Family to Olive Oil Business
Sharing Flagstaff through Tours, Souvenirs
After hearing and taking to heart what tourists like to buy, Blake Nabours, owner of AZ Segway and Pedal Tours, is on a roll to open the Grand Circle Outpost, an exclusive emporium featuring souvenirs all manufactured on site. Encompassing what Nabours refers to as the “grand” circle, Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Sharing Flagstaff through Tours, Souvenirs
Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
“I started with an office as big as this desk,” said Christina Talley with a smile. She sat at an expansive executive desk in her corner office that overlooks Flagstaff from San Francisco Street and Dale. Last December, the CPA moved her business, Christina R. Talley CPA PLLC, into the two-story … [Read more...] about Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
