Tucson, AZ (January 10, 2025) - Sun Corridor Inc. has announced several new additions to its Chairman's Circle:
Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South
In 2024 Alison Flynn Gaffney joined Banner Health from JLL, a Chicago-based global real estate and investment management company, where she served since 2022 as president of the health care division. Prior to that, Flynn Gaffney was the chief operating officer, hospitals and clinics, at the University of Utah Health System, which includes six hospitals, nine urgent care locations, 11 community clinics and employs more than 14,000 people.
“A healthy regional economy contributes to healthier communities. I look forward to working with Sun Corridor leadership and my Chairman’s Circle colleagues in positioning Southern Arizona for continued success as a premier location for employers and their teams," said Flynn Gaffney.
Read Flynn Gaffney's full bio here.
Suresh Garimella
President, The University of Arizona
Suresh Garimella serves as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona and University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, positions he assumed on October 1, 2024.
He was unanimously appointed by the Arizona Board of Regents following a robust national search. On selecting Garimella to lead the university, Board Chair Cecilia Mata praised his collaborative leadership, experience, and vision, calling him a “tireless champion for students” who is well suited to lead the university into a bright future.
Read Garimella's full bio here.
Stephanie B. Healy
Market Vice President
Cox Communications
In her role, Stephanie Healy is the market’s primary advocate by helping to drive business development, lead the market’s competitive efforts and work to ensure alignment. Healy's experience in the market and in the community allows her to effectively champion the customer and employee experience.
Healy joined Cox in 2012, where she was tasked with leading the market’s Public Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility programs, Employee Engagement and Public Relations. In addition to her public affairs role, Healy has been responsible for developing public private partnerships and building out market expansion across the West region.
“We see our partnership with Sun Corridor as critical to our ability for our business to grow. When Sun Corridor works to recruit businesses to come to the Tucson region and also helps businesses expand in the entire region, that helps our business. It’s a very strategic partnership," said Healy.
Read Healy's full bio here.
Eric Majchrzak
CEO of BeachFleischman, PLLC
BeachFleischman is Arizona’s largest locally owned CPA & Advisory firm and a “Top 200 Largest CPA Firm in the U.S.” Prior to his appointment to CEO, he was the firm’s Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer.
He has been named multiple times to Accounting Today Magazine’s list of the “Top 100 Most Influential People” in the accounting profession. In 2018, he was inducted into the Association for Accounting Marketing’s (AAM) “Hall of Fame” and was the recipient of the “Bruce Marcus Lifetime Fellowship” award.
“I’m involved in Sun Corridor to serve our community in a way that creates maximum positive impact. I believe Sun Corridor’s collaborative approach engaging businesses, educational institutions, and local governments has significantly enhanced the region’s economic profile, making it a competitive and attractive for investment and talent," said Majchrzak.
Read Majchrzak's full bio here.
Jennifer Mendrzycki
President & CEO
TMC Health
Jennifer Mendrzycki is responsible for the operations of TMC Health, an integrated health delivery system comprised of some of the most respected healthcare facilities in Southern Arizona, including Tucson Medical Center.
She joined TMC Health in 2024 after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey.
Mendrzycki brings the rare combination of legal expertise, financial acumen, and health system optimization and compliance. Earlier in her career, she spent more than a decade as a defense trial attorney, serving as a trusted legal advisor to major hospitals and healthcare providers.
Read Mendrzycki's full bio here.
Dr. Jeffrey P. Nasse
Chancellor
Pima Community College
Dr. Jeffrey P. Nasse has been Chancellor of Pima Community College since August 2024.
Upon arriving at Pima, Dr. Nasse embarked on a 100-day “Listening, Learning, Leading” tour to connect with Pima’s many internal and external constituents and stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff, as well as the wider Pima County community. During the tour, Dr. Nasse attended 113 events and engaged with more than 1,000 people.
Dr. Nasse brings over 20 years of experience in collegiate teaching and administration across multiple areas of higher education. Before coming to Pima, he served as Provost at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
"A vibrant, growing economy depends on providing job-ready workers trained in key industry sectors. Workforce development is a top priority for Pima Community College, and I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues in Sun Corridor's Chairman's Circle to help businesses relocate or expand here in Southern Arizona," said Nasse.
Read Nasse's full bio here.
A full list of Sun Corridor Inc. Chairman's Circle and Board members can be found here.