Most Admired Companies 2018
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Most Admired Company: 2018 Top Arizona executive: Keith Newlon, founder and owner What it does: Provides title insurance, escrow, account servicing, trustee sales, as well as builder-related trust services. Admirable trait: Rooted in Arizona and family-owned means building a company with that that philosophy at Pioneer Title’s core. Pioneer Title Agency shares a belief in supporting other local businesses, even when there is an additional cost to do so. Pioneer Title’s leadership has a deep belief in reinvesting directly into each of the local communities, keeping money in Arizona and with Arizonans whenever possible. Work local. Buy local. Support local.
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Most Admired Company: 2014-2018 Top Arizona executive: Nicole Stanton, office managing partner What it does: Full-service law firm for businesses and individuals. Admirable trait: The firm was honored by the Arizona Diversity Council with the first-ever Corporate DiversityFIRST Leadership Award for its outstanding accomplishments in the promotion and advancement of diversity through inclusion and strong leadership. The firm recruits at institutions with high percentages of diverse lawyers and regularly attends minority job fairs. Minority scholarships and internships are offered and provided to those who qualify, in order to develop potential talent.
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Most Admired Company: 2018 Top Arizona executive: Rick Collins, regional president What it does: Ryan has developed and constructed more than 18.5 million square feet of office and industrial space in Arizona. Admirable trait: Ryan is heavily focused on the culture of the organization and has implemented several programs to increase employee engagement. Ryan’s Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) facilitates and fast-tracks the personal and professional development of emerging leaders through specialized training and curriculum, mentorship and recognition. Another initiative at Ryan is the Women’s Inclusion Network. The purpose of the network is to encourage and support the development of women.
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