ARIZONA COMPANIES
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Top 10 AVNET INC. 2211 S. 47th St., Phoenix, 85374 // 480-643-2000 // avnet.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $27.9 billion INDUSTRY technology solutions distribution AZ EMPLOYEES 2,500 PRINCIPAL Rick Hamada, CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN MaryAnn Miller, senior vice president, chief human resources officer and corporate marketing and communications FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. 333 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 85004 // 602-366-8100 // fcx.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $15.9 billion INDUSTRY mining, oil and gas AZ EMPLOYEES 8,030 PRINCIPAL Richard C. Adkerson, president and CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Kathleen L. Quirk, executive vice president, chief financial officer, treasurer REPUBLIC SERVICES 18500 N. Allied Way, Phoenix, 85054 // 480-627-2700 // republicservices.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $9.1 billion INDUSTRY environmental services AZ EMPLOYEES 1,500 PRINCIPAL Don Slager, president and CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Catharine Ellingsen, senior vice president, human resources; Darcie Brossart, senior vice president, communications
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Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. attracts passionate employees. That’s one of the main reasons Nancy LaMons landed at the company. While most companies have mission statements, Sprouts has a “passion statement” that is adhered to by everyone from top management to cashiers. “Sprouts has a pretty interesting culture,” says LaMons, who joined the company two years ago as chief human resources officer. “When I met the company’s leaders, they were passionate about the company. And the people who work here firmly believe in helping customers make healthy choices around eating. There is a higher purpose here, something I can feel proud about.” LaMons started her career in accounting after graduating from college with a finance degree. But she soon discovered that she enjoyed seeing people grow and reach their potential within organizations, and moved into human resources. She went on to earn an MBA in international human resources and a master’s degree in organization and leadership development. She spent time working in Barcelona and Germany in international labor relations and spent 12 years in various senior human resources roles at PepsiCo Inc. During her time in human resources, LaMons discovered that the field seems to attract more women to higher-level jobs,
which she says is good for any business or industry. “Women leaders bring a diverse set of thinking and perspective to discussions that historically have been dominated without our voice,” she says. “Our own experiences and communication styles are different, and often, but not always, our approach is with a unique lens that taps into the emotional intelligence of others.” LaMons says a woman’s perspective can be extremely important to innovation and creativity if valued by an organization. But the path to C-level jobs still can be difficult for women. “Women executives have come a long way in breaking down barriers,” she says. “However, we still have room to grow as it relates to board seats and C-suite roles. As women continue to advance, it is important to leverage their full potential and encourage their voices to be heard.” At Sprouts, SWAN, or Sprouts Women’s Action Network, has been formed to foster professional development and mentorship for women in the company. “As a female executive, I feel an obligation to continue to create a path where everyone can realize his or her full potential,” LaMons says. “Someone did so for me, and it is my obligation and honor to my daughter and other upcoming female leaders to continue to chart such a path.”
INSIGHT ENTERPRISES 6820 S. Harl Ave., Tempe, 85283 // 800-467-4448 // insight.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $5.4 billion INDUSTRY technology AZ EMPLOYEES 1,339 PRINCIPAL Ken Lamneck, president and CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Glynis Bryan, chief financial officer SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET 5455 E. High St., Suite 111, Phoenix, 85054 // 480-814-8016 // sprouts.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $4.9 billion INDUSTRY grocery AZ EMPLOYEES 3,484 PRINCIPAL Amin Maredia, CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Nancy LaMons, chief human resources officer MAGELLAN HEALTH 4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 4400, Scottsdale, 85251 // 602-572-6050 // magellanhealth.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $4.6 billion INDUSTRY health care AZ EMPLOYEES 540 PRINCIPAL Barry M. Smith, chairman and chief executive officer HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Dr. Karen Amstutz, chief medical officer; Caskie Lewis-Clapper, chief human resources officer SWIFT TRANSPORTATION 2200 S. 75th Ave., Phoenix, 85043 // 602-269-9700 // swifttrans.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $4.2 billion INDUSTRY trucking AZ EMPLOYEES 2,313 PRINCIPAL Jerry Moyes, founder and CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Ginnie Henkels, executive vice president and chief financial officer FIRST SOLAR, INC. 350 W. Washington St., Tempe, 85281 // 602-427-3359 // firstsolar.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $3.6 billion INDUSTRY photovoltaic solar AZ EMPLOYEES 390 PRINCIPAL James Hughes, CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Maja Wessels, vice president, public affairs ON SEMICONDUCTOR 5005 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 85008 // 602-244-6600 // onsemi.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $3.5 billion INDUSTRY semiconductors AZ EMPLOYEES 807 PRINCIPAL Keith Jackson, president and CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Debbie Brogan, vice president corporate program management; Kimberly Appleton, vice president global sales operations PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP. 400 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, 85004 // 602-250-1000 // pinnaclewest.com 12-MONTH REVENUE $3.5 billion INDUSTRY electric utility AZ EMPLOYEES 6,407 PRINCIPAL Donald Brandt, chairman, president and CEO HIGHEST-RANKING WOMAN Barbara Gomez, vice president, human resources
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