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Southwest Behavioral promotes Buttermore
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
A licensed professional counselor, Buttermore has more than 10 years of experience in the behavioral health industry. He was most recently the program director of the permanent supportive housing and in-home counseling programs. Buttermore provided clinical oversight and support for programs and services that support the Valley’s homeless, veterans and SMI populations.
Before he was hired by Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in 2013, Buttermore was a mental health counselor with the Phoenix Fire Department.
In his new role, Buttermore will oversee the agency’s Maricopa County Inpatient Units, Community Recovery Units and Recovery Transition Program.
“Paul’s oversight of our permanent supportive housing and in-home counseling programs enabled our organization to reach community members that are often overlooked,” COO Dominic Miller said. “He is a champion for veterans and underserved communities whose efforts always go above and beyond the call of duty.”
Buttermore, a Glendale resident, earned his Bachelor of Arts in behavioral science from Western International University and a Master of Arts in mental health counseling from Argosy University.
Buttermore is a Marine Corps veteran.
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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services promoted Paul Buttermore to vice president of inpatient and crisis services. (Photo courtesy of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services)
Chamber teams with Sky Harbor for discounts
BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Glendale Star Staff Writer
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to provide parking benefits to businesses that are members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
Members will get a 15% discount on “online rates” at five parking locations at the airport. These locations are the West Economy Garage, parking at terminals 3 and 4, the East Economy Lot and garages A and B. Valet services are expected to be available soon.
There is also a special that is valid through Sept. 1, in which these businesses and their employees will instead get 25% off, in addition to “2,000 loyalty points for new sign-ups.”
The parking lots are “ADA-accessible, safe, well-lit and patrolled regularly.”
For more information, visit glendaleazchamber.org and click on “cost-saving benefits and services.”
Amber Wilson, senior director of policy, education, workforce and strategic initiatives for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, said this partnership is aimed at providing continued value to the chamber’s members.
“I think the goal from the chamber’s perspective is just to add more value to chamber membership and to again acknowledge the importance of the economic impact of the business community, which is what we do to support our members,” she said. “So, it’s just another cost-savings benefit that you get if you’re a chamber member.”
Wilson said these new parking benefits at Sky Harbor are part of a larger array of benefits the chamber is providing to its members.
“I think it’s important that if you’re not a member of our chamber that you take a look at those benefits and real-
Norhton named executive director at nursing facility
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
Todd Norhton was recently named executive director of Life Care Center of North Glendale, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
Norhton most recently served as executive director at Life Care Center of Paradise Valley. He has been working in senior care for more than 12 years, with over five years in Arizona.
“I like being able to work with people of all different backgrounds and to make a difference both for them and our residents,” Norhton said.
Originally from Alberta, Canada, Norhton earned his bachelor’s degrees in long-term care administration and business administration. He resides in Glendale.
Life Care Center of North Glendale, located at 13620 N. 55th Avenue, is one of 10 skilled nursing and rehab facilities in Arizona managed by Life Care Centers of America.
Founded in 1976, Life Care is a nationwide health care company. With headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee, Life Care manages more than 200 nursing, post-acute and Alzheimer’s centers in 28 states.
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ly understand how valuable chamber membership is,” Wilson said.
She is also appreciative of the effort put forth by Sky Harbor.
“I think it sends a message that the airport values the economic impact of the business community and wants to recognize that through offering these discounts,” Wilson said.
Heather Shelbrack, public information manager for Sky Harbor, said this program is part of a larger Sky Harbor Corporate Discount Program, which is aimed at giving back to the community.
“We want to provide programs for everyone in our community so they may also be able to book touchless parking and access special offers and perks,” she said.
She said that because so many of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s members are small businesses, the partnership “was a natural fit.” Shelbrack said that Sky Harbor also wants to help give back to these communities because they help the airport’s business, too.
“In an effort to support the local community and organizations that help drive Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, we wanted to give back by providing programs for all types of organizations, especially small businesses, that are starting to increase travel,” she said.
Shelbrack said the partnership with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce is an extension of a program that was put into place last year. They hope to expand it.
“We want to engage the broader community and have a relationship with our valued customers of all types as they travel through Phoenix,” she said.
