Join GPEC’s Digital Marketing Intern, Tatum Baxter, in the first of our new minisode series, “Arizona Through Their Eyes,” where GPEC team members will take you behind the scenes with their stories about life and work in Arizona. In this episode, Tatum shares a conversation with Thomas Maynard, Senior Vice President of Business Development at GPEC, exploring his inspiring career journey, from starting as an intern to becoming a key leader within the organization.

Listen in as Tatum and Thomas dive into the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the skills that set him apart and practical insights for current interns eager to grow and succeed. Whether you're just beginning your professional journey or looking to make a lasting impact, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration to help you chart your own path forward.

About Thomas Maynard — Thomas has been with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council since August 2013 and in the role of SVP of Business Development since 2019. He is an Arizona native and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in journalism with a focus in public relations.

Connect with Thomas Maynard

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-maynard-b59b9747/

About our host Tatum Baxter — Tatum is a Digital Marketing Intern within GPEC's Marketing & Communications team, where she produces and promotes podcast episodes, optimizes SEO, builds website content and assists with paid advertising campaigns and analytics. An Arizona native and passionate singer and songwriter, Tatum founded Music is Therapy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides music therapy and instruments to underprivileged schools, hospitals and nonprofits, reached #31 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 Chart and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Marketing at Arizona State University.

Connect with Tatum Baxter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatum-baxter-732591291/

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Join host Casey Gilchrist and respected guest Anthony Sharett as they explore the vital efforts to advance equity and support for Black business owners. This episode features a special appearance by Teniqua Broughton, CEO of the State of Black Arizona, who shares her insights on the current growth and opportunities in our community.

Tune in as Casey and Anthony break down the systemic challenges faced by minority-owned businesses involving capital access and discuss the impactful steps Pathward® is taking to drive progress and foster inclusivity within the financial sector.

About Anthony Sharett - As President of Pathward®, N.A., Anthony oversees the organization which supports individuals and small to medium-sized businesses through its national bank charter, offering solutions across Banking as a Service (BaaS) and Commercial Finance. He is a recognized champion of diversity and inclusion and has held leadership roles with the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity and the ABA’s Consumer Financial Services’ Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Sharett also serves on various advisory boards and was named one of Phoenix's Most Admired Leaders in 2023.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonysharett
Website: Pathward.com
Black Chamber of Arizona: blackchamberaz.com
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: azhcc.com

About Teniqua Broughton - Executive Director of the State of Black Arizona, Teniqua helps advance the organization’s mission of using data to drive community action and partnerships. Through her work in DEI, leadership development and community empowerment, she has earned multiple accolades including ASU's 2021 MLK Community Servant-Leader Award and Phoenix Business Journal’s Most Admired Leader.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/teniqua-broughton/

About Casey Gilchrist - Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Casey moved to Greater Phoenix in January of 2022 to join the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and now serves as the Vice President of International Business Development.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caseygilchrist

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Join host Tim Bourcet as he shares a conversation with one of the most influential figures in Arizona’s food and restaurant industry: Steve Chucri, President and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association.

Listen in as Tim and Steve break down what makes Arizona’s flourishing restaurant scene unique and how Steve’s family history defines his mission as an industry leader and businessman. From exploring the growth of Greater Phoenix’s national prestige in culinary circles to discussing his favorite restaurants in town, Steve’s work as an ambassador for our region’s food and restaurant scene plays a crucial role in the continued development of our cultural landscape.

About Steve Chucri— CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association since 2002, Steve’s work in the public and private sectors is defined by his penchant for innovation and entrepreneurial growth.

Learn more about the Arizona Restaurant Association: https://azrestaurant.org/

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