PHOENIX (Aug. 17, 2015) After 13 years of serving East Valley Partnership as President and CEO, Roc Arnett has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this year.
Arnett developed a love for the East Valley at a young age as he was born and raised in Mesa, Ariz. In his retirement, he will be dedicating more time to family as well as engaging in part-time consulting on several community issues and projects in the East Valley.
“Working for East Valley Partnership has been a wonderful experience and I am grateful to have been part of this fine organization,” said Arnett. “It has been exciting to watch and participate in the exponential growth that our region has experienced and spread awareness of our great assets.”
“I am confident that our economic footprint will continue to grow because of the thoughtful, compassionate and innovative businesses, municipalities and leaders that are here in the PHX East Valley region,” he added.
Over the years, Arnett has been involved in notable projects, campaigns and initiatives led by East Valley Partnership thereby improving business and quality life in the region as well as promoting to national markets its robust business climate.
The Partnership will form a committee to search regionally and appoint a President and CEO by the end of 2015. Arnett will continue to work with the East Valley Partnership team over the coming months.
Additional information on the available position will be forthcoming.
PHX East Valley is comprised of Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction and Queen Creek. To learn more about more about PHX East Valley or for more information on a city or business listed, visit www.phxeastvalley.org.
About East Valley Partnership
East Valley Partnership was created in 1982 as a 501(c)(6) nonpartisan coalition of civic, business, educational and political leaders dedicated to the economic development and promotion of the East Valley of Greater Phoenix. The partnership advocates areas such as economic development, education, transportation and infrastructure, arts, behavioral health, and other important areas. For more information, visit www.evp-az.org.