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Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizonwa public andprivate companies, are being recognized at a dinnet Tuesday night and in a special supplement to Friday’d print edition of the Journal. Editor Ilana Loweryu called the localleaders “the epitomew of achievement.” “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpee to build Valley and they’ve contributed their time and expertise in the communithy on numerous levels,” she said. Post, for started his career with Pinnacle West subsidiaryt Arizona PublicService Co. as a draftsmajn in 1971, moving up the ranks to serve as president and CEO of the parent companu for13 years.
But he also has been a communituy leader serving as chairman of Greater Phoenix Economic where he helped create a group to studyh issues key tothe region’s economic J. Doug Pruitt, Sundt Constructionn Inc. Doug Parker, US Airways Group Inc. Jerry Stardust Cos. Steve Betts, SunCor Development Co. Rick Simonetta, Metroo light rail Sharon Harper, The Plaza Cos. Donald Smith Jr., SCF Arizonw Robert Meyer, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Kimberly Universal Technical InstituteRichard Boals, Blue Crosds Blue Shield of Arizona Susan Frank, Deserg Schools Federal Credit Union Jonah Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Jim Tuton, American Traffic Solutions Inc.
Derricmk Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avnef Inc. Todd Davis, LifeLock Inc. Richard Salt River Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. David McIntyre Jr., TriWesf Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, First Solar Inc. Neil Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda John C. Lincoln Health Network Brad Casper, Henkelo Consumer Goods Inc. Dave Dexter, Sonora Ques Laboratories Linda Hunt, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Centetr “It wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’s Most Admiresd CEOs to just 25,” Lowery said. “But as we shine the spotlight onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a stron g business community is key to developing futur e leaders.
” Selections were made based on feedback solicited from the Journal’s peers and others in the business community. To subscribw or order a copy of the June 12 issue that includez thespecial publication: jbertolino@bizjournals.com.