Joe Higgins -
Chairman of the Board
VP Membership
Joe is a local entreprenuer that founded 9 store chain of haircuts stores called Sports Buzz Haircuts. He is also the owner of a local trash company Talking Trash Waste Removal. Joe is very involved in local small business issues.
Contact:
Sports Buzz Haircuts | Talking Trash Waste Removal 1501 N. 15th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705
c: 520-631-7400 | o: 520-320-1001
f: 520-320-9377
Joe@joehigginsinc.com
Chrissy Frey - Secretary
Christina has recently joined as a new member of Foothills Sertoma. After leaving all the proprietary influences of a Wall Street Firm, she joined Frey Financial as an independent Investment Advisor under Commonwealth Financial Network. She specializes in small businesses, new commutes to Southern AZ and all "Recently's " who aspire financial confidence. She has degree in Marketing from UT San Antonio and seeks adventure.
Contact:
Frey Financial
5151 E. Broadway, #760
Tucson, AZ 85711
o: 520-545-0345 | f: 520-514-5226
cfrey@chrissyfrey.com
George Couston - Sgt-at-Arms
George Couston is a Native Tucsonan and custom general contractor of foothills homes. He is president of UC UGET, Inc. a real estate development company and the designed broker for Clarke Real Estate, the intity that for the last 20 years has marketed the home construction. Our Land, Our Plans, YOUR Ideas!
Contact:
George Couston
o: 520-388-9777 | f: 520-388-9779
www.TucsonAgents.com
Ricky Llamas
Ricky is another one of our charter members. His energy and enthusiasm for the clubs efforts are second to none. He is an entrepreneur with a number of local small businesses start ups under his belt. He currently is a key account sales executive with the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.
Contact:
GlakoSmithKline
66 Boxelder
Tucson, AZ 85737
o: 520-631-3700
gottagorick@hotmail.com
Gregg Carroll
Gregg is one our charter members. He recently started his own executive recruiting firm, Optimum, after years of regional level management of staffing firms. Gregg was previously with the Muscular Dystrophy foundation and brings a large amount of experience to the club.
Contact:
Optimum Staffing
o: 520-370-4782 | 520-531-1238
gjcarroll.05@comcast.net
Dani Zaleski - VP Sponsorships
Dani is one of our charter members. She has extensive experience in the non-profit fields. While working at United Way, her background helps the club navigate the issues and possibilities of making a difference via philanthropic giving.
Contact:
United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona
330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85754
o: 520-903-9000 x316 | f: 520-903-9002
dzaleski@unitedwaytucson.org
Ryan Mink
Ryan is one of our Charter members and a State Farm Insurance agent. Ryan moved from Alaska to Tucson and started his agency on Tucson's west side. Ryan takes great care of his customers and believes that doing right by his clients turns into loyal friends. Ryan is a rugby player and fan and an awesome golfer.
Contact:
State Farm Insurance
1150 N. Silverbell# 154 Tucson, AZ 85745
o: 520-792-3100 | f: 520-792-3106
ryan.mink.pu1l@statefarm.com
Burke Carroll - Club President
Burke was another one of the founding club members. Burke brings to the club energy and a can do attitude that is infectious. It's a perfect combination for his career in the medical field as an area representative of the Hill-Rom company.
Contact:
Hill - Rom
4565 S. Palo Verde, Ste. 215, 223, 225
Tucson, AZ 85714
c: 520-343-4040 | o: 520-294-9687
f: 520-294-9687
daniel.b.carroll@comcast.net
Bob Offret - Treasure
Bob was also one of the founding members of the club and served as Past President of the Downtown Sertoma Club. Bob is a retired police detective from Akron, Ohio. Bob currently is a private investigator with his company Buckeye Investigations. Naturally Bob is a big Buckeye football fan.
Contact:
Buckeye Investigations
o: 520-820-0851 | f: 520- 529-4837
bo389@comcast.net
Rick Schmigle - Member-at-Large
Rick was one of a handful of people that put the energy and time into getting the Foothills Sertoma Club off the ground. Rick is a University of Michigan grad and former Californian. Rick is the President of a local outdoor bus transit advertising company named Ad Vision Outdoor.
Contact:
Ad Vision Outdoor1120 N Anita Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705o: 520-292-6200 | f: 520-296-0600
Ed Lochhead - VP Fundraising
Ed traded in the suit a few years ago to take on ownership of Roadrunner with wife April and business partner Rob. Ed & April have three young boys and are involved with fundraising for pediatric cancer patients thru Tee Up for Tots.
Contact:
Roadrunner Auto Glass & Window Tint
c: 520-360-9014
edlochhead@yahoo.com
Gary Hall - Member-at-Large
Gary is one of our Charter club members. Gary and his wife are originally from Colorado and new to Tucson. Gary is actively involved in our golf committee. He is an area manager for Heartland Payment Systems.
Contact:
Heartland Payment Systems
60 W. Stone Loop Tucson, AZ 85704
o: 520-668-7228 | f: 520-398-4739
gary.hall@e-hps.com
Ryan Horn
Ryan Horn is the Vice President of University Termite and Pest Control Inc. U.T.P.C. has been serving the state of Arizona's pest management needs since 1974. When Ryan began working for U.T.P.C. ten years ago he literally started at the bottom, crawling under trailers. Currently, Ryan is responsible for the companies finances and the day to day operations. Ryan has two young boys that keep he and his wife Krista very busy between basketball, baseball and football.
Contact:
University Termite and Pest Control Inc.
o: 520-886-4146 ext. 203 ryanhorn@bepestfree.com
Todd Swanson
Todd is another one of our Charter members. He is an American Family Insurance independent agent. Todd and his star employee Bridget Fitzgerald are both active members of the club and support our efforts. Todd is a part time developer of residential properties and a full time Dad of 4 boys. Todd's wife Sandra is the club's Executive Director.
Contact:
American Family Insurance Todd Swanson Agency
3132 N. Swan Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712
c: 520-906-2500 | o: 520-323-2000
f: 520-323-9270
tswanson@amfam.com
Dirk Nelson
Dirk is one of our Charter members, owner of Warrior Fitness and the founder of a new site, called Rag or Brag. Rag or Brag is a site that allows users to tell what they like and dislike about businesses in the Tucson area. If you want to start working out again, Dirk is your personal trainer but be prepared to be too stiff to move for a least a week!
Contact:
Warrior Fitness
5151 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85711
o: 520-360-8556
warriorfitness@aol.com
Marie O'Brien
Marie is another one of our Charter members. Marie is the clubs social chair and our 'Queen of Fun'. Marie is in sales at KGUN9 TV.
Contact:
KGUN 9
7280 E. Rosewood Tucson, AZ 85710
o: 520-290-7638 | f: 520-733-7071
meobrien@kgun9.com
Greg Baker - Member-at-Large
Greg is another one of our Charter members. Greg is in the financial planning and benefits management business with pbiif Financial Solutions. Greg has two teenage boys that are out growing their clothes monthly. He is excited about his eldest who we are sure will be in the NBA soon.
Contact:
pbii Financial Solutions
1585 E. River Rd, #201 Tucson, AZ 85718
o: 520-320-0960 x116 | f: 520-320-0956
greg.baker@pbiifs.com
Jack McGettigan
Jack McGettigan is one of our charter club members. Jack has spent many years in Tucson as a ER doctor and more recently has started a general care practice with a specialty towards medical research at Quality of Life. Jack is also the owner of Tiburon Labs and partial owner of Gentle Ben's Brewery and the new Barrio Brewery.
Contact:
Quality of Life Medical & Research Center
o: 520-733-2250
drjackqlmc@gmail.com
Bob Cheney
Bob comes to Tucson by way of California. He have served on a number of boards and is looking to lend his skills to our club and start helping those in need in Tucson. Bob is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, that focuses on the Oro Valley market.
Contact:
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 250
Tucson, AZ 85718
o: 520-877-8696
bob@bobcheney.com
Keith Cooper
Keith is an owner of one of Arizona's larger Alphagraphic franchises. With locations in Nogales and Tucson they specialize in label printing for manufacturing as well as large and small printing for business clients. Keith is newly married and a father of three girls. He loves soccer and plays in adult leagues in Tucson.
Contact:
Alphagraphics
4555 S. Palo Verde, Suite 151
Tucson, AZ 85714
o: 520-748-9094 | f: 520-747-2938
kcooper@alphagraphics.com
Paul Breiterman
Paul is one of our charter members and represents the banking field. Paul is a commercial lender with Vantage West Credit Union.
Contact:
Vantage West Credit Union
P.O. BOX 15115 Tucson, AZ 85708
o: 520-617-4020 | f: 520-617-4024
paulb@vwestcu.org
Kathy Faller
Contact:
Kathy Faller
o: 520-232-1313
kathyfaller@kathyfaller.com
Mark Willis
Mark and Sergio are corporate members of the club and are partners in A1 Communication. Their partnership and business is new but both are old friends. They are in the service and install business as a subcontractor for Cox cable. Mark and Sergio are our clubs scratch golfers and always open for a member to join them for a round of golf.
Contact:
A1 Communications
2890 E. Grant Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
o: 520-777-3144
mark@a1communications.net
Scott Caddow
Scott brings adventure to the Club! He can help assist you with the vacation you have always dreamed about! Along with his dedicated and professional staff, The Cruise Place can help make sure your vacation planning experience is simple, valuable and fun!
Contact:
The Cruise Place
1605 N. Wilmot Rd., #102B
Tucson, AZ 85712
o: 520-886-7447 | f: 520-721-7855
Scott@TheCruisePlace.com
David Berwick
Contact:
Berwick Insurance Group
5151 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85711
o: 520-745-2300 | f: 520-745-2345
david@berwickinsurance.com
Steve Yakaitis
Steve is one of our charter members. He splits his time between Tucson and Phoenix and is a partner is a bonding service company with Phoenix Management Solutions,LLC.. Steve is an avid rugby fan and enjoys spending time in Mexico and boating.
Contact:
Phoenix Management Solutions, LLC
10000 N. 31st Ave, Suite C301
Phoenix, AZ 85051
o: 602-863-7600| f: 602-863-3444
syakaitis@phoenixmgmt
Lawrence Bailliere
Larry is a father of two children and has been married for 12 years to Danielle.
He's a product of the U of A Eller Graduate School of Management.
Local entrepreneur successfully conducting business in the Tucson community for over 20 years
Personal hobbies include golf, exercise and spending time with family.
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Contact:
Advanced Payroll Concepts
5872 E. Pima St.
Tucson, AZ 85712
o: 520-290-9090 | f: 520-290-9091
lbailliere@advancedpayrollconcepts.com
Patrick Randles
Contact:
Sunstreet Mortgage
Patrick Randles
6340 N. Campbell Ave, Suite 140
Tucson, AZ 85718
c: 520-850-7485
prandles@sunstreetmortgage.com