Press release from the Governor's Office, March 4, 2010:
PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today announced the appointments of Jodi Bain, Edwin Biggers, Carlotta Flores, David Jones, and Alan Willenbrock to the Rio Nuevo Board of Directors.
“I am very pleased to announce the appointment of these well qualified professionals to the Rio Nuevo Board of Directors,” said Governor Brewer. “They are highly regarded citizens who understand the critical role of accountability, oversight, and the importance of strengthening greater Tucson’s economy.”
Jodi Bain, Esq., a long-time Tucson resident, is founder and principal of Bain Investments, LLC, Vice President and General Counsel for Town West Realty, and has extensive experience in executive-level business operations and real estate consulting. Ms. Bain graduated with a master’s degree from the Universidad Carlos III De Madrid Spain in European Union and Business Law, and received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is an Arizona licensed real estate broker and has served on many community boards.
Edwin Biggers, a Tucson resident, is former President of the Hughes Missile Group. Mr. Biggers is currently involved with the Tucson Airport Authority, Industrial Advisory Council, School of Engineering at University of Arizona, Young Life of Tucson Metro Committee and is an Elder of Mountain Avenue Church of Christ. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in with a degree in Engineering, UCLA School of Business and Hughes M.S. Fellowship UCLA.
Carlotta Flores is owner and executive chef of El Charro Café, said to be the oldest continuously family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant in the United States. Ms. Flores has been connected with Tucson’s economic, business, and hospitality communities for several generations. She is a proud author and creator of unique and culturally rich Mexican cookbooks, and is actively involved with organizations that provide economic, educational and grass roots support and encouragement for the Tucson business and philanthropic communities.
David Jones is the President/CEO of the Arizona Contractors Association. As the leader of ACA since 2001, Mr. Jones has demonstrated an ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships among business, civic and political leaders in Arizona. He has been a member of numerous professional, social and charitable organizations, and served from 1984-1991 as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives.
Alan Willenbrock is Vice President, Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Tucson. He has over 24 years of experience in the financial services profession. Mr. Willenbrock has been responsible for providing wealth management services and leveraging extensive capabilities of the firm to assist families with achieving their financial goals. He has been a member of a number of professional and civic organizations including the Greater Arizona Development Authority, Professional Development Program CFA Institute, and Internal Audit Committee, among others. He was recognized in 2004 as a leader of the global investment profession by the CFA Institute.
The Rio Nuevo Multipurpose Facilities District’s Board of Directors consists of nine members, five to be appointed by the Governor, and two each to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
