Shop Talk

Dominic was born and raised on the east coast. He moved to Arizona to “begin his adult life.” After several interactions with valley police officers, he started to make note how they were different and what made Scottsdale Police stand out from the rest. Join us on episode 11 to hear his story and the interaction with a Scottsdale Police Sergeant that changed his perspective of policing forever.

Alessandra “Alex” Sachs is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, but grew up in the US and France. In 1993, she moved back to Brazil and pursued an undergraduate degree in Physical Education at FEFISA. She followed with a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology at UNIFMU, where she worked under Brazil’s top Sports Psychology, Dr. Regina Brandao. In 2000, her Master’s thesis was published at the Sports Psychology World Conference in Skiathos, Greece. She met Dr. Darren Treasure and Dr. Cristina Versari at the conference and in 2001 was invited to be a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University under the guidance of Dr. Treasure. Unfortunately, a year later Dr. Treasure left the university and Alex transferred to San Diego University of Interactive Studies under the leadership Of Dr. Versari.

Alex played professional soccer for 11 years on the Brazilian Women’s National Team. She has a silver medal from the 2004 Olympic Games and a gold medal from the 2007 Pan American Games. She was inducted into the Brazilian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005. Alex worked at the Jewish Community Center for 11 years, was a program manager for Playworks Arizona for 3 years and now works for the Scottsdale Police Department as the Crime Prevention Police Aide for the Via Linda District. 

Adan Leon came and talked to Chief Walther and Sgt Quon this month about an adventure of a lifetime. Aden is a detention officer in the Scottsdale City Jail and spent years working indoors. He decided it was time to get out and see the world and in this show you will hear all about his trek on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Dennis Robbins has been the Executive Director of the Scottsdale Charros for 5 years.  He is a past President of the Charros and has been a member of the Charros since 1995. 

Robbins was born and raised in Scottsdale and served two terms on the Scottsdale City Council. 

Robbins has owned multiple automotive franchises across the state of Arizona.  He has also practiced law in the areas of business, real estate and commercial transactions.

Robbins has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from California Lutheran University, a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, and is working on a Masters in Public Administration at Villanova University. 

For more information about the Scottsdale Charros please visit. https://charros.com/

Ivan Gilreath is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS). With more than two decades of corporate executive experience including success in strategic planning, growth, and community engagement Ivan will strive to serve more kids and teens with an exceptional Club experience.

Gilreath is relocating to the Valley from Omaha, Nebraska, where he served for 10 years as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of The Midlands. Prior to that, he spent five years as President of ING’s Employee Benefits Division and 20 years in Mutual of Omaha’s Group Insurance Division, respectively.

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have named Michael Golding the Tournament Chairman for the 2022.

Golding assumes the role of Tournament Chairman after serving last year as Assistant Tournament Chairman alongside Scott Jenkins.  He will guide The Thunderbirds in the planning and execution of all facets of the 2022 event, including sponsorship generation and renewals, security and safety, recruiting PGA TOUR players to the event, community relations, logistics, and development of on-course venues.

Dr. Golding is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who co-leads the practice of Oral and Facial Surgeons of Arizona.  He also is the Official Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona State University athletics, and is on staff at both Banner University Medical Center and Honor Health Scottsdale.

A Pittsburgh native, Golding received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech University and attended dental school at University of Maryland.  Golding then completed his Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at University of Miami in Florida before moving to the Valley.   An active Thunderbird since 2015, Golding lives in Phoenix with his wife Laura and their two children, Olivia (age 8) and William (age 6). 

Mayor Ortega is focused on safeguarding public health and safety; maintaining Scottsdale’s family-friendly neighborhoods; protecting the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and strengthening Scottsdale’s world-renowned reputation.

As mayor, he is committed to equal rights for all, responsive city government and adoption of citizen-driven General Plan 2035 to support economic vitality.

Mayor Ortega is a registered Arizona architect and designed many landmark buildings in Old Town. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and was an apprentice architect to Bennie Gonzales FAIA, the award-winning designer of Scottsdale City Hall, Civic Center Library and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join Chief Walther and Sgt Quon who are joined by special guests Detective Jarred Clark from the Domestic Violence Unit and Police Crisis Intervention Specialist, Kelly Wills.  Together, they talk about some of the most important questions, concepts and resources about domestic violence.

Detective Clark talks about the process and what law enforcement encounters during Domestic Violence situations. Police Crisis Intervention Specialist Kelly Wills brings her experience, education, and perspective about domestic violence victims and the resources that are available.

October is the designated as an Domestic Violence awareness month, but this is a real issue and concern that goes on year round. Please call us at 480-312-5000 if you should need us or 911 if there is an emergency.

Arizona resource for help Safety View Services 480-890-3039

Nationally Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 www.thehotline.org

Remember to always #BEMORE

Jim Thompson started as city manager Jan. 9, 2017. He has over 30 years of experience in local government, previously holding positions in Tucson, Arizona, Casa Grande, Arizona, Bothell, Washington, Bullhead City, Arizona, and Sterling, Colorado. Jim has also served on the Arizona State Personnel Board since 2004 and as an adjunct professor in Arizona State University’s Department of Public Affairs since 2011. 

Special Guest: Jon Rosenberg, co-founder of LevRose Commercial Real Estate which is based in Scottsdale. Originally from New York,  Jon grew up in Scottsdale and is a graduate of the University of Arizona in Tucson. With a background in both commercial brokerage and property management, Jon co-founded LevRose Commercial Real Estate (www.levrose.com) in 1992 with Robert Levine and MODE Real Estate Management Services (www.modecommercial.com), a commercial property management firm in 2008.  

Under his leadership, LevRose is a four time honoree as one of the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S.  LevRose has consistently been named one of the Business Journal’s “Top 25 Commercial Brokerage Firms”, is a multi-year recipient of Costar Groups “Power Broker” Award and in 2020 was named the “#1 Commercial Brokerage Firm” by Ranking Arizona Magazine.

Jon has served on the board and as an active member of Arizona Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and is on the Board of Directors of TCN Worldwide, an international alliance of commercial real estate firms of which LevRose is the Arizona affiliate. He recently served on the Board of the Arizona Small Business Associate (ASBA) and gives time to serve on committees for the City of Scottsdale, the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix,  the University of Arizona Mentorship Society and helps mentor numerous up and coming Entrepreneurs’ in Arizona.

Jon was recently recognized by AZRE Magazine as One of the “Top People to Know in Commercial Real Estate”.  He has been a featured guest on the PBS television show “Arizona Horizons” as well as interviews on numerous podcasts, GlobeStreet.com, the Arizona Republic and the Phoenix Business Journal.

He and his wife Debbie have two daughters, Danielle and Jessica, who were born and raised in Scottsdale.

Facebook: @LevRoseRE Instagram: @levrosecre