The Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (ARED) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of creating a thriving, sustainable economy in southeastern Arizona. We have been working to enrich the viability of rural communities through business development, expansion, retention, and attraction since 1985.
In addition to the recruitment of companies, we manage three business development co-space buildings, housing entrepreneurs in the startup to development stage of business. Additionally, ARED is the founder and operator of Aerospace Arizona, a growing association focused on promoting and expanding the aerospace industry throughout the state of Arizona.
The ARED Team
Mignonne Hollis
Executive Director
Stephanie Reed
Business Retention & Expansion Director
Sarah Pacheco
Assistant Economic Development Director
ARED's Board of Directors
The Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, governed by a board of local volunteers.
Whether on board member or staff, we share the vision of a strong economy for our region built by strong advocacy on the state and national levels, support for local businesses, and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ralph Robles
Board President
CEO of Douglas Business Network, Founder and Business Owner of Black Crown Entertainment
Heather Floyd
Board Vice President
Heather is the
Dan Mosier
Board Treasurer
Dan is the owner and operator of Plane Folks Aviation and manages the Benson Airport
Cortez Smith
Board Secretary
Cortez is the
Chris Russell
Board Member
Chris is an attorney and the owner of Russell's Law Firm in Sierra Vista
Kathrine Dela
Board Member
Kathrine is a communication specialist for HudBay Minerals in Tucson
Paul Melo
Board Member
Paul is an attorney and co-owner of the Williams Melo Law in Sierra Vista
Gayle Barry
Board Member
Gayle is the Executive Director for the Willcox Theater and Arts