Jim Ulrikson, 2012 Inductee Business, community service, education and religious leadership were inseparable to James Ulrikson. His very life was dedicated to serving others. The long-time pastor of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, he continued to teach Bible studies weekly and guide people of every age on their faith journey after his retirement. […]
Tammy Rothermel, 2012 Inductee After waiting on tables at the Beef and Bourbon then managing the law office for Levine and Jarvi, Tammy Rothermel joined the team at Gridleys in 1976. Since Fay Gridley ran the fledgling Chamber out of the back room of her business, Rothermel’s duties included Chamber support activities along with selling […]
Fred Pulve, 2012 Inductee Fred Pulve came to Fountain Hills in 1979 and has been active in the community ever since. He was president of Arizona 1 Group, one of the larger real estate firms in town, which he sold to Coldwell Banker in 2001 and stayed on as Branch Broker. He helped form the […]
Peter O’ Reilly, 2012 Inductee Peter O’Reilly has been an active community member of the Verdes since he and his wife, Lea, purchased their home in Rio Verde in 1998. He was born and worked for most of his career in New York City. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in marketing management from […]
Jean Linzer, 2012 Inductee An extraordinary volunteer and leader, Jean Linzer, a native of England, has dedicated herself to the betterment of Fountain Hills since moving here from California in 1992. She now serves as president of the Fountain Hills Chamber Ambassadors. Other organizations she has served on, or is currently serving on, as an […]
Martin Dawson, 2012 Inductee The founder of Fountain Hills LP Gas, Martin Dawson’s firm was among the original five businesses to open in the community. The business was awarded the plaque for the oldest established business under the same ownership during the community’s 10th anniversary celebration in 1980. A very active volunteer in the early […]
Bootha Brown, 2012 Inductee After working as a miner in Clarkdale, Bootha Brown returned to Fort McDowell and became a tribal leader. He was elected to the tribal council and served as secretary from 1954 to 1960. He was well respected by all tribal members. He was concerned with boundary issues and was involved in […]