At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

Meet the GPEC team: Milestone anniversaries part II

Published: 05/15/2019
Updated: 06/15/2021

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan 

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on. Join us in celebrating members of our team who have reached milestone anniversaries with the organization.  

Chris Camacho, President & CEO  (six years)

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

What’s your hidden talent? 

Master of the BBQ 

What’s your spirit animal?
Lion 

What’s your favorite emoji?

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

On weekends I ___________? 

…am on the run with the kids 

My dream car is______________. 

Tesla P100D 

 What’s your life theme song?  

Crazy Game of Poker by O.A.R 

What inspires you? 

Observing my kids being kind 

Anything else you’d like to share?

With 10 years at GPEC, I have concluded that this is the most dedicated group of people assembled to do amazing things for the community. 

 

Jessica Daley, Office Administrator (two years)

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

What’s your hidden talent? 

I can sing and play the ukulele 

What’s your spirit animal? 

Definitely a fox! 

What’s your favorite emoji?

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

On weekends I ___________? 

…recharge the inspiration batteries by visiting art galleries and painting. 

My dream car is______________. 

1960’s VW bus 

What inspires you? 

Stories of strong women crushing life and raising others up with them. 

 

Martha Miner, VP, Operations  (eight years)

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

What’s your hidden talent? 

Seeing things that seem obvious to me, but not to other people. 

What’s your spirit animal? 

Dragonfly 

What’s your favorite emoji?

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

On weekends I ___________? 

…hang out by my pool or on my patio with friends and family. 

My dream car is______________. 

Porsche 

What’s your life theme song? 

“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong 

What inspires you? 

Helping others be the best them. 

 

John Carter Owens, Research Analyst (two years)

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

What’s your spirit animal? 

Anthony Bourdain 

What’s your favorite emoji?

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

On weekends I ___________? 

…check out all of the awesome events in Central Phoenix! 

My dream car is______________. 

An engine swapped 1980’s Volvo 240 DL 

What’s your life theme song?  

“Roundball Rock” by John Tesh 

What inspires you? 

The opportunity to make Greater Phoenix one of the world’s great places. 

 

Colleen Schwab, SVP, Marketing and Communications  (one year)

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

What’s your hidden talent? 

I have a green thumb! #gardeningforlife 

What’s your spirit animal? 

A hermit crab. 

What’s your favorite emoji?

At GPEC, we’re passionate about what we do and who we work with. It’s the people behind our mission that work tirelessly each day to build our region’s identity, recruit businesses, and keep the lights on.

On weekends I ___________? 

…work out and spend time with my husband and fur-kids Captain and Bentley. (They’re schnauzers and they’re perfect.) 

My dream car is______________. 

A Vespa 

What’s your life theme song?  

“Better Than I Found It” by Danny Gokey 

What inspires you? 

I’m inspired by young professionals that have grit, determination and commitment to make this world a better place. 

Anything else you’d like to share? 

Be the person that puts their shopping cart back in the corral. 

 

Meet the rest of the GPEC team here.