Ethan Hoover’s love and passion for the arts stretches most of his life. His journey with theatre started as an actor on the stage while slowly transitioning to behind-the-scenes work. Ethan found value in all the possibilities of working in the theatre while seeking to spread the art to all the pockets of Arizona. After [...]
On September 2, 2022, Rotary District 5500 Governor (& Catalina Rotary Club member) Anita McDonald paid her official visit to her home club. Enjoy the photos!
Matt Merrill leads the marketing and development efforts of Hands of Hope Tucson, where he has served since 2020. As Development and Communications Director, Matt guides Hands of Hope Tucson in broadening support and awareness of its mission to serve women and men facing unexpected pregnancy with dignity, resources, and support. Hands of Hope [...]
Tucson Hop Shop owner David Zugerman began his life in the Chicagoland area. He was drawn to the west coast early in his life. While attending the University of Oregon David developed an obsession with craft beer. After graduation, David moved to Tucson. He began to home-brew, and quickly found his calling. Unfortunately, opening a [...]
Local Non-profit Groups receive $22,000 in Community Grants courtesy of Catalina Rotary Club TucsonWhatever reason people come to a Rotary Club meeting, they always see some manifestation of Arch Klumpf's 1917 vision for the Rotary Foundation – "To do good in the world!" That sentiment was highlighted in our own Catalina Rotary Club's meeting of [...]
Stephen Fleming trained as a physicist, and spent 15 years in operations roles at AT&T Bell Laboratories, Nortel Networks, and a venture-funded startup. He has 25 years of experience as a technology-focused venture capitalist and angel investor. Stephen moved to Tucson in 2017 to develop the University of Arizona’s engagement with the private sector, where [...]
Thomas Bogart is a native Tucsonan who is driven to make a difference in the community. Through positive engagement, he creates environments and relationships that add value. Early in his career, Thomas spent much of his time working with the most disadvantaged populations in Arizona. While working at the University of Arizona, he contributed to [...]
Nancy Kluge leads Reid Park Zoological Society, where she has served since 2009. As President and CEO, Nancy guides Reid Park Zoo in its mission to ‘create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places’. The City of Tucson-owned Reid Park Zoo is the [...]
Charles Ota Heller's career has consisted of six phases: student athlete, engineer, educator, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and writer. He is the author of five memoirs: the award-winning Prague: My Long Journey Home; Dlouha cesta domu (in Czech); Name-Droppings: Close Encounters with the Famous and Near-Famous; Ready, Fire, Aim! An Immigrant's Tales of Entrepreneurial Terror; and [...]