Getting to Know

At Homestead, amid a bustling disc golf game, I had the pleasure of meeting Ray Alley, a 64-year-old Arizona native who has called Maricopa...

Noah Larson, 51, who has been a resident of Maricopa for approximately two years, residing in Glennwilde Groves. He works as a Class A...

Meet Daniel E. Monroy, a 41-year-old Maricopa resident and kitchen manager at The Roost Sports Bar & Cafe. Daniel has been in Maricopa for...

Meet Cole McCarthy, a 32-year-old Maricopa resident who recently returned after a four-year hiatus. Living in Glennwilde, near Honeycutt. Cole is engaged in construction,...

Meet Rick Alonso, a seasoned Maricopa resident who just celebrated his 55th birthday yesterday! While he's officially lived in Maricopa for a couple of...

Meet Dayv Morgan, a seasoned resident of Maricopa since 2006, where he resides in the Palo Brea subdivision. At 48, Dayv wears multiple hats...

Debbie Trigg, a vibrant resident of Maricopa for the past 16 months, is redefining retirement and living life to the fullest. At 64 1/2,...

Bernard Ndungu, a recent addition to Maricopa, has quickly become a force for positive change in the community. Volunteering with a local drug rehab...

Zachary Owen, a Maricopa local for the past eight years, adds a sense of peace to the town. At the age of 20, he's...

Name: Monica D. Spencer  Hometown: Mesa, AZ & Dilkon, AZ  Reside in: Tempe, AZ  Occupation: Reporter for InMaricopa  Pets: Jack, a 3-year-old tabby cat; Jake, a 10-year-old Australian...

Name: Chris Spear Hometown: Commack, NY Reside in: Maricopa, AZ Maricopan since: 2015 Occupation: Chef/Owner Family: Blended Family Pets: Rex and Roo (golden doodles) Cars: F-150 Hobbies: ATVs, shooting, boating Pet peeve: leaving...

Name: Jen Szoltysik Hometown: Huntley, Illinois Reside in: The Lakes Maricopan Maricopan since: 2012 Occupation: Desert Winds Middle School Teacher Family: Husband (Joe) Pets: Cat (Ozzie) Cars: Ford Focus Hobbies: Reading, cleaning, watching sports Pet...

Name: Brian Petersheim Jr. Hometown: Maricopa Reside in: Maricopa Meadows Maricopan since: 2006 Occupation: Multimedia Journalist at InMaricopa Family: Susan (mom), Haley (sister), Brian (dad), Suzanne (stepmom) Pets: 3 rescue pups - Charlie, Bella,...

Name: Kimberly Renhard Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon Reside in: Maricopa Maricopan since: 2018 Occupation: Farmers Insurance Agent Family: My husband, daughter (24) and grandson (4) Pets: 2 Large Fluffy Dogs Cars: F150 Hobbies:...

Name: Keri Berardinelli Hometown: Euclid, OH Reside in: Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa Maricopan since: July/2019 Occupation: I'm the co-owner of Lotus Evolutions, LLC, a holistic spa-wellness concept. Family: I...

Name: Ashley Wallace Hometown: Spokane, WA Reside in: Maricopa Meadows Maricopan since: May 2022 Occupation: Marketing Coordinator Family: I have 4 kids. 11 (boy), 8 (girl), 5 (boy), and...

Name: Michael Gutierrez Hometown: Bayard, N.M. Maricopan since: 2020 Occupation: Loan officer Family: Wife Michelle, son Rudy and his wife Maritza, and son Xavier and his wife Daisy Pets:...

Name: Mark Ybarra Hometown: Winslow, Ariz. Reside in: Stanfield (soon to be annexed by Maricopa) Maricopan since: 1994 Occupation: Small business owner Family: Married since 1994; 3 kids, 4...

Name: Tessa Milne Hometown: Chandler, Ariz. Reside in: Rancho El Dorado Maricopan since: Back and forth from Maricopa to Mesa and back to Maricopa since 2011. Occupation: CEO...

Genevieve Rodriquez and her husband own the Maids of Maricopa. Name: Genevieve Rodriquez Hometown: Born in Friedburg Germany grew up on Army bases across the U.S. Reside...

Eric Benson is the General Manager at Rosati's Pizza. He has lived in Maricopa since 2007. Name: Eric Benson Hometown: San Diego Reside in: Maricopa Maricopan since: 2007 Occupation:...

Name: Jim Carlisto Hometown: Oceanside, CA Reside in: Gilbert Maricopan since: 2005 Occupation: Area Director for 72Sold (Hague Partners) Family: Married for 38 years and one son James Carlisto...

Name: Natallie Stevens Hometown: Brazil Reside in: Glenwilde Maricopan since: 2019 Occupation: Owner of Az Natural Brows Family: Husband Justin and baby Lincoln Pets: Two dogs: Shooter and Mikey Hobbies: Outdoors...

Josh Darrow is the store manager at Iconic Tire and Service Centers. He's lived in Maricopa since 2018. Hometown: Moreno Valley, Ca Reside in: Maricopa Maricopan since:...

Bonita Burks, a long-time Maricopan, is a health insurance agent for Health Markets. Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Reside in: Rancho El Dorado Maricopan since: 2002 Occupation: Health insurance agent Family:...

Mandi Lopez, owner of The Indigo Ballroom, runs a pop-up dancing and yoga studio. Hometown: Phoenix Occupation: Owner, The Indigo Ballroom Maricopan since: 2020 Family: My partner Jasper...

Gary Hopkins, a 17-year resident of Maricopa, is the owner-operator of Maricopa Renovations. Hometown: Chicago Reside in: Maricopa Maricopan since: 2004 Family: Wife Sandy, four children and three...

Frank Magallon, a Maricopa resident since 2006, is the owner of Giovanni’s Custom Flooring. Hometown: Phoenix Maricopan since: 2006 Family: Five boys; three girls Pets: 3 dogs, 2...

Jay Taylor, a reporter for InMaricopa, enjoys golf, travel and spending time with his family. Name: Jay Taylor Hometown: Reno, Nevada Reside in: Cobblestone Farms Maricopan since: 2020 Occupation:...

Brant England, a Maricopa resident since 2005, is the owner of Donovan's Landscaping. Hometown: Florence Reside in: Hidden Valley Maricopan since: 2005 Occupation: Owner, Donovan's Landscaping LLC Family: My...