GTK: Jen Szoltysik

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...

GTK: Brian Petersheim Jr.

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,...

GTK: Kimberly Renhard

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:...

GTK: Keri Berardinelli

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...

GTK: Ashley Wallace

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...

GTK: Michael Gutierrez

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:...

GTK: Mark Ybarra

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...

GTK: Tessa Milne

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...

GTK: Genevieve Rodriquez

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...

GTK: Eric Benson

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:...

GTK: Jim Carlisto

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...

GTK: Natallie Stevens

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...

GTK: Joshua Darrow

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:...
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GTK: Bonita Burks

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

GTK: Mandi Lopez

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...
Sandy Gary Hopkins

GTK: Gary Hopkins

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

GTK: Frank Magallon

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

GTK: Jay Taylor

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 and Cathi England

GTK: Brant England

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...
Vanessa Valenzuela Trash Can-itizer

GTK: Vanessa Valenzuela

Vanessa Valenzuela is the owner of Maricopa Trash Can-itizer. Hometown: Mesa Maricopan since: 2015 Occupation: Mother of two, entrepreneur and business owner Family: Husband and two children Pets: One...
Sheila Harris Realtor

GTK: Sheila Harris

Sheila Harris, a Colorado native and nine-year resident of Maricopa, is a Realtor. Hometown: Aurora, Colo. Reside in: Tortosa Maricopan since: 2011 Occupation: Realtor with HarrisAZHomes with HomeSmart...
Bob McGovern InMaricopa

GTK: Bob McGovern, journalist and history buff

Bob McGovern, a journalist with 30-plus years of experience who prefers hyperlocal news, is associate publisher for InMaricopa. Hometown: Bucks County, Pa. Maricopan since: April 2020 Occupation:...
Keenan Herring

GTK: Keenan Herring, entrepreneur and business owner

Keenan Herring is a small business owner and resident of Maricopa. Hometown: Chandler Maricopan since: April 2018 Occupation: Owner, H2O Wash Pro, LLC Family: Blessed with a beautiful...
Jaime Harrison Family

GTK: Jaime Harrison, client loyalty specialist and mother of 2 boys

Jaime Harrison, a resident of Maricopa since January 2014, is client loyalty specialist at InMaricopa. Hometown: West Bend, Wisconsin Maricopan since: January 2014 Occupation: Client loyalty specialist,...
Kyle Norby InMaricopa Multimedia

GTK: Kyle Norby, multimedia journalist

Kyle Norby, a resident of Maricopa since 2006, is a multimedia journalist for InMaricopa. Hometown: Maricopa Maricopan since: 2006 Occupation: Multimedia journalist Family: My wife, Hannah! Married since...
Angel Raymond Attorney

GTK: Angel Raymond, attorney and mother of 3

Angel Raymond, a resident of Maricopa since 2009, is an attorney and mother of three. Hometown: Auburn, WA Maricopan since: 2009 Occupation: Attorney/business owner Family: Husband, Keith Raymond,...
Merenzi Young Maricopa photography

GTK: Merenzi Young, portrait photographer and mother

Merenzi Young, a resident of Maricopa since 2019, is a freelance photographer for InMaricopa. Hometown: Tempe Maricopan since: 2019 Occupation: Portrait photographer and videographer Family: A husband, and...
Ron Smith Maricopa

GTK: Ron Smith, aging in place advocate

Ron Smith, a resident of Maricopa since 2007, writes an aging-in-place column for InMaricopa. Hometown: Amsterdam, N.Y. Maricopan since: April 2007 Occupation: Retired Family: My wife of 51...
Murray Siegel Maricopa

GTK: Murray Siegel, education columnist

Murray Siegel has been a resident of Maricopa since 2007. He writes about education for InMaricopa. Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Maricopan since: 2007 Occupation: Retired teacher; writer Family: Wife...
Rita Bricker Maricopa

GTK: Rita Bricker, gardening columnist

Rita Bricker, a resident of Maricopa since 1987, writes a gardening column for InMaricopa. Hometown: Mesa, Arizona Reside: Rancho El Dorado Maricopan since: 1987 Occupation: Retired database administrator Family:...