Getting to Know

Chrystal Allen-O'Jon is planning the second Maricopa Music Fest, set for April.   Hometown: Los Angeles, California Maricopan since: 2011 Occupation: Music & Arts , emphasis in...

A web and media expert (and father of twins), Brent Johns moved to Maricopa this year.   Hometown: Boise, Idaho Maricopan since: April 2019 Occupation: CEO @ Five12...

Michelle Chance was born and raised in Maricopa and joined the staff this year as a full-time reporter. Hometown: Maricopa Maricopan since: 1989 Occupation: Reporter...

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...

Roger Enrico is a musician who recently moved to Maricopa. Hometown: Phoenix Maricopan since: 2018 Occupation: Professional entertainer Family: Single Pets: None Cars: 2009 Buick Hobbies: Poetry Pet peeve: Insincere people Dream vacation:...

Andre LaFond grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now works in investigations. He is currently running for constable of the Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court. Hometown: Aurora,...

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

Peter Cockle owns a Maricopa business and is also a soccer scout on the side and retained much of the tastes and enthusiasms of...

Chris Troupe owns All Pro Window Film and has lived in Maricopa for almost five years. Hometown: Concord, Massachusetts Resides in: Alterra Maricopan since: 2013 Occupation: Solar Film...

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,...

Beth Huerta meets a lot of Maricopans as part of her job at Global Water and aims to end every encounter on a high...

On a sunny morning at Pacana Park, I had the pleasure of meeting Tyrone Richardson, a 45-year-old resident who has made Maricopa his home...

Ted Gremmel is a Republican candidate for Pinal County Treasurer who has worked for the sheriff’s office and the county attorney’s office. He is...

Chris Brewer is a landscaping specialist who has lived in Maricopa for more than a decade and the owner of Brewers Irrigation. Hometown: Lincoln, California Maricopan...

Chris Cahall is a business owner and president of the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce. Hometown: Annandale, New Jersey Maricopan since: 2010 Occupation: Insurance agent Family: Beautiful wife (Jocelyn)...

Jase Leonard is a Realtor often known as the husband of the "Crazy Cranberry lady." Hometown: Payson Maricopan since: 2005 Occupation: Realtor Family: Wife Stacy and two sons,...

Rhonda Thom brings her unique personality to a new venture in Maricopa. The die-hard football fan combines her talents in photography and painting at...

Aaron Gilbert is a personal trainer and owner of Longevity Athletics in Maricopa. Name:   Aaron Gregory Gilbert Hometown: Phoenix Maricopan since: 2009 Occupation: Founder/Owner/Operator of Longevity Athletics, LLC Family:...

Robert Reed is a newcomer to Maricopa and a broker for Copeland Insurance Group. Hometown: Houston, Texas Maricopan since: 2017 Occupation: Insurance broker Family: Married with children Dream vacation:...

Ty Wolf and Melanie Franklin own Mr. and Mrs. Handy, doing odd jobs for Maricopans.   Hometown: Ty from BayShore Long Island, New York; Melanie from...

Jennifer Layton has lived in Maricopa more than a decade. Hometown: Mesa Maricopan since: 2008 Occupation: Accountant/homemaker Family: Husband, 5 beautiful kiddos Pets: 5 Chickens, 1 Silver Lab, 5...

Michael Chance has lived in Maricopa all his life and has been in the glass-repair business for 28 years. Hometown: Maricopa Maricopan since: 1963 Occupation: Auto glass...

Hometown: Holmen, Wisconsin Maricopan since: July 2018 Family: Husband Kerry, children Morgan (24), Zach (22), and Chanlyr (20) Pets: Chocolate lab River Cars: Honda Accord and a Mini...

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...

Kaye Dickson worked for Pinal County Sheriff's Office before she became a reserve officer with Maricopa Police Department. Now she is running for sheriff. Hometown:...

Matthew Reiter is the fitness coordinator the City of Maricopa’s Copper Sky Multigenerational Complex. Hometown: Saigon, Vietnam (adopted by an amazing family at age 1...

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...

Chad Chadderton has been involved in the Maricopa real estate market since 2001 and has an affinity for old cars, old guns and trains. Hometown:...

Mat Reese has a long history in Maricopa, having taught and coached many students here for 30 years. Now he is the principal of the...

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:...