Getting to Know

Jerry Kaphing, the new Maricopa Police Department commander, sits down with InMaricopa's Ethan McSweeney to discuss his role at the department, his time with...

Katie Self is a student at Arizona State University but already has lot of working experience from her time in Chicago and making a...

Betty Lutz is a caregiver who moved to Maricopa 10 years ago. Maricopan since: 2007 Occupation: Visiting Angel caregiver Family: Four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Hobbies:...

Justin Greer is a real estate agent and father of four. Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Maricopan since: 2018 (Lived here from 2011 to 2014) Occupation: Real estate...

Ed Steidler deals cards at Harrah’s Ak-Chin but is also a noted home gardener who has taken it upon himself to plant wildflowers for...

Bill Robertson retired as a deputy fire chief and now trains volunteers for the Maricopa CERT program. Hometown: Parsippany, New Jersey Resides in: Province Maricopan since: April...

Realtor Doug Brown and his family have lived in Maricopa four years after transplanting from Colorado.   Hometown: Evergreen, Colorado Maricopan since: 2015 Occupation: Realtor Family: Jennifer (wife), Savannah...

Michelle Sorensen  is the Client Loyalty Coordinator for InMaricopa, moving to Arizona from Washington state, where she worked for the Attorney General's Office. Hometown: Fremont,...

Hank Weaver (aka Motivator) is a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a small-business owner with his wife Marjorie Weaver. Hometowns: Marjorie, Carson, California, and...

Mason Callejas is marking one year as multimedia reporter for InMaricopa.   Hometown: Lewisville, Texas Resides in: Phoenix (Ahwatukee) Maricopan since: At heart, since September 2016....

Yolanda Rodriguez is a naturopath who loves her animals and practices holistic medicine in Maricopa. Hometown: Queen Creek Maricopan since: 2013 Occupation: Naturopathic Physician Pets: 2 Horses –...

David Wedel is a true believer, a native of Germany, a volleyball fan as well as a carpet-cleaner, having taken over the family business...

Jim Chaston was the first certified public accountant to set up shop in Maricopa, more than a decade ago. Name: Jim Chaston Hometown: Orem, Utah Maricopan since:...

Neil Magbnua is the chef at the Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes, starting work on Christmas Eve 2015, and leads the catered events...

David Durst is a pilot who designs cockpit simulator panels while working in Support for a global communications company. Hometown: Long Beach, California Resides in: The...

Joycelyn Cabrera wants a career in journalism, and one of her steps is interning with InMaricopa. Hometown: Yuma Maricopan since: 2002 Occupation: Maricopa High School Student and...

Renee Woodford owns Hidden Blessings Decor and Gifts. Hometown: Chandler Maricopan since: September 2017 Occupation: Business owner and senior financial analyst Family: Husband of 20 years plus 5...

The Ak-Chin Industrial Park Board was established by the Ak-Chin Community Council to develop, operate and manage the Community’s industrial properties. It is responsible...

Lupe Arroyo has lived in Maricopa for almost a decade, and she can tell you a lot about frozen yogurt and tacos! Hometown: Guanajuato, Mexico Residence:...

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...

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:...

Kent Richards is a real estate agent with Cactus Mountain Properties, has lived in Maricopa for more than a decade and beats a mean...

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Maricopan since: 2003 Occupation: Real Estate Broker/Owner Family: 2 children 3 grandchildren Pets: Pom named Daisy Cars: 1 Lexus NX200t Hobbies: Golfing Pet peeve: People who are late Dream...

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...

Dayv Morgan is a Realtor with Maricopa HomeSmart who has a particularly good time at Christmas. Hometown: Tempe Reside in: Palo Brea Maricopan since: 2006 Occupation: Realtor Family: 4...

Mohammed and Farzana Nazeem are Maricopa business owners. Both are from Fiji, and Mohammed is a licensed plumber. Hometown: Ba, Fiji Islands Maricopan since: September 2010 Occupation:...

Ben Meidl is the golf pro at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes. Hometown: Sleepy Eye, Minnesota Resides in: Chandler Work in Maricopa since: 2014 Occupation: Golf professional Family: Dad, Mom, sister...

Recently recognized by the City of Maricopa for his five-year leadership of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - he is its coordinator - Jim Fuller is...

Selena Reyna is a local filmmaker who knows a thing or two about slasher films. Hometown: Safford, Arizona Maricopan since: 2012 Occupation: Filmmaker Pets: Andi Hobbies: Screen writing, filming...

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...