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Linda Pizzo – Executive Chair
Linda is a member of ERA Group, a global network of business owners helping mid to large size companies improve their bottom line. Linda’s background is in accounting, and she spent most of her career serving nonprofit organizations. In her hometown, St. Louis, she served on the board of a nonprofit that advocates for and assists women in the criminal justice system to support their successful transition back to family and community. She moved to Anthem in 2017 and searched for a nonprofit to support. She joined ACTS in 2022.
Dave Newham – Past Chair
Dave is the owner of North Valley Water Solutions and North Valley Cart Care. He was Anthem’s Business Person of the Year in 2012 and 2022 and was the President of the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Dave will be the 2025-2026 President of the Anthem Rotary Club.
Lauren Cameron – Treasurer
Lauren moved to Anthem ten years ago from the Boston area and she is a retired business manager and financial analyst. She has been a member of the ACTS Holiday Home Tour committee for three years, serving one year as Chair.
Pat Marrs – Co-Secretary
Pat Marrs moved to Anthem in 2004 and has been an active volunteer in the community and at the Anthem Country Club for the last 17 years. She recently joined ACTS and is sharing secretary duties with Anna. She has been involved with Promusica Arizona, Anthem Pets, Anthem Ladies Golf Association, Country Club Board of Governors, and Anthem Giving Circle. She is also active with the Foothills Food Bank and helps to organize donations for Adopt-a-family.
Anna Prunty – Co-Secretary
Anna Prunty is a retired American Express Technologies leader. She has held numerous leadership roles across the Office of the CIO, Technologies Mergers and Acquisitions, Global Merchant Services. Anna has over 40 years’ experience in Enterprise application software design, development and Product Management. Prior to retiring Anna also worked in technical leadership roles with Intel, CVS Health and IBM Corporation. Anna serves on the NAAAP Board, ACTS Board and Anthem Giving Circle. She resides in Anthem Arizona with her husband Marty.
Sarah Omer – Community Outreach Chair
In addition to her roles with ACTS, Sarah is also Secretary/Treasurer of North Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) and a member of Anthem Giving Circle (AGC). She is also a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Foster Children (CASA) and Wednesday Club (ACC) President and former VP of Programs.
Judy Bluhm – Communications Chair
Judy is a writer. Her human-interest column, Around the Bluhmin’ Town is published weekly in more than eight newspapers in different communities throughout Arizona. She has been a realtor for twenty-five years and is with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Judy has been on several non-profit boards and has written numerous grants, organized events and written columns and newsletters to support various non-profits.
Robin Stuck – Events Co-Chair
Robin moved to Anthem in 2019 after retiring from Costco Wholesale, International Division. Her experience includes Korea Regional Marketing Manager; Japan Real Estate Manager; and International Development Manager for Asia. Prior to Costco, Robin worked for the Washington Education Foundation scholarship program as the Director of Marketing and Development. She is also a former Wednesday Club (TWC) president and is currently the TWC Webmaster.
Diane Eller – Events Co-Chair
Diane came to Anthem in 2011. She has been a snowbird from Illinois since 2017. She is a retired elementary school teacher with 30 years of classroom experience. She enjoys yoga, pickleball, and book club.
Jeff Huff – Volunteer Chair
Jeff is a seasoned REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every transaction. Jeff is a buyer’s agent and listing agent and specializes in relocation and investment properties. He has passion for Anthem Rotary and the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce. His positive impact in real estate and the community are the foundations of his professional success.
Betsy Crawford – Board Member At Large
Betsy joined ACTS shortly after moving to Anthem in 2020 and has served as the Volunteer Chairperson from 2021–2024. She and her husband Rod are active volunteers working. They worked on the Festival of Trees and other events over the years. Betsy is also a member of the Anthem Giving Circle.
Jill Tetsell – Board Member At Large
An AZ resident since 1988, Jill and her husband Dick moved to Anthem in 2004 and have run a real estate practice here since 2005. They are members of the Preferred Business of Anthem, Anthem Rotary, and the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce. Jill and Dick are long-time supporters and sponsors for ACTS and ProMusica.
Joe Alvarez – Board Member At Large
Joe moved to Anthem 11 years ago from Florida. He is currently President of Navigreat Fine Foods and has served as President of Anthem Rotary. Joe currently serves on several Boards including Musical Theater of Anthem, Anthem Rotary, Prostate on Site Project, and Knights of Columbus; Joe and his wife are also part owners of the local Anthem restaurant By the Bucket.
Kathi Williams – Associate Treasurer
Kathi moved to Anthem in 2021 and is a retired CPA having worked in public accounting for more than 35 years. Since moving to Arizona, she has become a member of the Anthem Giving Circle and the Friends of the North Valley Regional Library. She also served as the Treasurer for The Wednesday Club (ACC) for two years. She has enjoyed volunteering for various ACTS activities such as the wonderful plays.
Chuck Finzer – Volunteer Associate
Chuck has been an AZ resident since 2005 and he moved to Anthem in 2017. He has run a real estate practice in Anthem since 2018 and he is well known as “The Tallest Realtor In Anthem.” Chuck is an active member of the Anthem Rotary Club and Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce. He participates in many fundraising projects and is a financial donor to multiple Anthem charities.