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Alumni Sun Devil 100 Inductees

Sun Devil 100 celebrates the achievements of Arizona State University alumni who own or lead successful, innovative businesses across the globe. Each year the ASU Alumni Association recognizes the top 100 fastest-growing ASU alumni-led companies among those nominated. 

Sun Devil 100 Class of 2024

Today, ASU celebrates the Sun Devil 100 — a hand-selected group of ASU alumni who have become leaders and visionaries in their industries and who demonstrate innovation, growth and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are especially proud of our CISA honorees and look forward to celebrating them at today’s luncheon hosted by the ASU Alumni Association. Congratulations to our 2024 Sun Devil 100!

Scott Belfer, ‘17 BA in liberal studies
Executive Vice President, CBRE

Matt Dircks, ‘12 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
CEO, Dircks Moving & Logistics 

Joe Forte, ‘10 BA in liberal studies
Co-founder, D-MAK Productions

Shannon Heying, ‘14 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
CEO and Founder, Nutritional Manufacturing Services

Steve LeVine, ‘99 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
CEO, Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations

Cassie Patris-Browne, ‘09 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
Chief Philanthropy Officer, ICAN

Tyler Woodward, ‘23 BA in organizational leadership 
Vice President, Desert Financial

Jamie Bailey, ‘13 BA in liberal studies 
COO, Bailey Strategic Innovation Group

Brian Colling, ‘05 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO and Founder, Colling Media

Kevin Emamian, ‘09 BA in interdisciplinary studies  
CEO, COO, Co-founder, Founder, Owner, Partner, and President, EA UNITED

Jason Heetland, ‘00 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
Vice President, Valley of the Sun YMCA

Maureen Jorden, ‘07 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
Chief Development Officer, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

Arthur Miller, ‘08 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
President, Epic Produce Sales, LLC

Brent Orsuga, ‘00 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Founder, Pinnacle Growth Advisors

Hunter Raisch, ‘15 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Founder and Owner, Property Hub LLC

Shaney Salomon, ‘14 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
CEO and Founder, Optima Consulting LLC

Debbie Smith, ‘00 BA in interdisciplinary studies 
Vice President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

David Stemm, ‘08 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Co-founder and COO, Loadsmith

Jason Turnquist, ‘11 BA in interdisciplinary studies  
CEO and Co-founder, Fyresite

Sun Devil 100 Class of 2020

Russ Perry, 2005 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus, #2 of 100
Founder and CEO, Design Pickle

Brent Orsuga, 2000 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus, #8 of 100
President and Founder, Pinnacle Growth Advisors

Brian Colling, 2005 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Owner and CEO, Colling Media

Bart Alazio, 2007 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Vice President and Owner, Tabar Meeting Production Management

Steve LeVine, 1999 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Owner, Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations

Scott Morris, 2006 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
President, Lanza AV | Security

Shaney Salomon, 2014 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
CEO, Optima Consulting

Tom Patterson, 2002 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Founder and CEO, Tommy John Inc.

Kimothy Taylor, 2008 Liberal Studies alumnus
CEO, Innovative Discovery

Carol May, 1982 Master of Counseling alumna 
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Wisdom Natural Brands

Congratulations as well to CISA Dean’s Advisory Board member Lou Silverman (Silverman Law Offices), a W.P. Carey School of Business alumnus 

Sun Devil 100 Class of 2019

Kimothy Taylor, 2008 Liberal Studies alumnus
CEO, Intellective, #24

Sun Devil 100 Class of 2018

Ryan Maasen (Interdisciplinary Studies ’01), Ice King, ranked #17

Courtney Klein (Interdisciplinary Studies ’05), Seed Spot, ranked #21

Kimothy Taylor (Liberal Studies ’08), iPro Holdings/iProTech, ranked #74

John S. Martinson (General Studies ’12), China Mist Tea Company, ranked #74