Our Team
The people driving our mission forward.
A TEAM UNITED BY PURPOSE, COMPASSION, AND THE BELIEF THAT EMPLOYMENT CHANGES LIVES.
Behind every job secured, every barrier overcome, and every success story celebrated is a team committed to helping people move toward self-sufficiency. Our staff brings together professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared passion for serving others. Whether guiding job seekers through their employment journey, supporting residents in our housing programs, or strengthening community partnerships, each team member plays a vital role in creating opportunities and transforming lives across the Valley.
Our Team
The people driving our mission forward
Our Team
The people driving our mission forward
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Click on any of the headshots below from our leadership team to dive deeper into each member's professional experience.
Carrie Masters - Chief Executive Officer
Daren Strunk - Chief Operating Officer
Petrona Zickgraf - Controller
Cassidy Penney - Chief Development Officer
NANCY REYES- HR Generalist & Safety Manager
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Click on any of the headshots below from our leadership team to dive deeper into each member's professional experience.
Carrie Masters - Chief Executive Officer
Petrona Zickgraf - Controller
Daren Strunk - Chief Operating Officer
Cassidy Penney - Chief Development Officer
NANCY REYES- HR Generalist & Safety Manager
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Carrie Masters - Chief Executive Officer
Daren Strunk - Chief Operating Officer
Petrona Zickgraf - Controller
Cassidy Penney - Chief Development Officer
NANCY REYES- HR Generalist & Safety Manager
OUR BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Volunteer Leaders Guiding Our Mission
The Worker's Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who generously volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to help advance our mission. Their leadership provides strategic guidance, strengthens community partnerships, and helps ensure we continue creating pathways to self-sufficiency through employment.
Through their service, these individuals help shape the future of our organization and the lives of the people we serve. We are grateful for their commitment to building a stronger community through the dignity of work.
Interested in serving?
If you're passionate about creating opportunities for others and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to learn more about board service with The Worker.
2025-2026 Leadership
Click on any of our board members' headshots below to access their LinkedIn pages!
Eric Keosky-Smith
The Business Development Agency
Role: Board Chair
Susan Connelly
Chrysalis
Role: Vice Chair
Chris Klecka
Bank of America
Role: Secretary
Lisa Ahnen
CliftonLarsonAllen
Role: Treasurer,
Finance Chair
Electa Thompson
Edward Jones
Role: Governance Co-Chair
Adam Lang
Snell & Wilmer
Role: Governance Co-Chair
Miles Miley
UMB Bank
Role: Development Chair
Juana Hernandez
Salt RIver Project
Matt Feeney
Snell & Wilmer
(Founding Member of
The Worker)
Todd Komaromy
Arizon Public Service
Leslie Lambert
Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC
Matthew Winkleman
Nationwide
OUR BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Volunteer Leaders Guiding Our Mission
The Worker's Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who generously volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to help advance our mission. Their leadership provides strategic guidance, strengthens community partnerships, and helps ensure we continue creating pathways to self-sufficiency through employment.
Through their service, these individuals help shape the future of our organization and the lives of the people we serve. We are grateful for their commitment to building a stronger community through the dignity of work.
Interested in serving?
If you're passionate about creating opportunities for others and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to learn more about board service with The Worker.
2025-2026 Leadership
Click on any of our board members' headshots below to access their LinkedIn pages!
Eric Keosky-Smith
The Business Development Agency
Role: Board Chair
Susan Connelly
Chrysalis
Role: Vice Chair
Chris Klecka
Bank of America
Role: Secretary
Electa Thompson
Edward Jones
Role: Governance
Co-Chair
Adam Lang
Snell & Wilmer
Role: Governance
Co-Chair
Lisa Ahnen
CliftonLarsonAllen
Role: Treasurer,
Finance Chair
Matt Feeney
Snell & Wilmer
(Founding Member of The Worker)
Todd Komaromy
Arizon Public Service
Miles Miley
UMB Bank
Role: Development
Chair
Leslie Lambert
Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC
Matthew Winkleman
Nationwide
Juana Hernandez
Salt RIver Project
OUR BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Volunteer Leaders Guiding Our Mission
The Worker's Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who generously volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to help advance our mission. Their leadership provides strategic guidance, strengthens community partnerships, and helps ensure we continue creating pathways to self-sufficiency through employment.
Through their service, these individuals help shape the future of our organization and the lives of the people we serve. We are grateful for their commitment to building a stronger community through the dignity of work.
Interested in serving?
If you're passionate about creating opportunities for others and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to learn more about board service with The Worker.
2025-2026 Leadership
Click on any of our board members' headshots below to access their LinkedIn pages!
Eric Keosky-Smith
The Business Development Agency
Role: Board Chair
Susan Connelly
Chrysalis
Role: Vice Chair
Chris Klecka
Bank of America
Role: Secretary
Lisa Ahnen
CliftonLarsonAllen
Role: Treasurer,
Finance Chair
Electa Thompson
Edward Jones
Role: Governance Co-Chair
Adam Lang
Snell & Wilmer
Role: Governance Co-Chair
Miles Miley
UMB Bank
Role: Development Chair
Juana Hernandez
Salt RIver Project
Matt Feeney
Snell & Wilmer
(Founding Member of
The Worker)
Todd Komaromy
Arizon Public Service
Leslie Lambert
Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations, LLC
Matthew Winkleman
Nationwide
We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our corporate and foundation partners. Their commitment to our mission significantly impacts our ability to serve our community and expand our reach.
We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our corporate and foundation partners. Their commitment to our mission significantly impacts our ability to serve our community and expand our reach.
Financial Statements
If you have specific questions about The Workers financial data, please call our office at 602.755.JOBS. (5627)
The Worker is a 501(c)(3) charity, and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
EIN 86-0600437
Our Arizona State Tax QCO Code is: 20248
Behind every job secured, every barrier overcome, and every success story celebrated is a team committed to helping people move toward self-sufficiency. Our staff brings together professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared passion for serving others. Whether guiding job seekers through their employment journey, supporting residents in our housing programs, or strengthening community partnerships, each team member plays a vital role in creating opportunities and transforming lives across the Valley.
A TEAM UNITED BY PURPOSE, COMPASSION, AND THE BELIEF THAT EMPLOYMENT CHANGES LIVES.
Our Team
The people driving our mission forward.
Our Team
The people driving our mission forward.
A TEAM UNITED BY PURPOSE, COMPASSION, AND THE BELIEF THAT EMPLOYMENT CHANGES LIVES.
Behind every job secured, every barrier overcome, and every success story celebrated is a team committed to helping people move toward self-sufficiency. Our staff brings together professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared passion for serving others. Whether guiding job seekers through their employment journey, supporting residents in our housing programs, or strengthening community partnerships, each team member plays a vital role in creating opportunities and transforming lives across the Valley.
