Steven Leach (submitted photo)
Jones, Skelton and Hochuli partner, Steven Leach, was elected as chair-elect of the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors for the 2016-17 season.
Starting out as a volunteer in 2006, Mr. Leach has since ascended through various leadership positions within the Fiesta Bowl Committee.
He was recognized as the “Rookie of the Year” during his first year, and later served as the Chair of the Yellow Jacket Committee for the 2010-11 season, according to a press release. In 2011, he was invited to the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors.
After serving this year as chair-elect, Mr. Leach will be chair of the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors for the 2017-18 season.
“The Fiesta Bowl puts on the best bowl games in college football and provides Arizona a host of top flight events that produce significant economic impact and allow the bowl to make substantial contributions to charities all over the state,” stated Mr. Leach in the release. “The organization is built on a family of incredibly passionate and dedicated volunteers. It is an extreme honor to have the opportunity to be part of the Fiesta Bowl leadership. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
The Fiesta Bowl produces a variety of local events, including two elite bowl games every year – the Fiesta Bowl and the Cactus Bowl, the release stated.