Meet the 2025 Pacific Southwest finalists

Ben is the CEO of On Site Medical.

At On Site Medical, we’re about much more than on-site, on-demand care; we are innovating so that we can achieve our common goal of reducing the impact of workplace injuries so your employees stay healthier — and so does your bottom line.  

We witnessed the pitfalls of occupational medicine firsthand: skyrocketing costs, lost time and even fraud, often brought on by excessive care. We set out to create a new model —one that prioritizes the health of employees and the bottom line of their employers. 

We do this by: 
Listening to understand 
Understanding and adapting to the need 
Simplifying the solution 
Hustling and delivering 
Executing confidently 

Matt is the Co-Founder & Managing Principal of Ram Construction.

Specializing in tenant improvements, ground-up construction and retrofits to existing buildings, our niche experience allows us to provide clients with an economical and reliable solution in many sectors, including health care, education, life sciences, corporate office (tenant and  landlord), co-working and creative offices, entertainment, industrial, and retail and hospitality. 

Clients can expect fair and transparent pricing, reliable schedules and quality workmanship. We are nimble in catering to our clients’ needs, while also having the structure required to deliver a successful project. 

With low overhead and a reputable subcontractor base, Ram Construction consistently delivers projects within budget and on schedule. 

Our leadership team’s diverse background includes expertise in commercial real estate,  general contracting and subcontracting, providing our clients with support throughout all phases of the real estate transaction and project lifecycle. To ensure the highest quality service, a principal is actively involved in every project, no matter the size. 

Michael is the CEO of STChealth.

Words: Information technology, data systems, products and services, SaaS, first in public health innovation, mission oriented, impact company, recognized thought leaders, strongest brand in the industry.  

All these describe the attributes of STChealth. But not one tells why these words are  important. STChealth is a business with a commitment to culture to hire and retain the best, a commitment to community to serve others and at the top of the list a commitment to reduce the impact of preventable diseases. Most notably, STChealth is committed to reduce vaccine preventable diseases by empowering the health care community and individuals with accurate and complete data that, when used, expands health care knowledge for better life decisions. 

Derek is the CEO of Suntec Concrete.

Founded in 1984, Suntec Concrete provides turnkey structural, tilt panel, flatwork, foundation, concrete placement and finishing solutions to markets throughout the West. Its portfolio includes some of the most significant projects in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Nevada — from large-scale infrastructure and high-rises to complex industrial developments. Known for delivering demanding jobs with highly predictable outcomes, Suntec is the number one subcontractor in the Southwest and the number three concrete subcontractor in the nation.

This success is rooted in the company’s more than 2,000 employees who embrace Suntec’s culture of safety, collaboration and innovation. A 100% employee-owned organization, Suntec ensures its people share in its success and they are supported by programs that encourage and inspire them to continue to learn, grow and give back. Always looking ahead, Suntec is a champion of new technologies and entrepreneurial solutions that keep it ahead of trends and ensure it continues to make a lasting impact. 

Josh is the President of Tempe Mechanical.

Tempe Mechanical is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC systems,  plumbing and related services for municipal and commercial properties. The company has  built a reputation for quality, innovation and reliability, offering tailored solutions that meet clients’ unique needs, including energy-efficient and sustainable options. As a family-owned  business, Tempe Mechanical has successfully navigated multiple generations, with a strong  emphasis on succession planning to ensure that the next generation is equipped to lead. This continuity, along with a commitment to quality, ensures the company’s long-term growth and success.

Lance is the CEO & Founder of Tenant Inc.

Tenant Inc., founded in 2019, is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform provider  revolutionizing the self-storage industry. The company empowers operators with a  comprehensive integrated suite of technology solutions. The platform includes property  management software (Hummingbird), websites (Mariposa), digital marketing services and robust data analytics tools all designed to streamline operations, enhance the tenant  experience and drive profitability. Tenant Inc.’s open-platform philosophy allows seamless integration with other industry vendors, providing operators with unparalleled flexibility. The company’s commitment to innovation, security (evidenced by its SOC 2 compliance) and a diverse global team positions it as a driving force for positive change in self-storage. 

Curtis is the CEO of Thrive Aviation.

Our company works to provide proactive services and personalized sophistication for every moment of our guests’ flight experience. The excellence of our work ensures that each  customer receives more of what’s needed before they need it. More accessibility. Less  interference. A reduction of risk and expansion of comfort. We ensure all elements of  excellence. 

Our Argus rating ensures the safety that our guests deserve. Our pilots ensure the comfort of their passengers through their experiences and personalities. Our technology ensures that  you can take off and arrive exactly as you desire. Our accessibility ensures that you can reach your destination as soon as you can envision it. We ensure personal service that delivers  exclusive excellence, enabling the excellence that propels the potential in us all. 

Yoshi is the CEO & Board Director of TOCA Football Inc.

TOCA Football Inc. is the world’s leading soccer experience company, transforming the sport  and building communities that inspire everybody to play the beautiful game. TOCA operates two primary businesses: TOCA Soccer, the largest operator of tech-enabled soccer training centers in North America with 39 locations, and TOCA Social, the world’s first soccer-themed entertainment and dining venues currently operating in London and Birmingham.

Morgan is the CEO of Tribal Health.

Led by board-certified physicians and Native American clinicians, Tribal Health connects  underserved Tribal and Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities to culturally sensitive medical expertise and high-quality private health care models. Native Americans and Indigenous communities are living through an ongoing health care crisis — one that juxtaposes high rates of chronic disease and suicide with generational poverty and chronic underfunding. Our goal is to drive transformation at patient, community and generational levels through consulting services, on-site clinical training, expert care and metric-managed quality improvements.

Jay is the CEO of Truvian Sciences, Inc.

Truvian Sciences, Inc is a transformational diagnostics company that enables sustainable health care with accessible blood testing for a healthier world. Its mission is to bring blood testing to anyone anywhere, simplifying the experience for both patients and providers. Truvian has developed an automated benchtop blood testing platform that streamlines clinical workflows and integrates three testing modalities — clinical chemistries, immunoassays and hematology assays — to deliver lab-accurate, actionable and timely results from a single blood sample.

The company’s industry-leading diagnostic experts scientifically validate this impressive  technology by conducting robust studies to fine-tune the performance and user experience, ensuring every blood test inspires confidence. Truvian’s passion for innovation is driving its development of this revolutionary device to help stop disease before it starts and, ultimately, empower patients to better understand and take control of their health. The company is determined to promote global wellness by enabling proactive health care through more convenient and broader access to high-quality health insights from blood testing. 

Keith is the President & CEO of Waev Inc.

Founded in 2021, Waev Inc. is an electric mobility provider dedicated to solving the mobility market’s challenges with nimble innovation and comprehensive solutions. The company provides access to safe and dependable electric vehicles through the manufacturing, distribution and support of the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger product lines. GEM is an  established leader in the low-speed vehicle (LSV) space and has been for 25 years. Taylor-Dunn has a rich 75-year legacy of providing trusted industrial vehicles to the market. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev Inc. is a strategic partner dedicated to solving the mobility market’s challenges with nimble innovation and comprehensive mobility solutions.

Anthony is the CEO & President of Westcliff University.

Westcliff University is a globally recognized institution dedicated to providing innovative, industry-relevant education in over 20 fields of study, including business, technology, engineering, law and health care. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, leadership and real-world learning, Westcliff University equips over 7,000 students from more than 130 countries with the in-demand skills needed to excel in today’s evolving job market. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive community, offering flexible programs designed to support working professionals and international students.  

Through experiential learning, mentorship, entrepreneurial-driven programs and partnerships with industry leaders, Westcliff University ensures that students gain practical insights and hands-on opportunities that equip them for the future workforce. Committed to academic excellence, career readiness and making a global impact, Westcliff University continues to empower the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs, preparing them to lead and innovate in their respective fields. 

Jordan is the CEO of Wildfire Systems, Inc.

Founded in 2017, San Diego-based Wildfire Systems, Inc.’s enterprise platform powers white-label shopping rewards and loyalty programs for financial services organizations and technology companies, allowing them to deploy revenue-generating, value-added services for their customers. The platform provides a shopping companion designed to reward consumers with cash back, coupons and other loyalty benefits at every stage of their shopping journey. Wildfire also drives incremental sales for over 50,000 merchant programs in more than 50 countries. Wildfire recently announced the Wildfire Commerce Network, a distributed retail media network that enables advertisers to promote offers across Wildfire’s diverse client base of financial services, rewards and technology partners to reach customers while they are in the midst of actively considering purchases.