Better Arizona is a dynamic gathering designed to bring leaders together to learn, share, and grow alongside other influential voices in our community. This is a space where collaboration sparks innovation, and where practical insights from experienced leaders help shape stronger, more impactful leadership for the future.

Friday, February 20

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

February Gathering Topic

Leading with Grit

Leading with Grit is about building organizations that last by doing the hard work others avoid. This talk explores how clearly defined values shape culture, guide decisions, and give leaders the courage to make necessary changes.

Real progress doesn’t come from shortcuts—it comes from disciplined leadership that’s willing to endure discomfort today to achieve the right results tomorrow.

Speaker

Shan Moyers

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Shan Moyers is the Lead Pastor at Central Christian Church in Phoenix. He has spent over 20 years leading in large church settings across Colorado and Arizona. Shan is passionate about building healthy teams through strong values that drive mission and impact.

Shan and his wife, Jen, have been married for 27 years and have four children. They live in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Leadership

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Mary Kominska

Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois, and has lived in Kokomo, Indiana. She currently lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband Scott, and their dog Titus. Mary has been an entrepreneur most of her life (leaving corporate in 2012) and has over 18 years of experience as an Ambassador and Team Leader with Avon. She is passionate about empowering people...to be the best and beautiful you that you were created to be...inside and out. Her life journey guided her to become a Certified Master Mindset Coach in 2021. She shares her experience and knowledge in a 4-week course she wrote called TEA (Thoughts guide our Emotions and influence our Actions). Mary believes in continued personal growth. She was a Boundaries Facilitator at Central Christian Church for 5 years and a few of her other certifications are Insane Productivity, People School, and Avon Elite Leadership Academy

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Gary Small

Gary, a graduate in geology and hydrology, spent 18 years leading water resources and environmental teams at Salt River Project. After leaving the corporate world in 1994, he ran a water resource consulting firm, HydroSystems Inc, for 25 years before retiring in 2021. With 45 years in Arizona’s Water Industry, he focused on leading teams to solve water resource challenges for municipalities and corporations. Gary also held leadership roles at Central Christian Church, including 16 years on the Executive Board. He and his wife Roxanne have been married for 47 years, with three adult children and seven grandchildren living in Arizona.

FAQ'S

Central Christian Church in partnership with Midwest Food Bank of Arizona will be hosted at Midwest Food Bank at 725 E Baseline Rd Gilbert

We meet from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 
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