Annual Dinner 2025
With Special Guest Keynote Speaker Kevin Volk
Kevin is a community leader, educator, and business owner. He is an Arizona native who is dedicated to public service and building a stronger Arizona.
After graduating magna cum laude Brown University, Kevin has taught 5th grade, interned for Rep. Gabby Giffords, taught English in Mexico on a Fulbright scholarship, and worked on Tim Kaine’s Senate campaign. Kevin managed a retail business before becoming a real estate agent, helping small businesses grow. Now, he develops commercial and housing projects and leads a company producing sustainable, affordable prefab homes in Tucson.
In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. Adrian is a proud Arizona native, an honorable veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for justice and defending our Democracy.
Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream.
He practiced law for 15 years before running for office in 2016 when he was elected Maricopa County Recorder.
In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 crisis and amidst violent protests, Maricopa County saw record voter turnout, as well as record numbers of new voters registered for both parties. Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials.
Adrian is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, making voting easier for registered voters, and ensuring that Arizona’s business community has a non-partisan partner in the Secretary’s office.