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THE MEN OF LI F E + C U LTU R E
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
JUNE 2021
PUBLISHER
Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com
EDITOR
Michelle Glicksman
Celebrating the Men in Chandler
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WHILE I LOVE ALL THE ISSUES WE DO EACH YEAR, TWO OF MY FAVOR- AD DESIGNER
ITES ARE OUR MAY AND JUNE ISSUES—THE ONES THAT SHOWCASE Rachel Chrisman
OUR ANNUAL WOMEN OF CHANDLER AND MEN OF CHANDLER. Not only am L AYO UT DESIGNER
I floored by how many submissions we get, but how many amazing people we have Emily Lisenbee
in this community. There are so many who are making a difference. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Susan Lanier-Graham
This month we celebrate the men. From serving on boards to volunteering to help CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
children during the pandemic to bringing lifesaving devices to places around the Lindsay Borg
world, these men are making an impact. Wow.
This year also marks a unique first for these recognitions. While we have previ-
ously honored a husband and wife, 2021 marks the first time ever that we've had a
husband and wife both honored in the same year. Congratulations to Wei Wei and
Steve Chang!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE
JUNE 2021
FEATURES
16 Artist J. Pierce
Spreading Positivity Through Color
22 Gift Guide
Favorite Finds for Father's Day
26 Analog Foamer
Mark Lipczynski Photographs
Trains to Honor the Past and
Create a Bridge to the Future
32 The 2021
32 Men of Chandler
Men Who Are Making a Difference
16 22
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4 Lifestyle Letter
8 Good Times
10 Around Town
16 Artist’s Palette
22 Local’s Choice
32 Local Limelight
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ARTIST’S PALETTE
ARTIST
SPREADING POSITIVITY THROUGH COLOR
J. PIERCE
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JUSTIN PIERCE DOWNPLAYS HIS HUMBLE BEGIN-
NINGS, BUT IT IS A PART OF HIS ART. Born in Chicago,
he moved to California when his parents split up. He found
himself on his own at age 16, and the teen made his way
to Arizona in 2006.
“I don’t want to dwell on that I was homeless,” he
explains. “I do have a story where everything started from
nothing. But…” He trails off, refocusing on the art that
defines him today. “I wake up daily and paint designs on
shoes, on clothing, murals, you name it.”
Today, living in the East Valley, J. Pierce the artist defines
his life through his signature bold and colorful artwork.
16 Chandler Lifestyle | June 2021THE ARTISTIC BEGINNINGS
At age 16 and in foster care, Pierce needed an outlet.
“I started creating art and painting on clothing,”
he explains. The self-taught artist was skateboarding
every day at the time. “A lot of my art was inspired by
hanging out with my friends and at skate shops.”
Pierce says this gave him a sense of the different
types of art that’s on skateboard brands, along with
the type of clothing designs that were popular in the
skateboard world at the time. He became friends with
Jonas Bevacqua, the now-deceased founder of street-
wear brand LRG.
“He was a big inspiration for me,” says Pierce.
“Seeing how he had grown and started his own cloth-
ing brand, it inspired me that I could start my own
company and my own brand. I could see that it was
possible to take your designs and your art and be big.”
That skateboarding beginning remains a part
of Pierce’s work today, and he always focuses on
being positive.
“My work is positive and colorful because I don’t do
anything negative. I like spreading positivity. Colors
make people happy.”
Early in his career, Pierce discovered that trade
shows were a great way to make connections. One
of those was MAGIC, the premier fashion trade show
held in Las Vegas.
“I started live painting for MAGIC. I would live paint
for three days. All of the fashion brands were there.”
That gave him exposure to art collectors, business
owners, and brands. It was the launching place for
what is now a successful career. “It led me to licensing
out my designs and my art to companies that needed
art for their products—or just anybody who was look-
ing for art for their home or business.”
J. PIERCE THE ARTIST
Art is Pierce’s life. He has been fortunate enough to
work with companies around the world. He traveled all
over China after licensing his artwork to a shoe company.
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CityLifestyle.com/Chandler 17ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED)
WHERE TO FIND J. PIERCE DESIGNS
“I started working with them and traveling all over China You can find J. Pierce designs on a number
doing art. I was doing live appearance at all the big cities.” of products. You can also contact the artist to
That led to more recognition, and he worked with such commission artwork, from a canvas or mural to
a variety of companies as Phat Scooters, Kenneth Cole, customizing clothing or designing a logo.
the Arizona Coyotes, clothing brand State Forty Eight, and + Website: ArtByJPierce.com
more. One of his most exciting collaborations was with actor + Instagram: @2iamjpierce
Samuel L. Jackson. + Twitter: @iamjpierce
Pierce created a custom T-shirt design for Jackson, who
then wore it on an episode of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! at
the beginning of the pandemic. When Kimmel asked Jackson
about the T-shirt, Jackson gave a shout-out to Pierce. That
led to some big collaborations, from custom designs to art on
canvas to murals.
“I just got done doing a big painting for rapper Rick Ross,”
says Pierce. “He started following me [on Instagram] and
called me. We talked and I was able to do a painting for his
new house in Miami.”
Today, he defines his work as “everything outside the
box.” Every piece of art is unique. With the skateboarding and
urban background, along with inspiration from such greats
as Warhol, Seuss, and Picasso, Pierce loves experimenting
with color and design.
ART BRINGS HAPPINESS
Pierce says his work took an upswing during the pandemic.
“I was painting a lot during the whole quarantine,” he
explains. “I’ve been getting hit up with a lot of people who are
in quarantine and who are stuck at home and want some-
thing to make them happy.”
Pierce says he has had veterans tell him that his art helps
with PTSD.
“When you have someone tell you, ‘Just by looking at your
patterns, it helps me cope with my PTSD. If I’m having a bad
day, man, I look at your work and it makes me happy.’ Hearing
that,” he pauses with emotion, “that’s just priceless.”
J. Pierce designs appear on a variety of mediums, from
Apple watch bands to custom shoes, T-shirts to skateboards,
and motorcycles to canoes. He creates custom logos. He
wraps cars. He even collaborated with Phat Scooters, creating
a custom-wrapped scooter—and an original 24x24 canvas for
every new scooter owner. But his personal favorite is canvas
because it gives him so much space with which to work.
“Creating art on canvas is my favorite medium,” he explains.
“After painting, there’s a process. I sign it, and then wrap it up,
and then it’s on to the next idea. That is really satisfying.”
Most of all, J. Pierce wants to share happiness through art.
“My work is all positivity. Nothing negative. My work is only
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and attitude when they look at my work, that’s happiness.”
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MARK LIPCZYNSKI
PHOTOGRAPHS TRAINS TO
HONOR THE PAST AND CREATE
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MARK LIPCZYNSKI IS A LOCAL COMMERCIAL EDITORIAL
AND FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER WITH THE CREDS TO
BACK IT UP. He studied journalism and photojournalism at the
University of Maine, Orono. But it is the other, less formal title
he embraces—foamer.
Lipczynski is a self-avowed railfan, chasing trains for a great photo.
And, he openly uses the term foamer. Coined by railroad workers, it
refers to over-the-top rail fans who chase trains across the country.
“Basically, it is used to describe the people that get so excited
when they see a train that they foam at the mouth,” laughs
Lipczynski. “So, I kind of just take that term and run with it. I figure
owning it takes away any of the pejorative qualities.”
In fact, although Lipczynski displays his commercial work on
his website at MarkLipczynski.com, he created a website for
his train photos at AnalogFoamer.com. This gives a nod to the
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Photographer Mark Lipczynski
CityLifestyle.com/Chandler 27ANALOG FOAMER (CONTINUED)
Photographer Mark Lipczynski
analog film he typically uses to capture
trains. He also has an alter ego he uses on
Instagram at @marktraain.
Lipczynski’s love of trains stems from his
father’s train adoration.
“I grew up in the Rust Belt,” he explains.
Back in the mid-’70s, his native Ohio was
filled with industry and train tracks. “My
older brother and I both love chasing trains
and taking pictures. A lot of the trips we
used to take together with our dad were
just to go see trains. It’s very special to me
to have that. I cherish it.”
In 2019, Lipczynski and his brother chased
one of Union Pacific’s (UP) historic “Big Boys”
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“I was reflecting on my history and my
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the train tracks and watch trains. I decided
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He began experimenting with long expo-
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“I allowed the train to blur as it ran through
the frame,” he explains.
He ended up winning the annual mem-
bership competition from Filter Photo.
“I hope the meaning comes across,”
says Lipczynski, referring to this new col-
lection. “This is a story of my history and
my past, and how we’re connected through
distances of time. The train is kind of like
a conduit or a time machine as you see it
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ARTICLE JOYCE SELK | PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG
MEN WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
T U D O R M E LV I L L E The 2021
Men of
FOUNDER, HOPE4LIFE
Long-time Chandler resident and business owner
Tudor Melville, along with his wife Susie, started a
ministry in 2009, Hope4Life, who helps families in
Chandler
Chandler, the Philippines, and Mexico.
In 2014, they visited the Rocky Point prison to see
a falsely accused Pastor who had helped feed the
Mexican homeless, and were touched by the needs
of the inmates—necessities like toilet paper, blan-
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kets, and shoes. Driven by the need to help, supplies
and food were regularly taken and a church built for
the 500 inmates crammed into a space meant for
150. By giving the inmates hope and dignity, lives
have been changed, and today, Rocky Point Prison
serves as a model for the entire country. Weekly
trips to Mexico continue to be made to feed the
homeless, orphans, and inmates.
During COVID, “We were blessed to receive over
seven million pounds of food from the Farmers to
Family program. We have had volunteers at our
Chandler home every Wednesday to help distrib-
ute this food. I post on Facebook to my 50,000
followers that food is ready for pickup, and over
150 cars will pull up at the house and we distribute
400-500 boxes per week.
“It’s been an honor to serve the folks here in
Chandler and the East Valley. We are blessed to
be a blessing.”
32 Chandler Lifestyle | June 2021KEN BONHAM
CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER, HIGHNOON
Drawn to entrepreneurship, Ken Bonham jumped
at the chance to start a company when approached
by his business partner when he was just 26. He
has spent his career in the marketing industry,
co-founding Lucid Agency in 2006, and most
recently, launching Highnoon, a full-service market-
ing and consulting agency.
“Providing meaningful and well-paying jobs to my
colleagues at Highnoon, and watching them grow
personally and professionally, is very rewarding.”
Bonham is also no stranger to serving the local
community. He currently sits on the board of the
Maricopa Community College Foundation, as well
as the Better Business Bureau; is a member of
the Suns Charities 88, and was a previous board
member for the Arizona Coyotes Foundation.
Additionally, his company recently launched a
nonprofit named Highnoon Cares.
“I have spent a majority of my time in Arizona
living in Chandler. Personally, I don’t think there is a
better place to live in the Valley of the Sun.”
Even though he has no children, he enjoys the
success of the local high school athletics in the
Chandler School District.
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CityLifestyle.com/Chandler 33LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)
STEVE CHANG
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SEAPC
Born in Taiwan and growing up in Brazil, Steve
Chang realized at an early age that people need
lifesaving medical devices all over the world. He
came to Arizona State University in 1992 to study
bioengineering, as he had a goal to see people
in developing countries have the same medical
devices as those here in the United States. In
his current role with W.L. Gore & Associates, he
travels extensively in the Asia Pacific (he speaks
six languages), leading a team of over 90 people
to do just that.
“Availability of lifesaving devices should not be
determined by where you live. In this role, I am
passionate about seeing people inspired to do
great things for the society. I am training, coach-
ing, and leading a new generation of leaders that
can work cross-culturally and have a have a heart
to serve others.”
Chang also loves to empower communities. He
serves on the board of directors for South East
Asia Prayer Center (SEAPC), a nonprofit founda-
tion that focuses on education, healthcare, eco-
nomics, and parenting in less-developed coun-
tries. He leads different projects and platforms,
which include helping orphaned and abandoned
children in Cambodia and other Asia countries
who are otherwise prone to human trafficking.
“I take teams from all walks of life on mission
trips where they help orphans and abandoned
children fulfill their potential so they are less likely
to be trafficked.”
34 Chandler Lifestyle | June 2021SHANNON CLARK
ATTORNEY, GALLAGHER & KENNEDY
You can always find Shannon Clark working very hard for others. Whether it is for
family, friends, clients, or organizations, he always tries to give 110%.
A current board member of ICAN, Clark spreads the word about their good work to
anyone who will listen, and does much-needed fundraising.
He has also served on the boards of Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired,
and the 100 Club of Arizona. You will also find him regularly organizing food packing
sessions with Feed My Starving Children, and frequently coordinating the community
service activities at the law practice where he works.
“I didn’t expect to fall in love with Chandler when I moved here in 1999, but I did. I enjoy
the way the community has grown, and the initiatives to re-invest in the community. I love
that Chandler has maintained its character and sense of community despite rapid growth.
It is a fantastic place to raise a family. Great schools, great people, great resources...”
What is something most people don’t know about him?
“I married the girl standing next to me in my kindergarten class photograph.”
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CityLifestyle.com/Chandler 35LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)
JEFF DELP
PRINCIPAL, WILLIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Having spent more than 20 years in a junior
high school, Jeff Delp feels the relationships
he builds with students is the most rewarding
aspect of his work.
“I am amazed at how much I have learned from
my students. I get daily reminders to be grateful,
to laugh, not to take things too seriously, and to
treat others with dignity and respect. Even though
I am seeing an increase in gray hair each year,
working with kids keeps me young.”
Working in education every year, he faces new
opportunities and challenges.
“Recovering from the pandemic, my focus is
firmly on supporting my students, staff, and fam-
ilies to provide a sense of stability and normalcy.
We need to meet the needs of the whole child
(academic, social, and emotional). I want our stu-
dents to have access to exceptional educational
and enrichment opportunities, and I am focused
on clearing obstacles and seeking resources to
ensure this happens. We are overwhelmed by
the kindness of strangers who made donations,
assisted with food box preparations, and volun-
teered to distribute supplies to families in need.
Chandler is a large community with the heart and
compassion of a small town.”
36 Chandler Lifestyle | June 2021TOM ESCOBEDO
VOLUNTEER, ICAN
Tom Escobedo was looking to make a difference in his commu-
nity after retirement, so he became an ICAN volunteer. He quickly
noticed that the garden beds there were empty and neglected. An
avid gardener, he worked with the kids to bring the garden to life.
They till the beds, plant the seeds, water regularly, and pull any
weeds that dare to grow in the much-loved beds.
“To celebrate the harvest, the garden club enjoys multiple salad
days with vegetables they’ve grown.” They learn patience and enjoy
eating the produce and learning what the earth can do for them.
To better manage the garden program, Escobedo took it upon
himself to become a master gardener, and invites other master gar-
deners to come in and work with the kids. He also works patiently
with youth who are struggling behaviorally. His gentle approach and
the soothing energy of the garden have been of genuine benefit.
Escobedo is also very committed to the Chandler Historical
Society, serving on its board for several years.
What is something people may not know about him?
“My grown children have never seen me without a beard!”
S H AW N H A N C O C K
LIEUTENANT, CPD
“As a child, I thought police officers were superheroes. Our
house was burglarized, and the officers took time to make a positive
impression on me and my family. That has stuck with me ever since.”
In his 34 years of law enforcement, Steve Hancock views every
contact as an opportunity to positively impact someone’s life and
gain support for law enforcement.
“As a police officer, we may not always realize the impact we had
on someone’s situation or life. The smile on a child’s face, or the sigh
of relief when you show up to a distress call, is worth it all.”
Hancock also has served on ICAN’s board for six years. As chair
during the early months of the pandemic, his leadership helped
navigate many tough decisions ensuring the youth and their fami-
lies continued receiving the services they needed. Juggling all these
challenges was particularly difficult as he was also facing extreme
challenges in his day job.
Hancock is an active supporter of the Chandler Compadres and
their fundraising efforts in Chandler.
What is something people may not know about him?
“I have always had an affinity for cooking. Once I retire, I am defi-
nitely going to culinary school!”
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CityLifestyle.com/Chandler 37LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)
STEVE HEWITT
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CUSD
Those who know Steve Hewitt say he has a passion for people
and youth. Not only in his job, but in his service to our commu-
nity. Hewitt has served on many community boards over the last
few years, including ICAN, AZCEND, Chandler Horizon Rotary,
AZCEA (Arizona Community Education Association), and Chandler
Education Foundation. He always brings his knowledge, his willing-
ness to think outside-the-box, and his strong desire to make this
community better than he found it.
In his CUSD role at the onset of the pandemic, Hewitt and his team
recognized the need of our essential workers to have a safe place for
their children so they could continue to work. Emergency Essential
Workers Care was established to provide full day care opportunities
for children birth-12 years old for doctors, nurses, fireman, police, and
any other worker who was not able to work from home.
Just prior to the pandemic, Hewitt started an LLC, ABW Consulting,
to be able to continue to give back to the community by working with
nonprofits on their events, organizational and operational structures,
bylaws, staff evaluations, and customer service needs.
“I want to be able to give back to communities and organizations
PANKAJ “PJ” LIKHMANIA the way they have given me a purpose in life.”
CO-FOUNDER/CEO,
INTERBIZ CONSULTING & ROVICARE
At 21, PJ Likhmania moved to Arizona from India to attend Arizona State
University. Finding himself homesick, overwhelmed, and suffering from cul-
ture shock, he formed the Indian Student Association to galvanize over 300
South East Asian students.
“This newfound sense of community with my peers inspired me and taught
me that resources to help others come in many forms, not just money.”
Likhmania serves as a mentor, coach, and advisor for many entrepreneurs,
working with the ASU Venture Devils, Chandler Innovations Incubator, ASU
College of Entrepreneurship, and Arizona Tech Investors. He is also active in
the India Association of Phoenix, Southeast Asian Society, Indo-American
Cultural and Religious Foundation, and New Pathways For Youth. He was
recently appointed to the IT Committee for the City of Chandler.
“Every time I develop a new product or service, I think about the impact
that solution will have on someone’s quality of life. I find the work I do with the
youth in my community enriching. These children are the leaders of the future.
We all benefit when we provide access to better education, sports, and men-
toring. Children with these advantages grow up to become better citizens.”
If it is possible to have any spare time, Likhmania’s passion for the sport
of cricket led him to organize the local cricket league and host tournaments.
Likhmania tries to live by a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu text which
means “the world is one family.”
“This resonates with me now more than ever.”
38 Chandler Lifestyle | June 2021MEL MESIAS
VOLUNTEER, COACH
Mel Mesias was nominated for his endless volunteer work at local
schools and his service to the community coaching youth sports. But,
what caught our attention through the interview process was his desire
to tell his unconventional story.
“Let me say that never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be
doing what I am doing today.
“My wife, Lisa, and I were both engineering professionals with suc-
cessful careers when our son, Mason, was born. We had always agreed
that when we had children, there would be a parent present in our
home. Lucky me, it was my wife that wanted to stay on the professional
career path and my whole life suddenly changed!
“My new job became a stay-at-home dad and part-time real estate
agent. The transition was not easy. Being from Asian descent and living
in the early 2000s, stay-at-home fathers were not the norm. We struggled
as a family early on. Finding our roles and learning our limitations was dif-
ficult and stressful. We soon realized that in order for us to create balance,
we had to work as a team. It was hard work prioritizing family first, but we
have not regretted it one bit. I am grateful that I am able to watch my sons
grow, volunteer, coach, and mentor other kids. I hope I can inspire others
to be a part of the ‘village’ to help raise our next generation.”
ER NEST LEE “JUNIOR” SPI V E Y
PROFESSIONAL MLB PLAYER
Ever since he was 4 years old, all Junior Spivey wanted to do is
become a professional athlete. He went to college on a basketball
scholarship before walking on a baseball tryout, only to find him-
self drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1996. He was a World
Series Champion in 2001, and an MLB All-Star in 2002.
Spivey was a representative at the 2018 MLB Draft for the
Diamondbacks. He currently instructs and manages with MLB/
USA Baseball/MLBPA’s Dream Series, Breakthrough Series, and
Hank Aaron Invitational (formerly known as Elite Development
Invitational). Today, he is the Diversity & Incentives Coordinator for
the Milwaukee Brewers.
Spivey started the Spivey Stars Baseball Club in 2004, which pro-
duced several MLB players. He’s been coaching in the youth space
since 2010, and continues teaching the game that he loves. In 2014,
he started the Living Your Dream Foundation, a leadership and men-
torship organization.
“I have an opportunity to impact and inspire young men from all
over the country and help them reach their goals and dreams, espe-
cially kids of color who aren’t given the same opportunities as other
children. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences ever.”
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C A R L O S VA R G A S
CAPTAIN, CFD
A Chandler firefighter for more than 13 years, Carlos Vargas embod-
ies the values and dedication needed to be an asset to his department
and community. As described by his nominator, “His actions and char-
acter shows that he truly cares about Chandler Fire’s success. He has
used his talents and expertise to help develop those around him as well
as taken opportunities to develop himself as a Company Officer. Carlos
has proven himself to be a man of integrity, commitment, and talent. He
has performed at an exceptional level, with humility and honor. “
Vargas credits his inspiration to his dad, an L.A. firefighter, and his
humility to both of his parents, who he describes as patient and good
listeners. His family is his foundation, and they share in his dedication
to the community through their work fighting hunger and homeless-
ness, and by volunteering with the I-HELP program, organizing meals
for those members of our community experiencing homelessness.
His words to live by?
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Something you may not know about Vargas?
“I really enjoy the visuals of abstract art.”
SCOTT VEACH
COMMANDER, CPD
This father of five boys and grandfather of another, Scott Veach
is making a difference every single day. He finds great satisfaction
in knowing he has contributed positively to the lives of others, in
small and large ways, even though his profession is experiencing
extreme challenges.
“Policing is a deeply human profession. Deep down, whether
they ever verbalize it or not, law enforcement officers are driven by
a single desire, to help people. I am no different. I am hard-wired
for service. Serving my community and my officers is an honor
and a responsibility I welcome.”
Veach believes trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, and
feels the citizens of Chandler expect a high level of service from the
men and women of the Chandler Police Department. If those expec-
tations are met with acts of integrity and professionalism on every
call, every day, the community will know they can count on them.
“We are all presented with opportunities, every single day, to
make a difference; to demonstrate kindness and compassion
toward others. These opportunities are everywhere if we pay atten-
tion and seize those moments. You never know how the smallest
effort can have a lasting and meaningful effect on someone else.”
40 Chandler Lifestyle | June 2021K I R A N V E D A N TA M
ENTREPRENEUR
Kiran Vedantam owns multiple businesses in Chandler, and is
impacting the community by mentoring and sharing opportunities
with today’s youth through these many ventures.
Vedantam feels this newest generation is extremely resource-
ful, and has the potential to solve problems much quicker with the
technology at hand.
“It is our responsibility as entrepreneurs to pass on the torch to the
upcoming generation of tomorrow’s leaders. It does not matter how
much ‘I know.’ What matters is how much am I able to help others
get where they want to be with what ‘I know.’
Vedantam involves his employees in giving back to the community
by organizing hundreds of fundraising events for local schools, orga-
nizations, and charities.
What is something people may not know about him?
“I gained a psychotic aversion to buying any new clothes for
myself after I saw a documentary about landfills. I have been able
to manage my wardrobe with what I had and bare essentials since
2012. The challenge to be seen is how long I can fit into what I have!”
S H AW N M I T C H E L L
PRINCIPAL, CHANDLER EARLY COLLEGE
FOUNDER, CHANDLER4CHANGE
Shawn Mitchell leads by example to encourage his stu-
dents to be involved in community service through proj-
ects and events hosted by the City of Chandler, Chandler
Men of Action, and other nonprofits. He also serves on
the boards of Chandler Boys & Girls Clubs and East Valley
Alliance of Black School Educators.
Mitchell also formed the nonprofit Chandler4Change to
promote diversity in our community.
Mitchell is described as someone who likes to work in
the shadows and is very humble. He has worked in edu-
cation his entire adult life.
“I believe the work of servant/civic leadership was
instilled in me at a young age from my time in Church.
My grandparents were pastors, so helping the lower
socio-economic populations was common.”
Something people may not know about Mitchell?
“I learned to play the drums, by ear, at age 6. I decided
to pick this back up after 20-plus years. Little rusty, yet it’s
a good outlet and brings the joy of ‘jamming’ again.”
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An Evening at the Desert Botanical
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TAKE A HIKE
Vision Gallery and The Gallery at the CCA
During the pandemic in 2020, peo-
ple searched for ways to safely venture
out of the house. One activity that allowed
people in the Valley and beyond to social
distance and exercise at the same time
was to hit the trails. For Take a Hike, the
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FEARLESS FASHION: RUDI GERNREICH
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Through more than 80 ensembles and
a collection of original sketches, letters,
personal papers, photographs, press clip-
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exhibit explores the significant social and
cultural impact of the work of Rudolph
“Rudi” Gernreich (1922–1985), the acclaimed
designer best known for innovative and
body-positive creations such as the “mono-
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On Friday evenings at 7:30, Desert Sky Park
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