Sun Devil 100 celebrates the achievements of Arizona State University alumni who own or lead successful, innovative businesses across the globe. Each year the ASU Alumni Association recognizes the top 100 fastest-growing ASU alumni-led companies among those nominated.
Alumni Sun Devil 100 Inductees
Sun Devil 100 Class of 2024
Today, ASU celebrates the Sun Devil 100 — a hand-selected group of ASU alumni who have become leaders and visionaries in their industries and who demonstrate innovation, growth and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are especially proud of our CISA honorees and look forward to celebrating them at today’s luncheon hosted by the ASU Alumni Association. Congratulations to our 2024 Sun Devil 100!
Scott Belfer, ‘17 BA in liberal studies
Executive Vice President, CBRE
Matt Dircks, ‘12 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO, Dircks Moving & Logistics
Joe Forte, ‘10 BA in liberal studies
Co-founder, D-MAK Productions
Shannon Heying, ‘14 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO and Founder, Nutritional Manufacturing Services
Steve LeVine, ‘99 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO, Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations
Cassie Patris-Browne, ‘09 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Chief Philanthropy Officer, ICAN
Tyler Woodward, ‘23 BA in organizational leadership
Vice President, Desert Financial
Jamie Bailey, ‘13 BA in liberal studies
COO, Bailey Strategic Innovation Group
Brian Colling, ‘05 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO and Founder, Colling Media
Kevin Emamian, ‘09 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO, COO, Co-founder, Founder, Owner, Partner, and President, EA UNITED
Jason Heetland, ‘00 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Vice President, Valley of the Sun YMCA
Maureen Jorden, ‘07 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Chief Development Officer, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Arthur Miller, ‘08 BA in interdisciplinary studies
President, Epic Produce Sales, LLC
Brent Orsuga, ‘00 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Founder, Pinnacle Growth Advisors
Hunter Raisch, ‘15 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Founder and Owner, Property Hub LLC
Shaney Salomon, ‘14 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO and Founder, Optima Consulting LLC
Debbie Smith, ‘00 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Vice President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
David Stemm, ‘08 BA in interdisciplinary studies
Co-founder and COO, Loadsmith
Jason Turnquist, ‘11 BA in interdisciplinary studies
CEO and Co-founder, Fyresite
Sun Devil 100 Class of 2020
Russ Perry, 2005 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus, #2 of 100
Founder and CEO, Design Pickle
Brent Orsuga, 2000 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus, #8 of 100
President and Founder, Pinnacle Growth Advisors
Brian Colling, 2005 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Owner and CEO, Colling Media
Bart Alazio, 2007 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Vice President and Owner, Tabar Meeting Production Management
Steve LeVine, 1999 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Owner, Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations
Scott Morris, 2006 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
President, Lanza AV | Security
Shaney Salomon, 2014 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
CEO, Optima Consulting
Tom Patterson, 2002 Interdisciplinary Studies alumnus
Founder and CEO, Tommy John Inc.
Kimothy Taylor, 2008 Liberal Studies alumnus
CEO, Innovative Discovery
Carol May, 1982 Master of Counseling alumna
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Wisdom Natural Brands
Congratulations as well to CISA Dean’s Advisory Board member Lou Silverman (Silverman Law Offices), a W.P. Carey School of Business alumnus
Sun Devil 100 Class of 2019
Kimothy Taylor, 2008 Liberal Studies alumnus
CEO, Intellective, #24
Sun Devil 100 Class of 2018
Ryan Maasen (Interdisciplinary Studies ’01), Ice King, ranked #17
Courtney Klein (Interdisciplinary Studies ’05), Seed Spot, ranked #21
Kimothy Taylor (Liberal Studies ’08), iPro Holdings/iProTech, ranked #74
John S. Martinson (General Studies ’12), China Mist Tea Company, ranked #74