Tierney and Harper-Marinick Honored at Valley Leadership Man & Woman of the Year Luncheon
David Tierney and Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick were honored for their long-term contributions and commitment to the community at the 68th Valley Leadership Man & Woman of the Year luncheon on Thursday, March 30 at the Arizona Biltmore. The event hosted over a thousand guests.
David Tierney has been a partner in the Phoenix firm, Sacks Tierney P.A. for over 40 years, primarily practicing Commercial Construction Law. He is a Harvard Law School alumni and before moving to Arizona in 1969 he served in the Peace Corps and was active advocate of civil-rights issues. He currently serves on more than two-dozen community boards and organizations and has formed committees, coalitions and nonprofits to serve the less fortunate.
Maria Harper-Marinick is the chancellor of the Maricopa Community College District, one of the largest community college systems in the nation. She is also the first woman, and the first Hispanic, to be appointed chancellor of the District. In her role she oversees operations for the system, which serves 200,000 students and nearly 10,000 faculty and staff members across 10 campuses.
