< PreviousBEING BORN AND RAISED here in Central Phoenix, I view this city as a beautiful and intricate fabric that continually evolves as the world innovates. Individually, we are one-dimensional threads, but as we work and interact together in everyday life, there’s this incred- ible interweaving that happens to create an extraordinary fabric of infinite colors, patterns, shapes and sizes through inno- vative ideas and powerful connections. This special and inaugural Innovators issue honors the trailblazers, the risk-takers and the forward-thinkers in our community. Innovators are the originals. They are the change agents who act with kindness and add value through their craft to pull industries forward. They are the shapers of culture and city. They are the story- tellers of neighborhoods. And they stay endlessly curious. Fabric also has the capacity to catch and to hold. The fabric of our community offers a support system of resources and encouragement to those who choose to boldly step forward to take a chance. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in print, azf has the unique responsibility as a storytelling platform to amplify, foster and connect our community’s diverse talent. Being other-oriented is what pushes the weaving of the city’s fabric forward. We wouldn’t have this city without each other’s shoulders to stand on to support our individual goals and dreams. I encour- age you to get to know your neighbors, understand what they’re passionate about, see where you can add value and have the boldness and the confidence to be original and advocate for others who are making a positive difference. AZFOOTHILLS.COM PUBLISHER’S LETTER TRUST LOVE. BE AN ORIGINAL. BE KIND. ADD VALUE. STAY CURIOUS. AZFOOTHILLS.COM OWNER / PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF Christina Silvestri CREATIVE DIRECTOR Antoni Pham COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT EDITOR David M. 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As a devout Catholic, he completed a theology and philosophy program necessary to become an ordained deacon of the Catholic Church. He currently serves at Saint Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix. Kevin and his wife Kara, married 27 years ago, have eight children, 7 to 25. He keeps his family at the center of everything. Kevin continued to hone his leadership skills as a physician, then hospital administrator, eventually making his way to CTCA as a hospitalist. Kevin combined his passion for patients both clinically and spiritually. He was quickly promoted to a hospital executive, taking on the role of chief medical officer of two hospitals. In 2020, he was named as the new leader of the CTCA Phoenix hospital. As the CEO, he purposefully challenges himself and his team to grow the hospital’s market share while focusing on patient experience and satisfaction. Throughout his life, he has been surrounded by entrepre- neurs, physician leaders and religious advisors. 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After working and refining her skills, Cox decided to launch her business and received her painting and drywall license. Now with years of experience, Cox has worked on a host of projects, some more peculiar than others. And while Cox has taken on bigger projects, recreating exterior signage for Empower College Prep as well as interior signage for Barrio Queen, no job or task is too small. Seriously. She once was commissioned to paint parts of a urinal to match its brass adornments. Her insane color-matching skills also regularly come in handy. When asked to recreate a metallic-looking wallpaper fea- turing tiny glass beads along the whole wall, Cox was up for the challenge. In order to create the perfect blue pewter, Cox spent time mixing eight different colors to craft the gleaming result. Creating concrete finishes on fireplaces, fixing old, discontin- ued frames or Venetian plastering entire houses has become Cox’s livelihood. As it turns out, Cox knows just how to make beautiful things. While Cox says she struggled to run a business and raise her son, Connor, as a single mother during the pandemic, she looks to a higher power. “My success and strength come from God.” www.azpaintingllc.com • FAUX FINISHES ARE NO FAUX PAS Decorative finishes can take any space from ordinary to extraordinary. By Alyssa Grabinski Barrio QueenVenetian Plaster Hall Concrete Fireplace With Rivits P.F. Chang’s MuralChef WILLIAM TURNER’S HOLIDAY CHICKEN ROULADE By Alyssa Grabinski Photography by Debby Wolves AZFOOTHILLS.COMSCOTTSDALE’S FAVORITE PRIVATE CHEF IS HERE TO HELP YOU SERVE UP A DELICIOUS DISH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. As a teenager in a South Carolina town, William Turner had no idea that his unglamorous job as a dishwasher, shrimp peeler and fish cutter was only the first stepping stone for his very glamorous career as a private chef. Managing a McDonald’s at 16, attending business school and training under French and Cuban chefs later followed suit. Never even having attended culinary school, years later, Turner oversees a very successful business as a private chef which runs the gamut from fancy, romantic anniversary dinners to more lax and lively bachelorette parties. Aside from the time he spends whipping up flavorful feasts, he does us all a service by sharing his delectable recipes with the public. (Check out www.azfoothills.com/recipes for a list of previously shared recipes.) As the holidays are fast approaching, Chef Turner’s got the perfect recipe for all the holiday festivities to come. While the mixture of ingredients could seem daunting—cheese, crab meat, chicken, prosciutto—this cozy meal will have your family begging for more. www.chefwilliamturner.com, @phxprivatechef Chicken Roulade With Pumpkin Spice Risotto in a Madeira Cream Sauce “I created this dish for the not-so-tradi- tional holiday menu. I recommend using a store-bought deep fryer for convenience and safety, but with a little skill you can definitely make this on the stove stop or in the oven. You can also stuff the chicken with just about anything to make this classic your own.” —Chef William Turner Chicken Roulade Ingredients • 4 organic chicken breasts • ¼ pound truffle gouda cheese, sliced • 4 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced • 4 shaved slices of prosciutto • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 3 cups seasoned bread crumbs • 2 cups buttermilk • Salt and pepper Directions • Prep the chicken roll-ups at least one hour ahead of time. This will help the chicken stay together during the frying process. I also suggest using a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked. • Start by trimming the breast. With your hand, lightly pound the breast to make sure it’s the same thickness throughout. You can also use a rolling pin to roll the chicken flat, if preferred. I like to place the breast in a Ziploc bag first; this reduces splatter. Salt and pepper the breast. • Place sliced cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and prosciutto in a line and roll the chicken breast up tightly and pinch the ends. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. • The breading process is dry-wet-dry. Set up flour, buttermilk and bread crumbs in three separate containers. Start by rolling the stuffed chicken in the flour, then dip into the buttermilk and, finally, the bread crumbs. Make sure the chicken is coated completely. Place on a metal rack over a pan and repeat with the remaining breast, then refrigerate. • Heat oil to 325°F, then carefully and gently submerge the chicken into the oil, one at a time being careful to not overcrowd. Fry for 4–6 minutes until light brown. • Place directly into a 400°F oven for 6–10 more minutes. Check the internal temperature to make sure it’s 165°F. Remove and let rest before slicing and serving. Pumpkin Spice Risotto Ingredients • 1 lb Arborio rice • 3 cups vegetable stock • 6–8 cups water • 1 cup cream • ½ cup pumpkin puree • ¼ cup grated parmesan • Salt and pepper • Pinch of cinnamon • Pinch of nutmeg Directions • In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Add rice and stir, coating and slightly toasting the rice. • Add two cups of water that should cover the rice. Stir, add vegetable stock and keep stirring. As the liquid is absorbed, keep add- ing more water and stirring until the rice no longer absorbs the liquid. This is a little tricky and not an exact measurement. I suggest tasting the rice until it is cooked, which generally takes about 15–20 minutes. • Finally add cream pumpkin purée and parmesan cheese. Stir and remove from heat. Madeira Cream Sauce Ingredients • 1 cup chicken stock • 1 cup cream • 2 oz Madeira • 1 tablespoon flour • 1 tablespoon oil • Chopped herbs • Salt and pepper Directions • Start your sauce by making a roux by heating flour and oil in a pan over medium heat, stirring until it’s a blonde paste. • Then, add the Madeira and chicken stock. Follow with the cream seasonings and herbs. Allow to simmer for a minute or two before removing from the heat. • With a sharp knife, slice the chicken into small rolls, serve over the risotto, finish with the Madeira cream sauce and enjoy! • AZFOOTHILLS AZFOOTHILLS AD VER TO RIALNext >