Sharolyn Hohman, Maricopa County District 5

Background Sharolyn Hohman moved to Chandler, Arizona in 1960.  As a newlywed she established her family in west Phoenix. Since 1980 she has worked professionally in the Southwest Valley and currently resides in Goodyear. Sharolyn has been with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce for twenty-five years serving as President/CEO since 1988. In the current position Sharolyn has the opportunity to bring the business perspective to area organizations and participate in mitigating impact on quality of life as the area continues to experience growth.  Ms. Hohman has served many area non-profit organizations as a board member and/or officer.  For a number of them she served as a founding member including Estrella Toastmasters, Tri-City Jaycees, Leadership West, Tri-City West Boys and Girls Club and Southwest Lending Closet. Education   Sharolyn has a BA degree from Grand Canyon University and a MA degree from Northern Arizona University and is a graduate of Institute of Organization Management. Civic Activities:   Arizona Farm and Ranch Experience Goodyear Arizona Centennial Committee Avondale Arizona Centennial Committee Goodyear IDA/PIC Commission CTE Advisory Board to Arizona State Board of Education Honors:   West Valley Magazine “Shaker”, Shaker 2009 Goodyear Lion of the Year 2004 Phoenix and Maricopa Workforce Connection Super Star, October, 2002 Arizona Woman Magazine Trendsetter, June 1998 Arizona Chamber Executive President, 1998 Goodyear Jaycee of the Year 1994