Events

Executive Director, Mountain View Hospice

Jaime Wasden-Ryum is the Executive Director of Mountain View Hospice, a nurse-owned and operated hospice service in Arizona. With a background in nursing (RN) and business (MBA), Jaime has dedicated her career to improving healthcare, particularly in hospice care. As the Engagement Coordinator for Dementia Friendly Buckeye, she works tirelessly to raise awareness, provide resources, and support the community in becoming more dementia-friendly. Jaime's passion for senior advocacy, community engagement, and improving the quality of life for patients and their families drives her work.

Ed Williams is a distinguished law enforcement professional with a remarkable career spanning several decades. Currently a member of the Rotary Club of Verrado, Mr. Williams will be our esteemed guest speaker on May 27, 2025.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ed has held numerous critical positions in various institutions. He served as the Foreperson for the Riverside County Grand Jury and volunteered as a Cold Case Homicide Detective for the Indio, CA Police Department. His dedication to justice and public service led him to the role of California Gambling Control Commissioner and later as a California Parole Commissioner, where he also provided his expertise as a consultant.

Ed retired as Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal of San Luis Obispo County, CA, and as Chief of Police in Pismo Beach, CA. His tenure with the Palm Springs Police Department, CA, saw him rise to the rank of Lieutenant and serve as the Founding Commander of the Palm Springs PD SWAT. Additionally, he played a crucial role as a Homicide Detective Sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department and was the Founding Team Leader of the Los Angeles PD SWAT Team.

Beyond his operational roles, Ed has also contributed to the law enforcement community through leadership positions. He is a Past President of both the Western States Sheriffs Association and the California State Sheriffs Association.

Ed Williams's broad experience and leadership in law enforcement make him an invaluable asset to any organization and an inspiring figure to those around him. We are honored he is a member of our club and look forward to him sharing his insights and experiences with us.

Kevin is the Executive Chef and owner along with his wife Amy Barko of Heritage Street Cooks. He is also the Executive Director of Meals of Joy.  Kevin has a long career in food services and hospitality, including running restaurants as well as working for Sysco and Shamrock Foods.  He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Verrado since July, 2021 

Jocelin Fyffe received a $5,000 scholarship from Verrado Rotary at the recent C-CAP awards event held in North Scottsdale.  Today she will talk about her journey in C-CAP and how she will use the scholarship to further her studies after high school.  

Rotarian Steve Ciucci carries the classification "Astronomy".  He will be sharing with us his knowledge of the heavens as illustrated by his photos of space.  You won't want to miss this presentation.

Mr Yabes is the Manager of the Buckeye Senior Center. 

John David “JD” Hayworth Jr. is an accomplished American television host and former politician, recognized for his years of service in broadcast journalism and public office. Born on July 12, 1958, in High Point, North Carolina, Hayworth built a multifaceted career defined by a dedication to public communication and civic leadership.

A graduate of North Carolina State University, Hayworth earned his bachelor's degree in speech communications and political science in 1980 and served as student body president during his senior year. His early career was rooted in sports broadcasting, with anchor positions at WPTF-TV in Raleigh/Durham, WFBC-TV (now WYFF-TV) in Greenville, South Carolina, and WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1987, he relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he became the sports anchor for KTSP-TV (later KSAZ-TV), the CBS affiliate, a role he held until 1994. Prior to his political career Hayworth was a member of the Phoenix Rotary Club 100.

Hayworth entered the political arena in 1994, winning election to the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 6th Congressional District and became part of the first Republican House Majority in 40 years. He represented the district from 1995 to 2007, becoming known for his energetic presence and commitment to his constituents.

Following his congressional service, Hayworth returned to broadcasting, bringing his experience to the airwaves as a talk radio host on KFYI in Phoenix. He gained national visibility as the host of "Newsmax Prime," a news and talk show airing weeknights on Newsmax TV, where his engaging style and political insight reached viewers across the country.

A family man, Hayworth has been married to his wife Mary since 1989, and together they have three children. He also carries a legacy of athleticism and resilience from his grandfather, Ray Hayworth, who played as a Major League Baseball catcher from 1926 to 1945.

With his broad experience in media and government, John David Hayworth Jr. brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to his audiences, making him a compelling and authoritative speaker on American politics, media, and leadership.

The Bales family has been farming the same land since 1891. They grow, harvest, and store feed for wholesale and retail customers to purchase throughout the year. Along with a full-service sale barn, they have a wide range of supplies and feed for all your animal and pet needs.  Bales Hay is led by Steven Bales, the 5th generation to farm the land, aided by his son, Trevor Bales and daughter, Mackenzie Bales, the 6th generation of Bales farmers in Buckeye.  

Krystian Zebrowski is a dedicated and community-driven Human Services Manager for the City of Buckeye, a role he has held since March 2024. With over a decade of experience in human services across Arizona, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida, Krystian brings a broad and inclusive perspective to his work in public service. He is recognized for his integrative approach to wellness, combining a professional background in both allopathic and holistic medicine. This unique dual expertise allows him to design and lead programs that support the full continuum of community health—physical, emotional, and social.

 

In his current role, Krystian oversees a wide array of essential services for Buckeye residents, including financial assistance, housing support, mental health access, and public health initiatives. He played a key role in supporting the city’s heat-relief efforts, personally engaging in outreach to ensure vulnerable residents had access to life-saving resources.

 

Krystian’s interdisciplinary approach has shaped a program philosophy that is both inclusive and culturally responsive, tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Buckeye community. He also serves as a critical connector between local stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, and service providers, fostering strong partnerships that amplify impact and ensure coordinated delivery of services.

 

His collaborative leadership style aligns city initiatives with grassroots solutions, creating a foundation for sustainable, community-led change.

Mr Holms is a CEO with over 28 years of extensive health system and hospital leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. His experience includes President and CEO of Oalthe Health, CEO of Tenet Healthcare Abrazo West and Maryvale Campuses.  He holds a Masters of Science, Health/Healthcare Adminstration and Management from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Jim joined the Mesa Baseline Rotary Club at age 28 and immediately served as Treasurer for several years, chaired all the avenues of service on the Board, and then served as President in 1994-1995. When the club merged into Mesa West in 2015, he assisted in the integration of the Clubs and Foundations and went on to serve as Club president in 2019-2020. He is passionate about Rotary’s vision and is a graduate of Arizona Rotary Leadership Academy and Rotary Leadership Institute.

Jim recently retired as a renowned tax adviser and business consultant for the public accounting firm of Schmidt Westergard & Company (now Forvis) where he led the firm as the managing partner for over 15 years. He was a respected leader of BKR International, an international association of more than 150 accounting firms in over 80 countries. He has served on the boards of various community organizations including PHX East Valley Partnership, Arizona Chamber of Commerce, Banner Health, and other professional and civic organizations. He also has extensive Church leadership experience.

Jim and his wife Rosalyn have 8 children and 36 grandchildren. They enjoy traveling and meeting good people everywhere, having visited all 50 states and 56 countries and counting. Jim enjoys volleyball, golf, pickleball, mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling and any sport or activity his children or grandchildren are involved in.