Speakers

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Hans Driessnack serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, Arizona. Under his leadership, the campus has expanded its healthcare services, including the development of an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and enhancements to the Labor and Delivery Department. Mr. Driessnack is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and fostering a collaborative environment for healthcare professionals. His vision emphasizes innovation and accessibility to meet the growing needs of the West Valley community.

Mr Driessnack will update the club on the new Abrazo Medical office located on Verrado Way and Roosevelt Rd, including a recap of the medical specialties and services which will be available at this sight, the anchor for a planned new hospital.

Tim was appointed to the AZ House of Representatives on February 13, 2018. He was elected to office in November 2018.

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Tim is a lifelong resident of Yuma.  He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Agronomy.  He is married to his wife Eileen, has two sons, Kirk, (daughter-in-law Sierra and granddaughters Coralee, Ada Lynn and Emily Grace) and Timothy Ty.

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A successful businessman, Tim continues to create jobs throughout LD25. Together with his wife, they own Tim Dunn Farms, Dunn Grain Co., which handles specialty grains and seed crops, both domestic and export, and four Sport Clips Haircut franchise stores in Yuma, Buckeye, and Goodyear. 

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Tim is also an active founding board member of Champion Christian Church in Yuma where he enjoys helping the church in building community outreach opportunities. In his free time, Tim enjoys the outdoors, off-roading, exploring the backroads of Arizona, fishing, hunting, and competitive barbecuing.

Adam Heflin is Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Palo Verde Generating Station.

Heflin previously served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and CNO of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in Kansas until his retirement in 2019. Prior to that, he was the CNO at Ameren’s Callaway Energy Center in Missouri. Heflin worked with Palo Verde this year as part of its Offsite Safety Review Committee and has served on the board of the STARS Alliance, a collaborative alliance of four western U.S. utilities who operate nuclear generating stations.  Heflin began his nuclear career in the United States Navy, followed by positions at Entergy’s Arkansas Nuclear One. Heflin holds a B.S. in Mechanical and General Engineering from Arkansas Tech University and has previously served on the boards of both the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations.

Agua Fria High School District is excited to announce the opening of its new Arts Academy and Performing Arts Center in August 2026, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fostering creativity and talent in students. This innovative academy in Litchfield Park will offer specialized programs in music, theater, dance, and visual arts, providing students with unparalleled opportunities to hone their skills and showcase their work. The Performing Arts Center will serve as a hub for community events, performances, and exhibitions, reinforcing the district's commitment to arts education and cultural enrichment. Hear from education leaders about this project.