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Queen Creek's December Hometown Hero is Jeremy Tod.
Veteran: Jeremy Tod is December's Queen Creek Hometown Hero
The transition from a U.S. Marine to a wedding and event photographer may seem like a puzzling one for many, but not to Jeremy Tod. “I spent five dedicated years as an active-duty Marine … more
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Ryland Johns has been selected as Leader for Tomorrow Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November.
Leader of Tomorrow: Ryland Jones in Queen Creek's Hometown Hero for November
He may only be 14, but Ryland Johns knows how to hit the ground running. A freshman at Crismon High School, Johns is a career and technical education graphic design student. When his school … more
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Kelly Crandall, with her daughter Sierra, owns and operates the Queen Creek Family Market. Crandall was chosen as Queen Creek's Hometown Hero in the category of Community Cheerleader.
Community Cheerleader: Kelly Crandall is August’s Queen Creek Hometown Hero
From the first cool days in fall to the eve of the summer heat, the Queen Creek Family Market is open for business. For years, the Queen Creek Family Market has offered residents a place where they … more
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Special-education specialist Leilani Wilcox Is July's Queen Creek Hometown Hero.
Educator: Leilani Wilcox is July’s Queen Creek Hometown Hero
Leilani Wilcox is a special-education specialist for the Chandler Unified School District and supports and coaches special-education teachers across the district. Prior to becoming a specialist, … more
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Lifetime Achievement: Gary L. Power is June’s Queen Creek Hometown Hero
Gary L. Power is a third-generation Arizonan who strives to use his faith to make his hometown of Queen Creek a positive place for everyone. He hails from a ranching family, and as a small … more
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Trailblazer: Mark Leonard is May’s Queen Creek Hometown Hero

Mark Leonard has only lived in Queen Creek for almost six years but he already has embedded himself into the life of the community.

He and his wife, Becky,  … more

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Spiritual Leader: Mark Ward is April's Hometown Hero
After a long career in the pharmaceutical insurance business, Mark Ward heeded a call and is now pastor of the Chandler Heights Community Church. The Queen Creek resident relocated from California … more
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Entrepreneur: Mark Hittle is March's Hometown Hero
In many parts of the country, barbecue is a serious matter, and the Southwest is no exception. Cities and towns across the country compete over whose barbecue is the best. The most well-known … more
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Leader of Tomorrow: Campbell Faulkner is February's Hometown Hero
Campbell Faulkner hasn’t allowed his own health issues to stop him from helping the community. In fact, it inspired him to create the nonprofit Campbell’s Crew Cares. Faulkner has … more
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Leader of Tomorrow: Campbell Faulkner is February's Hometown Hero
Campbell Faulkner hasn’t allowed his own health issues to stop him from helping the community. In fact, it inspired him to create the nonprofit Campbell’s Crew Cares. Faulkner has … more
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Senior Expo set for Feb. 15 in East Valley
Join the Independent Newsmedia staff and dozens of vendors at the Chandler Senior Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The  Valley's premier business senior health and lifestyle expo will be held at … more
Coaching: David Leavitt is January’s Hometown Hero
David Leavitt is the athletic director at Heritage Academy Gateway, but a student doesn’t have to be in sports to get on his radar. Leavitt sees and knows students as individuals, whether they … more
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