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Jeff Shoket
Shoket Properties
https://irinaandjeffshoket.com
Kevin Webber
Owner/Partner, Webber Estate
https://webberestates.com
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTORS
JIM SCHWARTZ
Entertainment Editor
Jim Schwartz is a veteran of Phoenix’s
entertainment scene since 1998, known
for his deep connections with local
venues and artists. As the Entertainment
Editor for Discover The Phoenix Region
Magazine, he curates vibrant content spotlighting
Arizona’s un-equaled cultural & entertainment
landscape
ALLISON MCKNIGHT
Sports & Fitness Editor
Allison McKnight is an advocate for
Phoenix’s active lifestyle, promoting
sports and fitness since 2005. As the
Sports & Fitness Editor for Discover
The Phoenix Region Magazine, she
curates engaging content highlighting
Arizona’s dynamic outdoor and athletic scene.
PAUL LAMONT
Health & Wellness Editor
Paul Lamont is a devoted wellness
advocate to Arizonans, residing in The
Phoenix Region, inspiring mindfulness,
fitness, and diet he is an example of
health. He has been a resident of the
Phoenix Region since 2015. As the
Health & Wellness Editor for Discover
The Phoenix Region Magazine, he curates
transformative content to foster Arizona’s vibrant and healthy way
of life. He fosters a well-being community that is inspirational to all
of us at DTPR.
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Just as we were preparing to go to print, our beloved Entertainment
Editor, Jim, suffered a serious accident in his own home. A true craftsman
at heart, Jim had transformed his once ordinary, contractor-grade
staircase into a stunning architectural statement—hand-hammered
oak treads paired with elegant flagstone risers. Yet, in turning the
everyday into art, he inadvertently introduced a hidden danger that
nearly cost him his life.
A sudden fall left Jim with two broken ribs, and though the pain
is extremely real, his spirit remains unshaken. We, his colleagues at
Discover The Phoenix Region, are united in our prayers and
deepest wishes for his swift and gentle recovery. Jim’s unwavering
dedication—to our magazine, our readers, and to everyone fortunate
enough to call him a friend—has been a cornerstone of our shared
success.
We know he will heal now and that he is out of danger, and we
hope his journey back is marked by as little discomfort as possible.
In the meantime, we invite you, our readers, to join us in sending
Jim your words of encouragement. His artistry and passion enrich
every page we publish—and we can’t wait to welcome him back.
You can do so by emailing jim@discovertheregion.com
—All of us at Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
THE DTPR TEAM
DIANA RUSSELL
Real Estate Editor
Diana Russell is a seasoned real estate
broker, offering expert guidance to buyers
and sellers. As the Real Estate Section
Editor she brings her deep industry
knowledge to curate insightful content
for Arizona’s dynamic housing market.
RYAN WILLIAMS
Home & Garden Editor
Ryan Williams is a passionate expert
in Phoenix’s home and garden scene,
shaping local trends since 2008. As the
Home & Garden Editor for Discover
The Phoenix Region Magazine, he
curates, 101 how-to tips on improving
your home, construction, gastronomy,
& luxury content for Arizona’s vibrant
indoor and outdoor living spaces.
ABI RODRIGUEZ
Pet Care Editor
Abi Rodriguez, a dedicated veterinarian,
has championed pet care in the U.S.
since 2010. As the Pet Care Editor
for Discover The Phoenix Region
Magazine, she curates incredible
content that enhances Arizona’s
vibrant pet community.
SERENA WINSLOW
Family Wellness Editor
Serena has been a trusted voice in
Phoenix’s family wellness community
since 2012, As the Family Wellness
Editor for DTPR, she curates
insightful content for Arizona’s
thriving family-focused lifestyle.
SPECIAL THANKS
Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art, The Heard Museum, Zuzu at Hotel Valley Ho, SEL, Sweet Republic,
Urban Cookies, Annabel Sclippa, Greg Bernstein, Jill and Peter Galea, James and Linda
Muir, Nikki Lober, Michelle Thompson, Childhelp®, Arizona State Parks and
Trails, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, La Belle Social Media & Marketing, Maricopa
County Sheriffs Office, Perrier®, All of the pet care associates as well as dining
establishments in the pages to follow, The City of Flagstaff, Susan Richey, Lowell
Observatory, Caring for Angels, Friends of Jack Jamesen, Chewy.com, Sur La Table,
Hillary Metz, Coning Care, Venim Mensgear, SRP, Waste Management, Sedona’s New
Day Spa, Jeff & Irina Shoket, Ellen Croft, Light of Grace, To the team, our friends and
family thank you for your support.