Grow AZ's Board

Chair

Tisha Crandell

Tisha is a 30 year resident of Navajo County.  Along with her husband Danny, they are local business owners.   They have started and grown several business adventures through the years.  Tisha graduated from BYUI with a BS degree in Public Health.  They have 5 children and 7 grandchildren.  Tisha is an active volunteer in her church and community.

Vice Chair

Mannie Bowler

Mannie is a Community Liaison with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and has been with the agency for nine years.  She has spent the past 25 years in community grassroots leadership in both the private and public sectors. Her passion is working towards ensuring that we have vibrant and sustainable communities for generations to come. She believes this is accomplished by providing our youth (and their families) support from cradle to career. She has a B.S. in Business and a Masters in Government Administration from Grand Canyon University.

Secretary/Treasurer

Jennifer Edwards

Jennifer is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping young people thrive. Growing up in Tucson, she’s been a Holbrook resident for over 20 years. After being a stay-at-home mom homeschooling her three children, she launched a successful second career as a Financial Planner. She spent 8 years as the Lead Financial Mentor for the nonprofit, 3rd Decade, guiding over 500 young adults toward financial confidence and independence. She is now self-employed looking to grow a consulting business. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, music, hiking, crafting, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Board Member

Donald Tyler Myers

Tyler is a proud father of four children—three boys and one girl—and is married to a wonderful stay-at-home mother. Before becoming a father and husband, Tyler spent two years in Brazil, serving the community and sharing his faith. After returning home, he pursued a career in nursing and completed a Master of Nursing Science with an emphasis in education. Alongside his work as a nursing professor, he specializes in obstetrics and pediatric nursing. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and fishing with his family.

Board Member

Larry Bushman

Larry has owned and operated an automotive repair business in Joseph City for the past 10 years. Larry obtained an associate degree from Eastern Arizona College in Automotive Technology and continues to pursue training and certifications to further his career path. Growing up in Northern Arizona, Larry understands the need for economic growth and development. He served a 2-year term as President of the Joseph City Chamber of Commerce and is still active in trying to help others pursue business interests and opportunities.