Building Arizona’s Next Generation of Leaders: Dan Mahoney and the Arizona Leadership Summit

Chris and Sean welcome Dan Mahoney to the show to discuss the 2nd Annual Arizona Leadership Summit, taking place April 23, 2026 at the historic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. The Summit is quickly emerging as one of the premier gatherings for leaders across Arizona’s business, policy, and civic communities. This year’s event features an impressive lineup headlined by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, along with Brad Geary, former Navy SEAL and BUD/S Commander, and prominent Arizona business leaders including Ernie Garcia Jr., among others. Dan also shares his personal journey—from growing up in Tucson and attending the University of Arizona as a proud Wildcat, to building a successful career in Phoenix as a partner in mergers and acquisitions at Snell & Wilmer, one of the most respected law firms in the Southwest. But the Summit is just the beginning. Dan outlines his broader vision to build a leadership-focused nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders in Arizona. Through major conferences, thought leadership, issue papers, and scholarship opportunities focused on the study and practice of leadership, the organization aims to strengthen leadership across Arizona’s communities. It’s an ambitious vision built on the belief that strong leadership is the foundation of thriving communities—and Arizona is the perfect place to cultivate it. Learn more about the summit: https://www.azleadershipsummit.org/#ArizonaLeadershipSummit #ArizonaLeadership #LeadershipMatters #ArizonaLeaders #CondoleezzaRice #TedCruz #BradGeary #ErnieGarciaJr #PhoenixArizona #ArizonaBiltmore #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicPolicy #BusinessLeadership #Wildcats #ArizonaEvents #LightBeerDarkMoneyFollow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/