Outgoing Board President Thankful for Saying Yes
For Bruce Mosby, the outgoing president of the Phoenix IDA Board of Directors, his professional journey in Phoenix started by saying yes whenever he was asked to help or lead in the community.
“When I was putting down roots here back in the late ’90s, I was fortunate to be mentored by then-CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Valerie Manning. I made a decision that I would say yes to everything I was asked to help with from serving on boards to panels and more. I knew it was important to get involved.”
Saying yes has led to fostering numerous valuable relationships over the years with fellow directors on the Phoenix IDA Board, where he has served for the past 11 years including the past three years as president, and with members of the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board where he served from 2001-2010 with stints as chairman.
“The Phoenix IDA does really good things in the community for people who need it,” Mosby said. “Whether it’s affordable housing, healthcare, education or projects that bring jobs to our community, Juan and his team are extraordinarily good at what they do.”
Today, Mosby fills his time paying attention to the business of the airport. In 2013, he founded Mosby and Company Inc., a license partner of Peet’s Coffee & Tea locations in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which now rank in the top 5% of Peet’s franchises in the country.
“I take care of my business and take care of the people in the business. That’s been my great joy – building relationships and treating people the way I would want to be treated,” Mosby said.
He also enjoys giving back to others seeking professional mentorship in Phoenix and in Denver, where he spends his summers. In his spare time, Mosby and his wife support Arizona Small Dog Rescue. They are the proud owners of five rescue dogs and one cat.
