Mignonne Hollis

Executive Director
Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation
Sierra Vista, AZ


Currently the executive director of the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation, Mignonne graduated from Tombstone Union High School, attended the University of Arizona, and went on to earn her MBA from the University of Phoenix. In her effort to support economic development in Arizona, Mignonne co-writes a weekly newspaper advice column for business owners, serves as the Vice Chair of the Canyon Vista Medical Center board of trustees, is on the public policy committee of the International Economic Development Council and the Treasurer of the Arizona Association for Economic Development. She was also recently appointed to the Arizona Commerce Authority Board. In 2014 She was named economic developer of the year and in 2017 her organization was named small organization of the year. Mignonne is the founder of Aerospace Arizona Association and through this association has formed the UAS Center For Innovation at the Benson Airport. Mignonne is dedicated to making an economic impact not only in rural Arizona, but throughout the entire state.