A W. P. CAREY GIFT GUIDE
Are you at a loss for what to get your friends and loved ones for the holidays? We’re highlighting a few alumni-owned and -led companies from past and current W. P. Carey Sun Devil 100 winners.
- Give the gift of beautiful skin by treating your loved ones to customized laser and skin care treatments at Derma Health Skin & Laser, a medical aesthetic provider. President and CEO Trish Gulbranson (BS Accountancy ’88) is a repeat Sun Devil 100 honoree. Learn more: dermahealthinstitute.com
- Whether you need wines to delight holiday guests or unique gifts for the wine lover, Brooks Winery could be the answer. Managing director and repeat Sun Devil 100 honoree Janie Brooks Heuck (BS Accountancy ’89) took over the winery after her brother Jimi’s unexpected passing in 2004 to carry on the family legacy. Learn more: brookswine.com
- For your friends and family who love a good cup of joe, there’s Press Coffee. Consider a coffee subscription if your loved ones don’t live in town. Co-owner Jason Kyle (BS Marketing ’94) is a repeat Sun Devil 100 honoree. Learn more: presscoffee.com
- Repeat Sun Devil 100 honoree Lisa VanBockern (BS Accountancy/Computer Information Systems ’98) created Skin Script, a line of paraben-free, natural products for all skin types. Learn more: skinscriptrx.com
- Visiting the Valley for the holidays? Give an experience as a gift. Yucca Tap Room is Tempe, Arizona’s, original live music venue. You may run into owner and CEO Rodney Peter Hu (BS Finance ’96) while you’re there. Learn more: yuccatap. com
- Founder and CEO Jonathan Beekman (BS Economics/Finance ’02) knows guys, especially how tough it is to find gifts guys want. So if you have a hard time shopping for a man in your life, Man Crates assembles memorable holiday gifts, from gear, flavors, and activities to a unique opening experience. Learn more: mancrates.com
- Consider giving the Stay-Tucked Undershirt, underwear that never rides up, or socks that never roll down from Tommy John. Co-founder and head of merchandising Erin Fujimoto (BS Finance ’03) is behind the brand that claims no adjustment is needed. Learn more: tommyjohn.com
- For the person in your life who could use a weekend or two off from scrubbing toilets and floors, why not give them the gift of Going Greenhouse, which offers pet-safe, kid-safe, nontoxic house cleaning services? Founder and CEO April Prothero (BS Finance ’06) is a repeat Sun Devil 100 honoree. Learn more: goinggreenhouse.com
- When a gift card or experience as a gift makes sense, Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup may be the way to go. Owned by Arizona native and repeat Sun Devil 100 honoree Aaron Pool (BS Management ’09), Gadzooks serves customizable enchiladas and salads and soups. Plus, there are street and breakfast tacos. Learn more: gadzooksaz.com
Nominations for the 10th annual Sun Devil 100 are now being accepted. If you or someone you know is a proud Sun Devil who owns or leads an innovative business, you can learn more and nominate for the Class of 2024 at wpcarey.asu.edu/sun-devil-100.
