The Team

Longtime advocate and champion of Downtown Phoenix and the Arts, Mike brings his passion and enthusiasm to KIF. The creative force behind the unique art boutique hotel, Found:re Phoenix, Mike served as the hotel’s on-site Curator. Prior to Found:re, Mike curated and managed numerous art galleries, was the owner of After Hours Gallery and is a former Board Chairman and Director of ArtLink. He is currently a Commissioner on the City of Phoenix, Arts & Culture Commission and Chair of the Public Art Committee.

Mike co-founded Max & Lucy, a stationery, manufacturing, and greeting card company for which he headed operations and sales. Before Phoenix, he worked at AT&T for 20+ years in various marketing, advertising and sales positions.  He has served as a judge for numerous juried art shows and is often asked to speak to student groups, businesses and community organizations on the importance of Art in place-making, community and economic development.

Tom is responsible for many aspects related to Kids in Focus’ business operations, and as Treasurer he oversees finances with a focus on the growth and stability of the organization.

After working in the real estate business, Tom found his calling in the cable industry. Tom and his partners were pioneers in the private cable industry by having the foresight to serve the multi-housing industry with cable services before the big franchise companies began. He and a partner founded Satellite Management Services in 1985, becoming a leading provider of services to the private broadband industry. The business is still in operation serving commercial and governmental customers.

Retired from the day to day operations, he now owns and manages a portfolio of single-family rental properties in the Arcadia area. Tom is the proud father of 3 grown children who have all have established their homes very close to home.

Rachel Frazier Johnson is Founder & Managing Attorney of Rachel Frazier Johnson Law. She is multi-faceted and dedicates her personal time and career to improving women’s and children’s lives by giving them a voice in the legal process. Rachel has found her purpose in her work as an attorney by assisting her clients as they navigate life’s challenges.

Rachel’s dedication to positively impacting children’s lives makes her an exceptional addition to the Kids in Focus Board. Rachel’s unwavering compassion and commitment to serving her community are unparalleled. Rachel supports organizations and serves on various boards and commissions that offer opportunities for empowerment and aid to women and children.

 Rachel possesses a passion for the arts and devotes her free time to enjoy artistic and cultural events. She is a theatre and film Producer. Rachel enjoys entertaining and traveling with her family.

Creates dynamic and impactful KIF programs by building and measuring the social and emotional well-being of the kids we serve. She has doctoral training in Psychology and Creativity throughout development and 20 years of experience evaluating the impact of cultural and arts engagement on individuals and communities. She is also the Vice President for the Friends of the Tempe Center for the Arts Board and an educator at Phoenix College.