Committed to Arizona.
We grew up here, cheering for the Diamondbacks back when it was Bank One Ballpark and Gonzo hit the game-winner. We’ve endured the summers, hiked all over the state, and watched the monsoons roll in every year. We are proud to call Arizona home and we are committed to building our families and careers here.
Our story started—and continues—in Arizona.
Deep Arizona roots.
Joel’s great-great-grandparents first arrive in Arizona, settling in Tucson. His great-grandfather, Jason “Red” Greer, would become a Hall of Famer at the University of Arizona and go on to be the Athletic Director at Tucson High School for nearly four decades.
Moving out west.
Chris spent his boyhood dreaming of being a cowboy, a dream made a little more real when the family moves to Arizona in 1999.
Growing up in the valley.
Joel and his four brothers grow up in Scottsdale at the foot of the McDowell Mountains. He attends Veritas Preparatory Academy in North Phoenix.
Putting down roots.
Chris helps pass legislation in Arizona to protect victims of abuse and heads to Arizona State University. After graduation, he joins a startup helping small businesses grow and leads a team of twenty.
From one desert to another.
After college, Joel joins the Marines. He serves as an infantry officer and deploys to the Middle East with 2d Battalion, 7th Marines during Operation Inherent Resolve.
School and service.
Chris completes business school before joining the Army as an intelligence officer and deploying to northern Iraq with US Special Operations Command. After the deployment, he heads back to school for an MPA.
The road back home.
Joel leaves active duty, marries the love of his life, and returns to school to earn a JD/MBA.
A new chapter begins.
Chris and Joel launch Verde Peak Partners with a shared commitment to build great companies, serve the community, and raise families in Arizona.
