Peter Kostis is an American golf analyst and instructor. He is known locally for starting the Peter Kostis Golf Academy at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale.

The Italian born and world class architect Paolo Soleri made his home in the Scottsdale desert in 1956 until his death in 2013. During his career, Soleri helped create the urban experimental town of Arcosanti in Yavapi County.

For Phoenix Suns MVP and all star point guard, Steve Nash bought a bought a Paradise Valley home in 2004 when he was with the Phoenix Suns. Nash lived in Paradise Valley before selling the 6,500-square-foot house in 2015.

Eric Chavez is a former professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks. From 2013-2016, Chavez lived in a sprawling 3 acre Paradise Valley estate with his wife Alex.

Martin Hanzal is a professional hockey player who is from Czech. Hanzal was originally drafted by the Arizona Coyotes and currently plays for the Dallas Stars.

Billy Mayfair was born in Phoenix and turned professional in 1988 winning five events on the PGA Tour, including the 1995 Tour Championship.

Berke Bakay is the current Director, President and Chief Executive of restaurant group Kona Grill, Inc. and is the current owner of Arizona’s own soccer team, Phoenix Rising Football Club.

Donovan McNabb is a former NFL who played 13 seasons. Before his NFL career he played football and basketball at Syracuse University. While with the Eagles McNabb appeared in one Super Bowl and was honored in 6 Pro Bowls.

David Warren Ellefson is an American bassist and second-longest serving member of the American thrash metal band Megadeth. David lives with his wife Julie and their kids in Scottsdale.