By Gilbert Independent
The Guiding Growth Podcast candidate edition is presented by Modern Moments, Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Candidates’ participation in this podcast does not constitute an endorsement expressed or implied by the podcast, its hosts, its sponsors or its production team. The purpose of these interviews is to provide listeners with insights into the journey perspectives and policies of various candidates. All candidates running for Gilbert Town Council were invited to participate. Listeners are encouraged to do their research and make an informed decision when casting their votes.
Gilbert has four candidates for two open council member seats this fall: Aaron Accurso, Kenny Buckland, Monte Lyons and Noah Mundt.
Aaron Accurso was born in Southern California and raised in a military family who was transferred around the country. He was primarily raised in Southeast Virginia and ended up attending the College of William and Mary. Upon graduation, he worked for Ferguson Enterprises for 17 years as a buyer, branch credit manager, branch operations manager and regional purchasing manager.
From there he took a few years to work in an area that he has been passionate about for most of his life and worked for the Catholic Church as a liturgical director. Once he accomplished his goals in this time of service, he returned to the business world. During the past seven years he has worked for a small family business in the east valley, Poco Verde Pools & Landscaping, and serves as its construction manager. Accurso has lived in Gilbert 17 years.
