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on the COVER

Founders
M A G A Z I N E
Rhonda Moretti
Owner and Founder was originally born in Wisconsin, moved to
Tucson in 2001. With a strong background in business and real estate
management, she is proud to call Tucson her home. “I wanted to start
a publication that would showcase the success of local hard working
Tusconans.” Her vision is to bring all aspects of business in Tucson
together as one while raising money for local charities and causes
through the magazine quarterly launch parties.
Lou Pimber
Co-Owner of Tucson Model Magazine, also entertains our guests
as our official Master of Ceremonies and event host. Lou is a native
Tucsonan, Retired Law Enforcement Officer, Professional Film
and Commercial Actor and Motivational Speaker with a passion
for recognizing, uplifting and seeking out others worthy of being
modeled after. Lou’s insight and a knack for serving others has been a
real asset to Tucson Model Magazine and its mission of making it “all
about you!”
WWW.TUCSONMODELMAGAZINE.COM
Mission Statement
Tucson Model Magazine celebrates the hallmarks of local everyday business.
Our goal is to showcase the talented leaders, role models and entrepreneurship
of our community in Fashion, Beauty, Business, Music, Nightlife, Arts and so
much more. Our admiration of personal triumph, fascination with success,
desire to be inspired, and universal optimism will ensure a strong publication.
In an effort to move Tucson and bring all of our blossoming industries together
as one, this magazine will feature Tucson’s best. The launch party for each issue
will be a great source of networking and will always benefit a local Tucson
Charity.

TMM TEAM
David Clark / Photographer: Originally from
a small town in Texas, David moved to Tucson
in 1990, where he has worked as a caregiver for
special needs children for many years. In 1998
he discovered a passion for photography which
consumes most of his time. It is not uncommon
for David’s wife and son to lose him during family
outings, as he frequently stops to photograph
something or someone. David loves everything
about photography, down to the sound of the
shutter and the pop of the lights. When he’s not
shooting, David enjoys helping the TMM and
Bellezza Models team in any way he can.
Dominic Escamilla / Mens fashion:
Dominic Escamilla is a Tucson native, a
husband, a father of three, and a business
owner. He’s also a gourmet cook and
a painter. He shares his expertise on
men’s fashion in his column “Slightly
Overdressed”.
Marissa Selby / Writer: is a
graduate from the University of
Arizona with a degree in Film
and Television. A born and raised
Tucsonan, Marissa has perfected
the art of finding shady parking
spaces and knowing which 24-
hour burrito location is best. A
lover of culture, good food and
adventure Marissa is an active
online contributor and filmmaker.
Stephanie Caffall / Writer: A Tucson native
with a passion for writing. Stephanie’s
friends and family all know her as the
girl who was holding a pencil and writing
stories by age four. At 11 years-old, she
received mention for having a short story
published in the Chicken Soup series by
The Arizona Daily Star and The Tucson
Citizen. In 2014, Stephanie received her
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the
University of Arizona and worked as an
Army reporter for the Fort Huachuca Scout
newspaper in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Stephanie
and her husband, Ryan, live in South
Tucson and enjoy spending their free time
together working on home projects.
Aura Vidal Otero
Graphic Designer/ Event Director:
Born in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico, Aura
Moved to Tucson at the age of 3. After
many years in the banking industry she
pursued entrepreneurship in Residential
Construction and Residential Drafting
/Design. Aura is currently the Event
Coordinator with Tucson Model Magazine
as well as a Graphic Designer. She also
takes on the role of Managing Bellezza
Models with owners Rhonda Moretti and
Lou Pimber. In her spare time, she is a
production assistant for a local Mexican TV
show. Aura has 2 children enjoys Karaoke
and volunteering in the community.
Joshua Espinal / Writer: a native
of El Paso, Texas before moving
to Tucson, Arizona in September
2015. Received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Multimedia Journalism
from the University of Texas at
El Paso in 2014. Fan of all things
soccer and all sports in general.
Seigi Butler / Writer: A native Tucsonan
of Japanese, German and Irish descent.
He attended college in Los Angeles and
New York before finally finishing at the
University of Arizona having studied
production and critical studies in Film
& Television. In addition to his writing
for Tucson Model Magazine, he interned
for the UA Hanson Film Institute, which
programs a diverse array of film festivals,
lectures and related events throughout
Southern Arizona, and volunteers for The
Loft Cinema.
Anna Luisa Griffith / Writer: is a recent graduate
of the University of Arizona, having studied
creative writing and business. She is inspired by
many things, mostly feats of super heroism in
spandex and magical realism. Written words are
her weapons, but she’d rather use them to spread
happiness instead of fear

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