OUR TEAM
BARRY M. AARONS
OWNER
Tel: 602.315.0155
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Barry Aarons has over fifty years of experience in association management, policy development, public affairs implementation and lobbying in and around the Arizona Legislature, other state legislatures and the United States Congress. Aarons spent decades as Public Affairs Director for the old Mountain Bell and USWest companies (now Century Link) and in the regulatory and executive branches of Arizona State government. He served as Special Assistant, Policy Advisor and Legislative Director for former Arizona Governor Fife Symington. Aarons was most recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arizona Capitol Times.
Michael L. Monti
​Of Counsel
Michael Monti brings a diverse professional background and deep Arizona roots to The Aarons Company. A Tempe native and graduate of Arizona State University and the University of San Diego School of Law, Michael spent over two decades managing and eventually owning Monti’s La Casa Vieja, a landmark restaurant founded by his father, Leonard Monti Sr. He successfully led the business through its sale in 2014 as part of downtown Tempe’s redevelopment.
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In addition to his work in hospitality, Michael has practiced law and served as a private investigator handling civil and criminal matters. He has also been a vocal advocate for local business, co-founding Arizona Chain Reaction (now Local First Arizona), and serving in leadership roles with the Arizona Restaurant Association, Tempe Diablos Charities, Arizona Tourism Alliance, and other civic organizations.
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Known for his expertise in Arizona history and strong communication skills, Michael has fluency in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Outside of work, he stays active with martial arts and enjoys time with his family.