Phoenix leaders mourn death of Black Chamber president Robin Reed

What they're saying: "Robin helped build a thriving, diverse corporate community in Phoenix by lifting up countless entrepreneurs and small business owners. He unquestionably leaves a powerful legacy," Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego posted on X.

Zoom in: Reed launched multiple businesses over his 40-year career and ran a corporate consulting firm and sustainability solutions company at the time of his death, per LinkedIn.

• He took over the Black Chamber in 2016 and transformed it "into an inclusive and forward-thinking community organization," according to the group's website.