His only public crusade was a failed attempt to get the homeowners association to pay for new playground equipment. An arson task force has chased leads in the case for months, and investigators heard different theories and speculation throughout the day Friday. Yet she's cautious. Sands, who once worked as the director of marketing for Phoenix Health Plan, is a frequent hiker in the hills behind his house, located in the 9000 block of North 28th Street. He takes his Labrador retriever Angel into the preserve every morning, neighbor Pat Kuhn said.
Sands is also an active participant in a Bible study and referees soccer games.
Reporter Dennis Wagner contributed to this article. All rights reserved.