About

Our Organization

Establishment

The Chandler Compadres were established in 1980 as a non-profit organization with the sole mission of providing support for East Valley families in need. The group started with fewer than 20 members and now has over 100 active and life members. The Chandler Compadres donate their time, resources, talents and money to help disadvantaged kids in Chandler and the east valley. Compadre members are civic-minded business and community leaders in industries which currently include agriculture, information technology, engineering, grocery, banking, law, advertising, real estate, small business and government.

Membership

The Chandler Compadres consists of a maximum of 40 active members and over 60 life members. Members meet once monthly, and are required to meet yearly financial fundraising goals through a variety of events including Rock the Cause for Kids, the Compadre Golf Classic and the Arizona Charitable Organization Tax Credit Program. Membership in the Chandler Compadres requires an active or life member sponsor and approval by the Compadre board and full membership. The Compadre membership includes notable community members and business leaders including former Chandler Mayor Jim Patterson, Michael Basha of Bashas’ Grocery and John Chapman of Chapman Chevrolet

Leadership

Martin Galindo is leading the Chandler Compadres as President for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.  Martin has been in the commercial interiors industry for over 25 years.  He is the President and Founder of Precision Installation in Phoenix providing a vast catalog of installation, moving and warehousing services to large businesses nationwide.  He is also CEO and Co-Founder of Mosaic Interiors Groupe, which specializes in unique commercial space design and furnishings.  Martin has lived in Chandler for close to 20 years with his wife, Karely, and children, Martin Jr., Penelope, Jude and Ella.  Born and raised in Arizona by parents who taught him the importance of family, tradition, faith and hard work it is only natural for him to lead with creativity and candor.  He takes pride in being a member of the Chandler Compadres since 2012, taking every opportunity to be active on the board so he can truly align his passion in supporting the kids and families in need in his community.