SUPPORT STAFF

Originally from Finland, Salla Pahl spent ten years residing in Jerusalem, Israel, before immigrating to the United States, where she has lived for over a decade. In 2021, Salla joined the Zona Team after transitioning from her role as an insurance claims specialist with a leading national insurance company. She began her tenure at Zona as a Mobile Home Client Liaison, focusing on Abandonments, and quickly embraced opportunities for growth.

Currently, Salla serves as both a Client Liaison and Team Supervisor, working collaboratively with Zona staff and clients in the multi-family housing and single-family residential sectors. She is committed to expanding her industry knowledge and building meaningful professional relationships.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Salla dedicates her time to her husband and three children, as well as her passion for helping others through volunteering with different displaced populations in the greater Phoenix area. As an immigrant, she possesses a keen interest in travel and places great value on exploring diverse histories and cultures. Her enthusiasm for connecting with individuals and fostering relationships drives her both personally and professionally.

Janet Woodruff became a Client Liaison and Legal Assistant with the Zona Team in 2024. Originating from Arizona, she is a wife and mother of two. She brings over a decade of experience in client relations and support, ensuring that clients receive exceptional service and timely assistance.

Outside work, Janet supports her children’s activities, demonstrating her commitment to family. She also enjoys reading, often accompanied by her loyal dog during the off-season. Additionally, she has a passion for hiking enjoying the natural beauty of Arizona’s landscapes on weekends.

Rachel Rodriguez was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. She is the youngest of six siblings, with one sister and four brothers. She graduated from Westwood High School.

Rachel’s career began at the Radisson Hotel in Mesa, where she worked as a Housekeeper for a couple of years. She subsequently joined Rogers Corporation, where she spent 10 years as an assembler, inspector, and machinist, working on parts for phones, radios, computers, and other products. Following the acquisition of Rogers by Adflex, she continued in her role for another three years until the company ceased operations.

Following this, Rachel transitioned to a new career path at Koglmeier Law Group, where she spent about 15 years. This position provided her with valuable experience in the legal field, especially regarding eviction processes. Her responsibilities included inputting evictions for court hearings, attaching files for court, scanning judgments received from the court, and filing writs of restitution. She also scheduled court appearances for attorneys. This role was markedly different from her previous work but enabled her to develop self-confidence and communicate more effectively with clients and colleagues. As a legal assistant, she enhanced her typing skills and acquired significant knowledge that expanded her professional capabilities. Rachel takes pride in her work and is committed to continuous learning and contributing to business success.

Rachel currently works for Zona Law Group, where she appreciates the encouraging atmosphere and looks forward to further growth and development within the company.

Cameron Jones was born in Tacoma, Washington, with a younger brother and an older sister, each six years apart. He loved water activities, hiking, and playing competitive club basketball. He attended Washington State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with minors in Psychology and Sociology. During college, he worked in a criminal justice research lab, managed the men’s basketball team, and engaged with the local community.

After graduating in 2023, Cameron moved to Phoenix and began working as a case manager at a clinic for mental illness and substance abuse, where he learned the importance of empathy. He then transitioned to the legal field, joining Zona Law, where he enjoys tackling various challenges and making a positive impact on communities.

In his free time, Cameron stays active, spends time with friends, and attends Phoenix sporting events. Fun facts: his favorite animal is a tortoise, he has a large shoe collection, played against future NBA players in his youth, and despite being a big college basketball fan, he has never won a March Madness bracket.

Amanda was born in the High Desert of California and raised in Denver, Colorado. Her family included her parents and a younger brother. Although she has since lost both of her parents, Amanda frequently reflects on their best qualities and shares these memories with her children. She is currently pursuing an education at Grand Canyon University in the social work program, a field well-suited to her natural ability to encourage and uplift others. Throughout her journey, Amanda has faced various challenges but has always approached them with resilience and determination.

In the early stages of her career, Amanda worked as a dental assistant and front office receptionist in a dental practice, where she developed skills in patient care and communication. Presently, she supports attorneys at Zona Law by processing documentation and ensuring smooth court proceedings for defending clients.

Amanda has been married for 15 years and has two children: Anthony, who is 15, and Grace, who is 19. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time in nature and cherishing moments with friends and family. Guided by her Christian worldview, she aims to instill strong values in her children and create lasting memories. Amanda believes in the power of support and kindness and strives to inspire others to make a positive impact in their own unique ways.

Kelly was born in West Covina, California, and moved frequently throughout Southern California. In high school, she relocated to Phoenix and excelled in the Academic Decathlon, earning a #8 ranking statewide. After graduating from Cesar Chavez High School, she attended Coe College in Iowa. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she left school to support her family’s business as an office manager.

Her dedication helped the business recover, leading her to Zona Law Group, where she thrives as a legal assistant and client liaison. Kelly manages evictions and mobile home cases for property management companies.

In her free time, Kelly enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her fiancé. She loves reading classic literature and writing poems and short stories, inspired by Taylor Swift’s creativity.

Kelly plans to publish her literary work and expand her knowledge across various subjects, aiming to inspire others through her writing.

Taylor Kies is a Team Supervisor and Client Liaison at Zona, where she has been employed since 2017. Starting as the front desk receptionist, Taylor has taken on various roles within the firm, enhancing her understanding of the industry in the process.

As a Phoenix native, Taylor values the range of activities available in Arizona and its scenic landscapes.

Outside of work, Taylor spends time with her husband and daughter. One of her preferred summer activities is paddleboarding at the lake. She aims to allocate more time for traveling with her family in the future.

Jessica Peterson was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in a small town called Shuqualak, Mississippi until the age of eight. In the summer of her third-grade year, her mother relocated with her siblings and her to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they resided until she completed her high school education.

She attended the Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science, where her favorite subjects were biology and history. She particularly enjoyed taking Arabic classes and participating in debate as extracurricular activities. It was during her time in debate that she solidified her ambition to pursue a career in law.

As anyone in the legal field knows, it takes motivation, determination, discipline, and much more to succeed. Jessica is fortunate to have a mother who has been a grounding force in her life and has played an extraordinary role in shaping her career path.

Currently, she is enrolled at the University of Arizona, where she is nearing the completion of her bachelor’s degree in Law with an Undergraduate Legal Paraprofessional Certificate. She is due to graduate in May 2025 and will shortly thereafter sit for the Legal Paraprofessional licensure examination. Additionally, she was accepted into the University of Arizona’s Accelerated Master’s Program in Winter 2023. This opportunity allowed her to double count almost half of her graduate credits towards her undergraduate credits. Consequently, she will also be conferring her Master’s degree in Legal Studies in December 2025. Her ultimate goal is to attend law school and become an attorney in the near future.

In her personal time, she enjoys doing karaoke with her mother and two daughters. While she may not possess the vocal talents of Whitney Houston, she thoroughly enjoys the experience nonetheless.

Lena Pierce, originally from Illinois, spent the majority of her life there before relocating to Arizona 16 years ago. She pursued a degree in Public Health at Northern Arizona University and gained extensive experience through various roles within the healthcare sector. Eventually, she transitioned to a career in Real Estate and Finance. Since joining the Zona Law team in 2023, Lena has consistently taken advantage of daily opportunities to expand her knowledge of law and real estate. She collaborates closely with her team to ensure clients receive exceptional service while navigating unique challenges.

Outside of her professional commitments, Lena is a devoted mother to two boys, aged 9 and 4, and cherishes every moment spent with them. When not supporting her children at their sporting events, she enjoys hiking, watching movies, and embarking on new adventures.