Her Story
About Stacey
Stacey Long is an experienced Executive Assistant and Recruiter based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with more than two decades of experience supporting leaders, building relationships, and helping organizations succeed. Her career has been shaped by her strengths in organization, creativity, problem-solving, and helping others. After graduating without a clear career direction, Stacey discovered that she excelled at managing details, finding solutions, and serving as a trusted resource for the people around her. She currently serves as an Executive Assistant and Recruiter with Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale / Arrowhead, where she has built a reputation for being dependable, adaptable, and willing to take on whatever challenges come her way.
Throughout her career, Stacey has embraced a wide range of responsibilities, including executive support, recruiting, customer service, event coordination, travel and schedule management, sales, philanthropy, and relationship building. She believes that success is built through persistence, good character, and the ability to recognize possibilities in people and situations. Some of her most important professional lessons have come from mentors and leaders who encouraged her to approach challenges with a positive mindset. Nearly 30 years ago, mentor John Lunt taught Stacey the importance of responding positively to adversity, a lesson that has remained an important part of her professional philosophy. Her sister and current leadership, including Anita Tyson, have also been influential in her continued growth and success.
Stacey values honesty, humility, teamwork, and maintaining an open-door approach to communication and learning. She believes every person has something valuable to teach and remains committed to growing through the people and experiences she encounters. Her passion for recruiting comes from helping people recognize opportunities and find positions where they can thrive. Looking ahead, Stacey hopes to maintain the flexibility to explore new industries and opportunities while continuing to be useful, engaged, and of service to others. Her personal philosophy, “Dream it, plan it, then do it,” reflects her belief in setting goals, following through, and getting back on track whenever life presents an unexpected challenge.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Stacey
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to staying open to opportunities, being willing to learn, and genuinely enjoying helping others. I have built my career by embracing new responsibilities, adapting to different environments, and becoming someone people can trust and rely on. I believe my organization, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and positive attitude have allowed me to grow while continuing to find fulfillment in the work I do.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is to focus on how I choose to respond to challenges rather than allowing difficult circumstances to define my experience. I learned early in my career that maintaining a positive perspective, focusing on solutions, and being willing to learn from mistakes can make a significant difference. I continue to carry that mindset with me in both my professional and personal life.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice is to never assume you know the most in the room. Stay curious, listen carefully, and remain open to learning from everyone around you. Every person brings a different perspective and experience, and there is always something valuable to learn. I believe success comes from knowing when to lead, when to contribute, and when to listen with humility.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I see change and uncertainty as both challenges and opportunities. Throughout my career, I have often stepped into unfamiliar responsibilities, and those experiences have pushed me to learn, adapt, and grow. I believe the ability to embrace change, learn from mistakes, and remain open to new experiences is increasingly important. Every new challenge can create an opportunity to develop a skill, build a relationship, or discover a new way to contribute.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are dependability, humility, trust, compassion, and a commitment to helping others. I take pride in being someone people can rely on, anticipating needs, solving problems, and making things easier for those around me. I also believe strongly in listening and remaining open to different perspectives. Above all, I try to approach both work and life with positivity, integrity, and a willingness to continue learning and growing.
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