Heather Personne

Biography: Heather Personne is a Managing Principal of Evolve Ventures, a regional real estate development and advisory group focused on adding value to all aspects of the real estate life cycle through a focus on the evolution of real estate to reflect a more consumer-driven experience. Heather has over 25 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, management and dispositions. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded the development of more than 150 retail, office, hospitality and multi-family properties throughout the western United States. Prior to co-founding Evolve, she held roles as a Principal with Point B Property Development, a Retail Partner with Phoenix-based commercial development and investment firm ViaWest Group and a Principal with Evergreen Devco, a regional retail and multi-family developer. Heather graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Arizona Honors College and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and French. She is heavily involved with the Urban Land Institute, currently serving as Chair of the Governance Committee for the Arizona District Council and member of the National ULI Place Making Product Council. She is also a member of ICSC and the Arizona chapter of CREW. In addition to her professional commitments, Heather also serves on the Maricopa County Board of Adjustment and is the President Elect of the Camelback Mountain Chapter of the National Charity League, a civic organization focused on encouraging philanthropic commitments among mothers and daughters. Heather resides in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband Matt and the two of her three children that aren't yet members of the working world. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, snow-skiing and traveling.