Woodfield Development, one of the nation’s top 20 developers of Class A multifamily communities, announced the appointment of Neil Hanlon as vice president of Development to lead the firm’s expansion into Arizona and Nevada.
“Neil’s experience and expertise in both Phoenix and Las Vegas allow us to make a strategic expansion into two dynamic, fast-growing metros that Woodfield has been eyeing for some time now,” said Todd Jacobus, Woodfield Development partner. “Our presence in these new markets gives us a strong foothold for future expansion in the Southwest and Mountain West markets.”
Before joining Woodfield, Neil Hanlon spent more than seven years with Greystar, most recently as Director of Development in Phoenix, where he oversaw multifamily projects in the Southwest. Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking and senior housing acquisitions in New York and San Diego. Hanlon holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University.
Woodfield’s entry into Phoenix and Las Vegas is part of a broader geographic growth strategy. These markets share many of the same fundamentals as the firm’s Southeast and Texas markets, including strong population and job growth, business-friendly environments, and an attractive quality of life. With this expansion, Woodfield will join a short list of Class A apartment developers with a national footprint, offering its trusted partners and investors access to more opportunities.
“I was drawn to Woodfield because of its reputation for delivering exceptional communities and its strong culture of collaboration,” said Hanlon. “The opportunity to bring that approach to Arizona and Nevada, two markets experiencing tremendous growth, was incredibly compelling. I look forward to building on Woodfield’s track record of success and establishing a strong presence in the West.”
