Well-Versed, Well-Connected, Always Evolving.
Our Evolve story began with a commitment to helping our clients adapt to a changing real estate landscape, where success is increasingly driven by consumers and end users. As our firm has grown, our story has evolved to include supplying the market with our own unique real estate developments.
We are experienced leaders committed to thinking, acting
and transacting differently. Always adapting in this ever-evolving market.
It’s the evolution that drives us.
Amy Malloy and Heather Personne launched Evolve Ventures in 2019. Since its inception, Evolve has worked with over 50 developers, municipalities, landowners, tenants, investors, and brokers to bring a wide array of commercial and residential projects to fruition. Additionally, Evolve has begun development of its own with two urban infill multi-family projects in the heart of Midtown Phoenix and Downtown Chandler, which are anticipated to begin construction this year.
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Amy Malloy
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Amy brings her effervescent personality and can-do attitude to each project she undertakes. She has managed retail development and redevelopment projects throughout the southwest, including Scottsdale Fashion Square, Kierland Commons, Biltmore Fashion Park, and Arrowhead Towne Center. Prior to co-founding Evolve, Amy held roles as a Vice President-Development for Pederson Group, Senior Development Manager for Evergreen Devco, Inc., Assistant Vice President for Macerich, and Business Advocate in the Economic Development department for the City of Apache Junction, AZ.
Amy holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona, and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She is a member of the Urban Land Institute where she serves as current Vice Chair of the Infill Redevelopment Local Product Council and has previously served as Chair of the Arizona District Council’s 2020 Trends Day Committee, and Chair of the Arizona Technical Assistance Panel (AzTAP) Committee from 2017-2019.
A respected leader in her community, Amy was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2006. She received a scholarship from the National Women’s Leadership Institute for her involvement in Arizona’s District Council in 2016, and she was recently selected to participate in Leadership West’s Class 29. Amy is a proud West Valley resident and third generation Arizonan. She and her husband John have two human children, Madeleine and Brendan, and two canine children, Maggie and Winnie.
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Heather Personne
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Growing up with a father who was a custom home builder, Heather developed a passion for continuous improvement and bringing projects to fruition. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded the development of more than 100 retail, office, hospitality and multi-family properties throughout the western United States. Prior to co-founding Evolve, she held roles as Principal with Point B Property Development, Retail Partner with Phoenix-based commercial development and investment firm ViaWest Group, and 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 Vice Chair for the Arizona District Council and Vice Chair/Founding Member of the National ULI Place Making Product Council. She is also on the Maricopa County Board of Adjustment and is a member of ICSC and the Arizona chapter of CREW.
In addition to her professional commitments, Heather also participates on the alumnae board of the Phoenix chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and is a founding board member of the Roadrunner League of Boys Team Charity, a civic organization focused on encouraging philanthropic commitments among young adults. Heather resides in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and three children. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, snow-skiing and traveling. After achieving her goal of visiting all 50 states, she is now working towards traveling to all 7 continents.