How often do you truly look forward to attending a networking event? How many times have you skipped out after considering all the other things you could be doing…finishing up at work, hitting the gym, spending time with your family, or just finding time to unwind? As individuals, we are pulled in multiple directions both at work and in our personal lives - and oftentimes, these priorities are in direct conflict with one another. Maybe that lunch meeting interferes with your project deadline, or after work functions coincide with coaching your kid’s soccer game. Choosing between multiple conflicting priorities just adds more stress to our lives!
The good news is that there is a different way to think about networking that leverages your personal interests and activities and is more effective for building strong, lasting connections. The key is to think outside the box when it comes to “networking” - not only what constitutes networking, but also where and when networking events can occur. Networking needs to work and justify the time and energy we invest in it. Modern networking is about breaking the age-old structure and forging a new way that fits into your life and fuels it at the same time.
Join our distinguished panel as we explore a modern take on networking that will help you find ways to intertwine your professional and personal life, with the goal of building your network and filling your bucket at the same time.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Project Athena, a non-profit organization that helps survivors of medical and/or traumatic challenges reach new athletic goals and achieve their adventurous dreams. Project Athena provides travel expenses, coaching, equipment, and most importantly, encouragement and inspiration needed to help these individuals make the life-affirming transition from Survivor to Athlete.
AGENDA
3:30 - 4:00 Registration
4:00 - 5:00 Panel Discussion
5:00 - 6:00 Networking Happy Hour
PANELISTS
Heather Personne
Managing Principal
Evolve Ventures
Angela Talbot
Vice President
JE Dunn Construction
Amy Malloy
Managing Principal
Evolve Ventures
Karla Moran
Principal of Economic Development
Salt River Project
Tammy Carr
Director of Business Development
Brinkmann Constructors
Ashley Nye
Director of Development
Cortland
PANELIST BIOS
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Managing Principal, Evolve Ventures
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.
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Managing Principal, Evolve Ventures
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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Director of Business Development, Brinkmann Constructors
Tammy serves as Director of Business Development for Brinkmann Constructors Arizona Operations. Tammy sets market, client and project strategy and directs early project development activities and teams in the commercial market. Tammy is active in the Phoenix community currently serving Urban Land Institute as Trends Day Chair, Arizona Association for Economic Development Public Policy Committee, and Greater Phoenix Economic Council Ambassadors. Tammy was honored as A Woman in Power by Commercial Executive Magazine, a Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate by AZ Big Media and awarded Principal Member of the Year and Associate Member of the Year by NAIOP. She has served two Mayoral-Appointed committees: Chandler Mayor’s 4-Corner Retail Redevelopment Committee and Gilbert’s 5-year Strategic Plan Committee. Past Board appointments include: NAIOP Executive Committee and Treasurer, AAED, Arizona Forward and Scottsdale Cultural Council Performance Arts Center. Committee Leadership Posts have included: Chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative for ULI, Scottsdale Economic Development Advisory Committee, Arizona Public Works Association Statewide Conference Program, NAIOP Golf Chair, Annual Awards, Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Conference Chair.
Tammy’s project experience spans multiple markets, including industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, sports, hospitality, corporate, and municipal sectors.
Tammy is married and has two boys. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, kayaking and supporting socioeconomic discrepancy initiatives in the community.
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Vice President, Client Solutions, JE Dunn Construction
Angela is Vice President, Client Solutions at JE Dunn Construction, a top 20 national contractor with 26 offices, 4,000 employees, and $6B in annual revenue. She is responsible for building relationships, expanding brand recognition, and driving sales and revenue. Prior to joining JE Dunn, Angela worked with local, regional, and state economic development groups in Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona to strengthen and diversify their respective economies.
Angela holds an undergraduate Business degree from Southern Utah University and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.
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Principal of Economic Development, Salt River Project
Karla Moran is a Principal Economic Development Analyst for the Salt River Project. She is responsible for attracting and expanding business and industry within SRP’s service territory; providing site-specific electrical infrastructure identification and cost analysis; and working collaboratively alongside state, regional and municipal partners to identify targeted company attraction, expansion and retention efforts conducive to building a healthy economy to advance well-planned growth throughout the Valley.
Moran has been in economic development for more than 15 years, including roles at the Arizona Department of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Town of Gilbert. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Arizona State University and is also pursuing a Certified Economic Developer designation with the International Economic Development Council as well as Arizona Economic Development Professional certification. Moran serves on the boards of CoreNet Global (Arizona chapter), Arizona Association for Economic Development and the Real Estate Investment Advisory Council and is a GPEC-Certified Ambassador.
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Director of Development, Cortland
Ashley Nye is Director of Development for Cortland and is responsible for sourcing and executing new multifamily development opportunities in the Arizona market. Additionally, she leads the Arizona market strategy related to the firm’s growth and development opportunities. Prior to assuming the Director of Development position, Ashley was a Development Manager for Trammell Crow Company, where she was responsible for overseeing the design, permitting and construction of new multifamily, office and industrial development in Phoenix. Prior to joining the Commercial Development industry, Ashley was a Landscape Architect and held various roles within the industry at Smithgroup, Mithun and Norris Design.
Ashley is a member of the City of Phoenix Camelback East Village Planning Committee. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital annual Big Dig for Kids event which provides funding support for pediatric cancer research while also giving PCH patient’s the opportunity to spend a day of fun operating construction trucks. Additionally, she is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, where she is a participant on the Placemaking Product Council, the co-chair of the Multifamily, Affordable, and Senior Housing Local Product Council, and the co-chair for Trends Day.
Ashley received a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Arizona and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Arizona State University, where she graduated with honors. She is a native Arizonan and can be found exploring the Sonoran Desert on the weekend with her husband and two boys. She is an avid sea kayaker, skier, and hiker.