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 100 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 for the Arizona District Council and Founding Member of the National ULI Place Making Product Council.  She is also a member of ICSC and the Arizona chapter of CREW and sits on the Maricopa County Board of Adjustment as well as the board for Girls Can Build.

Heather was named a Most Admired Leader by the Phoenix Business Journal and recognized among the Most Influential Women by AZ Big media in 2023. 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 Matt and three children. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, snow-skiing and traveling.