NAIOP Arizona Chapter

“We want to be partners. There may be differences of opinion at times, but there are areas where we need to be rowing in the same direction. If we spend all our time fighting each other, we’ll never get to where we need to be.” — Jim Pratt, general manager and CEO of SRP.

“The anti-infrastructure mindset out there is not helpful to any of us. While there’s a right place for these projects, it’s necessary for us to serve our communities. We have to make sure people feel heard and explain why it needs to be built — but we can’t be the only ones telling that story. We need your help.” — Ted Geisler, president and CEO of APS.

Today marks a new era for our organization as NAIOP Arizona officially becomes the Commercial Real Estate Development Association Arizona (CREDA Arizona).

This transition reflects the work of our 22,000+ members across North America who power economic growth and strengthen communities. From multifamily housing and retail destinations to industrial facilities, logistics hubs, office buildings, mixed-use developments, healthcare campuses, data centers, and beyond, our members deliver the spaces where people live, work, shop, connect, innovate, and thrive. Our new name better reflects the work of our members and the impact they have on communities across Arizona and North America.

While our name has changed, our mission remains the same. Here in Arizona, we remain committed to advocacy, research, education, and connections that help our members succeed and strengthen Arizona's commercial real estate industry.

As part of this transition, you will begin seeing our new CREDA Arizona branding across our website, email communications, and social media channels. Existing NAIOP Arizona web links will continue to work and automatically redirect to our new website.

We are excited about what lies ahead and grateful to our members, partners, and supporters for being part of this new chapter.

How do we continue Arizona's incredible growth while ensuring we have the water, energy, and infrastructure needed to support it?

Yesterday, NAIOP Arizona President & CEO Cheryl Lombard joined Arizona Horizon's Ted Simmons to discuss exactly that.

One of the biggest takeaways: Arizona didn't get here by accident.

For decades, Arizona has intentionally diversified its economy, planned for growth, and invested in long-term solutions. But with the rapid rise of AI, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and data centers, the pace of growth is accelerating, and the need to execute on those plans has never been more important.

Water, energy, and infrastructure require collaboration at every level. The solutions will come from bringing utilities, business leaders, policymakers, and industry partners together to plan, invest, and execute on the future Arizona has been preparing for.

Commercial real estate has an important role to play in that future, helping deliver the projects, infrastructure, and investment that will support Arizona's next chapter of growth.

Watch the full interview below. ⬇️
https://youtu.be/M22Oj-IEKDk?si=VATYVbfbfUj5VHqD

Cheryl Lombard Discusses Arizona’s Growth Future on Arizona Horizon How do we continue Arizona's incredible growth while ensuring we ha...

Congratulations to longtime NAIOP Arizona members and industry leaders Rob Schramm and Kevin Miller on their new leadership roles with Kitchell.

Rob has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer for Kitchell Corp., while Kevin will step into the role of President of Kitchell Development. Both have played an important role in shaping commercial real estate and development across Arizona, and we’re excited to see their continued impact in these expanded positions.

Please join us in congratulating Rob, Kevin, and the entire Kitchell team on this exciting announcement.

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Thank you to everyone who attended NAIOP Arizona’s Energy & Economic Forecast luncheon last week.

As Arizona continues to see major investment in development, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and infrastructure, the conversation around energy has never been more important.

Our panelists shared valuable insight into the demand, reliability, supply chain, and infrastructure challenges that will shape Arizona’s ability to continue growing in the years ahead.

Thank you to Ted Geisler, Jim Pratt, Justin Lee Brown, Cheryl Lombard, special guests, members, and the entire commercial real estate community for making this signature event a success.

A special thank you to our supporting sponsors: McCarthy Building Group, Suntec Concrete, Hawkeye Electric, and our Media Sponsor AZRE

Join us in congratulating Ryan Companies on being named NAIOP's 2026 North American Developer of the Year, our association's highest honor.

This one hits close to home for us. Ryan's Southwest Region has been building in the Valley for over 30 years, from 17 North Corporate Center near TSMC to Innovate48 and Schrader Farms, shaping the industrial landscape that's made Phoenix a national player.

Add a net-zero by 2040 commitment and decades of NAIOP involvement at every level, and the honor makes sense.
Congrats to the local team and everyone across the company.

Read the press release here: https://loom.ly/aE65r1s

NAIOP’s signature event — the Energy & Economic Forecast — is already generating buzz. Check out this preview coverage from AZRE and AZ Big Media.

With Arizona’s future growth, water supply, and energy demands top of mind, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Join an all-star lineup of Arizona leaders as they discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping our state’s future.

https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/naiop-will-host-energy-economic-forecast-on-june-12/

NAIOP will host Energy Economic Forecast on June 12 - AZ Big Media NAIOP Arizona's Energy Economic Forecast will feature Ted Geisler of APS, Jim Pratt of SRP and Justin Brown of Southwest Gas as panelists.

Arizona’s energy future is a commercial real estate issue.

This month, NAIOP Arizona is bringing together top utility leaders, public officials, and CRE professionals for our NEWEST FEATURE EVENT, The Energy Economic Forecast Lunch, featuring Special Guests Supporting The Future of Arizona Energy

Friday, June 12
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Camby Hotel, Ballroom

Register now: https://www.naiopaz.org/energy-economic-forecast