Partnership Leads Responsible Development Niche

Martin joins Valley Partnership as membership and events VP.

PHOENIX—For more than 25 years, Valley Partnership has represented the commercial, industrial and master-planned community industries. As the advocacy group for responsible development, it has presented a balanced, pro-development perspective. Valley Partnership provides education and networking opportunities for commercial real estate professionals. To carry out those events, Valley Partnership has named Carrie Martin as its vice president of membership and events. Martin tells GlobeSt.com: “I am thrilled to join Valley Partnership as vice president, events and membership. I’ve long admired the organization’s mission of responsible development, and I know my skill set will be an asset to our members. In this role, I will focus on membership expansion and engagement, and educational events that our relevant to our industry.” Martin’s responsibilities will include membership development and expansion, planning and coordination of all Valley Partnership events, and support to the leadership of the organization and member committees. “Valley Partnership partners closely with ULI Arizona on a number of initiatives,” said Cheryl Lombard , president and CEO of Valley Partnership. “Adding Carrie to our team strengthens our relationship even further, and ensures we are optimally equipped to best serve our members and will continue to offer the highest level of programming possible.” Martin joins Valley Partnership from the Arizona District Council of Urban Land Institute , where she served as manager and then programs coordinator the past four years. Martin previously worked at DMB Realty and SunCor Development Company . “I look forward to continuing to serve the real estate and development communities,” Martin said. “Valley Partnership’s mission of advocacy for responsible development and ULI’s mission to provide leadership in responsible land use are both centered on the goal of creating and sustaining thriving communities in Arizona, something I’m very passionate about.”