Woodfield Development Expands National Footprint with Appointment of Neil Hanlon as VP of Development
Industry veteran to lead the firm’s entry into Arizona and Nevada, two of the nation’s fastest-growing multifamily markets
PHOENIX (Oct. 6, 2025) – Woodfield Development, one of the nation’s top 20 developers of Class A multifamily communities, today announced the appointment of Neil Hanlon as vice president of Development to lead the firm’s expansion into Arizona and Nevada. In this role, Hanlon will be responsible for sourcing new opportunities and overseeing all phases of the development process as Woodfield brings its award-winning multifamily platform to two of the fastest-growing markets in the West.
“Neil’s experience and expertise in both Phoenix and Las Vegas allow us to make a strategic expansion into two dynamic, fast-growing metros that Woodfield has been eyeing for some time now,” said Todd Jacobus, Woodfield Development partner. “Our presence in these new markets gives us a strong foothold for future expansion in the Southwest and Mountain West markets.”
Before joining Woodfield, Hanlon spent more than seven years with Greystar, most recently as Director of Development in Phoenix, where he oversaw multifamily projects in the Southwest. Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking and senior housing acquisitions in New York and San Diego. Hanlon holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University.
Woodfield’s entry into Phoenix and Las Vegas is part of a broader geographic growth strategy.
These markets share many of the same fundamentals as the firm’s Southeast and Texas markets, including strong population and job growth, business-friendly environments, and an attractive quality of life. With this expansion, Woodfield will join a short list of Class A apartment developers with a national footprint, offering its trusted partners and investors access to more opportunities.
“I was drawn to Woodfield because of its reputation for delivering exceptional communities and its strong culture of collaboration,” said Hanlon. “The opportunity to bring that approach to Arizona and Nevada, two markets experiencing tremendous growth, was incredibly compelling. I look forward to building on Woodfield’s track record of success and establishing a strong presence in the West.”
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About Woodfield Development
Woodfield Development is a premier developer and operator of Class A multifamily communities. Amongst its peer group, the Woodfield partnership has unmatched experience in multifamily development and asset management. Since its founding in 2005, Woodfield has completed 76 communities, has 16 communities under construction, and numerous projects in various stages of entitlement and design. Woodfield’s earliest developments were located predominantly in the southeast and Mid-Atlantic, but the company has since expanded its footprint to include markets in the Northeast, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.
From the first project to each thereafter, the singular goal is to deliver well-conceived, thoughtfully designed, market supported projects that hit each market’s sweet spot and create value for Woodfield’s investors and partners. Relying on local knowledge with experienced development partners, Woodfield sets the new high bar with each development it delivers. With a track record that stands above, Woodfield Development sets out to assemble the best team of designers, consultants, architects, general contractors, and capital sources, every development, every time. Read more at woodfielddevelopment.net.