Phoenix, Ariz.  [April 18, 2017] –  Phoenix-based Evergreen Development Company  announced today that it has selected Matt Nielson to lead the Company’s expansion into Salt Lake City, one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan markets in the nation. Evergreen’s new office is located at 5107 S. 900 East, Suite 200, in Salt Lake City, Utah 84117.

“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Nielson to head up Evergreen’s newest market with three counties ranked among the U.S Census Bureau’s Top 10 fastest-growing counties in the U.S.,” stated Tyler Carlson, Executive Vice President who successfully orchestrated Evergreen’s Colorado expansion.  “Matt will be responsible for Evergreen’s expansion into Utah, Idaho and surrounding markets by building strategic tenant relationships and brokerage partnerships while leveraging Evergreen’s existing customer network and sophisticated development systems.”

Commenting on the announcement, Laura Ortiz, newly selected President of the Company, said, “Matt joined our team in January of 2017. He has a strong background in commercial real estate, business development and building organizational effectiveness. We believe his extensive knowledge of Utah and surrounding markets will be a key driver in our growth as he ramps up our team in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area.”

Evergreen intends to develop quality retail projects and enable tenant roll-outs in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. These new projects will meet the same development criteria that has allowed Evergreen to build a portfolio of more than 500 development projects in more than 175 municipalities nationwide. To discuss potential development and leasing opportunities please contact Matt Nielson at [email protected].

About Evergreen Development

Founded in 1974, Evergreen specializes in retail and multi-family development, tenant roll outs, project and construction management, property management, asset management, sustainable building and solving financing issues for various retailers and franchises. Working throughout the nation, Evergreen has earned a reputation as an industry leader by delivering high-quality real estate developments and services reliably, efficiently and cost effectively. The company has over 50 employees with offices in Arizona, California, Colorado and a newly opened office in Utah. Evergreen is currently engaged in the development of more than 60 retail and apartment projects and has completed more than 500 projects. www.evgre.com.