Seattle, WA (November 25, 2019) – Urban Land Institute (ULI) Northwest announced today that Andrea Newton will serve as ULI Northwest’s new Executive Director effective December 2^nd.  She will succeed Kelly Mann, who has served as ULI Northwest’s Executive Director since 2005.

Newton brings over 20 years of experience in real estate.  She began her career in real estate at Kennedy Associates Real Estate Counsel, Inc. (now BentallGreenOak) and then Resource Real Estate, where she gained extensive experience developing and stewarding a network of relationships with investors, stakeholders and corporate partners.  She also served as Executive Director for Imaging the World, an international healthcare technology non-profit.

“Andrea brings many talents and great energy that complement the exciting advancements ULI is making as an organization,” said Tom Parsons, Chair of ULI Northwest (Seattle).  “We look forward to working with Andrea to continue to develop and grow our programs and to be recognized as the ‘go-to’ real estate and land use organization in the Pacific Northwest.”

“I am excited to work with Andrea and our Oregon District Council membership and staff to continue scaling ULI Northwest and deliver on ULI’s mission through new initiatives, content and programming,” shared Chris Nelson, Chair of ULI Northwest (Oregon/SW Washington). “Andrea’s background working in both the commercial real estate sector and non-profit organizations is unique and will help us execute on those objectives.”

Having lived and worked in Seattle, Newton connects deeply with ULI’s mission and is interested in thoughtfully examining land issues and developing solutions.  ULI has been a “thought leader” in the region for many years and Newton is excited to continue and extend this commitment.

“It’s an honor to join the Urban Land Institute, an organization that embodies my passion for fostering sustainable land use in the built environment,” said Newton.  “I’m thrilled to serve this district because I am convinced that through strong partnerships, ambitious goals, and a commitment to increasing value and impact, ULI will provide our region with pivotal perspectives on current regional challenges.  I am committed to serving as a resource for our members and to all community stakeholders invested in creating sustainable solutions in the northwest.”

About the Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute (www.uli.org) is a nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the Institute has more than 45,000 members representing all aspects of the land use and development disciplines.

ULI Northwest includes operations in both Seattle and Portland and carries forth the ULI mission as the preeminent real estate forum in the Pacific Northwest, facilitating the open exchange of ideas, information and experiences among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers. With over 1,400 members across the region, ULI Northwest represents one of ULI’s largest District Councils. ULI Northwest has an annual budget of $1 million and a small talented staff.