Becoming a leader in Arizona’s male-dominated commercial real estate industry takes resilience, strategic vision and relentless drive. Women must navigate challenges with confidence, build strong networks and deliver — sometimes over-deliver — consistent results. Leadership demands not just expertise, but the courage to speak up, mentor others and reshape the industry to be more inclusive, equitable and future-focused. The women who make up AZRE magazine’s list of the Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate for 2025 personify those qualities.
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“We only allow women to make the list of Most Influential Women once,” says Az Business Publisher Amy Lindsey. “The fact that we are more than a decade into the Most Influential Women program and still have more than 2,200 women under consideration is a testament to the depth of female leadership we have in Arizona.”
This prestigious, once-in-a-lifetime honor celebrates women who have not only achieved professional excellence, but have also made meaningful differences in their communities. Their stories inspire others and shape Arizona’s future.
The 2025 honorees will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on August 21, 2025, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. Sponsors of the Most Influential Women in Arizona reception and dinner include presenting sponsor Phillips Law Foundation, cover photo shoot sponsor Greenberg Traurig, VIP red carpet sponsor Vertex Education and Legacy Traditional Schools, dessert sponsor Silver Cain, beverage sponsor Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation, 360 photo booth sponsor Clayco, digital sponsor Ganem Companies, fine jewelry sponsor Osborne Jewelers, and special gift sponsor Tarbell’s. Get tickets here.
One of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2025 will be profiled each day leading up to the celebratory dinner.
Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate for 2025
Melissa Carrasco // Bell Bank
Jenn Consentino // Corgan
Kelly Gantner // Diversified Partners
Jill Hamblen // triARC architecture & design
Christina Heide // Southwest Heritage Bank
Nicole Herman // Social Design Studio
Kate Kaminski // Howard Hughes
Kim Murphy // CHASSE Building Team
Stacey Noble // Keeley Construction
Ashley Nye // Clayco
Joy E. Seitz // American Solar & Roofing
Jenn Thomas // Colliers
Jenny Aust Turner // Cresa
Vanessa Williams // CBRE
