NW Valley Times

City Manager Henry Darwin has selected Jeff Curran as the new Development and Engineering Director for Peoria, Arizona. Curran brings over 30 years of experience in development and engineering to his new role.

Curran's career has included a variety of projects ranging from small commercial developments to large-scale master-planned communities across the Western United States and internationally. His professional background encompasses roles as a consulting engineer, development consultant, owners’ representative, business executive, and developer/owner.

Most recently, Curran served as Senior Vice President for 29th Street Capital in Phoenix from 2021 to 2023. During this period, he identified new development projects and led the entitlements and construction plan development for more than $250 million worth of multi-family and build-to-rent projects.

“Jeff’s professional experience in civil engineering, strategic planning, and land development is very impressive, and we are fortunate to bring him on board as we have many large capital improvement projects and private development projects either underway or in the pipeline,” said City Manager Henry Darwin. “I also want to thank Dan Nissen for his leadership in stepping up as our Interim Director over the past few months to keep us on track.”

“Peoria has some amazing opportunities during this impressive time of growth, and I am honored to serve the residents to ensure what we are doing aligns with the vision to keep the community a beautiful and thriving place,” said Curran.

Curran holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. His first day with Peoria is June 3.