The Azure logo is an expression of the holistic development approach taken by the firm in the creation of our projects. The logo design was inspired by the hand-painted talavera tiles from Mexico.
The talavera tile is not only used in many Azure projects for its distinctive beauty, but it is also a celebration of the cultural roots of the Southwest, the region where our projects are developed.
Embedded within the logo is a hummingbird or colibri. For many cultures, the hummingbird is thought to be the messenger of good luck and harmony. Our development team brings this expression of hope to each project and understands that each site must work in harmony with the surrounding community and nature.
Azure empowers it's employees to create innovative projects in a team based environment.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Vanessa is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She received her undergraduate education at Stanford University with a dual major in Political Science and Chicano/a Studies and graduated with honors. She then completed a Master of Public Administration at the University of Southern California (USC) as a Dean's Fellow.
She began her career working for the cities of Pico Rivera, Anaheim and Downey, in Economic Development immediately after USC. Vanessa then spent eleven years as the Director of Development for Primestor Development and was a member of its Executive Team building retail centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. She was responsible for managing Primestor projects through the development and construction cycle including entitlements and public financing.
Mr. Delgado is the Vice President, Construction for Azure Development where he builds all projects the company creates. Azure has experience with a range of project types including but not limited to Affordable Housing, Single Family Housing and Retail. He will lead all aspects of the construction process for Azure, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. His work begins by getting involved with the Development team early to have a complete understanding of each unique project. This knowledge is implemented throughout the project to maintain the highest level of quality and attention to each site.
Ariel will also work to expand the company’s Construction Management portfolio to assist select tenants, public clients and non-profits in implementing their vision for catalytic projects. Using Azure’s proprietary project management forms, tools and processes, the Construction team can lead any unique project in the under-served areas we focus on.
Ms. Hernandez is the Vice President, Administration for Azure Development, she oversees the day-to-day office management tasks for the firm including accounting, office policies, hiring of new personnel, acquisition process, among others. Ms. Hernandez also leads community outreach efforts for all projects. She serves as liaison with the community, coordinates meetings with stakeholders, neighborhood councils and community groups to ensure each project is designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve. She works alongside graphic designers to create a brand that highlights the history or story of each site we develop.
Prior to joining Azure, Ms. Hernandez was the Executive Assistant for the Director of Development at Primestor Development, where she performed community outreach related activities for the department that involved city officials, city staff, and event vendors. While at Primestor, she also served in a Project Coordinator capacity, organizing construction activities, tracking vendors and pay applications.
