Hayley Freestone promoted to Mesa economic development project manager

The city of Mesa’s office of economic development recently announced the promotion of Hayley Freestone to economic development project manager.

Freestone joined the team nine months ago as an economic development specialist. In that role, she supported the city’s business development efforts by responding to new project leads, coordinating closely with Mesa’s development services department, and collaborating with economic development partners at the city, regional and state levels. She also played a key role in advancing the city’s retail recruitment initiatives, according to a release.

In her new position, she will lead projects that support business attraction and expansion, activate key commercial areas, strengthen public-private partnerships and contribute to a vibrant and competitive local economy. She will oversee economic development projects from inception through completion, with an initial emphasis on retail-focused recruitment and development opportunities, it states.

Freestone’s background includes business development and strategic relationship building across engineering- and construction-related industries, experience she now applies to multifaceted economic development projects.

A graduate of William Penn University and former collegiate athlete, Freestone is president of the Young Professionals Board for Treasure House, a nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.