PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 3, 2036) – Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CVL), a civil engineering firm and leading provider of comprehensive design services, named Jason Hadley as Director of Land Planning, bringing more than three decades of experience in community planning, urban design, entitlement strategy, and large-scale development projects throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
Hadley will lead and perform project work with CVL’s land planning team while collaborating across the firm’s multidisciplinary departments. He will also support business development efforts, work closely with clients and staff leadership, and help drive the continued growth and success of the company.
“Jason’s extensive experience, strategic vision, and proven leadership in land planning make him an outstanding addition to our team,” CVL President & CEO Ryan Weed said. “Throughout his career, he has helped shape some of the most significant master-planned communities and development projects in the Southwest and beyond. His ability to bring together clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams will strengthen our planning services and create tremendous value for our clients.”
A native of Iowa, Hadley was born in Ames and raised in Cedar Rapids. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning with an urban design emphasis from Iowa State University. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Arizona and the American Planning Association.
Prior to joining CVL, Hadley oversaw operations for Hadley Design, leading its land planning and urban design studios while managing project design teams, staffing, and project performance at the corporate level.
Over the course of his 30-year career, Hadley has guided projects from initial visioning and master planning through zoning entitlements, detailed design, development, and construction administration. His portfolio includes master-planned communities, golf and resort destinations, mixed-use and retail centers, industrial developments, and renewable energy projects.
Hadley has entitled and/or planned more than 150,000 acres representing more than 300,000 residential units and 13,000 acres of commercial and industrial uses, totaling more than 140 MSF of employment-generating development potential.
“I’ve spent my career helping clients and communities translate vision into reality,” Hadley said. “CVL has earned a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service, and I am excited to join such a talented team. I look forward to collaborating with our clients and staff to create successful, impactful projects while contributing to the firm’s long-term growth.”
Away from the office, Hadley enjoys traveling to the ocean, skiing, exploring Europe, and staying active through soccer, running, yoga, and fitness training. He also has a passion for art and exotic automobiles. His son, Dylan, is a planner at CVL, and his daughter, Keegan, graduated summa cum laude from Chapman University in 2026.
About CVL
Founded in Southwestern Arizona as Coe & Van Loo in 1958, our company has made a lasting impact on communities across the continent by providing the highest level of service to private clients and governmental agencies. CVL specializes in civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, water/wastewater, stormwater engineering, land planning, construction observation, and permitting. Our highly qualified teams plan and revitalize communities, design infrastructure, and create innovative solutions. To learn more about CVL visit cvlci.com.
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