Merrill A. Holden
Assistant Community Manager | Commercial Real Estate | Property Management | Project Management | Business Development
- Role
- Assistant Community Manager at Villa Capital Partners, Llc
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Merrill A. Holden
Project management and business development professional with 5+ years of experience securing $3B+ in capital investment and creating jobs through high-impact economic development projects. Proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives across diverse industrial sectors, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, and collaborating with executives, government leaders, transportation & utility providers, site consultants, brokers, developers, and international trade partners. Adept at aligning government, business, and nonprofits end goals. Skilled advisor in trade and investment, including Business Retention, Expansion, & Attraction (BREA), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and site selection. Experienced in developing government proposals and promoting industrial sites to secure new investment projects. Knowledgeable in land use planning, site readiness, and infrastructure alignment to catalyze investment and development.Former NCAA Division I student-athlete and international professional athlete, with a background that fosters leadership, resilience, and a strong team-oriented approach. Men\'s Basketball Graduate at Iowa State University & Louisiana Tech University (2014-18). Master of Science in Community & Regional Planning at Iowa State University.
Experience
Assistant Community Manager
Mar 2026 — Present
Education
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
2014 — 2016
Iowa State University
Master of Science - MS, Community and Regional Planning
2016 — 2018
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