Leadership

Leah FitzGerald

Vice President, Design & Development

Leah FitzGerald leads our mixed-use development platform with focus on shaping strategy, guiding design, and delivering fully integrated mixed-use projects that bring together residential, hospitality, medical, retail, restaurant, entertainment, and other complementary uses to create vibrant, high-quality developments as we grow our portfolio across Kansas City and beyond.

Leah FitzGerald leads the vision, planning, and execution of Hunt Midwest’s mixed-use development platform.

Leah joined Hunt Midwest in 2026 and has more than 30 years of experience across architecture, construction, and commercial real estate. She shapes the company’s mixed-use development strategies, guides design and placemaking efforts, and delivers integrated mixed-use projects that transform communities. She also plays a key role in sourcing new development opportunities across the country. She has directed more than $2.6 billion in commercial real estate projects and built strong partnerships with developers, public agencies, and community stakeholders.

Leah was inducted into the Midwest Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2023, and she is a member of the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2022 class of Women Who Mean Business. She also is an active leader in civic, economic development, and industry organizations, and she currently serves on the boards of the Missouri Partnership, Starlight Theatre, and Kansas City YPO-Gold chapter.

Education

Kansas State University, Bachelor of Interior Architecture

Kansas State University, Real Estate Development & Community Planning Certificate

Professional & Community Affiliations

Missouri Partnership, Board of Directors

Kansas City YPO-Gold chapter, Board Chair

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Public Policy Committee Member

Kansas State University College of Architecture, Dean’s Advisory Council

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