Each year, PTK magazine — a publication of AZ Big Media — showcases the top people and projects to know in Arizona’s commercial real estate sector. Pulling from a competitive pool of nominations and the editorial board’s knowledge of the industry, this annual edition highlights 50 meaningful projects across all product types and influential professionals in 23 different categories. The digital sponsor of PTK magazine is Quarles . Over the coming days, meet the individuals making an outsized impact on the built environment across Arizona. Here are the residential developers to know in 2026:
John Carlson
CEO
Mark-Taylor
Background: Drawing upon his diverse background in the multifamily industry, Carlson has overseen the expansion of Mark-Taylor’s core services to include consulting,

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