MEET OUR TEAM
Based in Arizona, Del Mar Ventures Group continuously creates strategic relationships while building, renovating and investing in a variety of real estate to add value in every development. Del Mar Ventures Group’s existing portfolio includes retail, industrial and office in highly-desirable areas. With a conservative approach and strategic execution, the team provides great value, integrity and transparency in all developments.
Larry Hayward provides a tenured team to produce results for real estate investment and development in Del Mar Ventures Group. In his career of 40+ years experience, his portfolio contains hundreds of developments including retail, corporate, manufacturing and distribution centers nationwide, while leading billion-dollar companies and presiding on boards of various companies and charities alike.
MEET OUR TEAM
Based in Arizona, Del Mar Ventures Group continuously creates strategic relationships while building, renovating and investing in a variety of real estate to add value in every development. Del Mar Ventures Group’s existing portfolio includes retail, industrial and office in highly-desirable areas. With a conservative approach and strategic execution, the team provides great value, integrity and transparency in all developments.
Larry Hayward provides a tenured team to produce results for real estate investment and development in Del Mar Ventures Group. In his career of 40+ years experience, his portfolio contains hundreds of developments including retail, corporate, manufacturing and distribution centers nationwide, while leading billion-dollar companies and presiding on boards of various companies and charities alike.
CHRIS HAYWARD
MANAGING PARTNER / PRESIDENT
Chris Hayward serves as Partner and President of Del Mar Ventures Group, LLC, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, oversees its investment portfolios, and guides the execution of development initiatives across the United States. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investment and commercial construction, Chris brings a seasoned, growth-oriented approach to every facet of the business.
Throughout his career, Chris has sourced, developed, and managed real estate projects totaling millions of dollars in value across all 50 states. His expertise spans a wide range of asset classes—including retail, office, multifamily, industrial, and distribution – positioning Del Mar Ventures as a dynamic and diversified player in the national market.
Following the passing of his father and company founder, Larry Hayward, in 2023, Chris assumed full leadership of Del Mar Ventures, continuing a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence and operational integrity. His leadership reflects a deep respect for the company’s roots, paired with a forward-thinking vision focused on long-term value creation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Chris is deeply committed to community engagement and philanthropy. He currently serves on the board of PCH 50, an organization that supports Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and is actively involved with FOR OTHERS—a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing resources and relationships to serve vulnerable communities through faith-driven initiatives.
Chris’s leadership is defined by a strong sense of purpose, and a dedication to building meaningful relationships—with investors, partners, and the communities Del Mar Ventures serves.
CHRIS HAYWARD
MANAGING PARTNER / PRESIDENT
Chris Hayward serves as Partner and President of Del Mar Ventures Group, LLC, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, oversees its investment portfolios, and guides the execution of development initiatives across the United States. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investment and commercial construction, Chris brings a seasoned, growth-oriented approach to every facet of the business.
Throughout his career, Chris has sourced, developed, and managed real estate projects totaling millions of dollars in value across all 50 states. His expertise spans a wide range of asset classes—including retail, office, multifamily, industrial, and distribution – positioning Del Mar Ventures as a dynamic and diversified player in the national market.
Following the passing of his father and company founder, Larry Hayward, in 2023, Chris assumed full leadership of Del Mar Ventures, continuing a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence and operational integrity. His leadership reflects a deep respect for the company’s roots, paired with a forward-thinking vision focused on long-term value creation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Chris is deeply committed to community engagement and philanthropy. He currently serves on the board of PCH 50, an organization that supports Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and is actively involved with FOR OTHERS—a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing resources and relationships to serve vulnerable communities through faith-driven initiatives.
Chris’s leadership is defined by a strong sense of purpose, and a dedication to building meaningful relationships—with investors, partners, and the communities Del Mar Ventures serves.
HOPE ZEFRAN
VP, OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Hope oversees the execution, accounting, and ongoing due diligence for the firm’s private equity real estate portfolio. With 15+ years of experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, mergers and acquisitions, and vendor relations, Hope brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to operational leadership. She has built trusted partnerships and managed hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for corporations and clients across the United States. Her role spans both corporate and property-level operations, including financial oversight, and administrative systems that support the firm’s nationwide portfolio.
HOPE ZEFRAN
VP, OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Hope oversees the execution, accounting, and ongoing due diligence for the firm’s private equity real estate portfolio. With 15+ years of experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, mergers and acquisitions, and vendor relations, Hope brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to operational leadership. She has built trusted partnerships and managed hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for corporations and clients across the United States. Her role spans both corporate and property-level operations, including financial oversight, and administrative systems that support the firm’s nationwide portfolio.
CHRIS EVANS
VP, FINANCE & ANALYTICS
Chris is responsible for the overall planning, asset allocation, and portfolio management of Del Mar Ventures Group. He has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, financial modeling, new investment growth evaluations and acquisitions of both private and public entities. Chris holds a B.S. in Finance with Minors in Global Business from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management. Chris brings deep expertise in estate planning, tax strategy, and long-term wealth preservation—ensuring that investment decisions align with broader financial goals and generational outcomes.
CHRIS EVANS
VP, FINANCE & ANALYTICS
Chris is responsible for the overall planning, asset allocation, and portfolio management of Del Mar Ventures Group. He has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, financial modeling, new investment growth evaluations and acquisitions of both private and public entities. Chris holds a B.S. in Finance with Minors in Global Business from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management. Chris brings deep expertise in estate planning, tax strategy, and long-term wealth preservation—ensuring that investment decisions align with broader financial goals and generational outcomes.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER RESEARCH
By partnering with MD Anderson, one of the nation’s leading cancer centers, Banner Health’s cancer care includes outstanding cancer programs that integrate the latest in research, education and prevention. All Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado provide care based on the same protocols and practice standards provided at MD Anderson in Houston.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO PHOENIX
Boys & Girls Clubs empowers all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community. With 27 Clubs in the Valley, our Dental Clinic, Charter School, and youth outreach services, Boys & Girls Clubs positively impacts more than 59,000 youth and teens every year through four key areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Career Pathways & Workforce Readiness.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHC) is truly a “home-away-from-home,” keeping families together and close to the medical resources they need thanks to the outstanding commitment of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Through the generous support of our community, we have had more than 55,566 family check-ins since opening our doors in 1985.
PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Phoenix Children’s is the premier regional pediatric center in the Southwest, nationally recognized as one of the best for pediatric care, innovative research and medical education.
VISION & LEGACY
As a family-owned company, our team is committed to the long run. Legacy, when done right, is long-term, has multifaceted investments, funds charitable giving, and lasts. DM Ventures builds a foundation of integrity, transparency, and quality partnerships. We make decisions and investments that our families, families will be proud of and will one day have the opportunity to grow themselves.
VISION & LEGACY
As family-owned company, our team is committed to the long run. Legacy, when done right, is long-term, has multifaceted investments, funds charitable giving, and lasts. DM Ventures builds a foundation of integrity, transparency, and quality partnerships. We make decisions and investments that our families, families will be proud of and will one day have the opportunity to grow themselves.
