Newland CEO, Bob McLeod, recognized for humanitarian leadership during trade show

Bob McLeod, chairman and CEO of Newland, received the 12th Annual Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show held in Orlando, Fla. McLeod's personal charitable contributions to dozens of organizations include HomeAid, which has a chapter in Southern Nevada, and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Symphony Park in Las Vegas.

McLeod was nominated for the award by Jeffrey Slavin, CEO of HomeAid, for partnership in its 20 active chapters in diverse communities across America since 2005, including the Southern Nevada chapter. Newland is known for its commitment to creating enduring healthier communities across the country through a company-wide focus on community outreach that helps children and families in need, supports education and the arts, champions sustainable development and protects the environment.

"Newland has been a dedicated supporter of HomeAid Southern Nevada and Bob McLeod is a great example of a caring business leader," said Kathleen Dye, executive director of HomeAid Southern Nevada. "Through the Pumpkin Festival program, Newland has given our organizations thousands of dollars to help many homeless Southern Nevadans live in clean, safe and dignified housing."

According to Klif Andrews, president, HomeAid Southern Nevada board of directors, Newland has been a tremendous partner to HomeAid in its markets nationwide and is a great example of the caliber of companies that receive the humanitarian Award.

"We congratulate Bob McLeod and Newland on this very deserved recognition," Andrews said.

In Las Vegas, Newland has served as project manager for Symphony Park since 2005 when it was retained by the city of Las Vegas to oversee development of this 61-acre downtown community, a key element of the downtown renaissance now under way. Symphony Park's two current anchor projects include The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (under construction) and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health completed and seeing patients).

Other projects slated for development at Symphony Park include The Charlie Palmer -- a boutique hotel developed by celebrity chef, Charlie Palmer and City-Core Development; the World Jewelry Center -- a new global marketplace for gem and jewelry professionals and the consuming public; the one casino/hotel at Symphony Park developed by Forest City; and urban-style residential homes by Newland. Recently, Cordish Company entered into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the city of Las Vegas to develop an arena on the north end of Symphony Park.