Linda Wardell

FORMER GM, CITY CREEK CENTER

Linda Wardell is the general manager emeritus of City Creek Center, the retail portion of City Creek, one of the largest mixed-use downtown redevelopment projects in the nation. With more than 35 years of experience managing and marketing shopping centers, Wardell oversaw retail operations for the landmark shopping and dining destination in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City for fifteen years. A seasoned retail executive, Wardell received her first taste of shopping centers at an Atlanta-based boutique advertising agency. Her clients included Taubman, owner and operator at City Creek Center.

In Salt Lake City, Wardell has been an advocate for women in the community. She served as only the fourth woman to Chair the Salt Lake Chamber Board in the Salt Lake Chamber’s 137-year history. She has also chaired boards for the Downtown Alliance and Women’s Leadership Institute. She has additionally served on business advisory boards for Zions Bank and Westminster University and other non-profit boards., with a special passion for United Way. Wardell was also the 2019 recipient of the Salt Lake Chamber’s highest award for women in business, the ATHENA International award. In 2023, she was selected as one of Utah Business’ Women of the Year.

Linda retired in 2025 to care for her rambunctious and delightful 89 year-old Mother, Sandra. In her spare time, she loves to hike and garden. She rescues special needs Persian cats – one at a time!