Woodbury Corporation's Arthur Woodbury Shares Insights on Real Estate Investment, Preparation, and Navigating Change

Woodbury Corporation chief investment officer Arthur Woodbury returned to Utah Valley University's Halladay Executive Lecture Series to share lessons on real estate investment strategy, evidence-based decision-making, intentional technology use, and the power of taking progress one step at a time.

   

Utah Valley University welcomed Arthur Woodbury, chief investment officer and managing director of Woodbury Corporation, as a guest speaker for the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. 

A grid-style collage with three images of visiting guest speaker Arthur Woodbury standing onstage speaking to an audience of UVU students, faculty, and staff in Vallejo Auditorium during the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series. In each image, Arthur is wearing a light blue buttoned down shirt, a navy blue jacket, and light brown khakis.

Arthur shared lessons from his experience in real estate investment while encouraging students to focus on preparation, facts, and taking progress one step at a time. 

Facing Change With Presence and Preparation 

Arthur began by discussing the successes he has experienced throughout his career, while also recognizing that everyone faces real problems and challenges. He explained that the world is constantly changing and that much of that change is outside of our control. However, being present and prepared allows us to better understand our circumstances and determine what actions we can take.

Visiting guest speaker Arthur Woodbury speaks while making emphatic gestures with his hands during the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series hosted within the Scott C. and Karen Keller Building at Utah Valley University’s main Orem campus.

"One Step at a Time"

Arthur revisited seven ideas he originally shared during a 2018 visit to UVU, focusing particularly on two: "One step at a time" and "Know the facts." He encouraged students to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the bigger picture and instead focus on the next step in front of them. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of understanding the facts before making decisions rather than relying on assumptions. 

Building a Reputation Rooted in Generating Value

Another part of Arthur 's message focused on the value of doing the right thing, even when the benefits are not immediate. He explained that building a reputation for being trustworthy and doing good work may not always produce an immediate reward, but those choices can create lasting value over time. 

A grid-style collage with three images. From left to right: UVU faculty member Tom Macdonald stands onstage speaking into a microphone while holding a few sheets of paper in his left hand; Guest speaker Arthur Woodbury stands onstage speaking while holding a small presentation remote in his right hand; A UVU student seated in Vallejo Auditorium speaks into a microphone during the Q&A session of the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series.

Using Technology With Intentionality 

Arthur also discussed the role of technology in today's world. He explained that technology can be an incredible asset when used correctly, but it can also become a significant hindrance when it is not used intentionally. His message encouraged students to understand the tools available to them while remaining thoughtful about how they use them. 

Guest speaker Arthur Woodbury poses with UVU students, staff, and faculty in front of a projection screen onstage at Vallejo Auditorium displaying the text, “Woodbury Corporation” at the Reed and Christine Halladay Executive Lecture Series.

The Woodbury School of Business thanks Arthur Woodbury for returning to UVU and sharing his experience and perspective with students. His message reinforced the importance of staying present, knowing the facts, taking things one step at a time, and being intentional about how we respond to a constantly changing world. 

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Watch Arthur Woodbury's full lecture below. 

 
 
 

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