Woodmont Properties has expanded its leadership team, to support the company’s robust pipeline of over $2 billion in commercial and multifamily projects in key markets across the Northeast and Southern U.S.
Blaise Lucas, CPA, has been appointed vice president of accounting. Bringing nearly 20 years of real estate accounting experience to his new role, Lucas will oversee Woodmont’s financial policies, provide direction for all accounting functions and ensure proper financial controls are in place. Before joining Woodmont, Lucas served as SVP and controller at Vornado Realty Trust, held roles at Turner Construction and Deloitte and led his own firm, Lucas Financial. He holds an accounting degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and is a licensed CPA.
As part of its commitment to growth, innovation and positioning its leadership for future success, Woodmont looked first to its in-house team and is proud to highlight several recent promotions:
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Louis DeVos was promoted to senior vice president of Property and Commercial Asset Management;
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Melanie Diaz,now serves as vice president of Business Operations and System Integration;
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Chris Camy was promoted to vice president of Marketing;
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John O’Donnell was promoted to director of Portfolio Operations;
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Ty’ya Pettis is now director of Strategic Marketing and Communications; and
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Nicole Erbaio now serves as director of Property Systems and Compliance.
“These promotions demonstrate our focus on leveraging top talent to drive Woodmont’s continued success,” Cynthia Gonzalez, Woodmont’s Chief People Officer said. “By recognizing and empowering impactful contributors, we’re enhancing our operational strength and positioning our teams and company for even greater achievements as we move forward.”
Additionally, Woodmont welcomed two professionals to its industrial team, Woodmont Industrial Partners: Danielle Versnel as Asset Coordinator and Cole Kreshpane as Assistant Project Manager.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Blaise and our new professionals, while also celebrating the achievements of our longtime team members,” Daniel Miller, Woodmont’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer. “Attracting and retaining top talent has been pivotal to our growth and reflects our commitment to innovation. Each individual brings a unique skill set that enhances different areas of our business, and we look forward to their contributions as we continue expanding throughout the Northeast and South.”
