The Pizzuti Companies, a leader in the development, marketing, and management of real estate, is pleased to announce the promotion of three long-time associates. Leslie Kalb has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Controller, Don Wheat has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations of Pizzuti Solutions, and Cig Parks has been promoted to Senior Project Manager of Pizzuti Solutions.

“I am thrilled to announce the promotion of three long-time Pizzuti Associates,” said Joel S. Pizzuti, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Pizzuti Companies. “Holding almost 50 years of combined experience representing Pizzuti, Leslie, Don, and Cig each possess an uncompromising commitment to excellence. We are grateful for their dedication and look forward to their continued contributions.”

In Leslie Kalb’s new role as Senior Vice President and Controller, she will continue to manage and direct audit engagements, ensure timeline and accurate tax compliance reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and procedures company wide. Kalb joined the firmed in 2000 and is a member of Pizzuti’s Executive Management Team, where she provides recommendations on strategic planning for Pizzuti’s brand development and business growth.

In addition to Kalb’s promotion, Pizzuti Solutions has promoted two of their long-time associates. Pizzuti Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Pizzuti Companies, serves predominately as project manager or Owner’s Representative.

A registered architect with overs 30 years of experience in Owner Representation, Don Wheat has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations. Wheat has a strong background in all aspects of real estate development, with an emphasis on project management, strategic and master planning, programming, conceptual design, construction documents, and cost management. Since joining the firm in 2006, Wheat provides oversight and management for all Pizzuti Solutions’ project activities.

Cig Parks, Pizzuti Solutions’ newest Senior Project Manager, joined the firm in 2005. Parks worked in construction and administrative roles before joining Pizzuti Solutions in 2007. A retired Commander with 21 years of U.S. Navy Service, Parks provides oversight for project teams, budgets, and schedules, and facilitates communication between Owners, design professionals, construction managers, and other key stakeholders.