Meet Our Team
Pappas Properties is proud of its active involvement in many of the Southeast region’s most innovative real estate developments.
Leadership
Peter A. Pappas Founder & CEO
As the founder and CEO of Pappas Properties, Peter has spearheaded transformative projects across the Southeast, including Charlotte landmarks such as Phillips Place, Birkdale Village, and Metropolitan.
Founder & CEO
Peter A. Pappas
Peter founded Pappas Properties in 1999, a firm noted for its distinctive mixed-use and master-planned communities – Berewick Residential, Berewick Towner, Birkdale, Birkdale Village, Charlotte Cotton Mills, LandDesign Headquarters, Metropolitan, Phillips Place, and Sharon Square. In 2013, Peter joined industry icon Ron Terwilliger in forming Terwilliger Pappas, a regional apartment development firm with over thirty-five communities in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. As CEO, Peter has overseen the expansion of the company’s development activities and built Terwilliger Pappas and its Solis communities into one of the most recognized multifamily brands in the Southeast. A Charlotte native, Peter started his career with the Bissell Companies as Vice President of Marketing. During that time, Peter was involved in several high-profile projects, including relocating Michelins’ North American Headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina. He also served as President of Bissell’s land development subsidiary investment mortgage company, responsible for lot development in the prestigious Quail Hollow neighborhood. In 1991, Peter joined John W. Harris in forming the Harris Group, a southeast-based developer and provider of corporate service to numerous Fortune 500 companies. As a partner at the Harris Group, Peter’s responsibilities included developing and marketing several projects, including Ballantyne, Morrocroft, and 330 South Tryon. Peter has had a very active role in several community and real estate organizations serving as a Trustee and Governor of the Urban Land Institute, Chairman of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors for the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and on the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council. Peter has also served two terms on the North Carolina Board of Transportation and was on the Metropolitan Planning Organization. He is currently serving as President of the Good Fellows Club, an organization dedicated to helping those in need in the Charlotte area. In 2024, he donated to his alma mater, NC State University, to establish the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program. This program focuses on responsible growth and community building, reflecting his commitment to education and sustainable development.
Thomas J. Walsh Executive Vice President, COO
As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Tom is instrumental in leading the rezoning, acquisition, development, financing, recapitalization, and disposition of more than $1B in mixed-use and master-planned communities.
Executive Vice President, COO
Thomas J. Walsh
Over his tenure, Tom has been instrumental in leading the rezoning, acquisition, development, financing, recapitalization, and disposition of more than $1B in mixed-use and master-planned communities in the Charlotte MSA. Tom collaborates closely with all stakeholders to ensure Pappas Properties’ developments align with the community’s vision, are financially viable, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed. As of January 2024, Tom is focused on Pappas Properties’ 11-acre healthcare-anchored mixed-use development in Midtown, Charlotte, NC, 82-acre wellness-focused master-planned community in Matthews, NC, and the 98-acre wellness-focused master-planned community in Mooresville, NC. Prior to being Executive Vice President and COO (fka Managing Director) of Pappas Properties, Tom was the Vice President of Finance and Asset Management, where he was responsible for asset management, including leasing up, recapitalization, and disposition of Pappas Properties’ Sharon Square and Berewick Town Center communities. Prior to Pappas Properties, Tom spent three years with Tishman Construction, an AECOM company, in New York City. In this role, he gained extensive experience in program management, finance, accounting, public-private partnership, and data management and analysis. On the Hurricane Sandy Build-It-Back Project, he worked with multiple government municipalities and agencies, including local, city, and federal entities. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tom serves as a member of the Urban Land Institute Advisory Board, is a member of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, where he is a member of Advocacy and Select CLT collaboratives, serves on the Young Leaders Committee of the Good Fellows Club, and is an active participant in Habitat for Humanity. Tom was recognized as one of the 2024 Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honorees. Tom graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Communications.
Jim Schumacher Senior Vice President, Mixed Use Development
Jim’s primary role is directing the entitlement, design, and construction of mixed-use and multi-use development projects.
Senior Vice President, Mixed Use Development
Jim Schumacher
Jim began working with the company in 2015. His primary role is directing the entitlement, design, and construction of mixed-use and multi-use development projects. Jim led the site planning, multiple land transactions with public agencies, construction of new public streets, and construction of 360,000 SF of medical office buildings at Midtown, a healthcare-anchored, mixed-use project, as well as other commercial projects in Berewick. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Jim led the design and development of the Charlotte Knights AAA Baseball Stadium in the center city of Charlotte and served as Director of Engineering and Assistant City Manager for the City of Charlotte. As City Engineer, he directed all department functions, including the design of public buildings and infrastructure, construction management, real estate acquisition and sale, land development permitting, drainage and water quality programs, and building and landscape maintenance. Jim led the site acquisition, design and construction of Spectrum Arena, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and hundreds of other building and infrastructure projects throughout the City. As Assistant City Manager, Jim supported the City Council Transportation and Planning Committee, assisting with the development of policies and initiatives in transportation and land use planning and regulation. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at West Virginia University.
Matthew Tsau Senior Vice President, Multifamily
Matt heads the multifamily development of Pappas Properties’ communities.
Senior Vice President, Multifamily
Matthew Tsau
Matt Tsau serves as Senior Vice President of Multifamily at Pappas Properties. Over his career, Matt has led the design, rezoning, acquisition, development, financing, recapitalization, and disposition of more than $2B in mixed-use, commercial, and residential properties in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Matt collaborates closely with all stakeholders to ensure Pappas Properties’ developments align with the community’s vision, are financially viable, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed. As of May 2025, Matt heads the multifamily development of Pappas Properties’ 11-acre healthcare-anchored mixed-use development in Midtown, Charlotte, NC, the 82-acre wellness-focused master-planned community in Matthews, NC, and the 98-acre wellness-focused master-planned community in Mooresville, NC. Prior to becoming Senior Vice President of Pappas Properties, Matt spent eleven years with WC Smith, where he served as Senior Vice President and Co-Head of Development. In this role, Matt led all development activities and was actively engaged in the company’s property management and construction operations. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt was a member of several professional DC-based organizations, including the DCBIA, where he served on the Young Leaders Committee. Matt is a graduate of Harvard’s AMDP program and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Team Members
Mike Moore
Vice President, Construction
Vice President, Construction
Mike Moore
Mike is responsible for the construction management of new construction projects, capital improvements, and tenant upfits at all properties. Mike has successfully managed over $100 million in construction projects at Sharon Square, Berewick Town Center, and Midtown for Pappas Properties. With over 15 years of experience, he has managed a breadth of project types in various Commercial market sectors, across 20 states. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Mike served as Vice President of Business Development for Concorde Construction, Director of Post-Construction for Campus Crest Communities, and Vice President for Salem Services Group. Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee while playing varsity baseball all four years.
Aly Davis
Vice President, Corporate Controller & Property Management
Vice President, Corporate Controller & Property Management
Aly Davis
Aly is responsible for financial and tax reporting, budgeting, as well as treasury functions for Pappas and its related projects and properties. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Aly was a Senior Accountant at Terwilliger Pappas where she gained experience in the commercial real estate industry. Aly began her accounting career at GreerWalker CPAs in Charlotte, NC where she worked as an auditor. Aly is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington where she earned both her BSBA and Master’s degree in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA in the state of North Carolina and a member of the NCACPA
Will Reid
Senior Associate, Finance
Senior Associate, Finance
Will Reid
Will Reid joined Pappas Properties in February 2022. His role at the company involves supporting the team in all financial aspects of acquisitions and developments including underwriting, financial analysis, forecasting, and closing transactions. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Will spent two years working on affordable housing development for Mosaic Development Group. His responsibilities included deal structuring and underwriting, site acquisition, and pre-development activities. He was able to work on the development of nearly 500 units of affordable housing in Charlotte and across various counties in North Carolina. His work also included affordable development in New Bern to replace housing that was destroyed by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Will grew up in Davidson and went to Davidson Day High School. Will is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Risk Management.
Shel Robinson
Senior Associate, Retail
Senior Associate, Retail
Shel Robinson
As Senior Associate of Retail, Shel Robinson is responsible for sourcing new acquisitions for single-tenant and grocery retailers. Shel Robinson also leads the retail marketing for Pappas Properties’ active mixed-use developments. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Shel spent 3 years with the German grocery store, Lidl US. Shel focused primarily on strategy, acquisition, and development for the grocery stores’ expansion in the Carolinas. Shel is a licensed real estate broker in the state of North Carolina. He grew up in Charlotte and went to Myers Park High School. He then attended Sewanee, The University of the South, where he majored in Economics with an emphasis in Finance. He was a member of the varsity tennis team at Sewanee.
Tori Alexander
Senior Associate, Project Coordination
Senior Associate, Project Coordination
Tori Alexander
Tori joined Pappas Properties in April 2017 and plays a key role in both the development and marketing departments. In addition to creating marketing materials that support the firm’s retail and mixed-use development projects, she contributes to the execution of project plans and manages critical documentation across the portfolio. Tori also supports the development team with land acquisitions, entitlements, and retail leasing, helping to drive projects from concept to completion. She oversees the management of websites and social media for Pappas Properties and its properties, coordinates press releases and media communications, and organizes marketing and broker events that enhance visibility and engagement across the firm’s developments. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Tori worked with Primax Properties, where she supported the Chief Financial Officer and the property management team. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Marketing.
Eric Floyd
Marketing Consultant
Marketing Consultant
Eric Floyd
Eric joined Pappas Properties in 2018. He is responsible for identifying new business development and corporate partnerships while also assisting with the planning and execution of marketing materials. Eric “Sleepy” Floyd was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended Georgetown University in 1982 graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and a minor in Public Administration. Eric was a First Team AP All American and is the leading scorer in Georgetown University Basketball history. He had a 13-year NBA career and made the NBA All Star team in 1987. In his post NBA career, he was Managing Director at Blaylock Asset Management, Owner of Caffe Fresco in Houston, TX as well as an Analyst for Comcast Sports for the Golden State Warriors. Eric was also an owner and the President of Jobsy Wobsy, a free online planning and management website aimed at young people ages 10-18. Eric is heavily involved with various charities and young adult programs across the country speaking to kids about education and establishing their future careers.
Katie Caltis
Property Manager
Property Manager
Katie Caltis
Katie joined Pappas Properties in June of 2017. She is responsible for the management, operations, budgeting, and reporting for all of Pappas Properties’ active and underdeveloped properties. She also helps coordinate and ensure successful tenant relationships. Katie has 15-plus years’ experience in different roles in the professional real estate world and holds her NC Real Estate License. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Katie managed client relations and operations for Carriage Cleaners. Katie is a graduate of Meredith University where she earned a degree in Business.
Mike Jennings
Chief Building Engineer
Chief Building Engineer
Mike Jennings
Mike joined Pappas Properties in February of 2020 as our Chief Building Engineer. He is responsible for the day to day operations along with all the Preventive Maintenance for the Suntrust building as well as Berewick, Midtown, and Sharon Square facilities. He works with the property management and construction teams to make sure our tenants are satisfied, and also works with our vendors to make sure work is getting done on time and complete. He comes from taking care of two 1,000,000 sqft buildings and has almost 20 years of experience in Property Management.
Kelly Nowokunkski
Assistant Corporate Controller
Assistant Corporate Controller
Kelly Nowokunkski
Kelly is responsible for financial statement preparation, completion of quarterly financial reports, budget preparation, and assisting the Corporate Controller with various other projects. She is also responsible for managing the payroll and HR functions. Kelly has over twelve years of experience in real estate accounting. Prior to joining the company, she was Corporate Controller for Crosland with responsibility for the consolidation and financial reporting for a multi – company ownership structure with complex tax and accounting issues. In addition, she was responsible for the preparation of annual audited statements and coordination of the external audit. After graduating from Appalachian State University with a B.S.B.A. in Accounting, she began her career as an auditor with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, concentrating on real estate and manufacturing clients