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 Pappas Founder & CEO
Peter founded Pappas Properties in 1999 after seven years as partner at The Harris Group.
Founder & CEO
Peter Pappas
With 21 years of experience developing mixed-use properties in the Southeast, Peter understands the importance of creating destinations that people want to enjoy. Peter founded Pappas Properties in 1999 after seven years as partner at The Harris Group. Peter led development and marketing for major projects including Phillips Place, a walkable mixed-use destination; Ballantyne, a 2,000-acre mixed-use community; Morrocroft, a 178-acre multi-use project; and 330 South Tryon. Since then, Peter has developed over 3-million square feet of retail, office and residential in some of Charlotte’s most popular mixed use developments including Metropolitan in Midtown Charlotte, Sharon Square in SouthPark and Berewick Master Planned Community in Steele Creek. In 2013, Peter joined Ron Terwilliger to create Terwilliger Pappas, a luxury multifamily development firm. Today, Terwilliger Pappas has development 24 multifamily apartment communities in five different markets. Peter graduated from the North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Economics.
Tom Walsh Managing Director
Tom joined Pappas Properties in 2017. His role at the company involves financing, deal structure, asset management, and lease and sale transactions.
Managing Director
Tom Walsh
Tom joined Pappas Properties in 2017. He manages Pappas Properties’ financing, deal structure, asset management, lease and sale transactions, and new development opportunities. Tom headed the final lease up and sale of Sharon Square mixed-use project in SouthPark, finalized the sale of the Berwick Town Center Harris Teeter and currently is managing the programming and development of the Pappas Properties’ Mixed/Multi-Use and Senior Apartment projects. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Tom spent three years at Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company in New York City. During his tenure, he held roles and responsibilities in program management, finance, accounting and data management. He also worked with multiple government municipalities and agencies (local, city, state and federal) on the Hurricane Sandy Build-It-Back project. Tom is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Communications.
Team Members
Brian Roth
Vice President of Marketing & Brokerage
Vice President of Marketing & Brokerage
Brian Roth
Brian, Vice President of Marketing & Brokerage, has spent the past 25 years earning a reputation as a luxury lifestyle marketer. A native Charlottean, he spent 17 years in New York where he held senior Sales and Marketing positions with such venerable brands as Lacoste, Bobby Jones, Hugo Boss and Joseph Abboud. Additionally, he has consulted for European and American brands focusing on market penetration and precision advertising and promotional programs. Having conducted business on virtually every continent, Brian brings a global frame of reference to our team. Brian is responsible for our marketing, he and his teams at our Metropolitan and Berewick projects are responsible for a pre-sale campaign at Metropolitan that has sold 74 of 101 condominiums for total dollar value in excess of $26M. Berewick remains one of Southwest Charlotte’s most successful residential communities for 3 consecutive years with 651 homes sold.
Jim Schumacher
Land Development Consultant
Land Development Consultant
Jim Schumacher
Jim is the former City Engineer/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. Upon leaving the City, Jim led the design and development of the Charlotte Knights AAA Baseball Stadium in center city Charlotte. His experience with city planning and the development of buildings and infrastructure well qualifies him to guide new commercial and mixed-use projects. Jim received a BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina
Jalecia Coley
Development Associate
Development Associate
Jalecia Coley
Jalecia Coley joined Pappas Properties in 2020 as a Development Associate. In this position she is responsible for assisting in all aspects of development including financing, deal structure and site selection. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Jalecia spent 4 years as an attorney at Bryant Miller Olive in Miami, Florida and Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft in Charlotte, North Carolina. During her time as an attorney, she assisted municipalities and governmental agencies in bond finance transactions and conduit and single-asset issuers in commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. Jalecia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also holds a Juris Doctor degree from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Law and a Master of Real Estate Development degree from Clemson University.
Aly Davis
Corporate Controller & VP of Property Management
Corporate Controller & VP of 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
Tori Alexander
Marketing Associate
Marketing Associate
Tori Alexander
Tori joined Pappas Properties in April 2017 and supports the development and marketing departments. She creates marketing materials for the firm’s development projects, plus administers project plans and documents. She maintains websites and social media for Pappas Properties and its properties, coordinates press releases and media communication, and assists with marketing and broker events for the firm and its properties. Before joining Pappas Properties, Tori was an intern with Primax Properties where she assisted the Chief Financial Officer and property management department. Tori is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Marketing
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
Building Engineer
Building Engineer
Mike Jennings
Mike joined Pappas Properties in February of 2020 as our Chief 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 1,000,000sqft buildings and has almost 20yrs 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
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.
Barbara Wilfley
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant
Barbara Wilfley
Barbara is the Executive Assistant to Peter Pappas, President, and assists other members of the Pappas team with daily activities and projects. She coordinates schedules, meetings, special events, travel arrangements, manages office procedures, supplies and equipment and interfaces with the public in addition to a wide variety of administrative duties. Prior to her joining Pappas Properties in 2006 as Assistant to the Director of Design and Construction, she had a diverse background as a legal assistant to independent attorneys as well as a team member in large law firms; she also worked as a recruiter for a small, select staffing agency placing Executive Assistants in positions supporting upper management.