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 developed 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 acquisitions, deal structure, financing, asset management, and lease and sale transactions.
Managing Director
Tom Walsh
Tom joined Pappas Properties in 2017. His role at the company involves acquisitions, deal structure, financing, asset management, and lease and sale transactions. Tom recently completed the recapitalization of our Atrium Medical Office buildings in Midtown Charlotte and the final lease up, sale and recapitalization of the Sharon Square mixed-use project in SouthPark. His current responsibilities include the future developments at our Atrium-Anchored mixed use development project in Midtown Charlotte as well as other future development acquisitions in the Charlotte, Raleigh, and Atlanta MSAs. 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 and analysis. He also worked with multiple government municipalities and agencies (local, city and federal) on the Hurricane Sandy Build-It-Back Project. Tom is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, dual Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Communications
Team Members
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
Trent Michels
Vice President of Mixed Use Development and Sustainability
Vice President of Mixed Use Development and Sustainability
Trent Michels
Trent joined Pappas Properties in 2022. His role at the company involves delivering mixed-use development projects from initial conception to construction. Trent recently was involved with the design and development of Solis Midtown, Charlotte’s first health and wellness market-rate apartment complex, Solis City Park, and Solis LoSo. His current responsibilities include the future town center developments in the Charlotte MSA, emphasizing health and wellness. Before joining Pappas Properties, Trent was the development manager for Terwilliger Pappas. During his tenure, he held roles and responsibilities in program management, finance, accounting, and data management and analysis. Trent is a graduate of The United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Arts – Defense and Strategic Studies minor in Counter-Terrorism. Trent holds an MBA and MS in Real Estate Finance and Development from UNC Charlotte. Trent is an accredited member of the Congress of New Urbanism achieved through the successful completion of The Principles and Practices of New Urbanism administered by the University of Miami. Trent is an accredited Eco Districts professional. A credential dedicated to those looking to advance neighborhood and district-scale equitable and sustainable development. Utilizing a comprehensive framework and certification system to guide urban and community development — from planning to implementation. Trent is accredited through the International Future Living Future Institute, being recognized for proficiency in the world’s most ambitious, advanced, and holistic sustainable design standards. Trent holds several other sustainability and building science accreditations, including NGBS PRO and Fitwel Ambassador.
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
Will Reid
Investment Associate
Investment Associate
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
Development Associate
Development Associate
Shel Robinson
Shel Robinson joined Pappas Properties in 2021. His role at the company involves supporting the acquisition & development team with preparation, maintenance, and organization of financial models, market analysis, cash flow analysis, due diligence, and predevelopment activity for new acquisitions and existing developments. Prior to joining Pappas Properties, Shel spent close to 3 years with Lidl US. Shel worked on acquisition, development, and construction for the German grocer’s US expansion. He was able to work on a little over a dozen deals in North and South Carolina. Shel 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. He was also able to be a member of a fraternal society.
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.
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.
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
Meagh Graham
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Meagh Graham
Meagh joined Pappas Properties in December 2021. Her role at the company involves helping coordinate meetings, manage calendars, respond to emails, and carry out the daily requests of the team executives. Prior to joining the Pappas Properties team, Meagh worked for two national associations in the Washington, D.C. area. Meagh is a graduate of Virginia Tech University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.