From concept to creation, the service, quality, flexibility, and dependability of the Wingspan team is unmatched.
Our team is comprised of highly qualified experts in all areas of the business. Ownership, leadership, and support members combine real estate development and construction management education with years of real-world industry experience.
We are true project partners. Clients and investors are well served by a team that consistently delivers exceptional communities and unparalleled communication and transparency from planning to stabilization.
The recent addition of Wingspan Capital creates the dedicated capital markets and strategic advisory platform for the company, playing a critical role in capital formation, transaction execution, and enterprise-level financial strategy.
Nick Papanicholas Jr.
CEO and Managing Director
Nick Jr. is responsible for all development, construction, financing, acquisition, and management activity for Wingspan Development Group. Nick provides the guiding vision for the organization while lending strategic input and supporting the execution of the company’s business plan.
Gina Bertolini
CFO and Managing Director
Gina oversees all financial operations, capital markets activities, and investor relations. She is responsible for all aspects of the company’s accounting and financial reporting, including working with the company’s bonding, banking, and insurance partners to maintain the company’s excellent ratings.
Christopher Coleman
President
Christopher is responsible for all of Wingspan Development Group’s lines of business. His responsibilities include development oversight, fostering new debt and equity relationships, and implementing the company’s overall strategic plan.
David Long
President, Wingspan Capital
David is dedicated to building, leading, and scaling Wingspan Capital. He is responsible for strengthening the company's relationships with banks, family offices, institutional investors, and all other capital partners, as well as guiding the company's long-term financial strategy.
Todd Younger
Director, Investor Relations, Wingspan Capital
Todd manages Wingspan Development Group’s real estate private equity funds. His responsibilities include coordinating all efforts around determining the fund goals, legal and registration requirements, as well as the ongoing monitoring, reporting, identifying and securing of investment partners. He also serves as the point of contact for the investment community.
John Sclafini
Director, Private Equity Investments, Wingspan Capital
John has an established record of collaboration with institutional investors, registered investment advisors, family offices, and individuals with high net worth. He oversees Wingspan Development Group's capital raising efforts, supports existing investor relationships, and contributes to the structuring and marketing of the company’s various investment vehicles.
Jason Macklin
Vice President of Development
Jason sources, designs, finances and executes new development projects. He manages the due diligence process, assembles the development team and oversees the design team and general contractor. Jason structures both debt and equity financing and directs asset management for properties in lease-up and post-stabilization.
Carolyn Strahammer, Esq.
Corporate Legal Counsel
Carolyn advises the company on a variety of legal matters. She is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements on the company’s behalf. She also oversees loan documentation and other transactional documents while promoting legal compliance and risk management.
Andrew Psenka
Development Associate
Andrew is deeply involved in the underwriting and analysis process. He conducts market and sub-market research, prepares financial models, and manages the implementation of property technologies. Andrew engages the brokerage community to source and underwrite new development tenant opportunities for the firm’s growing retail portfolio.
Richard Cozzi, AIA, REFP
Director of Design
Rick coordinates design from concept through construction administration, ensuring that architectural and engineering partners provide accurate, efficient, and quality building sets for field construction. He is responsible for drawing review with regard to regulatory and code compliance, fit and finish detailing, material selection durability, and systems coordination.
Dawn Fletcher Collins
Brand Experience Manager
Dawn provides critical marketing oversight for Wingspan Development Group. She works closely with the property management companies to ensure that all marketing materials and messaging accurately and professionally reflect both the company and the development. This includes project openings, merchandising, and all printed collateral.
Thomas Ciezadlo
Analyst
Thomas researches and analyzes market data and financial models to enable the Wingspan Development Group team to make sound, informed decisions. He ensures that both internal and external stakeholders are aware of progress milestones through the preparation and coordination of internal and external development reports.
Catherine Eusebio
Controller
As the Controller for Wingspan Development Group, Catherine is responsible for the company’s internal accounting. She oversees budgeting and financial reporting for the portfolio of Wingspan properties. Catherine works with Wingspan’s outside accounting firm to prepare year-end audits and tax returns. She also works to automate systems and improve internal processes.
David Deuter
Director of Construction
Dave is involved in all aspects of the real estate development process, focusing on entitlements, construction, and each deal’s long-term performance and related life cycle costs. Dave selects, hires, and coordinates with consultants and all project stakeholders, fostering a team approach to enhance high-quality real estate developments which draw upon the expertise of all involved parties.