Team
Premier Development Partners has assembled a team of professionals whose experience and success in real estate development and construction is unparalleled in Northeast Ohio. Premier’s team members are truly partners in the business with a personal stake in the success of our endeavors, and the satisfaction of our clients.
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Spencer Pisczak
President
Spencer Pisczak
President
Spencer has acquired and developed over 1,000 acres, 80 buildings totaling in excess of 11 million square feet, and exceeding $600 million in value. He has over 35 years in the commercial real estate industry as a broker, owner, and developer of industrial, office, educational, and mixed-use retail properties primarily throughout Ohio.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: spencer@premierdevelop.com
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Kevin Callahan
Senior Partner
Kevin Callahan
Senior Partner
Kevin has acquired, developed, and manages over 3,500,000 million square feet of office and industrial investment property in Northeast Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. Kevin has over 30 years experience in the commercial real estate industry.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: kevin@premierdevelop.com
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Jerry Gruszewski
Senior Partner,
ConstructionJerry Gruszewski
Senior Partner, Construction, Founding Member
Jerry has more than 35 years of commercial, industrial, institutional, educational and retail construction experience. Jerry has built more than three million square feet of office and warehouse facilities in Northeast Ohio. Jerry is a nationally recognized leader in OSHA safety compliance.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: jerry@premierdevelop.com
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Linda Sherman
Senior Partner,
ConstructionLinda Sherman
Senior Partner, Construction, Founding Member
During the last 25 years in the real estate industry, Linda has managed the interior build-out of over two million square feet of tenant space throughout Northeast Ohio. Linda also has extensive experience as a project manager for various restaurants throughout the country.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: linda@premierdevelop.com
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Frank Black
Senior Vice President
Frank Black
Senior Vice President
Frank has over 20 years of experience and serves as Senior Vice President of Premier Development Partners, where he is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and originating ground-up development and value-add investment opportunities. Frank is also engaged in complex contract negotiations, market analysis, underwriting, due diligence, financial modeling, leasing, asset acquisition, and disposition.
Prior to joining Premier, Frank served as a corporate portfolio manager leading cross-functional teams in asset optimization and rightsizing throughout Europe, The Middle East & Africa, and North America.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: frank@premierdevelop.com
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Lisa Burda
Receptionist
Lisa Burda
Receptionist
Lisa joined the Premier team in late September 2021 and brings over 25 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant and 12 years in customer service.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: lisa@premierdevelop.com
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Todd Cole
Senior Project Superintendent
Todd Cole
Senior Project Superintendent
With more than 30 years in commercial construction, Todd has built over one million square feet of office, industrial and retail facilities, and has over 12 years experience with pre-engineered metal buildings.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: todd@premierdevelop.com
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Jim Cygan
Accounting Specialist
Jim Cygan
Accounting Specialist
Jim has 30+ years of experience in the Consumer Lending industry in either a Corporate Accounting or Management Reporting capacity. Jim’s background required strong organization and analysis skills, as well as precise attention to detail. These skills and attributes will be an important part of the transition into a new industry as an Accounting Specialist.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: jim@premierdevelop.com
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Ross Farro
Chairman Emeritus
Ross Farro
Chairman Emeritus, Founding Member
Ross has developed and built more than two million square feet of office space in Northeast Ohio during the past 30 years. He was one of the first developers to recognize the value of the Rockside Road corridor and built some of the most notable office buildings in that market. Additionally, he developed and built the 300,000+ square foot Renaissance office tower in Playhouse Square in the late 1980’s, now known as the US Bank Centre. He is still an owner and continues to manage the property today.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: ross@premierdevelop.com
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Chris Grobelny
CFO
Chris Grobelny
CFO
Chris joined the Premier team in September 2023 bringing with him more than 30 years of experience in both real estate and finance. As CFO, Chris will focus on expanding debt and equity sources for growth in Ohio and strategic locations across the country.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: chris@premierdevelop.com
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Spencer Haupt
Field Engineer
Spencer Haupt
Field Engineer
Spencer Haupt joined the Premier team in May 2022 as a Construction Intern. Upon graduation from Kent State University, he joined the team full-time. As Field Engineer, Spencer works on Premier job sites around the country.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: shaupt@premierdevelop.com
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Mark Hill
Senior Vice President, Business Development
Mark Hill
Senior Vice President, Business Development
Mark brings with him over 40 years of experience to the Premier team. During his career, Mark was credited in securing key projects throughout the Midwest and the New York metropolitan area including industrial, healthcare, education, and corporate projects. This experience will enhance the services that Premier offers while finding new growth opportunities. As Premier’s Senior Vice President of Business Development he will work with all of the Premier’s Principals and Management Team.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: Mark@Premierdevelop.com
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Todd King
Facilities Manager
Todd King
Facilities Manager
Todd King joined the Property Management Group in 2015 as the Maintenance Supervisor. Todd has worked for Euclid Glass for 18 years and was looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance his skills within the industry. Todd is recognized for his professionalism, talent, excellent work ethic, and great people skills.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: toddk@premierdevelop.com
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Alison Kohn
Financial Project Coordinator
Alison Kohn
Financial Project Coordinator
Alison joined the Premier Development team in 2016 and brings 12 years of experience in both accounting and special project development. Previously, Alison provided technological and organizational support for Manorbrook Homes, DTR, and Chestnut Hill Homes.
Phone: 216.535.4467 | Email: alison@premierdevelop.com
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Jeff Kowza
Senior Project Superintendent
Jeff Kowza
Senior Project Superintendent
Jeff brings 20 years of experience as a carpenter and construction superintendent on office, warehouse and other construction projects throughout Northeast Ohio.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: jeff@premierdevelop.com
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Brian Lenahan
Senior Vice President, Development
Brian Lenahan
Senior Vice President, Development
Brian joined Premier Development Partners in February of 2017, bringing 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Brian began his career as an attorney, both in public and private practice. His law practice eventually led him to commercial real estate where Brian has excelled as a senior advisor to large national and regional clients in industrial commercial real estate. Brian’s expertise and transaction history include corporate portfolio advisory services, tenant representation, landlord representation, investment services, and receiverships. His knowledge in making strategic contacts and growing businesses will be a strong asset for identifying new opportunities for Premier Development. Brian is also a member of the Ohio Bar, and is a frequent contributor and lecturer in real estate and law forums.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: brian@premierdevelop.com
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Kierstynn Lund
Marketing Manager
Kierstynn Lund
Marketing Manager
Kierstynn joined the Premier team in May 2021 as the Marketing Manager. A proud graduate of Kent State University, she joins Premier with several years of marketing experience and is passionate about sharing a brand’s story through good design. Outside of work, she finds joy in discovering new ice cream flavors at local ice cream shops.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: kierstynn@premierdevelop.com
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Dave Merker
Facilities Manager
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Maggie Michelangelo
Analyst
Maggie Michelangelo
Analyst
Maggie joined the Premier team in April 2023 with more than 10 years of experience in the Real Estate industry. As Analyst, Maggie will plan and execute key strategic projects for both Premier and sister company VRBL. Outside of work, Maggie enjoys spending time in nature by camping or kayaking.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: maggie@premierdevelop.com
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Ed Salim
Senior Project Manager
Ed Salim
Senior Project Manager
Ed has been in commercial construction for over 35 years. He has worked in the field and office, and has been overseeing and estimating minor to major construction projects. Previously, Ed was a co-owner of a commercial construction company for 18 years and has O.S.H.A. certifications, as well as project management certification, interior build-out, estimating, and plan grid implementation experience.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: ed@premierdevelop.com
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Jill Salsbury
Bookkeeper
Jill Salsbury
Bookkeeper
Jill joined the Premier team in December 2022, bringing over 12 years of experience of bookkeeping for small businesses across Northeast Ohio. Her organizational skills will assist her as she handles the finances for all of Premier’s construction projects. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and attending live music events.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: jills@premierdevelop.com
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Shannon Spalek
Bookkeeper
Shannon Spalek
Bookkeeper
Shannon joined the Premier team in December 2022, bringing over 20 years of accounting experience. Shannon enjoys the variety of day-to-day tasks that accounting offers and looks forward to assisting with all aspects of finance at Premier. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time in her yard with her family and their dogs.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: shannon@premierdevelop.com
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Eddie Steele
Facility Specialist
Eddie Steele
Facility Specialist
Eddie brings over 30 years of experience as a facilities technician and supervisor to the team. Eddie is well qualified in the operation and management of facility systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and industrial water treatment, as well as fire and life safety systems.
Phone: | Email: eddie@premierdevelop.com
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Charlotte Tam
Technology Coordinator
Charlotte Tam
Technology Coordinator
Charlotte joined the Premier team in early February of 2018. She brings technological experience to the team, as well as organizational support and copywriting skills.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: charlotte@premierdevelop.com
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Holly Tufts
Investor Relations
Holly Tufts
Investor Relations
Holly Tufts joined the Premier Development team in 2013, bringing with her 10 years of experience in both administrative services and accounting. Previously, Holly worked as the office manager of E.N.S. Interiors and South-East Construction, both of which were former contractors of Premier Development Partners, LLC. With extensive experience in all administrative tasks, Holly is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs to a variety of clients, tenants and vendors.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: holly@premierdevelop.com
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Philip Willse
Preconstruction Manager
Philip Willse
Preconstruction Manager
Phil joined the Premier team in January 2022. He has 5 years of experience as a project architect working as part of multi-disciplinary teams providing architectural support to architects and engineers (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical). His past projects include working on a variety of new and renovated facility types including k-12 education, governmental, parks and recreational, water/wastewater, and industrial.
Phone: 216.341.1200 | Email: phil@premierdevelop.com
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Ted Wochna
Senior Property Manager