Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Pragastis has over twenty years of experience in the design, construction, and construction management of projects ranging from transportation, to heavy industrial, to hospitality in the capacity of both general contractor’s upper management and owner’s representative. Over the last ten years he has specialized in the project/construction management of luxury resorts.

Mr. Pragastis is capable of managing multiple teams on technically complex and schedule-intensive projects, from design development through construction and completion. With his background in design/build and fast-tracked projects he has developed a solid foundation in team leadership and cost management.

Education:

Master of Science/Structural Engineering Cleveland State University Master of Science/Construction Management University of Missouri-Columbia Bachelor of Science/Civil, Structural Engineering National Technical University of Athens

Meet The Leadership Team

For the past 30 years, Construction Management & Development, Inc. has been providing comprehensive development and project/construction management services throughout the United States and the world with the purpose of mitigating potential risks, protecting our clients’ investment and maximizing their return on investment.

James B. Salter

CCI, CCBM – Founder

Mr. Salter’s career in the construction industry spans over three decades. He is presently a building and development consultant for numerous redevelopment agencies throughout the western United States.

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Scott M. Stay

President / Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Stay complements CM&D with a wide range of real estate development, acquisitions, business development, and project and asset management experience.

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Paul Wickman

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Wickman brings to CM&D over 29 years of experience in the Finance industry holding key positions in the accounting, budgeting, reporting, forecasting and strategic planning functions.

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John G. McAustin

Managing Director, Los Angeles Office

Mr. Pragastis is capable of managing multiple teams on technically complex and schedule-intensive projects, from design development through construction and completion.

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N. Espen Segal

Managing Director, New York Office

Mr. Segal is currently a Managing Director at CM&D, overseeing multiple teams on projects in New York City, from ground-up high rise hospitality to ground-up high end condominiums.

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