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Leadership

The team includes over 20 professionals that collectively possess experience and capabilities spanning across all key disciplines of the multifamily real estate development lifecycle.

Demetrios N. Panteleakis

President

Joseph-Richardson

Joseph Richardson

Senior Vice President,
Southeast (Atlanta)

Chris-Bush

Chris Bush

Senior Vice President,
Southwest (Dallas)

Natalie DuQuesnay

Director of Project Controls

Lee-Sessoms

Lee Sessoms

Chief Estimator and
Preconstruction Manager

Julie Bird

Superintendent

David Woody

Superintendent

Demetrios N. Panteleakis

President

Demetrios Panteleakis is President of Olympus and is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day management and construction operations across the company.

Mr. Panteleakis has over 25 years of real estate finance and construction management experience, ranging from restoring historic properties to overseeing mixed-use, high-rise concrete structures and garden style multi-family projects.

During his career, he has managed construction projects in over 125 markets across the United States.

Prior to joining Olympus, Mr. Panteleakis served as Senior Vice President of Development and Construction for Florida East Coast Industries. Most recently, he oversaw the completion of Miami Central, an iconic mixed-use development located in downtown Miami consisting of two 44-story high-rise luxury apartment buildings, totaling 3 million square feet and $2 billion in total construction costs.

The project also includes Miami’s largest elevated amenity deck (10 stories high), two office buildings and a train station with over 180,000 square feet of retail space, intermodal train station servicing all public and private transit throughout Miami and to Orlando.
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He holds a J.D. from Western New England University School of Law, an M.S. from American International College, a B.S. from Western New England University, and a Certificate of Real Estate Financing from Boston University.

Nicholas Sergentanis

Senior Vice President (Florida)

EDUCATION

BSBA, Suffolk University, Boston MA

Nicholas began his career within the family business, Northeast Contractors Inc, a prominent Civil Contractor in the Northeast region. Notable projects under his belt include Gillette Stadium, Central Connecticut State University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MGM Resort Campus in Springfield, MA, as well as several Distribution Warehouses spanning over 1 million square feet for esteemed clients such as Amazon and Dollar Tree. He also played a pivotal role in the cleanup and construction of the Amphitheater on Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, NY. Nicholas earned his BSBA from Suffolk University.

Transitioning to Olympus from an ENR top 50 company, Nicholas brought with him a wealth of experience, steadily progressing through roles and responsibilities within the South Florida construction market. His tenure culminated in the delivery of iconic high-rise luxury condominiums and multifamily high-rises that now adorn the South Florida skyline. Additionally, he played a leading role in one of the nation’s largest transportation projects, Miami Central – Brightline.

Nicholas has overseen all facets of our podium multifamily project in Hackensack, NJ, and various garden-style multifamily projects in Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, and Stuart. These projects, encompassing 25 acres, over 300 units, a clubhouse, and a comprehensive amenity package, attest to his broad knowledge of construction processes, contract management, and code application. His unwavering commitment to project success sets him apart.

Joseph-Richardson

Joseph Richardson

Senior Vice President,
Southeast (Atlanta)

EDUCATION

Louisiana Tech University
4 year degree with emphasis on construction

State of Georgia
Certified Property Adjuster
Residential and Light Commercial Contractor

Florida State
Certified General Contractor

US Army Veteran

Mr. Richardson has held a variety of senior construction management positions during the last 20 years and has delivered 16 garden-style and 11 mid-rise/high density community projects.
He began his career as a project manager and has amassed extensive experience in every aspect of construction management.

Chris-Bush

Chris Bush

Senior Vice President,
Southwest (Dallas)

EDUCATION

California State University
Bachelor of Arts – Architecture (Expected May 2023)

Mr. Bush has extensive expertise in sourcing and supervising highly-competent construction management teams on projects ranging from $10 million to $100 million in total construction costs.
His management expertise spans across every area of the development process from site selection through project delivery.

Natalie DuQuesnay

Director of Project Controls

EDUCATION

Florida International University
Master of Science, Construction Management, 2002

New York University, Tandon School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 1995

CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Certified General Contractor
LEED Accredited Professional

Natalie DuQuesnay brings over 25 years of experience in the design and construction industry.

Ms. DuQuesnay has experience in the management of project controls for large capital programs, with significant experience in various facilities related industries including Healthcare, K-12, Aviation, Manufacturing, Petroleum Refineries and Storage Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste and other Facilities Management projects in South Florida.

Her work, specifically related to management of project controls, with municipal and county agencies, has led to the successful implementation of capital improvement programs and projects.

Ms. DuQuesnay brings strong experience in project controls including implementation of project controls systems, planning, budgeting, project scheduling, change management, dispute resolution, project financial analysis and cash flow forecasting, development of project reports and standard operating procedures.

Lee-Sessoms

Lee Sessoms

Chief Estimator and
Preconstruction Manager

EDUCATION

Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Florida G.C. License
Certified Wind Mitigation Inspector
Certified 4-point Inspector

Mr. Sessoms possesses over 35 years of construction management experience, initially through his contributions at a well-established construction company owned by his family.
Thereafter, he was the lead estimator for Carr Builders and then Craft Construction. Through his extensive experience, Lee has developed a series of processes designed to enhance
the consistency of cost estimates during the plan review and bid management phases of a development project.