Denise Pampena

Experience

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  Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

  Associate

  Concentrated practice in the areas of corporate law, M&A, real estate financing and real estate transactional mattersAdvised clients on corporate transactions including M&A, corporate governance and shareholder/partnership matters

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  Graziano Construction & Development Company Inc.

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2000

  Executive Vice President and General Counsel

  Direct responsibility and oversight of all legal matters and corporate governance of the company, including management best practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and laws, advising on construction contracts, permits and regulatory requirements and managing risk.Played key roles in real estate development projects including due diligence processes and acquisitions.

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  Graziano Construction & Development Company, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2024

  CEO and President

  Responsible for all corporate decision making and provided executive oversight for the performance of construction and development projects focused on healthcare, senior living, housing, retail and higher educationSuccessfully led the company’s expansion efforts into full lifecycle property development of multimillion dollar projects in the senior living and health care industry, including site identification and acquisition, development, entitlements, construction, financing, marketing and day one operations Responsible for critical functions of the organization including direct reports from finance, business development, human resources and project managementSecured a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certification as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in 2004 to expand market share and uniquely qualify the company in contract biddingManaged oversight and directed the development and construction of over 50 housing projects totaling 3,400 units across 3 million square feet, encompassing a diverse range of facilities including dormitories, affordable housing, independent living apartments, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care facilities.Led the development and integration of 10 independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities into UPMC Senior Communities, contributing to its growth as the second largest senior housing provider in the Pittsburgh region, alongside overseeing the ground-up development of 20 additional senior living facilities. Show less

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  Retirement Properties Group, LLC (AKA Sweetbay Senior Living)

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2022

  CEO

  Provided equity investment and served as CEO of Sweetbay Senior Living for the operational management and oversight of senior living communities in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OHLed the efficient management and operations of the company to ensure that multiple communities operated in line with the company’s mission and valuesOversight of strategic planning and scaled growth, financial management, staffing, quality assurance, marketing and sales, facility maintenance, community engagement and risk managementOrchestrated successful sale of the Sweetbay Senior Living portfolio of properties totaling 518 units and 500,000 square feet Show less