Toronto, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Reporting to Co-CEOs, Dan Guizzetti and Andrew Guizzetti, the COO, U.S., will be responsible for the growth and profitability of U.S. Operations.

Greg brings 30 years of experience in the U.S. residential home development and asset management industries. In his most recent role, Greg was the Regional President for Landsea Homes, Texas. He also brings with him experience with, Starwood Land Ventures, New Urban West Inc., JEN Asset Management and other progressive roles in related fields.

“Greg’s strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, combined with his inspiring leadership approach, will help drive Empire’s operational strategies, investments, and overall success, across all our U.S. Operating Divisions,” says Dan Guizzetti, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Empire Communities. “Greg will play an integral role as we create tomorrow’s master-planned communities and experiences that matter for all our homeowners.”

Greg has a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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