Vincent Bennett, Director

As President of McCormack Baron Salazar, Vincent Bennett is responsible for the overall performance of the development company, overseeing all aspects of operations and managing a talented multi-disciplinary team of design, construction, legal, finance, and project management staff across the country. He has particular expertise in the development of public housing transformation (through Choice Neighborhoods, HOPE IV, and other public housing funding) and large scale neighborhood master redevelopment efforts.Mr. Bennett facilitates communication with local community organizations and elected officials, neighborhood residents, lenders, foundations, and state, local, and federal agencies. He has been a champion of the company’s sustainability efforts and has overseen the development of 5,400 green homes certified under LEED, EGC, and other sustainable building programs.Prior to joining the firm in 1993, Mr. Bennett managed commercial and economic development activities for a community development corporation in the city of Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of the University of California in Santa Cruz with degrees in Economics and Psychology, and received his master’s degree in Management and Public Policy with concentrations in Financial Management and Urban Planning at Carnegie Mellon University.