NEW YORK, NY — With over 35 years of experience, Jim Scarpone has developed long-term collaborative partnerships across the construction industry in the retail, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Playing an integral role in supporting Schimenti's future growth plans, Scarpone will focus on fostering client relationships and new strategic business opportunities as the company expands into new market sectors across the New York metro and New England regions.

Schimenti is in a period of growth and change and has a substantial backlog of work across the retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors. With a track record of winning and delivering major flagship projects and an ability to maintain lasting relationships, Scarpone bolsters the company's leadership capacity and will support the business during this next chapter of growth.

Prior to joining Schimenti, Scarpone was Director of Business Development for Shawmut Design and Construction for 20 years. As Director, he developed and maintained relationships with clients, including Tiffany & Co., PUMA, Nordstrom, Cartier, Gucci, Paramount Group, and Brookfield Properties. Scarpone is a member of VMSD's advisory board, Shop! Association's board of directors, and an active member of Innovating Commerce Serving Communities and Retail Design Institute's New York chapter.