Ronald A. Pizzuti is chairman and chief executive officer of The Pizzuti Companies, one of the nation's leading real estate development firms headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Pizzuti's leadership has guided The Pizzuti Companies to planned, steady growth over the past 32 years. He oversees the company's daily operations and focuses on building and maintaining one of the industry's top teams of real estate professionals. He founded the firm in 1976 after a successful career in retail, which included executive positions at Federated Department Stores and Limited Brands. Today, The Pizzuti Companies develops Class A office, industrial, civic and mixed-use projects throughout the United States. In addition, Pizzuti provides build-to-suit services, portfolio development, asset and property management and investment services, which stress quality leadership, innovation and attention to aesthetics. Pizzuti has expanded its portfolio to include 40 million square feet of development valued at more than $1 billion nationwide. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as numerous national and international businesses. In this session Pizzuti will share the challenges and successes he has experienced in his storied career in commercial real estate.