For Immediate Release: Gainesville, Georgia – March 10, 2017
Cook Construction | Real Estate, a construction and real estate development firm, is excited to announce the appointment of Wayne Norris as the new Chief Financial Officer effective March 6, 2017.
Mr. Norris joins Cook from Norris Capital Group, LLC where he served as President and CEO, since 2014, providing debt and equity financing for residential and commercial developers. Prior to working for Norris Capital Group, he was VP and CFO of America’s Home Place and served as CFO at Breedlove Development. His prior experience also includes working as CFO for nationally recognized companies such as WCI, Florida Design Communities, Century Builders and Rutenberg Housing Corporation in the homebuilding and development sector.
Along with 35 years of experience in the home building and construction industry, Mr. Norris brings with him the knowledge and insight of how to produce quality, durable construction projects to our area at one of the best values in the market.
Keith Cook, President of Real Estate and Co-Owner of the company commented, “The key to every company’s success is the quality of the key hires that they make. Wayne is not only an exceptionally strong CFO in the construction industry but a perfect fit for the culture of the Cook Organization. He brings exceptional talent to our team and our community. We believed he is the perfect fit to help take us to the next level.”
When asked about his decision to join the company Mr. Norris commented, ” I recognize the exceptional value proposition potential that Cook Construction | Real Estate has in not only the local but regional marketplace. I am excited about the daily growth challenge that I am faced with in collaboration with a team that has a “can-do” attitude.”
“I look forward to being able to be a part of a company that is positioned for significant growth and achievement in the next few years, and being an active part of helping make Cook a company that this area can be proud to have in its community”, stated Mr. Norris.
Cook Construction | Real Estate uniquely position construction and real estate development group that strives to develop better communities and in turn a better quality of life. The Company’s brand portfolio consists of Cook Residential, Cook General Contracting, Cook Management, Cook Real Estate Services, Cook Academy of Real Estate, Cook Grading, and the Cook Cares Foundation.