KETTLER Names Damian Presiga Senior Vice President of Development

KETTLER, a nationally recognized real estate investor, developer and property management company, announced today that Damian Presiga has joined the firm as Senior Vice President of Development. In this role, he will help lead the next phase of Gasworx, one of the nation’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects, working closely with James Nozar, KETTLER’s recently appointed President of Development.

Presiga brings more than 20 years of design-driven development experience, with a background delivering large-scale, mixed-used projects. His hire reflects KETTLER’s broader strategic shift as the company continues building a high-caliber platform and team to support nationwide projects.

“KETTLER is in the midst of a transformational period as we grow our development division and take on long-term projects that will help shape and improve communities,” said Cindy Fisher, president of KETTLER. “Damian’s leadership and ties to the community make him an exceptional fit for the team. His skillset will strengthen our strategy in Florida, and his on-the-ground presence at Gasworx will be invaluable to the success of the district.”

Presiga joins KETTLER from Strategic Property Partners (SPP), where he led the construction team and hotel developments for Water Street Tampa, while also co-leading SPP’s broader development team. A graduate of the University of North Florida with a degree in building construction management, Presiga has built a reputation for delivering complex mixed-use projects. He remains an active member of the community through the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay.

The opportunity to help lead the development of Gasworx, a 50-acre mixed-use district bridging Ybor City and downtown Tampa, drew Presiga to the role. The project includes new homes, retail, office, hospitality and public spaces, all designed to celebrate Ybor’s cultural legacy while creating a next-generation urban neighborhood.

“I’ve been fortunate to work on projects that have reshaped Tampa, and Gasworx has the bones of something truly special,” said Presiga. “You don’t reinvent places like Ybor, you build on the character that’s already there. It’s exciting to join a company that believes in Tampa’s future and is investing in it in a meaningful way.”

Presiga’s arrival comes as Graham Tyrrell, who has been instrumental in guiding Gasworx from concept into vertical construction, prepares to retire at the end of the year. Tyrrell will continue supporting KETTLER in a consulting role.

“Graham’s leadership and deep understanding of the Tampa market have put Gasworx on the right path, and we’re fortunate he’ll remain engaged as a trusted advisor,” said James Nozar, president of development. “Damian is stepping into a strong foundation thanks to Graham’s work, and his experience delivering complex urban projects makes him a tremendous addition to our team. Together, they’ve positioned us for continued success.”

As Nozar guides development strategy across KETTLER’s full portfolio, Presiga will take a hands-on leadership role at Gasworx and help shape the continued growth of projects across Florida.