Brian Pace, President Pace Development Group, Inc.
As President of Pace Development Group, Inc., Brian has spent more than 30 years shaping the Charlotte region and beyond, carrying forward the vision and values of his own family legacy. He feels building communities is not just a career, but a calling rooted in family, faith, and a lifelong commitment to creating places where people can thrive and families can flourish.
Brian’s path into the world of construction and development began with a degree in Civil Engineering from NC State University, followed by formative years in Washington, D.C. and Durham, NC with Centex Construction Group where he honed his skills on many complex commercial construction projects.
In the mid-1990’s, Brian joined his father, Stephen Pace, to form Pace Development Group, and together they transformed the company into one of the region’s most trusted names in land development and general construction. From small infill neighborhoods to large scale master-planned communities, from high end custom homes to large neighborhood centric amenity centers, the Pace name has become synonymous with integrity, quality, and community stewardship.
Brian’s influence has reached far beyond the many projects bearing his company’s name. In 2008, he served as President of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte, where his peers recognized him with their highest honor, Distinguished Builder of the Year. In 2016 he served as President of the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA), representing more than 16,000 members across NC. During his tenure, he pushed for housing affordability in the General Assembly and advanced initiatives in land development, legislative affairs, and professional education. He was also honored by the NCHBA as their Distinguished Builder Member of the Year. Nationally, Brian has also represented North Carolina on the NAHB Executive Board in Washington, D.C., lending his expertise on committees focused on land development, environmental issues, and state governmental affairs.
Today, he continues to shape the industry through his service on the Corporate Board of Directors for Builders Mutual Insurance Company and as a director on Mecklenburg County’s Building Development Commission, providing oversight of the county’s code enforcement division. He also is a member of the Charlotte Water Developer Liaison Committee, which helps to guide the policy making decisions of the largest utility provider in the state of NC.
Brian is quick to point out that his proudest role has been that of husband and father. He and his wife Stacy are celebrating 30 years of marriage this year. They have raised three daughters, Allyson, Hadley, and Jessica. Brian is an avid outdoorsman who finds joy in backpacking, golf, racquet sports, and running.