Michael Towbes is Chairman and owner of the Towbes Group, an award-winning and respected construction, development and asset management company based in Santa Barbara. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Princeton University and attended graduate school at MIT. This training informs his ongoing track record of business success achieved through wise planning and calculated risk....more

Craig Zimmerman is President of the Towbes Group, a role he assumed in 2001 after serving as Vice President of Commercial Property Management and as Chief Operating Officer. He currently oversees all of the Towbes Group’s operating divisions including development, construction, commercial and residential property management and maintenance services. Under his leadership, the company has seen consistent growth...more

Robert Skinner - Executive VP and General Counsel

Since joining the Towbes Group 1997, Robert Skinner has served in a number of key leadership roles. He currently oversees all aspects of the company's business as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. During his tenure, the Towbes Group successfully closed one of the largest leasing transactions in Santa Barbara county history. He also is Chief Operating Office and General Counsel of the Towbes Group-affiliate Montecito Bank & Trust...more

Michelle Konoske - CFO

A member of the senior management team, Michelle Konoske brings a wealth of financial insight and experience to her role as Chief Financial Officer. For the company, Ms. Konoske is responsible for overseeing the work performed by the accounting department, which includes the preparation of monthly financial statements for more than 50 projects managed by the Towbes Group as well as the annual preparation of income tax returns for more than 30 entities....more

Beth Sparkes - Vice President - Human Resources

Beth Sparkes, as Vice President of Human Resources, plays an integral role in establishing the programs and processes that help express the company’s mission and core values. She directs of all benefit; compensation; recruitment; payroll; policies and procedures; worker's compensation; and employee relations and training programs in support of the Towbes Group’s team members....more

Derek Hansen brings to the senior management team a key perspective informed by his rich background in commercial, civil and residential construction. In his role as Vice President of Development Construction, Mr. Hansen oversees all of the Towbes Group’s construction staff and department activities and manages the building and systems implemented on all new property developments....more

Courtney Seeple - Vice President - Project Management

Courtney Seeple, Vice President of Project Management, is responsible for the development projects for the Towbes Group. His storied career in real estate development spans more than 30 years. Prior to joining the Towbes Group, Mr. Seeple held senior positions with a number of multi-national companies engaged in property development, finance and management....more

Traci Taitt - Vice President- Commercial Properties

Traci Taitt joined the Towbes Group in 2007 as Vice President of Commercial Properties. She provides strategic counsel and management oversight of the work performed by the commercial properties department, including the leasing and management of more than 20 retail and commercial properties totaling 2 million square feet....more

Jim Carrillo - Vice President - Residential Properties

As Vice President of Residential Properties, Jim Carrillo lends extensive experience in multi-family property management experience to the Towbes Group. Prior to joining the company in 2005, Mr. Carrillo worked at Lincoln Property Company/Legacy Partners for whom he managed residential properties throughout Central and Southern California....more