Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based Leopardo Construction named Paola Sprenzel as Vice President of Business Development, reinforcing the company’s commitment to relationship-driven growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term market expansion.
Sprenzel brings more than 20 years of experience across commercial real estate, construction, and workplace strategy. At Leopardo, she will focus on deepening client and partner relationships while identifying opportunities aligned with the firm’s expertise in complex construction environments.
Prior to joining Leopardo, Sprenzel led strategic growth initiatives, building high-performing teams and implementing systems that supported scalable growth, expanded market presence, and deepened client engagement. In both global and regional leadership roles, she cultivated strong partnerships across architecture, design, and commercial real estate communities, identifying opportunities that drove meaningful project outcomes.
Beyond her professional work, Sprenzel is deeply committed to expanding opportunity across the industry and within her community. She actively supports organizations including the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Federation of Women Contractors, and Professional Women in Construction, where she champions mentorship, inclusion, and the advancement of women in construction.
Sprenzel serves on the board of Female Strong, where she supports leadership development initiatives designed to build confidence and create pathways for young women, and played a key role in launching the organization’s first camp. She also serves on the board of the Special Leisure Services Foundation, helping expand access to inclusive recreational programming for individuals of all abilities—an effort that reflects her strong commitment to service and community impact.
