About Us - The Team - Lee Ploszaj

Lee Ploszaj
President, Paragon Development and Construction

Lee J. Ploszaj is the President of Paragon Development and Construction. Lee began his career with the Del Webb Corporation Hospitality Division, developing and building Hotels and Casinos in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada for the company. Mr. Ploszaj participated in the creation of some of the world’s most visible and internationally recognized gaming icons: The MGM Grand Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Hilton, The Sahara Hotel and Casino, Paris Hotel and Casino, The Riviera Hotel and Casino, The Sands Hotel and Casino, and The MGM Reno.

Mr. Ploszaj’s career advanced from direct project operations to business development when he took the position of Executive Director of Marketing for Hensel Phelps Construction. In this capacity, he managed the National Sales effort for hospitality, timeshare, gaming properties and public private partnerships. Mr. Ploszaj was instrumental in the company’s success in building The Four Seasons Resort, Aviara, The Four Seasons Scottsdale, BACARA Resort Santa Barbara, St. Regis Monarch Beach, and he personally managed the construction management services for the 1000-room JW Marriott Desert Ridge Conference Center Resort and Country Club. Additionally, Mr. Ploszaj participated in one of the country’s first Public Private Hotel Partnerships with the creation of the Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento, California.

After receiving a four-year scholarship and serving as a U.S. Air Force Cadet, Mr. Ploszaj earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Bradley University in Illinois and the honor of Cadet Commander and distinguished Military Graduate. Mr. Ploszaj accepted a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force serving in that capacity for four years active duty and twenty years reserve. As an active duty officer, Mr. Ploszaj continued his education, earning a Master’s Degree with honors in Public Administration from the University of Northern Colorado.