Maria Carlson
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President
Pankow Builders
Since joining Pankow in 2005, Maria Carlson has served as corporate controller and as CFO. She directs the company’s finance, accounting, tax planning and information technology functions. She is the first female executive/general partner at Pankow and uses her voice and perspective to positively influence the company.
Carlson is also a certified Professional Coach and is instrumental in shaping the leadership development programs at Pankow. Her dedication to support a culture of learning and development at Pankow has been influential in helping the company navigate through the unprecedented times of 2020 and beyond. She led the formation of Pankow’s mentorship program, which supports individuals of different specialties with personal growth opportunities. Her leadership in the leadership programs and teaming workshops fuels Pankow’s development culture. These efforts are helping to place Pankow on a path toward more inclusion and resiliency through change.
