Paragon Team

Paragon’s real estate executives bring decades of success in real estate asset development and management to your projects. As needed, they contract and manage the best professionals for your specific project needs.

Rich Block is President of Paragon Realty and oversees all activities of the company, being most active directing the investment, development, and capital activities. Rich has an extensive background in real estate development and construction, including design engineering, project management, sales/marketing, and financing of projects.

Rich has been involved in developing and acquiring more than $2 billion of commercial and residential property during his career. Paragon projects have encompassed all types of development, including multi-family and single-family residential communities and a broad array of commercial, industrial, and retail projects. The company has an extensive portfolio of properties developed as a Preferred Developer for AutoZone and Dollar General, and many other build-to-suit and shopping centers for Starbucks, Walgreens, Aldi, Kroger, Family Dollar, Meijer, and other national retailers. Rich oversaw the raising of four private equity funds for Paragon Realty, in addition to overseeing millions of dollars of other investor joint venture and partnership investments for Paragon Realty. Rich now spends most of his time managing the business affairs of Paragon and acting as an Owner’s Representative to a number of private clients.

Rich graduated from Duke University in 1982 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and obtained an MBA from the University of North Carolina in 1988. Rich served 4 years in the US Air Force as a Construction Engineer, leaving as a Captain. Rich served on the Fishers City Council from 2014-2019, including one year as Board President. During that time, he also served on the Fishers Planning Commission, was a member of numerous Fishers PUD Committees, and chaired a 2040 Fishers Comprehensive Plan committee. Rich was the Chairman of The Hawthorns Members Unsecured Creditors Committee during the Hawthorns Golf & CC bankruptcy. He also has served as President of the Board of Directors for the Fishers/HSE Youth Sports Organization, President of the Fishers Building Corporation, on the Board of Gary Bracket’s Impact Foundation, on the Board for the Hamilton Proper Community Association, and on the Itown Church Building Committee. Rich currently serves on the Fishers Town Hall Building Corporation, the Fishers Nickel Plate Planning Committee, and the Fishers Fire Fighter Merit Board. He served as a Youth Mentor for YMI in Fishers and served on the board of the Junto of Indianapolis and formerly served as Chairman of the Board for The Indianapolis Dream Center and as a board Advisor to Fair Haven Foundation. Rich is also a former world-class runner, a Sub-Four-Minute Miler, a US Olympic Trials qualifier, a two-time Atlantic Coast Conference 800-Meter Champion, and was an All-American at Duke University. Rich has been married to his wife, Betsy, since 1984, and they have four children.

William Wilson joined Paragon Realty in 1998 and currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager. In this role, he oversees asset and property management, project management, construction management, leasing, budgeting, and disposition. His responsibilities also include collaboration and management of other team members, identifying and evaluating new property development and acquisition opportunities, conducting financial feasibility analyses, managing entitlements, development due diligence, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Prior to joining Paragon Realty, William spent eight years as Vice President of Development for a national multifamily Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment developer. In that capacity, he led development activities for LIHTC projects nationwide, including market and site selection, pre-development planning, financial feasibility analysis, and tax credit application preparation and allocation. Over the course of his career, William has played a key role in the development and management of more than a half a billion dollars in real estate assets.

William holds a Bachelor of Science and Design Degree in Housing and Urban Development from Arizona State University and an Associate of Arts Degree from Scottsdale Community College. Additionally, he served in the United States Army Reserves JAG Corps for six years. He is an affiliate member of the CCIM Institute and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member. William is an active Indiana Real Estate Broker and a member of the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors. He is also a certified pilot and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). William is married with four children and two grandchildren.

Chris Block joined Paragon Realty as a Development Manager in 2021. In his role, Chris’s primary responsibilities include asset/property management, leasing, property and tenant improvements, new development identification, and acquisition purchases for Paragon. Chris assists in developing financial projections and analysis to help Paragon make decisions related to its acquisition, development, and property dispositions.

Prior to joining Paragon, Chris worked in Chicago as an Analyst at CenterPoint Properties, a national industrial private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and developer with roughly $7 billion in assets under management. Previous experience includes serving as a Consultant in Chicago for Hunden Strategic Partners, a real estate consulting firm providing development advisory services across various product types.

Chris received his Bachelor of Science in Finance/Real Estate from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 2017. At IU, Chris was active within the Indiana Real Estate Club and participated in case competitions including the Villanova and Cornell Real Estate Challenges. Chris was also a member of Phi Gamma Delta and played on the IU Club Golf Team. In addition to golf, Chris enjoys playing and watching basketball, football, and soccer.

Samantha Winks joined Paragon Realty in September 2007 and serves as Controller. In that role, Samantha’s responsibilities are varied, including handling accounting for all properties and related companies, lease administration, and marketing materials, as well as providing general support for the President and Vice President. She has indirect property management responsibility for the various properties and often addresses tenant concerns. Samantha also coordinates with Paragon’s accountants to prepare financial statements and annual tax returns. Her previous experience in the real estate industry, in addition to working as a junior loan officer and an escrow officer, have prepared her for the position she currently holds.

Samantha holds a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Amy Wilson, Lease Compliance Manager, joined Paragon Realty in 2021. Her primary responsibilities include ensuring lease compliance, as well as overseeing vendor contracts and tenant and property insurance certificates. Amy also manages and processes applications for new tenants and acquires bids from vendors for yearly contracts.

Prior to joining Paragon Realty, Amy worked as a residential broker at Century 21 and as Client Services Director at the Pregnancy Care Center before that. Amy is also the owner and managing broker of Krane Realty Group, which she founded in 2010.

Angie Swafford joined Paragon Realty in 2021 as the Property Manager for CollegePlace in Clemson, SC, where she focuses on fostering a comfortable environment for residents by ensuring that the property is well maintained. She also oversees property leasing and property management, including maintenance and marketing.

As Property Manager, Angie draws on her prior experience working in the manufacturing industry, where she held a variety of roles throughout her 20+ year tenure. Blending her skills in hands-on problem-solving and people management, Angie works directly with property residents to quickly and effectively resolve issues that arise. She enjoys the opportunity to build relationships with residents as well as further her education in the inner workings of real estate. Angie is directly responsible for the CollegePlace property having had 100% occupancy over the 3+ years.

In her spare time, Angie hunts, fishes, and goes on mountain rides in her Jeep or on her motorcycle. She and her husband have seven children and sixteen grandchildren.

Maggie Lamberjack joined the Paragon Realty team as a Property Manager in August of 2025, where she oversees the daily operations of commercial properties. Her responsibilities include conducting regular property inspections, scheduling preventative maintenance, serving as the primary point of contact for tenants, managing lease compliance, preparing and managing annual budgets, and overseeing operating expenses and overall financial performance.

Maggie began her career in hospitality management with Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia, where she built a strong foundation in service and operations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she relocated to Chicago and transitioned into industrial property management with JLL, where she found her passion in real estate. Having gained valuable experience in the Chicago market, Maggie decided to continue her journey with JLL in Indiana, managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties in the Indianapolis area. Now, she is excited to continue growing her skills in the property management industry with Paragon Realty.

Born and raised in Fishers, Indiana, Maggie earned her degree from Indiana University in 2019. She is an active member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and Building Owners & Managers Association of Indiana, Inc. (BOMA Indiana), holds her Indiana Broker’s License, and is currently working toward earning her Certified Property Manager (CPM^®) designation. Outside of work, Maggie enjoys spending time with her corgi and loved ones, traveling, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, reading, and attending live music events.

Paragon in the Community
Paragon and its employees lend their expertise and service to many not-for-profit and service organizations in the greater Indianapolis community—whether through sharing real estate expertise or supporting community efforts with volunteering and personal service.