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WCI Communities hires Kolter V.P. as regional sales director
Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities has named Louis Paratore its regional director of sales.

Paratore was a vice president of community operations for WCI from 2000 to 2013. Most recently, he served as vice president for Kolter. He also previously served as area sales manager for PulteGroup and vice president for Mercedes Homes.

Paratore will oversee sales operations for several of WCI's Naples communities, including Artesia Naples, Raffia Preserve, LaMorada Naples and Carrara at Talis Park. Paratore also will be responsible for sales at The Colony Golf & Bay Club in Bonita Springs, which includes Altaira, WCI's new 21-story condominium tower with 76 units.