Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> February 27, 2001

Carman Liuzzo – Highwoods Properties Inc (hiw)

CARMAN LIUZZO is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Highwoods Properties, Inc. He joined the company in June 1994 when Highwoods commenced operations as a public company. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with honors from Virginia Tech in 1983. Prior to joining Highwoods, Mr. Liuzzo spent four years with the national accounting firm Peat Marwick, and then joined Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc., and Boddie-Noell Restaurant Properties, Inc., a franchisee of 350 Hardee's restaurants and a real estate investment trust, respectively, as their Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Liuzzo's primary responsibilities include treasury, financial reporting, financial analysis, investor relations and accounting. Mr. Liuzzo has served on the Parish Council, Finance Council and School Board for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and as Treasurer of the Big Brother/Big Sister agency in Rocky Mount. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview and historical sketch of the

company?

Mr. Liuzzo: Highwoods Properties is a suburban office real estate

investment trust. We've been in the business,