For the highest and best use.
Since our inception in 2002, Fountainhead has been active in developing residential, retail, commercial warehouse, restaurant, office, studio + exhibition, and healthcare spaces in Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville, Virginia by way of adaptive reuse and new construction. Fountainhead currently has over 5 million square feet of real estate in the acquisition, development, construction or leasing stages.
We meet challenging conditions head on.
With a drive for urban revitalization, a commitment to historic and environmental values, and the use of creative financial strategies, we develop award-winning projects that emphasize the value of expanding communities, not just structures.
Meet the Team
Tom Papa
Founder
In collaboration with investment partners, established architects, local builders and city government, Tom Papa has recreated Richmond’s built environment over the last two decades. As a hands-on developer, he targets unique sites, which often require alternative design and zoning processes, adding value to the streetscape and skyline. His eye for selecting overlooked properties, his knowledge in utilizing tax credit financing, and his experience in building relationships with stakeholders have produced over 20 successful projects in historic neighborhoods and along the riverfront.
Before forming Fountainhead, Tom earned a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law and co-founded the law firm Chaplin, Papa & Gonet, acting as managing partner for more than two decades.
Today, Tom is an active proponent of the local creative community supporting Virginia Commonwealth University’s nationally ranked arts school with his Fountainhead Fellowship Program.
Scott Godhardt
Director of Asset Management
Scott joined Fountainhead after graduating from Virginia State University with a degree in accounting and finance. He oversees financing needs on our development projects, coordinates services, and manages vendors at established Fountainhead properties.
Angel Papa
Business Development
Angel is a licensed real estate broker in Virginia with 24 years of industry experience. At Fountainhead, she researches and analyzes new business opportunities, and works with construction and architecture professionals to help develop properties. Angel graduated summa cum laude from Old Dominion University with marketing and education degrees.
Accolades:
Golden Hammer Award, four-time recipient
Historic Richmond + Storefront for Community Design | Honoring excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects throughout Greater Richmond
Top Muse Award
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Honoring companies that demonstrate the most outstanding creative approach to their products and services