BEHIND THE BUILD: MEET THE TEAM

 Zach Barness is the Director of Finance and a Managing Principal at Bolzano Construction, where he leads the company’s financial strategy and plays a key role in managing all aspects of preconstruction and project execution. As a founding partner of Bolzano Construction, Zach brings a development-driven mindset to Bolzano’s general contracting platform, with a focus on infill residential and commercial projects across the Phoenix metro.

With over a decade of real estate experience, Zach has worked extensively on land entitlement, design coordination, permitting, budgeting, and ground-up construction. His background in finance allows him to structure projects efficiently, manage capital deployment, and oversee construction draws with discipline and transparency. He works closely with subcontractors, consultants, and ownership teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Earlier in his career, Zach developed industrial real estate in Southwest Phoenix and oversaw the acquisition and management of several million square feet of logistics space. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for his current focus on construction and urban infill development.

Zach holds a degree from Arizona State University and an MBA from Grand Canyon University. He is an active member of the Real Estate Investment Advisory Council, Men’s Arts Council, and Young Developer’s Council.

Massimo ‘Max’ Sommacampagna is the Construction Director and a Managing Principal of Bolzano Construction. He provides more than a decade of hands-on experience as a licensed general contractor and has built over 100,00 sqft of real estate.

Massimo is a proud second generation general contractor. Born in Bolzano, Italy and raised in Arizona, he pairs European craftsmanship with Southwestern grit. His projects showcase a blend of thoughtfully operated construction, attention to details, and a clear focus of on-time and on-budget execution. 

A recognized voice on Arizona’s housing challenges, Massimo serves on the Urban Land Institute’s committees both nationally and locally, the Home Arizona Board, a City of Phoenix Village Planning Committee, the Young Developers Council Leadership Committee, and various other boards. 

He also champions cultural and workforce initiatives as the vice president of the Arizona Italian American Chamber of Commerce, where he forges European partnerships and organizes events that connect the local business community. 

Community is at the heart of Massimo’s work. Massimo believes that great buildings are catalysts for thriving neighborhoods—and that thoughtful development and construction today creates the resilient, thriving Arizona of tomorrow.