SG Blocks, Inc. has appointed James C. Potts, founder and President of State SteelWorks, LLC based in Atlanta, Georgia, to its board of directors. Mr. Potts’ appointment as an independent member increases the total number of board members to seven, with five independent members. As President of State SteelWorks, Mr. Potts’ responsibilities include managing the strategic direction and operating performance of State SteelWorks. Prior to founding State SteelWorks, Mr. Potts served as Chairman of Verde Apartment Communities, previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of Verde Realty.