Construction in WNYSJB Services Inc. R Contact: 5167 S. Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075 • sjbempire. net R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.S., civil engineering, University at Buffalo

RAYMOND BEDNARSKIPresident and CEO, Kideney Architects PC R Contact: 143 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY 14203 • kideney.com R Joined company: 1989 R College: BPS, architecture, SUNY Buffalo State R Spouse: Terri R Children: Alex, Casey, Tia

RICHARD BERGMANOwner, Heartland Homes Construction Inc. R Contact: 525 N. Forest Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 • heartlandhomesinc.com R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.A., design R Spouse: Dorothy R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Architectural rehab of 100-year-old West Side home by preserving the original exterior and creating contemporary interior R Admire this project: Architecture by John Wingfelder R My bucket list: Resist mediocrity

STAN BLASPresident and owner, SJB Services Inc. R Contact: 5167 S. Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075 • sjbempire.net R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.S., civil engineering, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Susan R Children: Lauren, Jeremy, Ben R Most proud of this company project in the last year: John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital R Admire this project: Explore & More Children’s Museum R My bucket list: Travel to national parks, Europe, Mediterranean

GARY BOLLESPresident, Buffalo Plastering R Contact: 315 Hinman Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 • buffaloplastering.com R Joined company: 1989 R Spouse: Nancy R Children: Emily, Conner, Casey, Elaina R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff, using 20,000 square feet of colored lime plaster R Admire this project: Delaware North building R My bucket list: Perform at an open mic, master scagliola, redesign/engineer masonry ovens

SHARON BROWNPresident and owner, Brown Electric Inc. R Contact: 6421 Campbell Blvd., Pendleton, NY 14094 • brownelectricwny.com R Joined company: 1981 R Spouse: Thomas (deceased) R Children: Christopher, Eileen R Grandchildren: Timothy R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Each and every project, large and small R My bucket list: Healthy and happy life with family and friends, travel anyplace, retire after my 45th year in business

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PHILIP CASILIOVice president, Casilio Cos. R Contact: 2457 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 • casilioco.com R Joined company: 1980 R College: B.S., business management, Canisius College; B.S., public relations and advertising, University at Buffalo R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Expansion of our industrial properties. R Admire this project: Darwin Martin House restoration R My bucket list: Be more involved in communities and charities, travel, get more involved with art

JOSEPH CASSATAPrincipal, office practice leader, WNY/FOS, CannonDesign R Contact: 2170 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 • cannondesign.com R Joined company: 2004 R College: B.S., environmental design; M.Arch., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Laura R Children: Joseph, Megan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Implementation of citywide crisis management system for first responders in Buffalo R Admire this project: Harborfront development and revitalization of Cobblestone District R My bucket list: Bills win the Super Bowl, Sabres win the Stanley Cup, finish traveling Europe

FRANK CIMINELLI IIPresident, Arc Building Partners LLC R Contact: 100 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 • arcbuildingpartners.com R Joined company: 2017 R College: B.S., industrial engineering, Marietta College; M.S., construction management, Catholic University of America R Spouse: Cynthia R Children: Nikolas, Alec R Most proud of this company project in the last year: New Era club suites renovations R Admire this project: Albright-Knox Art Gallery AK360 expansion R My bucket list: Participate in an archaeological dig, learn to speak fluent Italian, grow our company with an emphasis on industry innovation and delivering exceptional results so the next generation of stewards can lead it into the future

PAUL CIMINELLIPresident and CEO, Ciminelli Real Estate Corp. R Contact: 50 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202 • ciminelli.com R Joined company: 1987 R College: B.S., finance, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Donna R Children: Kyle, Tory R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Fountain Plaza R Admire this project: Barton House R My bucket list: Still need to create a bucket list

TIMOTHY COYLEProject manager, Parsons R Contact: 40 La Riviere Drive, Buffalo, NY 14202 • parsons.com R Joined company: 2002 R College: B.S., civil engineering, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Jennifer R Children: Teya, Ryan, Reese R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Peace Bridge rehabilitation R Admire this project: Projects associated with the redevelopment and revitalization of Buffalo R My bucket list: Travel the entire country, invent something meaningful, experience an African safari

ROXANNE BUTTONPrincipal, Design Synergies Architecture PC R Contact: 846 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202 • dsynergies.com R Joined company: 2012 R College: B.A., economic/urban geography, Memorial University of Newfoundland; B. Environmental design studies, architecture and M.Arch., Dalhousie University R Spouse: Joe Kujawa R Most proud of this company project in the last year: The Wintergarden at Oishei Children’s Hospital which won an IIDA Buffalo Design Award R Admire this project: Evergreen Lofts R My bucket list: Travel to Germany in 2019 for my husband’s birthday, study printmaking at the Glasgow School of Art when it is restored, visit the Tom Thomson Memorial at Canoe Lake in Algonquin Park

PETER CAMMARATAPresident, Buffalo Urban Development Corp. R Contact: 95 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14203 • buffalourbandevelopment.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: B.S., SUNY Buffalo State R Spouse: Sandra R Children: Stephen, Cassandra, Samuel R Grandchildren: Adelaide, Jesse R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project R Admire this project: Darwin Martin House restoration R My bucket list: Return visit to Napa/Sonoma wine country, retire and spend more time with grandchildren, read and write more poetry

JOHN CAPPELLINOExecutive vice president, Erie County Industrial Development Agency R Contact: 95 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14304 • ecidany.com R Joined company: 1997 R College: B.S., public administration, Alfred University R Spouse: Nancy Redeye R Children: Sara, Claire R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Bethlehem Steel property acquisition R My bucket list: Go to Italy with my family, ride through the Rockies on my motorcycle, golf at Pebble Beach

DAVID CAPRETTOPresident, Forbes Capretto Homes R Contact: 470 Cayuga Road, Buffalo, NY 14225 • forbescapretto.com R Joined company: 1989 R College: Daemen College R Spouse: Stacey Spokane R Children: Corey R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Bear Ridge Estates in Pendleton R Admire this project: HarborCenter

GREGORY CARBALLADAPresident, Foit-Albert Associates Architecture Engineering & Surveying PC R Contact: 295 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 • foit-albert.com R Joined company: 1999 R College: B.A., architecture, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Roseann R Children: Christina, Michael R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Niagara County Community College Learning Commons R Admire this project: Burchfield Penney Art Center R My bucket list: Travel to see relatives in Peru, Spain and Italy

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KENNETH FRANASIAKChairman/CEO, Calamar R Contact: 3949 Forest Parkway, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 • calamar.com R Joined company: 1990 R College: B.A., Radford University R Spouse: Donna R Children: Adam, Ian R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Wheatfield Commons Assisted Living for DePaul R Admire this project: Convention Center Niagara Falls, Canada

ROSANNE FRANDINAPresident/CEO, Frandina Engineering and Land Surveying PC R Contact: 1701 Hertel Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14216 • frandina.com R Joined company: 2000 R College: B.S., civil engineering, University at Bu� alo; MBA, finance, University at Bu� alo R Spouse: Jim Van Oss R Children: Timothy, Daniel, Katie R Most proud of this company project in the last year: All are equally important to help our clients move their projects forward. R Admire this project: Hotel Henry R My bucket list: Only two more continents to visit, attend more Sabres and Bills away games, make the perfect arancini

WILLIAM GOODRICHCEO and managing partner, LeChase Construction Services LLC R Contact: 205 Indigo Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14626 • lechase.com R Joined company: 1985 R College: A.A.S., construction engineering technology, Alfred State College; B.S., business, Roberts Wesleyan College; honorary doctor of humane letters, Alfred State College; Owner/President Management Program, Harvard Business School R Spouse: Rhonda R Children: Courtney, Kyle R Most proud of this company project in the last year: 500 Pearl St. R Admire this project: Bu� alo Niagara Medical Campus R My bucket list: Author a book, learn to speak a di� erent language fluently, continued travel of the United States and the world

MARK HAMISTERChairman and CEO, Hamister Group LLC R Contact: 10 Lafayette Square, Bu� alo, NY 14203 • hamistergroup.com R Joined company: 1977 R College: Graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Saunders College of Business. Major in financial and general management with emphasis in business law. R Children: 3 • Grandchildren: 4 R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Hyatt Place, Niagara Falls R Admire this project: HarborCenter R My bucket list: Visit Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Italy; relearn how to downhill ski; develop and open a charter school in the most poverty-stricken neighborhood, focusing on early childhood education and teaching children how learning can be fun

STEWART HANEYPresident and CEO, Wendel R Contact: 375 Essjay Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 • wendelcompanies.com R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.S., electrical engineering, University at Bu� alo R Spouse: Michele R Children: Samm, Chris R Most proud of this company project in the last year: DeGra� Hospital Emergency Department project because of the importance of the project to the community R Admire this project: John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital R My bucket list: Build a resilient smart house, see Manchester United play in Old Tra� ord, write a novel

JAMES DENTINGERPresident, McGuire Development R Contact: 455 Cayuga Road, Bu� alo, NY 14225 • mcguiredevelopment.com R Joined company: 2005 R College: B.S., finance, Canisius College; MBA, Canisius College R Spouse: Julie R Children: Carter, Matt, Emily R Most proud of this company project in the last year: 79 Perry St.

PAUL ERNSTManaging partner, Fontanese Folts Aubrecht Ernst Architects P.C. R Contact: 6395 W. Quaker St., Orchard Park, NY 14127 • � ae.biz R Joined company: 1985 R College: A.A.S., architecture, SUNY Alfred; B.P.S., architecture, University at Bu� alo; MBA, St. Bonaventure University R Most proud of this company project in the last year: All projects

TONY D’AURIACo-managing partner, Waterbourne Construction Advisors LLC R Contact: 2430 N. Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14127 • waterbourne.com R Joined company: 1993 R College: B.A., SUNY Brockport R Spouse: Lynn R Children: Alexandra R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Completing the Marriott Courtyard in Niagara Falls and the Learning Commons at Niagara County Community College R Admire this project: Ellicott Development’s 500 Pearl St.

FRANK DELSIGNOREVice president, CHA Consulting Inc R Contact: 2200 Main Place Tower, Bu� alo, NY 14072 • chacompanies.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: B.S., civil engineering; MBA, University at Bu� alo R Children: Darren, Jenna, Mallory R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Bailey Avenue bridges, city of Bu� alo R Admire this project: Improvements at New Era Field R My bucket list: Golf in Scotland, golf at Bandon Dunes, visit Italy

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ANTHONY JAMESOwner, Anthony O. James, Architect R Contact: 160 Greenfield St., Bu� alo, NY 14214 • anthonyojamesarchitect.com R Joined company: 2013 R College: M. Arch., University of Pennsylvania R Children: Elizabeth, Ian, Emma, Simon R Most proud of this company project in the last year: New mosque under construction in Niagara Falls R Admire this project: Remedy House co� ee shop and overall building renovation at Five Points R My bucket list: Visit Venice and Vicenza, design a community in the form of an English village, attend my children’s weddings someday

DOUGLAS JEMALPresident and owner, Douglas Development Corp. R Contact: 702 H St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 • douglasdevelopment.com R Joined company: 1985 R Children: Norman, Matthew R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Seneca One

PETER HUNTChairman and CEO, Hunt Real Estate Corp. R Contact: 430 Dick Road., Depew NY 14043, huntrealestate.com R Joined company: 1975 R College: B.A., government, St. Lawrence University R Spouse: Mary Jo • Children: Emily, Charles, Leigh, Christina R Grandchildren: Caroline, Julia, Elizabeth, Alice, Emma, Jane, Hunter R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Progress on the Brisbane Building R Admire this project: Albright-Knox Art Gallery AK360 R My bucket list: Watch my grandchildren grow up and participate somehow in their lives, drive across the country, take the train cross-country from Toronto to the Canadian Rockies

SCOTT HUNTPresident, Kenmore Development R Contact: P.O. Box 194, Kenmore, NY 14217 • kendev.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: B.S., marketing, Canisius College; MBA, University at Bu� alo R Spouse: Alyssa R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Installing our first rooftop solar array atop our Gateway Park Building R Admire this project: Utilant’s o� ices on Chandler Street R My bucket list: Fly supersonic, attend the Tour de France, visit the original studio for Motown Records, Hitsville USA

BRYAN HANNCOO, Orion Environmental Solutions LLC R Contact: 4535 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY 14075 • orionesllc.com R Joined company: 2017 R College: B.A., geology, Alfred University; MBA, finance, St. Bonaventure University R Spouse: Lorena R Children: Josh R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Rebuilding the former Cockaigne Ski Resort lodge R Admire this project: 500 Seneca St. brownfield redevelopment R My bucket list: Happy and healthy family, visit all national parks, backpack through Europe with my son

BILL HEUSSLERBranch manager, Hanna Commercial Real Estate R Contact: 344 Delaware Ave., Bu� alo, NY 14202 • hannacre.com R Joined company: 2009 R College: B.A., economics, Ithaca College R Spouse: Gail R Children: Judson, Jordan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Sale of 3080 Amsdell Road, Hamburg R Admire this project: 500 Pearl St. R My bucket list: Play a round of golf at Augusta National, travel to Australia, close a $100 million property sale

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GUSTAVO LIMAPrincipal, business practice leader, CannonDesign R Contact: 2170 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 • cannondesign.com R Joined company: 1988 R College: B. Arch., University of Buenos Aires; M.A., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Raquel R Children: Cecilia, Alexandra R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Temple Beth Tzedek, Amherst R Admire this project: Curtiss Hotel R My bucket list: Visit the Pyramids at Giza, play Pebble Beach, teach the new generation of architects

NICHOLAS MALAGISIManaging director, SVN Commercial Real Estate Advisors R Contact: P.O. Box 1015, Buffalo NY 14231 • storagerealty.com R College: B.S., Syracuse University R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Completed first leg of sales transaction for self-storage assets in Westchester County R Admire this project: Buffalo’s Electric Tower R My bucket list: Week in Tuscany visiting vineyards, ride the Canadian train through the Rocky Mountains, trip to Jerusalem to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

B. THOMAS MANCUSOPresident, Mancuso Business Development Group R Contact: 56 Harvester Ave., Batavia, NY 14020 • mancusogroup.com R Joined company: 1972 R College: B.S., accounting, Rochester Institute of Technology R Spouse: Jinny R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Northland Beltline R Admire this project: Larkinville R My bucket list: Spend a month in Sicily, drive across the USA with my wife and children, visit Australia

PATRICK MARRANOPresident, Marrano/Marc Equity Corp. R Contact: 2730 Transit Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 • marrano.com R Joined company: 1970 R College: A.D., business, Mohawk College R Spouse: Arlinda R Children: James, Chad, Jason, Jeremy R Grandchildren: Cara, Jillian, Isabella, Giana, Sebastian R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Colvin Estates, Buffalo

F. JAMES MCGUIRECEO, McGuire Development Co. R Contact: 455 Cayuga Road, Buffalo, NY 14225 • mcguiredevelopment.com R Joined company: 1996/2006 R College: Rochester Institute of Technology R Significant other: Colleen R Children: Jenna, Ryan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: New corporate offices for Mcguire Development Co. at 455 Cayuga Road; renovation work for Airport Commerce Park R Admire this project: 500 Pearl St., John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital

THOMAS KUCHARSKIPresident and CEO, Invest Buffalo Niagara R Contact: 257 W. Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14202 • buffaloniagara.org R Joined company: 2000 R College: MBA, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Tara Ellis R Children: Tad, Austin (stepson) R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Legworks, a startup from San Francisco that Invest Buffalo Niagara helped locate here R Admire this project: Northland Training Center R My bucket list: Play National Golf Club, learn 100 songs on the guitar, climb the Matterhorn

SAM LAGAMBINAVice president, Eastern Hospitality Advisors R Contact: 482 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 • easternhospitalityadvisors.com R Joined company: 2016 R College: B.S., civil engineering R Spouse: Michaela R Children: Ryan, Vincenzo, Giovanni R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Holiday Inn Express, Randolph, Mass. R Admire this project: Hotel Henry R My bucket list: Visit my mom and dad’s hometown in Italy, see an NFL game in each of the NFL stadiums in the country, visit all seven continents

PAUL LAMPARELLIPresident and CEO, Lamparelli Construction Co. R Contact: 590 Kennedy Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 • lamparelliconstruction.com R Joined company: 1994 R College: B.S., industrial arts, SUNY Buffalo State R Spouse: Martha R Children: Mary Beth, Rocco R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Buffalo Surgery Center (Excelsior Orthopaedics) and the Ambulatory Surgery Center R Admire this project: John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital R My bucket list: Two-week vacation on the Amalfi Coast, become a great cook, throw a big bash for my 60th birthday

KAREN LEONARDISenior vice president, WNY District, Howard Hanna WNY Inc. R Contact: 910 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 • howardhanna.com R Joined company: 2008 R College: B.A., political science, SUNY Brockport R Spouse: John R Children: Joshua, Jacob, Michael R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Our partnership with John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. R Admire this project: Asher Crossing by Natale Builders R My bucket list: Exceed the $70,000 raised in our first fundraiser for the Children’s Free Care Fund; fluently speak a second language; launch our new CRM in the marketplace

WILLIAM LIBERTOVice president, M/E Engineering P.C. R Contact: 60 Lakefront Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14202 • meengineering.com R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.S., mechanical engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology; MBA, entrepreneurship and finance, University of Rochester R Spouse: Deborah R Children: Tyler, Victoria, Jacelyn R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Niagara County Community College Learning Commons R My bucket list: Travel to Northern Italy, take European delivery of my next car, biking in Germany and France

THOMAS JOHNSONPresident, Thomas Johnson Homes R Contact: 6435 W. Quaker St., Orchard Park, NY 14127 • thomasjohnsonhomes.com R Joined company: 1974 R Children: Lori Beth, Jeffrey, Kevin R Grandchildren: Mary Jane, Charles, Claire R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Eagle Heights development R Admire this project: Curtiss Hotel R My bucket list: Watch my grandchildren grow up to be happy, healthy and prosperous young adults

RUFUS JUDSONCEO, The Pike Cos. Ltd. R Contact: 1001 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 • thepikecompanies.com R Joined company: 1993 R College: B.S., Union College; MBA, Simon Business School, University of Rochester R Spouse: Amy R Children: Trip, Maggie, Emma Rose R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Canterbury Woods at Gates Circle built by our Lecesse Construction Services R Admire this project: HarborCenter R My bucket list: Watch the Bills win the Super Bowl, legit score under 80 at Oak Hill East, walk my girls down the aisle

KAREN KIRSTPresident, Kirst Commercial Real Estate Corp. R Contact: Maple Office Park, Amherst, NY 14226 • kirstccim.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: B.S., accounting, University at Buffalo; MBA, finance, Canisius College R My bucket list: Get pilot’s license, visit New 7 Wonders of the World, play Pebble Beach Golf Club

TIM KIRSTPresident, Kirst Construction Inc. R Contact: 7170 Boston State Road, North Boston, NY 14110 • kirstconstruction.com R Joined company: 1991 R College: B.S., organizational management, Mercyhurst University R Spouse: Tricia R Children: Justin, Andrina R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Renovations and expansions throughout Neighborhood Health Center facilities R Admire this project: Peace Bridge rehabilitation R My bucket list: Pitch in Men’s Senior Baseball League National Tournament, one full week without change-order requests

DEAN KROLLPresident, Zamkro Homes R Contact: 1 Cherry Tree Lane, Orchard Park, NY 14127 • zamkrohomes.com R Joined company: 2006 R College: B.S., business, Ithaca College; A.A., construction, Erie Community College R Spouse: Teresa R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Building our own home R Admire this project: Renovation of the Sattler Broadway Theatre R My bucket list: Complete a substantial land development project, complete the Sattler Broadway Theatre renovation, visit Munich, Warsaw and Krakow

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STEVEN PERRIGOVice president, operations manager, Turner Construction Co. R Contact: 50 Lakefront Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14202 • turnerconstruction.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: B.S., Clarkson University R Spouse: Sarah R Children: Masyn, Nathan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Erie Community College STEM, Aquarium of Niagara, SUNY Buffalo State Bishop Hall R Admire this project: The new Buffalo City Mission R My bucket list: See the Buffalo Bills win the Super Bowl, go scuba diving, visit Yellowstone National Park

ANTHONY PICONEPresident, Picone Construction Corp. R Contact: 10995 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031 • piconeconstruction.com R Joined company: 1965 R College: A.A.S., construction technology, Erie County Technical Institute R Spouse: Judith R Children: Julie, Anthony, Christopher R Grandchildren: Corey, Austin, Evan, Emily, Samuel, Isabelle R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sisters of Charity Hospital R Admire this project: John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital R My bucket list: Spend as much time as possible with my family, travel entire North America and Europe, meet Pope Francis

ABEL PLAZOLAPrincipal/owner/founder, P. Max Engineering R Contact: 598 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 • pmax-eng.com R Joined company: 2015 R College: B.S., electromechanical, Instituto Tecnologico de Tijuana, Mexico; CEL Professional Certificate, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Raquel R Children: Max, Luisa, Raquel R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Rowhouse Restaurant R Admire this project: Lafayette Church R My bucket list: Walk the Camino de Santiago, skydive in the Emirates Arab; inspire/empower/impact at least one person each week for a year

ALAN RANDACCIOPresident and owner, Randaccio Builder Inc. R Contact: 300 International Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 • randacciobuilder.com R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.A., economics, Brown University; MBA, finance, Cornell University R Children: James, Lauren, Alexander R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Harris Hill Commons R Admire this project: Canalside continued development

LUIS RODRIGUEZCEO, Rodriguez Construction Group Inc. R Contact: 760 Seneca St., Buffalo, NY 14210 • rodriguez-cg.com R Joined company: 2012 R College: B.S., civil engineering, interdisciplinary engineering and management, Clarkson University R Spouse: Jessica R Children: Milana, Luis III R Most proud of this company project in the last year: ACV Auctions corporate fit-out at the BNMC Innovation Center R Admire this project: University at Buffalo School of Medicine R My bucket list: Travel to every continent, play a PGA golf course, play in the World Series of Poker

MARC MUSSACHIOPresident, Mussachio Architects R Contact: 30 N. Forest Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 • mussachioarchitects.com R Joined company: 1985 R College: M.Arch., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Renae R Children: Michael, Christopher, Alexandra R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Hampton Inn Northtown Center R Admire this project: Darwin Martin House R My bucket list: Visit Italy, get a vacation house in Montana

PHILIP NANULACEO, Essex Homes of WNY R Contact: 8940 Main St., Clarence, NY 14031 • essexhomeswny.com R Joined company: 1992 R College: Niagara County Community College R Spouse: Theresa R Children: Gregory, Vincent, Philip Jr. R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Essex Greens R Admire this project: John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital redevelopment R My bucket list: Go back to Italy, play famous golf courses

BENJAMIN OBLETZPresident and CEO, First Amherst Development Group R Contact: 4508 Main St., Amherst, NY 14226 • firstamherst.com R Joined company: 1999 R College: B.S., University at Buffalo R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Nineteen North Apartments R Admire this project: University at Buffalo Medical School

WILLIAM PALADINOCEO, Ellicott Development Co. R Contact: 295 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 • ellicottdevelopment.com R Joined company: 1993 R College: B.A., finance, St. Bonaventure University

ELISABETH PERREAULTPrincipal, health market leader, CannonDesign R Contact: 2170 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 • cannondesign.com R Joined company: 2002 R College: B.S., architecture, University of Michigan; M.Arch, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Ben Frasier R Most proud of this company project in the last year: West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto R Admire this project: Delaware North building R My bucket list: Transatlantic crossing on my sailboat

DAVID MINGOIAExecutive director/CEO, Amherst Industrial Development Agency R Contact: 4287 Main St., Amherst, NY 14226 • amherstida.com R Joined company: 2005 R College: Master’s of urban planning, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Rebecca R Children: Hallie, Aidan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Uniland Northtown Tourism Hotel R Admire this project: Northland R My bucket list: Shoot under 80, swim with great white sharks, a long life

CARL MONTANTEPresident and managing director, Uniland Development Co. R Contact: 100 Corporate Parkway, Amherst, NY 14226 • uniland.com R Joined company: 1974 R College: B.S., economics, Canisius College; L.L.B. and J.D., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Carol Ann R Children: Laura, Carl Jr., Michael, Timothy R Grandchildren: 10 R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Expansion at Airborne Business Park and CrossPoint Business Park, as well as reaching the pre-leasing phase for townhomes at Gates Circle R Admire this project: Ellicott Development’s 500 Pearl St.

CARL MONTANTE JR.Vice president, marketing and strategic initiatives, Uniland Development Co. R Contact: 100 Corporate Parkway, Amherst, NY 14226 • uniland.com R Joined company: 1992 R College: B.S., psychology, St. Lawrence University; J.D., Cleveland State University; MBA, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Wendy R Children: CJ, Jacob, Megan, Maxwell R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Planning the region’s first town center at Eastern Hills Mall R Admire this project: Upcoming arrival of the Explore & More Children’s Museum as a cultural anchor at Canalside R My bucket list: Skydive in a wing suit, learn how to kite surf, develop a unique residential community in the Boston hills

MICHAEL MONTANTEVice president, Uniland Development Co. R Contact: 100 Corporate Parkway, Amherst, NY 14226 • uniland.com R Joined company: 1991 R College: B.S., business, Canisius College; M.S., real estate development, Columbia University R Spouse: Alex R Children: Michael, Peter, Grace R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Construction of the nation’s first hotel with universal design in our Hampton by Hilton at the Northtown Center at Amherst to boost sports tourism in the region R Admire this project: Restoration work at the Darwin Martin House

THOMAS MONTANTECEO, Montante Group LLC R Contact: 2760 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14150 • montante.com R Joined company: 1968 R College: B.S., Canisius College; J.D., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Margy R Children: Kevin, Daniel, Matthew, David R Grandchildren: 9 R Most proud of these company projects in the last year: Linwood Lafayette Senior Apartments by People Inc. and Lancaster Square at Gates Circle Project R Admire this project: Hotel Henry R My bucket list: Ski trip with my grandchildren, visit Norway, golf at St. Andrews

SPOTLIGHT: WHO’S BUILDING WNY

BRENDAN SPITZPrincipal and vice president, Javen Construction Co. Inc R Contact: 1109 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 • javen.com R Joined company: 2009 R College: B.S., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Julia R Children: Bogey R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni & Visitors Center at SUNY Buffalo State R Admire this project: Elmwood Crossing, Explore & More Children’s Museum R My bucket list: Play Augusta National

DAVID STEBBINSExecutive vice president, Buffalo Urban Development Corp. R Data: 95 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14203 • buffalourbandevelopment.com R Joined company: 2003 R College: B.A., environmental design, University at Buffalo; M.A., city and regional planning, University of North Carolina R Spouse: Elizabeth R Children: John, Emily R Most proud of this project in the last year: Northland Corridor redevelopment R My bucket list: Visit every Major League Baseball park, visit Uluru (Ayers Park), cut the ribbon for Buffalo Manufacturing Works at Northland

ROBERT STELIANOUPresident, Trautman Associates R Contact: 37 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 • trautmanassociates.com R Joined company: 1980 R College: B.S., civil engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute R Spouse: Carol R Children: James, Laura R Most proud of this company project in the last year: New K-5 Tapestry Charter School R Admire this project: Greatbatch Pavilion at Darwin Martin House R My bucket list: Bareboat sailboat charter in Aegean Sea, cross-county road trip with our teardrop trailer, learn to play guitar

PAM STRAITIFFVice president of interior design, Carmina Wood Morris DPC R Contact: 487 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 • cwm-ae.com R Joined company: 2001 R College: B.S., environmental design, Syracuse University; A.A.S., interior/architectural design, Cazenovia College R Spouse: David R Most proud of this company project in the last year: 79 Perry St. (The Labatt House) R My bucket list: Take a European vacation to Paris, London and Rome (spring 2019), watch my daughters graduate from college, retire to a beach house

JAKE SCHNEIDERPresident, Schneider Family of Services R Contact: 443 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 • schneiderservices.com R Joined company: 1978 R College: B.S., architecture, University of Notre Dame R Spouse: Katie R Children: Zack, Sarah, Eliza, Max R Grandchildren: August, Enzo, Roman, Olivia R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Shea’s Seneca R Admire this project: Larkinville R My bucket list: See the Buffalo Bills win the Super Bowl, see the Buffalo Sabres win the Stanley Cup, hold my great-grandchild

SALVATORE SCIANDRAVice president, Frey Electric Construction Co. Inc. R Contact: 100 Pearce Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 • frey-electric.com R Joined company: 2000 R Spouse: Erin Sullivan R Children: Salvatore, Anthony, Nicholas R Grandchildren: Adella Victoria R Most proud of this company project in the last year: New Tapestry Charter School

MATTHEW SHEVLINPresident, Concept Construction Corp. R Contact: 2555 Transit Road, Elma, NY 14059 • conceptconstruction.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: Construction technology, Erie Community College R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Headquarters of SPCA Serving Erie County R My bucket list: Go Kodiak bear hunting in Alaska, fly a helicopter

PHILIP SILVESTRIOwner/architect, Silvestri Architects PC R Contact: 1321 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 14221 • silvestriarchitects.com R Joined company: 2000 R College: M.Arch., University at Buffalo R Children: Kristen, Jessica, Erica, Philip R Grandchildren: Drew, Dora, Nicholas R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Niagara City Lofts R Admire this project: Delaware North building R My bucket list: Travel to Italy with my grandchildren

BRIAN SMITHPresident/CEO, Greater Lockport Development Corp. R Contact: 1 Locks Plaza, Lockport, NY 14094 • lockportny.gov/gldc R Joined company: 2014 R College: MUP, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Allison R Most proud of this company project in the last year: The historic Palace Theatre, Lockport R Admire this project: Northland Beltline

HOWARD SAPERSTON JR.Chairman, Saperston Real Estate R Contact: 18 Trinity Place, Buffalo, NY 14201 • saperston.com R Joined company: 1963 R College: B.A., Franklin and Marshall College R Children: Howard III, Scott R Grandchildren: Max, Katherine Rose, Tru IV, Sawyer R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Sale of former Tuxedo Junction warehouse R Admire this project: John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital R My bucket list: Visit London, Paris and Normandy, traverse Panama Canal

SAMUEL SAVARINOCEO, Savarino Cos. R Contact: 500 Seneca St., Buffalo, NY 14204 • savarinocompanies.com R Joined company: 2001 R College: B.A., history, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Anne R Children: Julia R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Renovations to Cooke-Hochstetter Hall, University at Buffalo R Admire this project: University at Buffalo School of Medicine

ROBERT SCHELLPresident, Pyramid Brokerage R Contact: 14 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 • pyramidbrokerage.com R Joined company: 1985 R College: B.A., Ithaca College R Spouse: Lisa R Children: Nicholas, Maeghan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Sodexo Building R Admire this project: 250 Delaware R My bucket list: Visit Iceland, road trip across the USA

DAVID SCHLANTPrincipal, M/E Engineering P.C. R Contact: 60 Lakefront Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14202 • meengineering.com R Joined company: 1999 R College: B.S., mechanical engineering, University at Buffalo; MBA, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Susan R Children: David Jr., Elizabeth R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Buffalo Zoo Reptile House R Admire this project: Labatt Brew House R My bucket list: See the Northern Lights, buy an RV and travel the country, add things to my bucket list

DOUGLAS SCHEIDArchitect, Scheid Architectural PLLC R Contact: 111 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201 • scheidaia.com R Joined company: 1989 R College: A.A.S., architecture, Onondaga Community College; BPS, architecture, University at Buffalo; MBA, University at Buffalo; M.Arch., University at Buffalo R Spouse: Patricia R Children: Michael R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Five Star Bank corporate headquarters in Rochester R Admire this project: John R. Oishei Childrens Hospital

SPOTLIGHT: WHO’S BUILDING WNY

JOHN YURTCHUKPresident, Matrix Development Corp. R Contact: 60 Pineview Drive, Buffalo, NY 14228 • mdcweb.com R Joined company: 1990 R College: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (ABD), economics, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Carolyn R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Calspan Crash Test Center R Admire this project: Hotel Henry/Richardson Complex R My bucket list: Expand Calspan Corp., European travel, spend more time with my family

LESLIE ZEMSKYSenior partner, Larkin Development Group R Contact: 726 Exchange St., Buffalo, NY 14210 • larkindg.com R Joined company: 2012 R College: B.A., Michigan State University R Spouse: Howard R Children: Kayla, Harry, David R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Beginning the design phase on a variety of new construction projects planned in Larkinville R Admire this project: Shea’s Seneca and the revival of the South Buffalo end of Seneca Street R My bucket list: Go for a swim after a game of bowling, all in Larkinville; walk or bike to work on a regular basis; write and illustrate a cookbook

DANIEL ZIEMIANSKIVice president, Erdman Anthony R Contact: 8608 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221 • erdmananthony.com R Joined company: 1993 R College: B.S., civil engineering, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Karen R Children: Jessica, Megan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: City of Buffalo Elmwood Avenue/large valve replacement project R Admire this project: Canalside

FRANK ZIOLKOWSKIPrincipal, Zaxis Architectural PC R Contact: 4245 Union Road, Buffalo, NY 14225 • zaxisarchitectural.com R Joined company: 2005 R College: BPS, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Patricia R Children: Marisa, Stacey, Stephanie R Grandchildren: Harper, Camden, Finley, Ellie R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Horizon Aurora Village

EDWARD WATTS JR.President, Watts Architecture & Engineering R Contact: 95 Perry St., Buffalo, NY • watts-ae.com R Joined company: 2004 R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Northland Workforce Training Center

STEVE WEATHERSPresident and CEO, Erie County Industrial Development Agency R Contact: 95 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14304 • ecidany.com R Joined company: 2013 R College: B.S., economics and finance, California State University, Chico R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Bethlehem Steel property acquisition

PAUL WERTHMANPresident, Benchmark Environmental Engineering & Science PLLC R Contact: 2558 Hamburg Turnpike, Buffalo, NY 14218 • benchmarkturnkey.com R Joined company: 1998 R College: B.S., M.E., environmental engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute R Spouse: Susan R Children: Kristen, Amanda, Paul Jr. R Grandchildren: Paul, Jamie, Ellie, Xavier, Lucas, Eli R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Brownfield cleanup of 94-acre parcel on former Bethlehem Steel site R Admire this project: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo R My bucket list: See my grandchildren graduate college, travel to Alaska and Hawaii, ride a Boss Hoss motorcycle

COREY WIKTORDirector, County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency R Contact: 9 E. Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731 • cattcoida.com R Joined company: 2006 R College: B.S., business management, Canisius College R Spouse: Christine R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Olean Manor LLC (Field of Dreams) R Admire this project: Redevelopment of the city of Buffalo R My bucket list: Go to Ireland, hold a child of our own, be more in the moment

LAURA SULLIVANPresident, Buffalo Bungalow Inc. R Contact: 549 Winspear Road, Elma, NY 14059 • mybuffalobungalow.com R Started company: 2010 R College: B.A., psychology/health and human services, University at Buffalo R Spouse: Derek R Children: Luca, Remy R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Our new modern farmhouse design, the Grandview R Admire this project: Larkin District R My bucket list: Develop our properties in the Larkin District, start a trade development program to get local youth involved and interested in the trades, create an animal rescue/shelter

ANTHONY THOMASPrincipal, M/E Engineering P.C. R Contact: 60 Lakefront Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14202 • meengineering.com R Joined company: 1996 R College: Associate degree, Alfred State College R Spouse: Sue R Children: Tony, Missy, Matthew, Alexa, Claire R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo cardiac operating room expansion R Admire this project: Northland Workforce Training Center R My bucket list: Return to Florence, get a hole in one

MICHAEL TUNKEYPrincipal, commercial market leader, CannonDesign R Contact: 2170 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 • cannondesign.com R Joined company: 1995 R College: BPS. Arch., University at Buffalo; M.Arch. Harvard Graduate School of Design R Spouse: Elaine Chow R Children: Mila, Serene R Most proud of this company project in the last year: D’Youville HUB R Admire this project: Albright-Knox Art Gallery R My bucket list: Be nice, make beautiful things, whatever else happens

SHANE VANSTROMExecutive vice president, Eastern Hospitality Advisors R Contact: 482 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 • eha.us.com R Joined company: 2006 R College: Old Dominion University R Spouse: Emily R Children: Logan R Most proud of this company project in the last year: Holiday Inn Express, adaptive reuse of the former Dunlop headquarters R Admire this project: Richardson Olmsted Campus R My bucket list: Sail on a historic J-Class yacht, visit New Zealand, visit the French Polynesia

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