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John V. Catapano, P.E.
President

As President of Catapano Engineering, P. C., John V. Catapano is responsible for engineering, design and production of plans and documents for various clients in both private and public sectors.
 
With years of experience in engineering and construction, Mr. Catapano has gained expertise in building construction, site plan engineering, grading and drainage design, and construction inspections. Mr. Catapano has been responsible for the design of many gasoline service stations and retail food establishments, as well as other commercial retail facilities in the New York Metropolitan area. Along with the design, Mr. Catapano was responsible for the complete permitting process, from the Town Board approvals through Zoning, Planning and Building Department approvals to the final Certificate of Occupancy.
 

John V. Catapano offers additional professional expertise in the areas of:

  • Pump and tank design
  • Certification of construction to various municipalities
  • Expert testimony
  • Utility connections
  • Critical path analysis
  • Review of site plans and Environmental Impact Statements for municipalities

As a professional engineer in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware, John V. Catapano maintains professional affiliations with the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Long Island Charities Foundation.

Mark J. Catapano
Vice President
 

General Experience:
With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing, Mark J. Catapano brings sharp business practices to Catapano Engineering. After running a construction corporation for ten (10) years, Mark J. Catapano joined the CE staff adding construction experience and management skills. As a business owner, Mark J. Catapano had extensive experience dealing with other professional engineering and architectural firms and completely understands client needs and expectations.
 
At CE, Mark J. Catapano monitors production and supervises the progression of projects for expedient results. As Vice President, Mark J. Catapano manages all areas of business operations and functions to accomplish company goals.
 
With an aggressive approach toward growth, Mark J. Catapano maintains client contact to ensure satisfaction of services, and as a result, builds stable business relationships.
 
Memberships and Corporate Affiliations:

  • Melville-East Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce
  • Advancement for Commerce & Industry (ACI)
  • Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA)
  • Huntington Chamber of Commerce
  • Long Island Association (LIA)
  • Long Island Business Development Counsel (LIBDC)

Mark Abrahamer, R.A.
Architectural Design Director

General Experience:
As a member of CE's Architectural staff, Mark Abrahamer's project experience and specialized studies have focused on high technology retrofit in the commercial sector. His expertise also includes the design of interior furniture layouts and finish specifications for public and private schools, along with large-scale commercial supermarket experience. Mark's experience includes the use of state of the art computer software for all phases of planning and design, from studies and analysis to preparation of detailed construction plans and specifications.
 
Prior to joining CE, Mark was the chief architectural designer managing all phases of luxury residential design work at an architectural office in Great Neck, New York. Mark also has experience with observation and supervision of construction projects involving Criminal Justice Facilities, banks and residential projects.
 
Project Experience Highlights:
 
Chemical Bank
New York, NY
Project Manager for 50= ATM installations throughout New York City
 
New York City Board of Education
Various Public Schools-Provided detailed furniture specifications and finish selection for numerous sites.
 
Great American Supermarkets
Various locations New York State
Provided full range of services, from design layouts and detailed construction drawings to construction specifications.
 
Petland Discounts- $100,000
Brooklyn, NY
Project Architect-design layout, finishing schedules and detailed construction drawings.
 
 

Joseph Deal
Project Engineer
 
General Experience:
A graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology and has continued to successfully pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer. Joseph Deal offers his talents combined with an aggressive approach towards team designs and managing projects.
 
Responsible for managing multiple, concurrent projects from the beginning pre-planning stage to project completion. His project management skills along with constant communication to the customer and staff provides the coordination required for complex projects.
 
Prior to joining the Catapano Engineering, P.C. team, Joseph Deal worked for a large Construction Company with Environmental, Architectural, Engineering, Project Management and Maintenance services. As Project Manager of the General Contracting Department, he was responsible for estimating, sub-contractor relations, construction coordination, project financial's and project close outs.
 
Project Experience Highlights: 
 
University of Stony Brook Football Stadium
Stony Brook, NY
Project Manager of this $25 million dollar stadium responsible for the coordination of permit submittals, sub-contractors and technical issues.
 
McDonald's Corporation
Metropolitan Tri-State Area
Managed construction of rebuilds/remodels for new imaging and real estate purchases.
 
3-G Telecommunications Programs
Metropolitan Tri-State Area
Project Manager for the Bechtel Corporation to upgrade of 80 AT&T cell sites to meet new technical requirements.
 
 
 
 

Andrew J. Tyhacz
Plan Reviewer/Cadd Manager

General Experience:
A graduate of New York Institute of Technology, Andrew J. Tyhacz brings a solid background of professional experience to Catapano Engineering, As a designer in various architectural offices, Andrew has developed expertise in a broad range of building types, including corporate space planning, high end residential construction and construction field inspection. As the senior CAD manager at CE, Andrew Tyhacz is responsible for the continual refinement and organization of the CAD system. Utilizing the most up to date system hardware, Andrew manages the CAD network to provide access to the most current architectural and engineering standards and details. As a manager of Technology, Andrew keeps abreast of the ever-changing building codes and standards, giving Catapano Engineering an edge in research and design.
 
Project Highlights:
 
Corporate renovation-$1.1 million-10,000 sq. ft.
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
New York, NY
Project Architect
 
Corporate Renovation-$1.6 million-11,500 sq. ft.
HQ Executive Offices
New York,NY
Project Designer
 
Residence-$875,000-5,200 sq. ft.
Lenox, MA
Project Manager
 
Amoco Oil Company- $500,000
Brooklyn, New York
Project Designer
 
Shell Oil Company-$250,000
Melville, New York
Project Designer
 
 
 

Isabella Caneda
Project Manager

General Experience:
A graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Administration, Isabella Caneda offers Project Management expertise for numerous project types. Isabella Caneda is thoroughly familiar with the regulations and requirements of the various Town governments in the region, along with procedures for variances, Zoning Board of Appeals hearings, Health Department submissions and Fire Marshall review.
 
Project Experience Highlights:
 
Exxon $1.1 million
Oceanside, New York
Project Manager responsible for the coordination the demolition and reconstruction of this service station, with the scope including a new convenience store, new car wash, new canopy, underground storage tanks, dispensing system, fire suppression and signage.
 
Getty Service Station
Westbury, NY
Project Manager for the acquisition of permits and coordination of inspections for the new sewer connection at this site.
 
Cumberland Farms, Inc.
Center Moriches, NY
Project Manager and coordinator of a sign variance and legalization of a convenience store.
 
Efficiency Enterprises
Queens, NY
Project Manager for the development of a truck stop with a convenient store, canopy, fuel storage pumps and tanks.
 

Judith Veglucci
Project Manager

General Experience:
As a graduate from St. John's University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Administration with a minor in Business, Judith Veglucci leads the Project Management staff at Catapano Engineering, P.C. Judith Veglucci has supervised the numerous submissions of the project Management Staff, providing insight and experience in achieving project completion. Judith Veglucci's expertise in the ability to research, analyze and interpret various municipal codes and regulations provide a focussed, highly organized method tp project management. It is the detail-oriented approach that serves our clients well, allowing Catapano Engineering, P.C. to present creative and practical solutions in the regulatory maze, while fulfilling our needs.
 
Project Experience Highlights:
 
Exxon, USA-$750,00
Wantagh, NY
Project Manager responsible for the coordination of the demolition and reconstruction of the service station, with the scope including a new convenient store, new canopy, underground storage tanks, dispensing systems, fire suppression and signage.
 
McDonald's Corporation
Astoria, NY
Project Manager for coordination of the research and development of a new fast food restaurant with drive thru feature and playground.
 
Ground Round Restaurant
Passaic, NJ
Project Manager for coordinating the design and development of a new retail image for the restaurant, along with the acquisition of signage permits.
 
Nobody Beats the Wiz
New Haven, CT
Project Manager for the coordinator of interior renovations.
 

 
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