For Immediate Release: January 26, 2024
New York Building Congress Welcomes Gregory A. Kelly as Chair,
Elizabeth Velez as Building Foundation Chair
Board of Directors Class of 2026 members elected for a three-year term
Emeriti Class of 2026 renominated with four retirements; several new members in various classes also announced
New York, NY (January 26, 2024) — Yesterday, at the Annual Membership Meeting & Construction Industry Luncheon, the New York Building Congress welcomed STV President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory A. Kelly as Chair, and Velez Organization President and Principal Elizabeth Velez as Building Foundation Chair, as well as new members to its Board of Directors’ Class of 2026, its 2026 Emeriti, and acknowledged four retirements. Kelly replaces Ralph J. Esposito of Suffolk after a two-year term as Chair. Velez replaces McKissack & McKissack’s Cheryl McKissack Daniel after a three-year term as Foundation Chair.
Chair, New York Building Congress
Gregory A. Kelly
STV, President and Chief Executive Officer
“Greg Kelly is an outstanding leader, and the Building Congress team is delighted to extend a warm welcome to him as the Building Congress Chair,” said Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President & CEO of the New York Building Congress. “With a seasoned track record in the industry, Greg has showcased a remarkable talent for steering firms toward their strategic objectives. His extensive experience in construction management services for transportation systems, infrastructure, and buildings is set to make a significant contribution to the New York Building Congress and our overarching goals. We look forward to working with Greg in building a prosperous future for New York.”
“Our strategic plan is clear: We must lead the building industry towards a more equitable, prosperous, and resilient future in New York and beyond,” Kelly said at the Luncheon. “And we must do that by advocating for policies that strengthen New York's built environment and focus on economic development, infrastructure development, professional development and job creation.”
Chair, New York Building Foundation
Elizabeth Velez
Velez Organization, President and Principal
“Elizabeth has been a true force in the building industry, and a valuable partner and resource for the New York Building Congress even beyond her tenure as Chair,” said Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President of the New York Building Foundation. “With a stacked resume and work on over two hundred billion dollars of educational, healthcare, and large-scale projects throughout New York, we are excited to work with Elizabeth again and welcome her back as Chair for the New York Building Foundation.”
In addition, the organization installed the directors in the Class of 2026:
The Class of 2026
Vincent Alvarez, New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Mike Braun, Kasirer#
Linda Chiarelli, New York University
Patrick Cooper, BXP
Elizabeth Crowley, Building Trades Employers' Association
Peter DiMaggio, Thornton Tomasetti
Ralph J. Esposito, Suffolk
Guy Geier, FXCollaborative
Eli R. Khoury, HDR, Inc.
Gary LaBarbera, Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
Christopher Larsen, Halmar International
Peter A. Marchetto, AECOM
Nicole Martin, HNTB#
Christopher McCartin, Tishman Speyer
Joseph Moscola, Northwell Health
Patricia Ornst, Delta Air Lines
Eleftherios Pittas, Tishman Speyer#
Jonathan D. Resnick, Jack Resnick & Sons, Inc.
Raymond Quartararo, JPMC
Ehab Shehata, BRAVO Group
Steven Sommer, LendLease
Jennifer Stone, RAMSA
(#Young Professionals Liaison)
Class of 2026 Emeriti
Joseph J. Aliotta, Perkins Eastman
Louis J. Coletti, Lou Coletti Strategies*
Susan Hayes, Susan Hayes Enterprises
Maureen A. Henegan
Sabrina Kanner
Lawrence P. Roman, Lawrence P. Roman Consultants
Frank J. Sciame, Sciame Construction LLC *
(*Past Chair or President)
New Directors
Rachel Birnboim, AIA, Leed AP BD+C
Co-Managing Principal, Perkins Eastman
Mike Braun
Chief Strategy Officer, Kasirer
Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP
FXCollaborative, Managing Partner
Michael Giaramita
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Principal, Group PMX, LLC
Nicole Martin
Deputy Project Manager- Contracts, HNTB
Joseph Moscola, PA, MBA
Executive Vice President, Northwell Health
Eleftherios Pittas, PE
Senior Director, Tishman Speyer
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About The New York Building Congress
The New York Building Congress, a broad-based membership association celebrating its 103rd year, is committed to promoting the growth and success of the construction industry in New York City and its environs. Learn more about the New York Building Congress at www.buildingcongress.com.
