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502 Valley Rd / Wayne, NJ 07470
766 Shrewsbury Ave., Ste. 403 / Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
6503 Alasan Cove / AUSTIN, TX 78730
Ph 973.692.0222 • info@tricarico.com
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Leadership Team

We are empowered by the strength of our team and employ influencers who are smart, talented and motivated. We find leaders who challenge themselves to get better every day.

Nicholas J. Tricarico, AIA
President

Nicholas J. Tricarico, AIA

President

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, Bachelor of Architecture

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • Licensed Architect in all 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
  • Certified Interior Designer
  • Member of the American Institute of Architects
  • Member of the New Jersey Society of Architects
  • Member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
  • NCARB Certified

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

VP/Construction Architect for Ormond Shops; General Manager Construction/Melville Corporation and Senior Vice-President/Melville Realty Co., Inc. for The Melville Corporation; Architect of Record for over twenty thousand new and remodeled retail stores, commercial projects, offices and food establishments throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

FUN FACTS

  1. What is your favorite quote? “Make it happen.”
  2. Favorite line from a movie? I’ll be back–Terminator
  3. Favorite band, song and/or concert? Hello–Lionel Ritchie
  4. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most? My dad, Ronald Reagan. Pamela Anderson and Marilyn Monroe
  5. What is your favorite family tradition? Christmas Eve Dinner with the seven fishes
John A. Czepiel, AIA, LEED®AP Vice President | Architecture

John A. Czepiel, AIA, LEED®AP

Vice President | Architecture

Been with Tricarico since 1996

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, Master of Science in Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, Bachelor of Architecture

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • Registered Architect, the State of New Jersey
  • NCARB Certified
  • Member of the American Institute of Architects
  • Member of the Architects League of Northern New Jersey
  • LEED Accredited Professional
  • Member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)

FUN FACTS

  1. Words to live by: Blame no one.  Expect nothing.  Do something.
  2. People would be surprised if they knew: That I cry during every episode of ESPN’s My Wish.
  3. Secret talent? Nobody works a TV remote and a recliner simultaneously better than me.  I can throw batting practice in my sleep.
  4. What is your greatest fear? Not being able to provide for my family while I am standing in a pit of poisonous snakes.
  5. Best advice anyone has given you? “Don’t let her get away.” Everyone who met my wife while we were dating.
  6. What is your favorite family tradition? Easter Borsch Breakfast
  7. Favorite line from a movie? “Over? Did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! And it ain’t over now! Cause when the going gets tough… The tough get goin’. Who’s with me?” – John “Bluto” Blutarsky – Animal House
  8. Guilty pleasure? Whatchamacallit Candy Bars, In-N-Out Burgers
Bill Manoliadis
Senior Director

Bill Manoliadis

Senior Director

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2011

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, Bachelor of Architecture

FUN FACTS

  1. What/who motivates or inspires you as a professional? Nothing like a good challenge. Innovation versus stagnation.
  2. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most? Anthony Bourdain, Danny “The Count” Koker, Alexander the Great, Jesus Christ
  3. Who is your least favorite superhero? Green Lantern, and not just because the movie was horrible, I just don’t get the ring thing.
  4. If you owned a time machine, what year would you go back to and why? Back to the beginning. I want to see how it all started and then leave really fast because Earth probably wasn’t all that great back then.
  5. Best advice anyone has given you? Buy the worst house on the best block.
Nicole Tricarico, Interior Designer, LEED®AP
Director of Design

Nicole Tricarico, Interior Designer, LEED®AP

Director of Design

Been with Tricarico since 2000

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, Bachelor of Arts

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • LEED Accredited Professional
  • Certified Interior Designer – State of NJ, NCIDQ
  • Certified Interior Designer, NJCIDL – New Jersey Coalition for Interior Designer Legislation
  • Member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)

FUN FACTS

  1. Pets? Two Boston Terriers, Max and Leo, and one black Lab, Dewey
  2. Favorite band, song and/or concert? Tool at The Gorge
  3. People would be surprised if they knew: Obsessed with Windex.
  4. What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? Piece of land so we can rescue abused and sheltered animals.  
  5. If you owned a time machine what year would you go back to and why? The 60s to see the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Janis, etc.
Niko Verikios
Studio Director

Niko Verikios

Studio Director

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 1992

EDUCATION

Morris County College, Randolph, New Jersey, Associates in Arts and Science

Plaza School of Technology, Paramus, New Jersey, Certification

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • Finalizing Certification and Licensing for Building Inspector Sub Code Areas ICS & HHS
  • Certified Building Inspector Sub Code Area RES–License pending

FUN FACTS

  1. What is your favorite quote? “life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” –Charles Swindoll
  2. Guilty pleasure? Peanut Butter on anything…
  3. Favorite line from a movie? “I once thought I had Mono for an entire year, it turned out I was really bored” – Wayne’s World
  4. Best advice anyone has given you? If the grass is greener on the other side, there’s probably more manure there.
  5. What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? Peace of mind…wait, that came free the moment I won…
David Nesheiwat, PE, LEED AP® BD+C Director of Engineering Services

David Nesheiwat, PE, LEED AP® BD+C

Director of Engineering Services

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2012

EDUCATION

Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, Master of Engineering Management

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • Professional Engineering license in HVAC & Refrigeration
  • Full ASHRAE Member
  • LEED® Green Associate
  • Certified Revit User
  • Been with Tricarico since 2012

FUN FACTS

  1. Favorite line from a movie? “If you ain’t first, you’re last” – Ricky Bobby
  2. If you could be any animal what would it be? There is no other option, has to be a dolphin, with their grace, beauty, intelligence… let’s face it, everyone loves a dolphin
  3. People would be surprised if they knew: I am a huge karaoke fan like can’t get enough karaoke even if no one is listening…
  4. What tv show/movie are you ashamed to admit you, love? She’s All That
  5. If you could have any superpower what would it be? I think it would be duplicating myself to alleviate my greatest fear of missing out or to attend events I don’t want to but should be at so the real me can hang back
David T. Kloman, AIA
Studio Director

David T. Kloman, AIA

Studio Director

Been with Tricarico since 2015

EDUCATION

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, Bachelor, and Master of Architecture

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Registered Architect NJ, NY, LA, VA, IL, PA

FUN FACTS

  1. What is your favorite quote? The early bird may get the worm – but the second mouse gets the cheese
  2. Guilty pleasure? Ice cream
  3. Favorite vacation destination? Italy
  4. Best advice anyone has given you? Look both ways
  5. What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? New underwear – and legal advice
Mo Vandal
Senior Project Manager

Mo Vandal

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 1993

EDUCATION

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, Masters of Architecture

National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, National Diploma of Architecture

University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Bachelor of Arts

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • AIAP, Associate Institute Of Architects, Pakistan
  • MPACTP, Member Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners

FUN FACTS

  1. What is your favorite quote? The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure.
  2. Hobbies? Walking and cooking
  3. Favorite line from a movie? Can you get me off the hook, Tom? For old times’ sake? Can’t do it Sally, The Godfather
  4. If you could be any animal what would it be? A Dog
  5. What was the last book you read? The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Joseph Avallone
Senior Project Manager

Joseph Avallone

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 1997

EDUCATION

Plaza School of Technology, Paramus, New Jersey, Certificate of Architecture and CAD

FUN FACTS

  1. What is your favorite quote? Shhh—They’re watching you
  2. Guilty pleasure? Soft Serve Carvel Ice Cream (Vanilla with Hot Fudge)
  3. Secret talent? I can touch my tongue to my nose
  4. If you could be any animal what would it be? Great White Shark
  5. If you could have any super power what would it be? Time Travel
Nicholas Cifaretto
Senior Project Manager

Nicholas Cifaretto

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2005

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, Bachelor of Architecture

FUN FACTS

  1. Favorite vacation destination? Wally World
  2. Favorite band, song and/or concert? Real Country music
  3. What’s the best meal you’ve ever had? Fava beans and a nice Chianti.
  4. Who is your least favorite superhero? Low Self-Esteem Man, he’s always letting people down
  5. Best advice anyone has given you? Still waiting….
Joseph M. Vena
Senior Project Manager

Joseph M. Vena

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO 2014

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey, Bachelor of Architecture

FUN FACTS

  1. People would be surprised if they knew:  In Grade school, I received a design award and had my artwork displayed at the Guggenheim Museum.
  2. My favorite quotes: “We might think that our decisions and success are only ours, but people around us form a way into our lives, more than we can imagine. Eventually affecting everything that we do. And that is how it should be.” – Benjamin Franklin and “It is the hopeful, buoyant, cheerful attitude of mind that wins. Optimism is a successful builder, pessimism an achievement killer.” – Orison Swett Marden
  3. Where are my favorite vacation destinations? Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos – Providenciales, Mohonk Mountain House – New Paltz, NY
  4. Favorite line from a movie? “Keep the change ya filthy animal…” Gangster Johnny – Home Alone
  5. Favorite Song? The Sound of Silence by Disturbed
Kate Hickey
Senior Project Manager

Kate Hickey

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2007

EDUCATION

Berkeley College, Paramus, New Jersey, Associates in Applied Science in Interior Design

FUN FACTS

  1. What/who motivates or inspires you as a professional? My father, he always installed strong work ethics in me and I think that shows through in my work.
  2. Favorite vacation destination? What’s a vacation?
  3. Pets? My 75lb lap dog pitbull Murphy
  4. How did people describe you in your high school yearbook? That chick in Auto Shop  
  5. What is your greatest fear? A Final Destination death
Jason Weisman, LEED AP
Senior Project Manager

Jason Weisman, LEED AP

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2014

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ, Bachelor of Architecture

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • LEED AP

FUN FACTS

  1. Favorite vacation destination? Greece
  2. Favorite band? Bruce Springsteen
  3. What was the last book you read? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
  4. What are you currently watching on Netflix? Ozark
  5. What is your favorite family tradition? The Passover Sedar and one Mets game a year with my dad
Gregory Cordasco, AIA
Senior Project Manager

Gregory Cordasco, AIA

Senior Project Manager

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2014

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury, New York, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology

Registered Architect, the State of New York

FUN FACTS

  1. What/who motivates or inspires you as a professional? My Dad who is also an Architect.
  2. Guilty pleasure? Beer
  3. Pets? Two dogs and a Cat. Coco, Chip, and Burly
  4. If you could be any animal what would it be? An Eagle.  
  5. What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? Ferrari 488 Spider….in red.

Jenn Sussman
Marketing and Business Development

Jenn Sussman

Marketing and Business Development

BEEN WITH TRICARICO SINCE 2012

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

  • Member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

  1. How did people describe you in the high school yearbook? Most talkative and class flirt
  2. Who would you most want to swap places with for a day? Bobby Jo Abrams from the TLC show My Wild Life…she owns 81 exotic pets, many of whom live in her house.
  3. People would be surprised if they knew? I was in a JIFF Peanut Butter commercial in elementary school. I’m still waiting for my E! True Hollywood Story
  4. What TV Show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love? Teen Mom
  5. Hobbies: I write poetry for every possible occasion and have written hundreds of poems over the years for friends and family.
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6503 Alasan Cove / AUSTIN, TX 78730
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