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Josen Rossi
Chairman - Executive Owner


 
 

BSCE, Cornell University 1980
MBA, University of Virginia 1989

Mr. Rossi is Chairman and majority owner of Aireko Construction.  Josen has managed civil, institutional and industrial jobs for the Company since 1980, and is particularly experienced in fast-track CM/GC and Design-Build Construction.  He has also directed the development of Aireko’s computerized estimating, cost control, and management systems. Mr. Rossi is also actively involved through the company and personally in community and industry associations such as the Puerto Rico Manufacturer Association, the Aireko Foundation, and the Young Presidents Organization.  26 years of service.
 
   

Lorenzo Dragoni, P.E.
CEO - Executive Owner



 

 

 

 

 

BSME, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus 1964 - P.R. License 4507

Mr. Dragoni has had ample experience in plant engineering, mechanical contracting, and general construction of industrial plants.  He has pioneered the construction of special mechanical projects in Puerto Rico and Central America such as solar energy systems, and custom built A/C and energy recovery systems.  He has also served as President and Board Member of Puerto Rico’s Mechanical Contractor’s Association, and leads Aireko’s preconstruction and construction management team, as well as the building systems maintenance and installation services.  37 years of service.
 
   

Paulino López, P.E.
President - Executive Owner

 
 

BSEE, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus 1971 - P.R. License 6228

Mr. Lopez’s managerial work history in large electrical projects complements his ample experience as general manager of construction projects in Puerto Rico and Central America. Before joining Aireko he worked for a large mainland US firm coordinating all company operations in Central America including administrative and labor aspects of large tourism and industrial jobs.  Paulino oversees general construction of Aireko’s major industrial and commercial projects.  He also launched and leads our commercial and housing building development business unit, in addition to the electrical construction group.  20 years of service.

 
   
René Rivera
Vice President of Operations - Executive Owner
 
 
Mr. Rivera has ample experience in project management and construction of industrial and institutional facilities in and outside Puerto Rico.  René has also managed large residential and institutional projects for the tourism sector.  As V.P. of Operations he directs mechanical as well as general construction projects for industrial and institutional clients. He is a past President of Puerto Rico’s Mechanical Contractors Association.  27 years of service.
 
   
Edgardo Albino
Vice President of Operations - Executive Owner
 
 
Mr. Albino has had broad experience directing Civil, Industrial, and Commercial jobs.  He has planned and executed all types of institutional, pharmaceutical, residential, office/distribution, and wastewater treatment work.  Edgardo has also directed historic renovation projects, as well as tenant work for high-technology manufacturers.  21 years of service.
 
   
Luis Uzcategui
Vice President of Estimating & Purchasing - Executive Owner
 
 

BSCE, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus 1979

Mr. Uzcategui has ample experience planning and building commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and wastewater treatment plant projects.  Luis is particularly skilled in civil construction management, including value engineering, scheduling, GMP development, and execution of Hi-Rise and institutional building construction. Many years of experience of work as senior project manager have gained Luis the experience and the knowledge to lead Aireko’s estimating and central procurement processes and to direct the preconstruction feasibility and constructability of the most challenging jobs. 14 years of service.
 
   
Waldemar Toro, P.E.
General Manager
 
 

BSEE, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, PE License 17649. 

Mr. Toro directs all activities pertaining to our electrical business.  He started his career with Aireko as a project engineer supervising industrial, commercial, and residential projects.  In 1998 he directed the electrical construction and instrumentation of the Liquid Natural Gas terminal and storage facilities for the Ecoeléctrica 500 MW Powerplant in Peñuelas, to this date the standard for the largest LNG terminal and storage facilities in the world.  Waldemar also worked as a senior project manager responsible for the planning, supervision and coordination of all trades in a $15 MM high school project.  In 2004 he took over the General Manager position, responsible for the planning and construction of all electrical projects and the technical development of this discipline in AIreko.  10 years of service.
 
 
 
 Alejandro Nazario, P.E.

 Preconstruction and BD Development


 
 

BSCE, University of Florida 1999 – PE License 21578

Mr. Nazario construction experience has been focused on fast track CM/GC Construction, healthcare, high-tech, and laboratory projects. He also has experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and GMP development. As the Preconstruction Manager Mr. Nazario responsible for the pre-planning and development of master schedules including material and manpower availability, constructability reviews, value engineering and assists in preparation of purchasing requisitions and subcontract contract reviews.  3 years of service.

 
   

José Rubén Morales-Troche
Vice President Estimating & Purchasing

AIREKO General Construction & Enterprises

 

 

 
 

BSCE, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus - 1989

 

Mr. Morales has over 18 years of experience in the construction industry.  Vast experience in Estimating, Planning and Purchasing procedures for a variety types of projects including Commercial, Institutional, Residential, Pharmaceutical/Industrial projects in the private and public sectors.   He also has experience with the different kinds of contract, including Pre-Construction, Design & Build, Guarantee Maximum Price, among others.  As VP of Estimating and Purchasing, Mr. Morales leads the efforts to achieve and complete a bid in time, with the demanded precision and accuracy.  

 
   

David Correa

Procurement Manager

Aireko General Construction & Enterprises

 
 

Mr. Correa has 35 years total purchasing, procurement management and logistic (transportation) experience for biopharma, petrochemical, electronics, medical devices, hospitals, prison facilities,waste water treatment and varios types of commercial, industrial, and institutional proyects.  He also has experience  handling international procurement,  US Custom clearance procedures a import logistics

 
   
Reinaldo Ponce
Vice President of Administration

 
 
BBA, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus 1972
MBA, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico 1988

Mr. Ponce has 4 years of experience in public accounting with Price Waterhouse & Co. and has occupied CFO positions in local subsidiaries of multinational companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Westinghouse.  As VP of Administration, Reinaldo directs the Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and Information Systems functions.  He also oversees our cost control, finance, and banking functions, and our surety and insurance program. 10 years of service.
 
   
María Rojas
Human Resources Manager

 
 

MPA, University of Puerto Rico 1998

María has vast experience in the administration, and compliance areas of compensation, labor legislation, training and incentive programs.  She has directed the Human Resources Department in both the public and private sector in areas such as services, manufacturing, and construction.  Mrs. Rojas is an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association (SHRM, for its Spanish acronym) and directs Aireko's Workforce Development Programs including Aireko University.  5 years of service.
 
   
Luis Román
Controller

 
 

BBA, University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Campus 1991

Luis currently directs the Finance, Accounting and Cost Control Department.  He has over 15 years of experience in construction accounting, and has designed and implemented Aireko’s computer programs for payroll, purchasing and project development accounting.  In addition, he brings a solid expertise on project cost control. 16 years of service.
 
   
Evelyn Sánchez
Safety Officer

 
 

BBA, Catholic University of Ponce

Ms. Sánchez’s work experience encompasses housing, commercial and industrial project administration.  Since joining Aireko in 1987, Evelyn has been in charge of our corporate safety program and jobsite compliance audits. 19 years of service.