Leadership

Mr. Villaman is a skilled and versatile professional with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. As President of ALRA Engineers, he directs the daily operations of the company, with a commitment to deliver above client expectations by employing highly skilled professionals and the latest technology and techniques.

Mr. Villaman offers vast industry knowledge and expertise, having been instrumental in some of the NY metropolitan area’s largest infrastructure improvements throughout his career. He has overseen multiple high-profile, award-winning projects for major agencies and authorities such as New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation, and MTA Bridges & Tunnels. He is a professional engineer in seven states and the District of Columbia.

During his tenure, notable and award-winning projects under Mr. Villaman’s purview have included the following:

• New York State Department of Transportation, Gowanus Expressway Emergency Repair project, recipient of the 2016 ACEC NY Diamond Award
• New York City Department of Transportation, Design-Build Rehabilitation of the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island, recipient of the 2014 ACEC NY Gold Award; the 2013 ASCE-Met Design-Build Project of the Year Award; and the 2012 Municipal Engineers of New York Project of the Year Award
• New York State Department of Transportation, Emergency Repairs along 7.2 Kilometers of the Gowanus Expressway Viaduct, I-278, recipient of the 2009 Concrete Industry Board, Honorable Mention Award; the 2010 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award, Gold Award; and the 2010 ASCE Met Section Construction Achievement Award
• MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Superstorm Sandy Restoration of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
• New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Gilboa Dam Reconstruction
• New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Activation of the Third Water Tunnel
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Infrastructure Rehabilitation
• Connecticut Department of Transportation, I-95 Interchange 14 and 15/Route 1 Improvements, recipient of the 2016 ACEC CT Platinum Award

Mr. Suazo has a strong background of nearly 30 years of experience in administering, managing and supervising construction inspection and management projects. As Executive Vice President for ALRA Engineers, he manages the business operations and strategic growth of the firm with a client-focused mindset to provide project success.

Mr. Suazo has been responsible for over $2 billion in construction projects. In addition to his private sector experience, he served as a New York Division Highway Engineer and Construction Supervisor for the New York State Thruway Authority, where he began his career. There, he was responsible for the maintenance of more than 100 miles of superhighway; oversight of six highway sections; and management of several complex capital improvement projects.

As recipient of the 2024 ASCE Lower Hudson Valley Branch Engineer in Construction Award for Engineer in Construction, he is proud to continue his passion for the industry and strives to pay it forward by mentoring the next generation of engineers. Mr. Suazo holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the City College Grove School of Engineering, and a M.S. in Engineering Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is a Professional Engineer in New York.

His portfolio of high-profile and award-winning projects includes:

• MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Superstorm Sandy Restoration, Mitigation and Rehabilitation of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and the Brooklyn Plaza
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Pacific Park Project Phase II
• Connecticut Department of Transportation, I-95 Norwalk Interchange 14 and 15 and Route 1 Improvements, recipient of the 2016 ACEC New York Platinum Award
• New Jersey Turnpike Authority Interchange 105 at Hope Road/NJ Route 36 and Interchange 105/Wayside Road Connection, recipient of the ACEC New Jersey 2018 Distinguished Award
• New York City Department of Transportation, Claremont Parkway Bridge over Metro-North Railroad Recipient of the 2015 ACEC New York Gold Award
• New York State Thruway Authority, Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement of West Causeway Deck Panels Phases 1-2
• New York State Department of Transportation, I-287 Cross-Westchester Expressway Interchange 8, recipient of the 2014 ACEC New York Platinum Award

Mr. Gizzi is a well-versed professional with over 40 years of experience in project management, contract administration, and all phases of infrastructure design, construction inspection and biennial bridge inspection, which he brings to ALRA Engineers. As Senior Vice President, he is responsible for the management of ALRA’s Long Island office, utilizing his expertise in providing critical hands-on technical support and oversight of multiple design and construction projects, along with performing business development and supporting staff and other projects for the firm throughout New York State.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gizzi has focused on the design and construction of bridges, including many high-profile projects in the New York City/Long Island area. He has directed and overseen numerous bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, biennial bridge inspection projects, as well as roadway and drainage improvements throughout the state.

He has been responsible for the management and successful completion of many infrastructure improvements for agencies such as the New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Bridge Authority, New York City Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York State Thruway Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Nassau County Department of Public Works, Suffolk County Department of Public Works,  Westchester County Department of Public Works, as well as the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay.

Mr. Gizzi is the recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Long Island Branch 2021 Engineer of the Year Award as well as the 2004 Frank Patti Award; In addition, he was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for the recently created South Nassau Water Authority in 2022.

Some noteworthy and award-winning projects include:

• New York State Thruway Authority, Construction Inspection Support Services in the NY Division for D214736/TANY 19-27B Replacement of Three Overhead Bridges
• MTA Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Design-Build Services for Reconstruction of the Harlem River Drive Ramp at the RFK Bridge
• New York State Department of Transportation, Long Island Expressway (I-495) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Design and Capacity Improvement Projects
• New York City Department of Transportation, Extell Development, Riverside Drive South from West 7th Street to West 72nd Street

Mr. Schweppenheiser has over 30 years of experience leading the design, management, and construction of diverse infrastructure projects across the tri-state region, including heavy highway, transportation, utility and roadway improvements, and bridge rehabilitation. As Senior Vice President, he is responsible for the management of ALRA’s New Jersey operations, managing business development efforts and overseeing construction inspection projects.Mr. Schweppenheiser has successfully delivered high-profile projects for New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Delaware River Port Authority, and New York City Department of Environmental Protection. He maintains a close working relationship with local and state agencies, transportation owners and authorities, utility companies, and individual counties and municipalities across the tri-state region.

Ms. Brandao has over 30 years of distinguished experience leading stormwater management and major infrastructure projects throughout New York City. As Vice President, she is responsible for focusing on the development of water resources projects.Ms. Brandao has played a crucial role in the City’s infrastructure, supervising over $7 billion in construction and resident engineering inspection (REI) contracts as the Deputy Director and Director for the New York City Department of Design and Construction. She has been responsible for the supervision of many high-profile construction projects, managing REI consultant staff and in-house construction staff, for the successful completion of multiple significant infrastructure improvements. Her work includes coordination with agencies such as: New York City Department of Environmental Protection, New York City Department of Transportation, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Metropolitan Transportation Agency, New York City Transit Authority, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration and Environmental Protection Agency.

Some significant projects include:

• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Reconstruction of Existing Outfall Storm Sewer on 25 Avenue
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Replacement of Trunk Main, Distribution Water Main, Combined Sewers on East NY Avenue
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Replacement of Distribution Water Main and Abandoning of Private Backyard Water Mains
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Replacement of Trunk Water Main, Valves, and Appurtenances in Shaft 16A
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Replacement of Trunk Main, Valves and Appurtenances, Vibration and Settlement Monitoring on Flatbush Avenue
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Construction of South Brooklyn Crosstown Select Bus Service
• New York City Department of Design and Construction, Reconstruction of DUMBO/Vinegar Hill Area including Cobblestone Roadway Paving
• NYCDPR for all projects except for bullet 4, shaft 16A

Mr. Fragapane has over 30 years of experience in construction management and inspection for various infrastructure projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. This expertise allows him to oversee large infrastructure improvements such as bridge repairs, bridge replacements, and pavement rehabilitation projects.

Mr. Fragapane currently manages construction projects while serving in the roles of Chief Inspector and Resident Engineer. His extensive bridge and roadway construction experience includes various pavement improvements, ramp installation, and inspection of bridges and tunnels throughout the NY metropolitan area. He is very familiar with maintaining and enforcing extensive Work Zone Traffic Control measures.

His portfolio includes notable and award-winning projects such as:

• New York State Department of Transportation, Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements Route 6 and Route 125, recipient of the 2025 ACEC New York Gold Award
• New York State Department of Transportation, Construction Management & Quality Assurance Services for Design-Build D900051, Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvements Project
• Connecticut Department of Transportation, Metro-North Railroad Bridge over Atlantic Street, Phase 2
• New York State Department of Transportation, Shore Parkway Interchange/Gowanus Expressway, recipient of the 2016 ACEC New York Diamond Award
• New York State Department of Transportation, Gowanus Expressway Emergency Repair and Interim Deck Replacement, recipient of the 2011 American Society of Highway Engineers Unique Project of the Year Award; the 2011 CMAA Metro NY/NJ Project of the Year Award; the 2010 ASCE Met Section Project of the Year Award; the 2010 ACEC New York Gold Award; and the 2009 CIB Award of Merit
• Ulster County Transit Facility Upgrades, recipient of the 2006 ACEC New York Gold Award
• MTA Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, As-Needed Inspection Services in New York City
• New York State Thruway Authority, Stewart International Airport C Street Reconstruction

Mr. Torelli has over 40 years of varied engineering experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of study, design, and construction administration/inspection for infrastructure projects to ALRA Engineers, where he is responsible for the operations of ALRA’s Wallingford, Connecticut office.

Mr. Torelli has a deep history of managing state and federally funded infrastructure improvement projects throughout Connecticut for various Towns, Cities, and Public Works Departments including Middletown, East Hartford, Guilford, Milford and Derby, CT.  He has provided coordination and administrative management for several major CTDOT projects in Norwalk, Fairfield, Bridgeport and Stamford.  He has participated in diverse transportation projects related to highways, bridges, airports, primary and secondary roadways.  He has provided management of diverse wastewater projects involving Sewer Separation and SSES studies in several Connecticut municipalities including major projects in Middletown and New Haven.

His career highlights include serving as Project Manager and Project Coordinator, providing management, coordination, and administrative supervision and control on a variety of public and private improvement programs in the Northeastern United States. Mr. Torelli was also Area Programs Manager for an international multidiscipline consulting firm. He has a proven record of responsible management, development of organizational structure, identification/assignment of functional responsibilities, and coordination of in-house resources and associated professional engineering firms, from the conceptual stage through construction.

Mr. Torelli’s portfolio includes many noteworthy projects such as:

• Town of East Hartford Engineering Department, Brewer Street Roadway Reconstruction
• City of Milford Department of Public Works, Fort Trumbull Beach Revetment Restoration
• Town of Guilford Engineering Department, Saw Mill Road Bridge and Roadway Reconstruction
• City of New Haven Engineering Department, Full Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program
• Connecticut Department of Transportation, District 1, Reconstruction of I-84
• City of Derby Office of Economic and Community Development, Naugatuck River Greenway