LEADERSHIP

Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

Current Role: Started UG2 company in 2012 as its founder, and continues to provide strategic leadership as CEO.

Career Highlights:
Lou started at Arthur Andersen & Co. with the Emerging Business and High-Tech segment and later became the first non-family shareholder within UNICCO Service company in 1986. While there, he was promoted to Vice Chairman, serving in that role until 2007. After the company was acquired by Australia-based UGL limited, he stayed on board as Chief Executive for the Americas and Europe until 2011, then founded UG2 in 2012.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Business Administration, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• Certified Public Accountant, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Gratitude:
I am grateful for the love and unconditional support from my family, friends and teammates during this most stressful time and for my faith, which has carried me through the most difficult times of my life.

I am grateful for feeling challenged by the work that we do and for being a part of something so unique and special. Our UG2 family inspires me with their passion and dedication in the pursuit of excellence. I am so proud of the commitment they show day in and day out to setting the new standard of excellence in the facility services industry.

I am grateful for our customers, that have worked with us to navigate, survive and thrive in this new “post pandemic” world that we find ourselves in and to deal with the challenges "head on", in a proactive and responsive manner. Our commitment and collaboration have led us to new heights and for the ongoing focus on leading the way forward in our industry.

John F. Correia

Chief Operating Officer

Current Role: Oversees the management of all UG2 operations.

Career Highlights:
John began his career in 1980 with UNICCO Service Company, and later became the Senior Vice President of Operations for UNICCO Service Company and UGL/DTZ until his departure in March 2013. John was responsible for managing close to $600 million of facility services business across the Eastern United States, and was instrumental in service delivery and business optimization for all accounts.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Economics and Finance, Bentley University
• M.B.A., Boston University
• RPA, BOMI International

Gratitude:
I am thankful for the love and support of my family

I am thankful for being healthy through this pandemic

I am thankful for the UG2 team dedication during this challenging period

Jeffrey P. Peterson

Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation

Current Role:
Manages the corporate technology infrastructure, support services and customer solutions team and leads the strategy for innovation and technology.

Career Highlights:
Jeff began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1981, where he became Global Applications Director before joining UGL Unicco as Chief Information Officer in 1998. After 12 years in that role, he transitioned to Global Chief Information Officer at DTZ before joining UG2 in 2013.

Education/Certifications:
• B.A., Business/Computer Science, North Park University
• Innovation Council, Wentworth Institute

Gratitude:
I am thankful for family, friends and our UG2 community.

George A. Keches

Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration

UG2 Role:
Manages UG2’s complex, nationwide operations with a strong focus on building highly efficient processes and systems.

Career Highlights:
George has had a lengthy career in the facility services industry at UNICCO Service Company, UGL UNICCO and DTZ. His 30 years of industry experience includes roles in finance, operations, and executive leadership, culminating in the role of President of Global Facilities Management for DTZ. Prior to joining UNICCO in 1991, George was a Senior Manager at Arthur Andersen & Co. in Boston, where he worked primarily with emerging companies across New England.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Accounting, Boston College
• Certified Public Accountant

Gratitude:
I'm thankful for health, family and friends.

Stu Collins

Vice President, Building Maintenance

Current Role:
Oversee all building maintenance operations and account management for California.

Career Highlights:
Our team will be led by Vice President of Building Maintenance, California, Stu Collins, an industry veteran who worked his way through the ranks from Project Manager to Division Manager to Senior Director of Operations. Prior to UG2 he worked at Able Services covering both the Southern and Northern California markets and managing over 35 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate space. He is well-versed in union negotiations, implementing building inspection and safety platforms, and employing scope adjustments, communication strategies and the latest disinfecting protocols related to COVID-19. Stu has a Master of Arts degree from the University of Dundee and is a member of BOMA.

Education/Certifications:
• M.A., Psychology, University of Dundee
• BOMA member, Greater Los Angeles and San Francisco chapters

Gratitude:
• I’m grateful for my family
• Grateful for my health
• My colleagues with UG2 who have supported me and encouraged my to thrive and who welcomed me to the UG2 family
• Grateful for this country, where I emigrated to 30 years ago for all of the opportunity and good fortune it has provided me

Edgar Colon

Vice President, People

Current Role:
Lead talent acquisition, retention, culture, and digital transformation to enable high productivity and performance as well as strategically design an impeccable employee experience.

Career Highlights:
Edgar Colon began his career in Human Resources in 2003 and his experience comes with a wide-ranging background of all facets of HR in addition to strategic organizational and operational partnerships. Edgar’s experience spans across the industries of staffing, retail, manufacturing and most recently, served as the Vice President of Human Resources for Lupoli Companies, a diversified organization with businesses that included commercial and residential real estate, hospitality, and wholesale food manufacturing. At UG2, Edgar will serve as a strategic driver of digital transformation while enhancing organizational performance and growth.

Education/Certifications:
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certificate Institute
• Associates Leadership Management Program, The Partnership, Inc.
• Human Resources Generalist Certification Program, American Management Association
• People at Work Certification, Industrial Accident Prevention Certification

Gratitude:

Gratitude is such a powerful emotion that can help shape the personal and professional experience for employees and the company. Not only is it nice feel appreciated but fostering a culture of gratitude benefits the entire organization as it contributes to motivation, general well-being, and resiliency.

I am grateful for:
1. Family
2. Close Friends
3. Good Health

Mike Gagne

Senior Vice President, Operations
Southern New England

Current Role:
Plays an extensive role in UG2’s business development, supporting new business growth opportunities through both sales and operations in Southern New England spanning across RI, CT and Southeast MA.

Career Highlights:
Michael began his career in 1979 with Aramark’s campus dining division at the University of Hartford and finished in the food service industry at Bryant University. Then, 1986, he started a 35 year timeline in the building services industry, primarily focused on commercial cleaning. From 1990 through 1999, Michael was a General Manager and RVP of Operations with ISS, and prior to joining UG2, he was President of Suburban Integrated Facilities Resources from 2000 through 2019.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Economics, Southern Connecticut State University

Gratitude:
I am thankful for my wife, family and close friends.

I am thankful for finding my current, final career, and to part of a team with exceptional leadership and company values that align with mine.

David A. Giamichael

Vice President & General Manager
Midwest

Current Role:
Oversees the management of all UG2 Operations in the Midwest and Mid Atlantic regions.

Career Highlights:
David began his career in 1988 with UNICCO Service Company as a management trainee, and advanced his career to become the Executive Vice President and General Manager for DTZ/UGL North American Operations until his departure in December 2012. David was responsible for managing the entire DTZ North American FM portfolio, with an integrated book of FM business at over $900 million. David was instrumental in driving new markets, new service lines, safety performance, and companywide improvement programs.

Education/Certifications:
• Tomkins Cortland Community College

Gratitude:
I'm thankful for family and friends, good health and good times.

Dennis Giblin

National Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Solutions

Current Role:
Drives sustainable business growth by forging and maintaining strong relationships with our customers and leading new business opportunities across the nation.
Career Highlights:

Dennis has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry having started his career at Able Services in 2009 as Director of Business Development. He was promoted to Vice President of Business Development in 2016 where he successfully grew Able’s presence into a leading service provider for property owners and management companies. Dennis also previously held leadership positions at the International Union of Operating Engineers and Catholic Community Services. At UG2, Dennis is responsible for growing the Northeast market and managing relationships with current UG2 clients.

Education/Certifications:
• Business Management, Minor Labor Relations, Long Island University

Ken Gomulka

Senior Vice President, Southeast

Current Role:
Responsible for operations and business development in the Southeast region.

Career Highlights:
Ken has over 30 years of successful leadership in facilities management, business development, contract administration and financial oversight. He has a proven track record of creating and motivating highly effective teams and achieving superior financial results. Ken formerly held roles at Ogden Allied Services, UNICCO and DTZ. Prior to joining UG2, Ken was Senior Vice President at WFF Facility Services where he developed strategic plans for superior service delivery and client retention.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Business Administration, Seton Hall University

Gratitude:
• Not a day goes by that I do not think about how lucky I am to have a support system at home. My wife and two adult daughters are fun, loving a true joy to be around.
• To my extended family at UG2 who have welcomed me with open arms and give me the support needed to be successful in the world of Facility Operations.
• After undergoing major back surgery late in 2020 I am grateful to be able to walk, exercise and live a normal life pain free.

Samar Kawar

Senior Vice President, Information Technology

Current Role:
Develops enterprise technology solutions and drives strategic business initiatives to advance technology and enable business innovation.

Career Highlights:
Samar is a strategic technology leader with 25 years of technology experience across various industries, including software (SaaS), facility services, and construction. She joins UG2 from Able Services as Senior Vice President of Technology & Systems, where she led cross-functional teams to develop enterprise technology solutions, streamline business processes and optimize IT infrastructure.

Education/Certifications:

• B.S., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, University College London
  
• CISSP Certification
• PMP Certification
• ITIL v3 Foundation Certification
• Financial Accounting - Berkeley Extension

Gratitude:
I am thankful for my family and friends and their continued health, and all the great opportunities I’ve been given in life.

James Lane

Senior Vice President, Operations & Maintenance

UG2 Role:
Leads national strategic growth of Operations and Maintenance Division, develops innovative technical solutions and engineering programs to all technical trade service lines.

Career Highlights:
Jim started as a Licensed HVAC pipefitter for Wang Laboratories and advanced his career into Facilities Management Services at Johnson Controls, where he successfully achieved 5 consecutive years of the highest safety excellence and exceeding profitability goals. After Johnson Controls, Jim held various roles at EMCOR Facilities Services, where he quickly rose through the ranks from account manager to director of operations to senior vice president and general manager, where he expanded local business relationships to a North American book of business, and increased sales from $28 million to $65 million. In addition, he successfully and continuously reduced safety incidents and developed new business plans that effectively reversed an underperforming company within 2 years.

Education/Certifications:
• Applied HVAC Theory at Associated Technical Institute
• Certified IFMA Facilities Management
• Leadership and Professional Development at Babson College, Harvard Business School, and Northeastern University
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• HVAC Contractors License in Massachusetts, Rhode Island & New Jersey
• Licensed Unrestricted Construction Supervisor in Massachusetts
• Licensed Home Improvement Contractor in Massachusetts
• Journeyman Sprinkler License in Massachusetts

Gratitude:
I am thankful for my beautiful family, all the passionate, hardworking and dedicated (PHD's) that I have the privilege to work with each day and the opportunity to service the best clients in the industry.

Lauren Lanzillo

Associate Vice President, Culture & Community

Current Role:
Spearheads learning, development and philanthropic initiatives, plans and executes strategic programs and internal/external events.

Career Highlights:
Lauren started her career at Bentley University as an admissions officer where she garnered experience in recruitment, event planning and process improvement. She forged relationships and partnerships with some of the most prestigious high schools in the New England and greater New York and Pennsylvania area and served as the designated liaison to the athletics department helping high school aged athletes realize their collegiate aspirations. She went on to assume a position at athenahealth that supported senior leadership where she was responsible for helping to drive progress on key strategic initiatives and aid in the planning and execution of large-scale internal events.

Lauren joined UG2 in 2015 with a focus on learning and development and event planning. As the Associate Vice President of Culture & Community at UG2, Lauren leverages her experience in learning and development, relationship building, event management and strategic planning to drive UG2’s strategic commitment to maintaining its foundational values and evolution as a mission-driven organization.

Lauren prides herself on being a lifelong learner, an avid lover of travel and a cultivator of gratitude in all facets of her life. Education/Certifications:
• B.A., Economics, College of the Holy Cross
• BOMA Boston Chapter, Emerging Professionals Committee Co-Chair (2021-2023)
• Licensed Real Estate Sales Person (Massachusetts)

Gratitude:
I am thankful for my incredible family and my UG2 family; the support and motivation they give me propels me forward in the pursuit of my personal and professional goals.

I’m thankful for our amazing clients. Their partnerships have been an incredible source of learning and growth. I feel lucky to be able to call many of them friends.

The ocean. While I love the city of Boston and will always consider it “home,” I am a staunch believer in the old adage that says something to the effect of “there is very little the ocean can’t heal.”

Jim Larkin

Associate Vice President, Operations,
Tri-State

Current Role:
Provides the executive & operational leadership of UG2’s Tri-State Center of Excellence, and also serves as a subject matter expert to our national Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team in areas such as predictive and preventative maintenance, regulatory readiness and technical delivery of the UG2 integrated facility services brands.

Career Highlights:
Jim began his career as a project manager with his family’s mechanical contracting company, Plymouth County Mechanical before joining Sodexo Health Care Services in 2002. Jim held several progressive positions including director of engineering, safety officer, area general manager, and district manager in the New England, New York metropolitan & Illinois markets before joining UG2 in 2016. Jim has lead operations, maintenance, janitorial and capital construction programs with total managed volumes of $50 million in the healthcare, education, life science, senior living, and commercial business segments.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Facilities & Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, American Hospital Association

Gratitude:
• For friends and colleagues that have given me the spirit of service while teaching me empathy. This has allowed me to focus my career on bettering the lives of the patients, students, residence, tenants and all of the people we serve.
• For having the opportunity to work with so many mission driven clients and organizations. Each of those experiences has given our team at UG2 a sense of real purpose in what we do and how we design our programs.
• For my family, especially the patience of my wife Leah & the spirit of our young son Jackson. Their support & smiles on nights where dad is in the office late or traveling allows me to pursue my passion for people, process and innovation.

Tara Leverone

Vice President, Business Transformation

Current Role:
Responsible for collaborating across teams and driving innovation, develop process improvement, and implement system optimizations to better support our employees and customers.

Career Highlights:
Tara began her career in Public Accounting at LevitZacks in San Diego in 2006. Tara moved back to New England and joined Staples, Inc. in 2008, where she held roles in both Corporate Accounting and Corporate Finance. In 2012, Tara joined DTZ as the Assistant Account Director for the company’s largest Facility Maintenance account in North America, managing all related financial and administrative processes.

Education/Certifications:
• Bachelors in Business Administration, Concentration Accounting
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Isenberg School of Management

Gratitude:
• I’m grateful for the people that surround me – my husband, children, parents, siblings, extended family, work family and my friends who are family.
• I'm grateful for laughter – it connects us to others, it has the ability to change someone’s day and it just feels good!
• I'm grateful for life’s experiences, both good and bad, because without them, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
• I'm grateful to those who dedicate their lives to medicine which has afforded so many with a life of longevity, and for that, I could not be more thankful.

Armando Lezama

Vice President, Operations

Current Role:
Develops and implements programs that support UG2 operations, business development, and employee growth objectives.

Career Highlights:
Armando started at UNICCO Service Company in 1997 where he held various roles in operations and completed the management training program. During his time as an Operations Manager, he was an original member of the company’s Green Cleaning Committee. After becoming Senior Director of Operations at UG2 in 2013, and Vice President of Operations in 2019, he’s taken on a breadth of duties, including coordinating career development programs, monitoring project budgets, administering cost containment plans, and meeting customer needs.

Education/Certifications:
• Certificate of Facilities Management, Northeastern University
• Economic Studies, Universidad, Tecnologica de Mexico
• Carpet Cleaning Certification, IIRC
• LEED Certification Training, Green Building Certification Institute

Gratitude:
• My family….wife, my boys, my parents, my sisters, and their “kids”.
• The fact that almost all of my family and friends have stayed free of COVID and that the ones that did get the virus did not suffer and have recovered without complications.
• The close friends that I have made in the Boston real estate market through the years and I am very grateful for all them.
• Being fortunate enough to work in the same office with the best baker in the world.... dangerous for sure but definitely grateful for it!

Kathleen Luce

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Current Role:
Oversees all marketing and communication functions at UG2.

Career Highlights:
Kat began her career at AMP Agency in 1999, where she worked on several high-profile client accounts, then moved on to Gillette as Senior Marketing Coordinator, UNICCO Service Company as Marketing Specialist and Nuance Communications as Marketing Programs Manager. In 2008, she re-joined UNICCO, ultimately holding the position of Director of Marketing Programs where she led strategy, development, and execution of integrated marketing programs. She joined UG2 in 2018, where she spearheads numerous corporate communications efforts and develops marketing-related strategic initiatives.

Education/Certifications:
• B.S., Marketing and International Business, Northeastern University
• M.A., Business Administration and Marketing, Boston College

Gratitude:

I’m grateful for all the relationships in my life. For my husband, son, family, friends, colleagues and my UG2 family.

I’m grateful for a career that I love and to work alongside a team that is caring, passionate, and dedicated.

I’m grateful for memories. They remind us of the good times and provide us with insights from the bad times.

Joe Molito

Vice President, Finance

Current Role:
Manages the finance, payroll, accounting and shared services for operations..

Career Highlights:
Joe has had a lengthy career in the facility services industry at UNICCO Service Company, UGL UNICCO, DTZ and C&W Services. His previous position was as Vice President – Corporate Controller for C&W Services where he oversaw a wide range of financial areas including billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable, controllership, SOX compliance, treasury, and tax. Prior to joining UNICCO in 1999, Joe was a Manager at PWC in Boston where he services primarily publicly traded companies across New England.

Education/Certifications:
• B.A., Accounting, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Cum Laude
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Gratitude:
• Health
• Family and friends
• Opportunity to work at a growing company with coworkers who care about their jobs and the success of the company

Jeff Palmer

Senior Regional Vice President, Engineering
West Coast & Midwest

Current Role:
Oversees engineering operations and accounts across the West and Midwest regions.

Career Highlights:
With 30 years of engineering experience, Jeff has worked with premiere properties across the Midwest and Western United States. A former chief engineer himself, he continuously provides support, mentorship and unmatched operational expertise to the field engineers he oversees, ensuring best-in-class service for our customers. Jeff is a graduate of California State University Maritime Academy with a BS in Marine Engineering Technology and is a member of BOMA, IFMA, CoreNet, and IREM.

Education:
• B.S., Marine Engineering Technology, California State Maritime Academy

Gratitude:
• I am grateful for the incredible people that I work with daily and the talented workforce I have surrounded myself with
• I am grateful for the opportunity to learn new things daily
• Loyalty and honesty.

Jonathan Peck

Senior Vice President, Operations

UG2 Role:
Oversees the management of all UG2 operations for the Northeast and Tri-State regions

Career Highlights:
Jonathan began at UNICCO in 1990 as a Management Trainee and advanced his career in Human Resources, Operations and Business Development in a variety of senior roles. After five years at UGL Services, and then DTZ, he joined C&W Services in 2014 as the Senior Vice President for Client Retention and then as Senior Vice President, East Region to oversee the regions Northeast, East, and Canada, before joining UG2 in September 2019.

Education/Certifications:
• B.A., Psychology and Business Administration, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Certificate in Facilities Management, Northeastern University
• DTZ Executive Leadership Program, Harvard Business School Executive Education

Gratitude:
I’m grateful for my strong and supportive family, both at home and at work, our employees who go above and beyond every day for our customers, family vacation time, and weekend mornings hanging with my dog

Adam Rabesa

Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Current Role:
Leads national risk mitigation efforts for all sectors of business, driving safety culture, oversees regulatory compliance including but not limited to DOT, CERCLA, EPCRA, OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926 and NRC.

Career Highlights:
After graduating from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Adam started his professional career in the safety department of America’s largest family-owned provider of janitorial and engineering solutions, leading to dramatic improvements in Lost Time Injury Rate, Total Recordable Injury Rate, and claims. After his time on the west coast, Adam spent the following year at sea with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as their inaugural Compliance Officer championing injury prevention and risk mitigation onboard the world’s largest passenger vessel, Oasis of the Seas. Over his career Adam has extensive experience in areas of regulatory compliance and behavior-based safety.

Education/Certifications:
• OSHA 510 – Construction
• OSHA 511 – General Industry
• OSHA 501 - Trainer Course, General Industry

Gratitude:
I’m grateful to be back in Boston, near family and friends after spending eight years across the country and at sea, the support from senior leadership to set the new standard in injury prevention, and Tom Brady.

Chuck Restivo

Vice President, Operations
Mid-Atlantic

Current Role:
Responsible for the profitability, service delivery, and retention of the accounts in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Career Highlights:
Chuck began his facilities career in 1980 in the Washington, DC metro area, and joined UNICCO Service Company in 1991 as an account manager. He held several positions before being named Vice President of Operations for the Mid-Atlantic region in 2011, overseeing revenues of $60 million in the commercial, education, government, and corporate markets until his departure in January 2014. Chuck was an integral part of several Corporate led initiatives (ie., Green Cleaning, CIMS Certification, etc.). He is a member of USGBC’s National Capital Region Chapter, AOBA, and current Leadership Council Board Member of Jubilee Housing.

Education/Certifications:
• University of Wisconsin-River Falls
• Certified Plant Maintenance Manager, The Association for Facilities Engineering

Gratitude:
I'm grateful for family, health and friends.

Paul Savarino

Vice President, Engineering
Southern California

Current Role:
Oversees engineering operations and accounts in the Southern California region.

Career Highlights:
Paul has over 30 years of experience in facility services and has worked with premiere hotel, commercial real estate, and studio properties throughout the nation. He is a highly focused and accomplished leader with expertise in project implementation and delivery, with a broad knowledge of maintaining, enhancing, and ensuring the smooth operation of showcase properties. Paul began his career in Boston as an engineer for the Ritz-Carlton and climbed the ranks throughout his 14-year tenure to Director of Engineering. Prior to UG2, Paul was the Regional Vice President of Engineering in the Los Angeles Region for Able Services. He currently oversees the engineering staff for UG2 in Southern California, working hand in hand with our clients ensuring best-in-class service and increased occupancy satisfaction.

Education/Certifications:
• Management Science Coursework, Bridgewater State College
• Facilities Management Coursework, Northeastern University
• Peterson School of Technology
• 120-hour HVAC and Refrigeration Certification
• Industry organizations: BOMA, IFMA, IREM

Gratitude:
I am thankful for my wife of 35 years, two beautiful and successful children and all the wonderful team members and clients I’m privileged to work with each and every day. We are family at UG2 and my time here has been a highlight of my career.

Maggie Walsh

Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Solutions

Current Role:
Drives sustainable business growth through forging strong relationships with our customers and prospecting new business.

Career Highlights:
Maggie began her career in 2016 as a Research Analyst within Cushman & Wakefield’s Valuation & Advisory Services group, where she maintained and developed commercial real estate market analyses for C&W’s V&A teams across the U.S. in order to inform their appraisal values. In 2019, Maggie joined UG2 as a Senior Proposal Specialist, supporting new business growth and communication with current and prospective clients before transitioning to Business Development. In her current role, Maggie is responsible for prospecting new business, maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients, and managing technical and financial strategic approaches in the New England market.

Education/Certifications:
• B.A., English Literature and Creative Writing, College of the Holy Cross
• BOMA Boston Member
• CoreNet Member
• CREW Boston Member

Gratitude:
I am thankful for my friends and family, mentors that believe in the next generation, and good coffee.