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Jeremy Kaufman, Chief Estimator at Cauldwell Wingate, brings 20+ years of commercial construction expertise across interiors, renovations, and ground-up projects, delivering cost-effective solutions and successful outcomes. JEREMY KAUFMAN CHIEF OF PURCHASING AND ESTIMATING, COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Jeremy Kaufman brings an uncommon breadth of knowledge and expertise to his position as Chief Estimator for Commercial Construction at Cauldwell Wingate. Mr. Kaufman has a background in legal studies and finance from Indiana University and 20 years of construction and estimating experience that spans multiple sectors, including commercial interiors, residential, hospitality, education, healthcare, and life sciences and includes project scopes covering interior renovations, ground-up construction, and historical renovations. In his role, Mr. Kaufman manages the company’s team of talented and hard-working estimators with a philosophy that prioritizes collaboration, accountability, and, most importantly, deep knowledge and understanding of all aspects of a project. Indeed, Mr. Kaufman firmly believes that strong relationships with trade partners and clients, and a goal-oriented and customized approach to project planning, are essential to minimizing costs. Over the life of every project, Mr. Kaufman can be relied upon to always be mindful of both the nuances and big picture objectives, efficiently develop solutions that maximize the budget, and work tirelessly toward successful outcomes for the entire project team. Take Me Back

Peter Depalma is a leader at Cauldwell Wingate, bringing expertise in construction management and supporting the delivery of complex projects across New York City. PETER DEPALMA GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT With nearly 40 years of experience in major construction, Peter is currently the General Superintendent overseeing new buildings and major construction at Cauldwell Wingate. Peter has worked directly, in house, for owners and developers. Peter possesses the mentality to do things once and do them correctly, always bearing in mind up front cost and maintenance. Peter is very instrumental during the preconstruction phase of work by planning the logistics and approach to our major projects and respective scheduling as well. He participates in the design phase suggesting constructability and value engineering measures. Peter oversees the field staff of all of our new, out of the ground, major projects and enjoys mentoring and teaching new construction professionals. Peter has overseen over 13 buildings from planning to ground breaking to absolute completion, Certificate of Occupancy and tenant occupancy. To his credit, Peter has completed 3 projects in excess of 850,000 square feet and has overseen restoration of buildings and commercial to residential conversion work. Take Me Back

Scott Hill is a leader at Cauldwell Wingate, bringing expertise in construction management and supporting the delivery of complex projects across New York City. Scott Hill SENIOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Scott Hill serves as the Senior Preconstruction Manager. Scott’s 40 year career in all aspects of the construction industry has included project management and construction administration with a major international architectural firm; including 5 years in the Middle East, project management for the facilities department of a Fortune 500 Financial Services company; including administration of design, project budget and construction of two out of the ground office and data centers, project and construction management for several NYC based Construction Management companies; including a Fortune 500 Computer Software and Information company headquarters and the first modular high rise hotel in NYC. Scott is also a registered architect in New York and Texas. Take Me Back

Paul Roberts, VP of Technical Services at Cauldwell Wingate, has 25+ years’ experience in cost management, project controls, and construction leadership. Paul Roberts VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES Paul Roberts is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of international experience, serving as Vice President of Technical Services at Cauldwell Wingate. Leveraging his extensive expertise in cost management, project controls, and project management, Paul drives the successful execution of pre-construction and project control services. His deep understanding of the New York City market, paired with a global perspective, makes him a pivotal force in delivering transformative results across every project Cauldwell Wingate undertakes. Throughout his career, Paul has earned a reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects, including the iconic 9/11 Memorial, alongside numerous commercial, educational, hospitality, healthcare, and residential developments. His leadership is defined by a steadfast commitment to innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Paul excels at bridging the gap between strategy and execution, employing advanced technologies, streamlining processes, and inspiring teams to consistently achieve goals. A dedicated mentor and industry thought leader, Paul is passionate about shaping a smarter, more sustainable built environment while fostering the growth of the next generation of construction professionals. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying from Birmingham City University and is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Take Me Back

Steven Goldstein, CFO at Cauldwell Wingate, brings 30+ years in accounting and construction finance, overseeing strategic financial management. Steven Goldstein Chief Financial Officer As the Chief Financial Officer at Cauldwell Wingate, Steven Goldstein plays a pivotal role in driving the company's financial vision. In this capacity, he oversees the overall financial management of the organization. With over 30 years of experience in public accounting, including a decade at one of the largest construction accounting firms in the U.S., Steven has a wealth of expertise. His background includes leading audit engagements for general contractors, specialty contractors, construction associations, and labor unions. Prior to CWC, Steven was instrumental in advising various specialty trade contractors, which will contribute to the realization of Cauldwell Wingate's financial objectives and strategic goals. Mr. Goldstein received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland. He is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and Connecticut. Take Me Back

Neil Singh: IT Director at Cauldwell Wingate with 25+ years in IT, specializing in networking, cloud solutions, security, and virtualization. NEIL SINGH DIRECTOR OF IT Neil Singh serves as IT Director at Cauldwell Wingate, LLC. In this role, he oversees the company’s overall IT infrastructure and its operations. Mr. Singh has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry working throughout the tri-state area as well as overseas. He is experienced in the deployment of LANs, WANs, SANs, VOIP, Virtualization, Data Migration, Security and Cloud technologies. Mr. Singh received his BS in Computer Science from City College of CUNY, his MBA in IT Management from Western Governors University and also holds a number of technical certifications. Take Me Back

Desmond Rea is a construction leader with 20+ years’ experience in preconstruction, cost management, and project delivery excellence. Desmond Rea Director of Estimating Desmond Rea is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. With a comprehensive skill set in preconstruction planning, cost estimating, and procurement management, Desmond excels in guiding projects from conception through to successful completion. Leveraging his deep expertise, Desmond is instrumental in driving early-stage value engineering, optimizing project efficiency, and maintaining strict budget control to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. He is adept at bringing together project stakeholders to assess risks, anticipate challenges, and develop proactive strategies for mitigation. In addition to his technical proficiency, Desmond draws on his extensive leadership experience to mentor the next generation of professionals, foster strong team collaboration, and focus collective efforts on achieving the best possible project results. A strong advocate for recognition and growth, Desmond is known for encouraging his team members, celebrating their successes, and continually inspiring them to reach new heights in their careers. Desmond holds a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. Take Me Back

George Braun is a leader at Cauldwell Wingate, bringing expertise in construction management and supporting the delivery of complex projects across New York City. GEORGE BRAUN VICE PRESIDENT & CORPORATE SAFETY OFFICER Mr. Braun is an experienced professional serving as Corporate Safety Officer and member of the Executive Committee. With a comprehensive background in construction safety, he proactively plans and administers safety policies and procedures helping maintain a high level of compliance. His responsibilities require that he perform educational training and on-site inspections, heightening project staff safety awareness. Mr. Braun provides leadership to the companies Injury & Illness Prevention Program (I2P2), utilizing innovative solutions to proactively stem incidents before they occur. He plans and implements safety and health educational training programs tailored to each team member, and develops best practices to reduce injury risk and raise safety awareness. As Chairperson of the Safety Committee, he mentors operations leaders throughout the company and is responsible for recruiting and training all lead safety staff. His duties further require regular interface with insurance carriers, various regulatory authorities, client representatives, and subcontractors on jobsite safety and health matters. Among other duties are staying abreast of safety trends, policies, standards and regulations, record keeping, and in general, assuring that Cauldwell Wingate maintains its reputation as a leading practitioner of safety in the construction workplace. He occasionally serves as an adjunct safety instructor helping those in New York City construction industry comply with the recently enacted suite of safety training regulations. Mr. Braun is a licensed Professional Engineer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, as well as numerous certificates in job-related disciplines. Take Me Back

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John O’sullivan is a leader at Cauldwell Wingate, bringing expertise in construction management and supporting the delivery of complex projects across New York City. JOHN O’SULLIVAN VICE PRESIDENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT & LEGAL In his capacity as Vice President for Risk Management and Legal at Cauldwell Wingate, Mr. O’Sullivan is responsible for the risk management function including contract administration CMA, Subcontractor/Supplier/Professional Services Agreements, Site Access Agreements; oversight of insurance products including OCMIP, Traditional, CCIP, RRP, Builders Risk, Pollution, SDI, Bonding, subcontractor compliance; risk mitigation and legal management including summons and complaints, deposition, legal discovery; and with oversight of information technology. Mr. O’Sullivan provides strategic guidance for the development and implementation of forward-looking technology initiatives and ensures that the unique and varied demands of our clients are met. He provides custom solutions that link offices, project teams and client design teams to allow for real-time collaboration, project tracking and cost management. As Principal-In-Charge, Mr. O’Sullivan is responsible for overall project execution, coordination and oversight from project inception to close-out. Mr. O’Sullivan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from SUNY Stony Brook and a Masters in Computer Science from Hofstra University. Take Me Back