The Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) has officially announced its 2026 Board of Trustees and a new slate of officers following its Annual Membership Meeting held at the Bridgewater Manor. The newly elected leadership team will steer the Association through a two-year term, effective Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027.
The election results reflect a strategic effort to balance experience with the diverse needs of New Jersey’s construction industry. “These industry professionals bring deep experience, proven leadership, and a strong commitment to the future of the construction industry,” said Jack Kocsis, Jr., CEO of ACCNJ.
The officers will focus on advancing union construction, strengthening industry partnerships, and advocating for the thousands of union craftworkers across the state.
2026-2027 Executive Officers
The following individuals have been elected to lead the Association:
- Chairman: Paul Natoli, Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corp.
- Vice Chairman: Harry Chowansky, HC Constructors Inc.
- Treasurer: Clifford Blanchard, Wm. Blanchard Co.
- Secretary: Ed Lee, Simpson & Brown
2026 Board of Trustees
The Board is comprised of representatives from both the Highway and Building sectors to ensure comprehensive industry coverage.
Highway Representatives
- Rolando Acosta, Northeast Remsco Construction
- Gerard Burdi, Union Paving & Construction Co.
- Oswald Calderon, CAC Industries Inc.
- Michael Criscola, Crisdel Group Inc.
- Brian Delpome, Ferreira Construction Co.
- Martin Downs, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc.
- David Earp, Walker Diving Underwater Construction LLC
- Darrell Harms, IEW Construction Group
- Paul Martino, Commerce Construction Corp.
- Michael Mergentime, Merco Inc.
- Michael Ryan, Yonkers Contracting Company
- Paul Spatz, VA Spatz & Sons Construction Inc.
- Chris Vollers, Vollers
Building Representatives
- Michael Aliano, Aliano Brothers General Contractors Inc.
- Eric Berkowsky, Berkowsky and Associates, Inc.
- Michael DePalma, DePalma Contracting Inc.
- John Devecchio, TN Ward Company
- Robert Epifano, Epic Management Inc.
- Michael Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick & Associates Inc.
- Robert Gamba, Prismatic Development Corp.
- Stephen Mellett, Vericon Construction Company LLC
- Philip Prisco, J.R. Prisco Inc.
- Patrick Qualshie, Cornerstone Contracting Inc.
- Philip Radomski, Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc.
- John Ruddy, Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling Inc.
- Brian Torcivia, Torcon, Inc.
