Creating a people-first and employee-focused environment is essential for fostering our positive work culture at Stark Engineering.
Leadership Team
Charles J. Stark, P.E.
Founder and Managing Director
PRESENT FUTURIST: Recognizes the importance of understanding the current situation and better anticipating the future. Develops a robust perspective of the present by seeing differently, considering factors internal and external to the organization. Envisions the organization’s desired future state. Scans the environment to identify, monitor and evaluate emerging trends and signals. Considers a variety of future scenarios. Synthesizes insights to inform decision-making.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart. And you’ll never walk alone…” With reference to his love for Liverpool Football Club, Charles adopts this legendary mantra as a fundamental principal of Stark Engineering. Alone, we are limited. But together, with hope in our hearts, our possibilities are endless.
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Keith Leung
Director of Mechanical Engineering
ACCOUNTABLE COLLABORATOR: Collaborates across functions, teams, business units and organizational boundaries to resolve complex challenges and achieve shared objectives. Demonstrates, encourages and enables collaboration. Supports collective accountability for achieving critical outcomes. Does not micro-manage. Allows teams to self-manage and hold each other accountable for fulfilling their roles. Forms and fosters dynamic, fit-for-purpose teams that can supersede the existing organizational structure to achieve objectives and deliver critical outcomes.
Keith likes traveling with his family to foreign countries to gain unique experiences, learn about the history and culture of that country and let his kids see and explore the world.
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Michael Friedman
Director of Electrical Engineering
STRATEGIC EXECUTOR: Translates strategy into action quickly and effectively. Recognizes the inextricable links between strategy and execution. Maintains focus on strategy executions while addressing operational issues. Adapts to address evolving conditions. Realizes that reactive, short-term decision-making can and often does impair future performance. Considers implications before making decisions.
Michael is a proud and passionate New York Yankees fan who loves spending the day at the ballpark. Cheering on his favorite team along with his fellow fans brings a great sense of camaraderie and belonging to something larger than himself.
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Diana Y. Diaz, Assoc. AIA, SDA
Director of Operations & Human Resources
SERVANT LEADERSHIP: A servant leader prioritizes empowering others, serving the team, leading by example, practicing humility, fostering a positive culture, and promoting ethical and sustainable practices. We challenge conventional beliefs by showing that genuine influence stems from empowering others, while authority and trust are built through service and support for those around us.
Diana wears multiple hats in both her professional and personal life. Not only is she our Director of Operations, but she is also a Certified Doula and Birthing Coach who has delivered her two grandchildren!
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Nathan Jaeger
BIM Manager
ILLUMINATION: Ability to see and reveal truths that others can’t see. Exposing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Revealing the impossible.
Nathan likes to climb mountains because it is a great test of what the body and mind are capable of. To be honest, the best part is the socializing and the food at the end.
Melissa Fernandez
Project Manager I Electrical Engineer
STEADFAST: Able to keep going — even when it is very difficult. Can inspire others to keep going too.
In her free time Melissa likes to get lost in the pages of an exciting novel and escape into a world of fantasy, sci-fi, or anything in-between.
Francisco J. Rodriguez
Mechanical Engineer
SUPER-SMELL: Able to identify smells at great distances. Can pick out smells in crowds and track people and things by smell.
Burgers are one of Franks favorite foods and as a Texan his favorite burger spot is Whataburger and always will be! It tastes great and brings back a lot of fond memories. He's a huge fan and proudly supports it - with a taste to make you say, “What a burger!”
Cody Cenci
Mechanical Engineer
FABRICATE: Able to make anything with whatever is around. A master craftsman.
Cody has been a dedicated Pittsburgh Penguins fan from an early age. He has supported the team during all the ups and downs, from finishing in the bottom of the league to raising the Stanley Cup multiple times.
Jacob Leonard, P.E.
Project Manager I Mechanical Engineer
CHARM: Can smile and get whatever they want. Everyone’s friend, they’re always welcome anywhere.
Jacob is an avid believer in the power of all things fitness. He enjoys an array of activities such as CrossFit, Olympic Weight Lifting, Marathon running, and swimming. Jacob is also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and proudly supports São Paulo FC.
Cody Brenner
Manager of Plumbing Engineering
IMPROVE: Can take anything and make it better. Work better, look better, behave better.
Cody is a dedicated lifelong Steelers fan. The Terrible Towel, an iconic symbol of Steelers fandom, is proudly displayed by Cody, reflecting his unwavering passion for the team.
John Ramzy
Electrical Engineer
CALCULATION: Can anticipate possibilities in the future and have a plan in place. Always ready to handle any situation.
John is a huge fan of Real Madrid and used to play soccer professionally.
Eileen Altieri
Electrical Engineer
GROUNDING: Can calm and stabilize chaotic and frenzied environments.
Eileen grew up in a South Jersey Shore town where everyone is Philly sports fans, her grade school/high school would even have themed days where the entire school would wear a certain teams gear. She's been rooting for them for as long as she can remember. She even got to ride on the Zamboni at a Flyers game a few years ago!
Jodie Long
Accounting | Administrative Specialist
SOLUTIONIST: A master problem solver. Utilizes curiosity and an adaptive mind set to find creative solutions to puzzles, problems, and enigmas. Not content to only know the “what”, but strives to also understand the “how” and “why”
Growing up, Jodie’s family took a lot of road trips, zigzagging across the U.S. in an RV the size of a bus! Her grandmother gave her this book to read about each new state they would visit. As an adult, she has lived in 5 of those states, in all different parts of the country and continued exploring both domestically and abroad. To date, she has visited 49 of the 50 United States (Alaska, you're next!) and traveled extensively in Europe and Asia.
Gloria Modafferi
Marketing | Operations Specialist
EFFICIENCY: Approaches each task with a strategic mindset, breaking down complex projects into manageable steps and prioritizing effectively to ensure timely and successful completion.
Gloria is a lifelong New York Rangers fan, she hopes to see them win another stanley cup within her lifetime. LGR!