Albert Sarabasa Jr
Mr. Sarabasa serves as president and CEO. As founder, he maintains an active, hands-on role in operations, business development, and strategic planning. Mr. Sarabasa is responsible for the Company’s growth into one of the most dynamic organizations within the facility maintenance industry. He is active in BOMA and has served on the organization’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the IWCA, BSCAI and NMSDC. Mr. Sarabasa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Heather Sarabasa
President Heather Sarabasa manages daily operations of her company D & A Waterproofing Services. With 13 years of experience in the industry supported by an Associate of Arts in Business Management from Valencia Community College, she oversees operations, finance, business development, and client services. She is a member of The Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute and is on the Ambassador Committee of the Central Florida Chapter of ABC.
Jen DeOrio
Ms. DeOrio coordinates the activities of the management staff. Employed by D & A since 1999, she handles a variety of tasks such as support for the sales team in the preparation of bids, and assists the President and Executive Vice President with financial procedures. As a former educator, she assists in training and oversees all technology related issues for the Company. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida.
Chris Claps
Mr. Claps has over ten years of experience including customer service and personnel management. As Central Florida Branch Manager with D & A Building Services, Inc., he is responsible for developing new building-service contracts, supervising field operations and lead personnel, and ensuring the consistent delivery of quality service according to the Company’s CleanSweep© quality control program. Mr. Claps is a graduate of The Criminal Justice Academy of Osceola County and is a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Duke Gustincic
Mr. Gustincic is responsible for preparing budgets, pre-construction estimates and project estimates for the Waterproofing Division of D & A Building Services. He brings more than ten years of experiences in construction backed by a stint in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to his duties. He has an Associate in Specialized Technology in Carpentry and Construction Technology from Triangle Tech in DuBois, Penn.
Randy White
Mr. White is responsible for the performance of quality control, and conducts periodic building inspections to assure compliance with the Company’s quality standards. He assists with the oversight of field management and supervisory staff, and monitors the Company’s supply orders and labor budgets. Mr. White has a decade of management experience supported by a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Jacki Donnelly
With 11 years of business expertise, Ms. Donnelly has the primary responsibility for preparation, technical writing, and editorial review of proposals, qualification statements and bid proposals for the Company's janitorial division. Additionally, she serves as the Company's government liaison supporting existing relationships and reaching out for new business opportunities. Ms. Donnelly has an Associate of Arts from Seminole State College.
Kathy Sarabasa
Ms. Sarabasa serves as Executive Vice President responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial and accounting functions. She manages cost control programs, creates and implements policies and procedures and develops fiscal reports and budgets. Having joined D & A in1997 after a highly successful career as a stockbroker, she is a co-owner. She is active in BOMA, and takes a leadership role in building long-term client relationships for the Company. She remains a dynamic leader within the facility maintenance industry and her community.
Carmen Budnovich
Ms. Budnovich has over 14 years of accounting and finance experience. She oversees all of the Company’s finance and accounting functions including controllership, treasury, contract compliance and payroll. Ms. Budnovich is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Malena Doyle
Mrs. Doyle is responsible for coordinating administrative and bookkeeping activities, as well as support of Human Resources efforts. Additionally, she supports proposal and presentation preparation for the sales and marketing department as needed. Employed with the company since 1996, Mrs. Doyle is an integral part of the overall management team.
James H. Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins manages three divisions of the Company’s Landscape Services. He has twelve years of experience in the management of landscapes and irrigations systems for municipalities and commercial properties. He is a Florida licensed irrigation contractor, and previously managed his own landscape maintenance company.
Antonio Espinel
Mr. Espinel is the Branch Manager of the Company’s Dallas, Texas office. He joined D & A in 1994 after nearly seven years of commercial facility maintenance experience with a previous employer in his country of origin, Peru. Mr. Espinel was promoted to Dallas Branch Manager and relocated to Texas in mid 2008. His responsibilities include customer satisfaction, operations and business development. Recently, Mr. Espinel was honored by his colleagues being named Employee of the Year at D & A. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from UNT in Peru.
Robert Newton
Mr. Newton has nearly two decades of management experience in the facility maintenance industry. His areas of expertise include Quality Control Management, Safety and Compliance Management, Project Planning and Scheduling, and Training. As Operations Manager, he is responsible for overseeing the management of customer accounts to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction. Additionally, Mr. Newton manages staffing, scheduling, and quality control companywide. He is a registered Building Service Manager from the Building Service Contractors Association International.
Jamie McCandless
Mr. McCandless, responsible for daily operations and field activities for waterproofing and related construction contracts, ensures scheduling milestones are met and budgets remain on track. He applies nearly two decades of industry expertise to his role as the primary client liaison that coordinates with all stakeholders on each project. He has a depth of experience in facilities in both the public and private sector with projects ranging up to $60 million. Additionally, Jamie is an Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council and is adept in all phases of green construction practices.