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Albert Sarabasa Jr

President & CEO

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.

Jen DeOrio

Executive Assistant

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.

Laura Thompson

Director of Marketing & Operations

Ms. Thompson has 25 years’ experience in the janitorial industry. She joined the D & A team after two decades with one of the largest integrated facility service companies in the world. She is responsible for oversight of sales for interior and exterior cleaning services throughout Florida. Additionally, she handles proposal and presentation preparation and contract negotiations as well as the management of operational functions. She has an Associate of Arts from Farmingdale University in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Chris Claps

Central Florida Branch Manager

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.

Meghann O'Rourke

Client Services Coordinator

Ms. O’Rourke assists with the oversight of field management and supervisory staff, and facilitates communication between property managers, clients and D & A supervisory personnel.  She monitors the Company’s supply orders and labor budgets, and conducts spot building inspections to assure compliance with quality standards.  Ms. O’Rourke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Daniel T. O’Connell

Central Florida Branch Manager

Mr. O’Connell is a Branch Manager for Central Florida operating from the Company’s headquarters in Longwood, Florida. He is responsible for overseeing facility maintenance contracts at the properties under his purview, and is the primary contact for Property Manager and Building Owner customers. Additionally, Mr. O’Connell supports field efforts to ensure customer satisfaction. His two decades of experience in sales, management and customer development is supported by a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Babson College, Wellesley, Mass., and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Providence College in Providence, R.I.

Sean Petersen

Account Manager Landscape Division

Mr. Petersen is an Account Manager for the Landscape Division operating in Central Florida from D & A’s headquarters in Longwood, Florida. He is responsible for managing contracts for landscape maintenance, new installations, irrigation, and lawn and ornamental pest control for both residential and commercial properties. Mr. Peterson brings more than a decade of experience in the landscape industry to his duties. He has an Associate of Applied Science in Turf Management from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Ga.

Duke Gustincic

Waterproofing Estimator

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.

Luke Esler

Waterproofing Project Manager

Mr. Esler brings 15 years of experience in the construction and waterproofing industries to his responsibilities for producing pre-construction estimates, project estimates and budget analysis for commercial waterproofing projects undertaken at the corporate headquarters. He has an Associate of Science in Computer Drafting and Blueprinting from Sarasota Community College, Sarasota, Florida.

Kathy Sarabasa

Executive Vice President

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.

Malena Doyle

Office Manager

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.

Gisele Withrow

Central Florida Branch Manager

Ms. Withrow has nearly twenty years of experience in business development, management and customer service. As Central Florida Branch Manager with D & A Building Services, she has successfully combined her education and career expertise to benefit clients. She is responsible for managing field operations and lead personnel to ensure each property in her territory is maintained beyond expectations. She has a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising and Marketing from Florida State University.

Carmen Budnovich

Chief Financial Officer

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.

Heather Sarabasa

Executive Assistant To The President

Ms. Sarabasa has joined the Company as an Executive Assistant to the President in the corporate headquarters in Longwood, Florida.  She is responsible for providing administrative and technical support to the General Manager of the Waterproofing Division handling expenses, invoicing and documentation as well as directly support the President of the company.  She is presently attending the University of Central Florida nearing completion of a Bachelors of Science in Business. 

Antonio Espinel

Branch Manager

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. 

James H. Jenkins

Operations Mngr, Landscape Division

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.

Robert Newton

Operations Mngr, Janitorial Division

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.