About RamPart
Rampart Facade Systems is a dedicated glass and facades division of M. Cohen and Sons. Building upon their nearly 90 year reputation for craft and excellence, we bring this same mentality to the facade industry. Supported by a team of individuals with over 50 years of combined experience, Rampart aims to deliver high quality, on budget, and comprehensive facade solutions to our clients.
Leadership Team
John Nerone
Director
Trained formally as an engineer, John has over 15 years of experience in the design, project management and production of high quality façade systems. John’s ability to work directly with clients and design teams ensures projects being delivered on time and meeting all expectations. As director of Rampart, John oversees a fully capable and multi-disciplinary staff that encompasses operations, design/engineering, manufacturing and construction services.
Brian O'Keefe
Design Manager
As a trained architect, Brian has spent his career leading projects from the earliest of concepts through execution and installation. A natural designer, Brian has spent years working at M. Cohen and Sons working on custom projects and brings that experience to Rampart where he excels at leading the design team. His advanced knowledge in design, fabrication and manufacturing makes him a valuable leader to the team.
Pavan Manepalli, PE, MS
Structural Engineering Manager
Pavan brings to Rampart Facade Systems more than 15 years of experience in the structural analysis, design and research and development of structural systems. As a certified professional engineer in a number of states, Pavan oversees all structural engineering efforts in the company including developing structural calculations for all curtain wall systems and upholding our high standards and quality.
Joel Donlon, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, NCARB
Project Executive
A registered and trained architect,
Joel has been with M. Cohen and
Sons originally as a Project Manager
and growing over 7 years into the
role of Project Executive. In this role,
Joel oversees and supervises the
project management team and all
projects done by the M. Cohen and
Sons team. His successful leadership
on some of the company’s most
challenging projects makes him a
qualified leader for the team.
Brett DiCrescenzo
Estimator
Brett comes to Rampart Facade
Systems with a strong background in
cost estimating. He has successfully
composed, bid and won numerous
jobs that encompass a variety
of scopes. He specializes in the
estimating of metal, glass and
storefronts, with many of his projects
being in Philadelphia.
David Luckner
CFO
David Luckner is an experienced Financial Executive and Business Operations Leader with a strong record of rapid impact accomplishments in Finance and Operations leadership. While primarily focused on financial management, he has a substantial background of leadership in operational areas including labor optimization, health and safety, and strategic planning. As a part of the Executive Management team at M. Cohen and Sons, David helps to define and execute the strategic vision of our Finance and Company Operations, as well as developing and overseeing the day to day activities of the Accounting and Project Finance teams.
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