Who We Are

Our Leadership

At FPA, our success is driven by a dedicated team of visionary leaders. With a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation, our leadership team is committed to steering the company toward a brighter future. Each member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to excellence, ensuring that we continue to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.

Steven Tardy, PE

President & CEO

Keith Smith, PE, PP, CME

Senior Project Consultant
Senior Vice President

Denis Keenan, PE, CME, CFM

Regional Manager, Northwest NJ
Vice President

Julia Moroney, PCM

Director of Marketing
Vice President

Christopher Chace

Brand Manager

Thomas Ertle, PLS

Manager of Survey

Tyler Martz, LSRP

Manager of Environmental
Vice President

Michael Piga, LLA, RLA

Manager of Landscape Architecture
Vice President

Andrew French, PE

Director of Land Development
Executive Vice President & COO

Peter Tardy, PE

Director of Telecommunications
Senior VIce President

Jon Moren, PE

Director of Transportation
Vice President

Christine Rothauser

Director of Accounting
Vice President

Andreia Chankalian

Proposal Manager

Edward Herrman, PE, PP, CME, CFM

Manager of Municipal Services
Central & South New Jersey

Christopher Marx, PE

Manager of Water Resources

Dylan Thompson

Manager of IT

Matthew Gizzi, PE

Director of Geo-Environmental & Construction
Executive Vice President & CFO

Amin Gomaa, PE, LEED AP

Director of Building Design
Senior Vice President

Michael Schappert, PE

Manager of Field & Lab
Vice President

Jeffrey Betz, PE, CME, MBA

Manager of Municipal Services
Northeast New Jersey

Brian Dougherty, PE, BCEE

Manager of Water & Wastewater

Mary Johnson

Manager of Employee Development

Amit Mavalankar, PE

Manager of Structural

Joseph Tierney, PE

Manager of Geotechnical
Vice President

Brian Decina, PE, CME

Manager of Civil/Site
Executive Vice President

Matthew Kearney, PE

Manager of Construction Engineering
Vice President

Eric Betz, PE, BCEE, CME

Director of Infrastructure
Vice President

Shari Blecki

Manager of Facilities &
Human Resources

Michael Drobny, PE, CME

Manager of Highway & Traffic
Vice President

Ian Mueller, PE

Manager of Bridges

Christopher Nourry, GISP

Manager of GIS

Steven A. Tardy, PE
President & CEO
Andrew French, PE
Director of Land Development
Executive Vice President & COO
Matthew Gizzi, PE
Director of Geo-Environmental and Construction
Executive Vice President & CFO
Brian Decina, PE, CME
Manager of Civil/Site
Executive Vice President
Keith Smith, PE, PP, CME
Senior Project Consultant
Senior Vice President
Peter Tardy, PE
Director of Telecommunications
Senior Vice President
Amin Gomaa, PE, LEED AP
Director of Building Design
Senior Vice President
Matthew Kearney, PE
Manager of Construction Engineering
Vice President
Denis Keenan, PE, CME, CFM
Regional Manager, Northwest NJ
Vice President
Jon Moren, PE
Director of Transportation
Vice President
Michael Schappert, PE
Manager of Field & Lab
Vice President
Eric Betz, PE, BCEE, CME
Director of Infrastructure
Vice President
Julia Moroney, PCM
Director of Marketing
Vice President
Christine Rothauser
Director of Accounting
Vice President
Jeffrey Betz, PE, CME, MBA
Manager of Municipal Serices | Northeast New Jersey
Shari Blecki
Manager of Facilities & Human Resources
Christopher Chace
Brand Manager
Andreia Chankalian
Proposal Manager
Brian Dougherty, PE, BCEE
Manager of Water & Wastewater
Michael Drobny, PE, CME
Manager of Highway & Traffic
Vice President
Thomas Ertle, PLS
Manager of Survey
Edward Herrman, PE, PP, CME, CFM
Manager of Municipal Services | Central & South New Jersey
Mary Johnson
Manager of Employee Development
Tyler Martz, LSRP
Manager of Environmental
Vice President
Christopher Marx, PE
Manager of Water Resources
Amit Mavalankar, PE
Manager of Structural
Ian Mueller, PE
Manager of Bridges
Christopher Nourry, GISP
Manager of GIS
Michael Piga, LLA, RLA
Manager of Landscape Architecture
Vice President
Dylan Thompson
Manager of IT

Joseph Tierney, PE
Manager of Geotechnical
Vice President
Joseph Tierney, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Bucknell University
Michael Schappert, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: DE, NJ, NY, PA

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Clemson University
Michael Piga, LLA, RLA

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Landscape Architect: NJ
  • Registered Landscape Architect: NY, PA

Education

  • BS, Landscape Architecture, Rutgers University
Ian Mueller, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • ME, Civil Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Widener University
Amit Mavalankar, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: AZ, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, VT, Washington D.C.

Education

  • MS, Civil Engineering (Major Structures), Virginia Tech
  • BE, Construction Engineering, University of Mumbai
Christopher Nourry, GISP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)

Education

  • BA, Environmental Studies, Ramapo College
Christopher Marx, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Tyler Martz, LSRP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Site Remediation Professional: NJ

Education

  • BS, Environmental Science, Richard Stockton College
Sara Irick, PE, CME, PMP, TDM-CP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, PA
  • Certified Municipal Engineer
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Transportation Demand Management Certified Professional (TDM-CP)

Education

  • MS, Civil Engineering, Villanova University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Lehigh University
Edward Herrman, PE, PP, CME, CFM

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ
  • Certified Municipal Engineer, NJ
  • Professional Planner: NJ
  • Certified Floodplain Manager: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Thomas Ertle, PLS

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Land Surveyor: DE, NJ, PA, NC, PR, WV
  • FAA UAS Remote Pilot

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
Michael Drobny, PE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Brian Dougherty, PE, BCEE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA
  • Board Certified Environmental Engineer (W/WW)

Education

  • MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University
Jeffrey Betz, PE, CME, MBA

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
  • MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Denis Keenan, PE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: MD, NJ, PA, NY
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ
  • Certified Floodplain Manager: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Matthew Kearney, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, PA

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Drexel University
Peter Tardy, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA

Education

  • MS, Structural Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Jon Moren, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • MS, Structural Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
  • BS, Civil Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
Amin Gomaa, PE, LEED® AP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: CT, DC, DE, IN, KY, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA
  • LEED Accredited Professional

Education

  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Alexandria University
Eric Betz, PE, BCEE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ
  • Board Certified Environmental Engineer (W/WW)

Education

  • MS, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Julia Moroney, PP, PCM, TDM-CP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Professional Certified Marketer (PCM)
  • Transportation Demand Management – Certified Professional (TDM-CP)

Education

  • MA, Monmouth University
  • BA, Stockton University
Brian Decina, PE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: DE, NJ, PA
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Villanova University
Matthew Gizzi, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • MS, Geotechnical Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Andrew French, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
Steven Tardy, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, PA

Education

  • MS, Geotechnical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University