our
Leadership
Our leadership team and market leaders are highly experienced in their respective disciplines and act as an extension of your team. We make every effort to ensure all our employees have access to the tools and resources they need to become your preferred design-build consultant.
Joe Girgenti, PE
Brock Shrader, PE
CEO
Joe Girgenti, PE
Joseph Girgenti is the CEO of Wilson & Girgenti and WG Build. He and Todd Wilson founded Wilson & Girgenti in 2005. In 2022, Girgenti and Brock Shrader founded WG Build to add construction subcontractor work to WG’s scope of services. Joe graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering. He holds both a Professional Engineering license and a Certified Electrical Contractor license. Joe is a Tampa native and is a Jesuit High School and University of South Florida Alumni.
President
Brock Shrader, PE
Brock Shrader is the company’s longest-standing employee and President of Wilson & Girgenti. Shrader specializes in both mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as project management services. His services include the design, management, control and construction/renovation of new and existing buildings and infrastructure support systems. He graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Todd Wilson, PE
Jose Dominguez, PE
Nick Haddad, PE
Ben Toney
Kat Howell
Ben Laviolette
Manny Ferix
Matthew Bendetowies
Danny Perdomo
Victor Rincon
Rigo Ronquillo
President Emeritus
Todd Wilson, PE
Todd Wilson has been providing mechanical engineering design and consulting services since 1988. He and Joe Girgenti founded Wilson & Girgenti in 2005. As a professional engineer, his services range from mechanical design and consulting, troubleshooting and inspections, to expert testimony, to Class A high-rise and critical systems HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design and consulting. Wilson grew up in the Clearwater area of Florida is a University of South Florida Alumni.
Orlando Principal
Jose Dominguez, PE
Jose Dominguez leads the electrical team in Orlando with vast experience in the electrical design and generation of commercial building prints. He specializes in office space renovations, as-built designs, and helps facilitate field coordination with mechanical and plumbing design teams. He graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He is also a member of the Society of the Hispanic Professional Engineers.
Orlando Market Director - Structural
Nick Haddad, PE
Nick Haddad oversees the structural engineering division in Orlando. He has 16 years of experience in engineering. Nick is PE licensed in various states including FL, GA, SC, TX, LA, and TN. His services include commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, hospitality, adaptive reuse, aviation, and tenant improvement. He has touched a number of high-profile projects including Harry Potter Land Los Angeles, Starbucks, and the Orlando International Airport. Nick graduated from Georgia Tech with both a bachelors and masters degree in civil engineering, with a focus on structural engineering.
Fire Protection Principal
Ben Toney
Ben Toney has over 25 years of experience in the engineering field and leads Wilson & Girgenti’s Fire Protection design department. He provided fire protection design for commercial buildings at his own firm for 14 years before merging with Wilson & Girgenti. Ben is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a degree in industrial engineering.
Austin Market Leader - Electrical
Kat Howell
Kat Howell has over 30-years experience in the construction industry, including 7 years with Wilson & Girgenti. In her role, she brings experience from not only the electrical design field but also from the electrical distribution, electrical construction and estimating fields. Kat holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a concentration in Lighting Design from the University of Texas at Austin. She began her career in the lighting industry and quickly transitioned into electrical design. Over the years, she has contributed to a wide variety of projects—from large-scale residential and private conference rooms to historic restorations, commercial developments, industrial and heavy industrial sites, airports, military bases, and more.
Nashville Market Director - Mechanical
Ben Laviolette
Ben Laviolette is the Associate Market Director of WG Nashville. He has 15 years of experience within mechanical and plumbing engineering design. He is experienced with high-rise and low-rise multifamily projects and has extensive knowledge in manufactured system accessories, like buffer tanks, dirt separators, and more. Ben graduates from Purdue University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
New York Market Director - Mechanical
Manny Ferix
Manny co-leads the New York office, with a specialization in mechanical design-engineering. He graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelors of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
South Florida Market Director
Matthew Bendetowies
Matthew Bendetowies leads the team in South Florida. Matthew’s experiences ranges in all industries, with a primary focus in office renovation and restaurant development. He studied at the University of Florida and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Construction Manager
Danny Perdomo
As the Construction Manager of WG Build, Danny Perdomo oversees all service divisions. He has 45 years of experience in the electrical trade and construction industry. He has experience in residential, industrial, and commercial projects, some of which include the Raymond James stadium, the Ice Palace, and the Macdill Airforce Base. Danny also has OSHA training, CPR certification, and inspection-related certifications.
Director of Plumbing Construction
Victor Rincon
Victor Rincon leads the WG Build plumbing division as a certified plumbing contractor. He has over 11 years of experience in plumbing contract work as well as additional experience in plumbing engineering design through Wilson & Girgenti. His experience includes numerous custom projects including high-end residential, multifamily/high-rise, industrial, commercial, health care and sports arenas. As a master plumber, he is able to keep up with changing technology and maneuver between building types.
Director of Mechanical Construction
Rigo Ronquillo
Rigo Ronquillo leads the Mechanical division of WG Build as a certified HVAC contractor. He has over 7 years of HVAC contract experience and over 4 years of mechanical and plumbing engineering training through Wilson & Girgenti. Rigo holds several additional certifications, including his EPA card (universal refrigeration certification), mini split course, and a Heat Pump, Air Conditioning, and Commercial certification. His experience includes factories, restaurants, fertilization plants, and tenant improvement jobs.