Who We Are

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ABOUT OUR SOLUTION FOCUS

G1 Facility Services is a leading facility maintenance and construction provider, proudly serving customers nationally. With over two decades of experience in the maintenance and construction industries, we are dedicated to operating and maintaining your business’s environment with the highest level of expertise.
G1 employs highly skilled, disciplined, and motivated technicians. Each technician has ten-plus years of experience in their specialty and demonstrates capabilities across many trades – electrical, mechanical, plumbing, construction, security, to mention a few. Having earned a reputation of providing a responsive and consistent product to our customers, our ultimate goal is to continuously offer innovative processes that add value to our clients’ core business.

We provide services to aviation, government, and commercial facilities throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Currently, we have airport operations based in New York, Newark, Boston, Orlando, and Houston and provide services in the surrounding areas. We support varied industries, including Aviation, Food Services, and Hospitality.

OUR TEAM

Executive

RON DELUCIA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Ron DeLucia’s career includes leadership roles and active membership in the transportation community and the recycling industry. After attending The School of Visual Arts in New York, Ron began his recycling business in 1976. One of his major accomplishments was bringing Newark Airport up to date with current recycling standards. He left that field in 1998 when he started Omni-Serv, which has since grown into the Group One family of businesses.

Ron has led Group One into the future where he currently has satellite operations throughout the United States with a major concentration of business in the Northeast. Today a major part of the company’s focus is to support the aviation sector with services from baggage handling, security, facility maintenance, construction, and beyond.

Ron is a recognized leader in the airline community, playing an instrumental role in the Newark Airport (NIAAMCO), LaGuardia Airport (LAAMCO), and Kennedy Airport (KAAMCO) Airline Manager’s Councils, which includes being named the NIAAMCO Transportation Person of the Year. He participates in numerous charity events for these organizations, as well as the EWR Golf Committee, and Boy Scouts of America fundraisers. Ron is a member of the Regional Business Partnership, The 200 Club, and the Building Owners and Managers Association.

ANTHONY DELUCIA

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Anthony DeLucia has worked in many operations and locations throughout the Group One family of companies. Starting in facilities maintenance and expanding into construction, Anthony has managed multi-million-dollar projects and worked in more than 10 states and multiple countries. His experience covers facilities maintenance, project and construction management, security, winter-ops, and various airport operation support functions.

As the COO of Group One, this diversity helps him to make informed decisions for the coupled improvement of both G1 and our customers.

Responsible for growing operations covering more than 500 employees, Anthony is helping to drive the modernization of G1 into the 21st century with new technologies and streamlined operations. Improved company efficiencies will only make us better suited to manage the always-changing needs of our clients.

KEN LOZZI

VICE PRESIDENT

Ken Lozzi brings over twenty-five years of experience in general construction and facilities management to the G1 team. For the past decade, under his management, he has guided the development of his employees and the growth of the G1 business beyond expectations. Ken’s knowledge and expertise in the construction and facilities arena have led to numerous successful projects and helped expand G1 Facility Services’ footprint. Ken continually sets high expectations for his team that has promoted the financial success and growth of the G1 business, its employees, and customers alike.

Prior to his post of Vice President, Ken started his career as a helper in a small family-owned construction business where his passion for the construction and facilities industry began. From there he worked in many different skilled trades and acquired numerous licenses and certificates with a dedication to following all appropriate safety requirements for OSHA and the appropriate building codes. As a strategist and accessible leader, Ken is known for driving the growth and profitability with expertise in developing and delivering technology solutions for facilities and construction.

In his role, as Vice President, he is focusing on expansion, new business opportunities, and providing top-level service to our current and future clients. Ken’s knowledge of airline operations accompanied by his expertise in facility maintenance and construction brings a unique coalescence of talents that support the Group One team and our extended list of clients.

When Ken is not collaborating with his team and customers, he can be found supporting New England’s sports teams, mainly the Boston Bruins. He is also an avid fisherman and enjoys big game fishing with his family and friends.

Management

ALEX WHARTON

DIRECTOR: G1 CONTRACTING

Mr. Wharton has over ten years of experience directing and overseeing operations. Alex contracts and oversees day-to-day operations for high-end clients, providing direction and support as he grows the footprint of the G1 Contracting operation. His wide range of expertise makes him a valuable member of G1 Contracting. His top skills include Operations Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, and Logistics. Alex’s strategic planning makes him one of our most valued assets here at G1.

NICHOLAS CLARK

FACILITY MANAGER, NEW ENGLAND

Mr. Clark started his career with G1 in 2009 as a general technician and was promoted to the Facility Manager of the Boston operation at Boston Logan International Airport. Nick works in conjunction with JetBlue and assists the JetBlue Facility Manager in support of various projects locally and at surrounding airports. Throughout his 12-year career with G1, Nick has worked on numerous facilities projects as well as obtained several certifications and licenses. Mr. Clark holds a CSL, 2A/1C hoisting license and is Ortronics certified. Nick has acquired a vast array of knowledge and skills within the facilities arena and readily imparts that to his staff and in the support of his operation. Mr. Clark is not only knowledgeable as a technician in the field but also brings a fresh perspective to his managerial role. Mr. Clark brings that perspective to the crew and utilizes his skills and training to better serve the operation.

During his time off, Nick enjoys golfing when the weather is just right. Nick also likes traveling to Disney World with his wife and daughter, trying new local restaurants, and going to the movies, especially to see Marvel films.

CARMINE GALLIANO

PROJECT MANAGER, NEW JERSEY

Mr. Galliano has twenty-five years of experience as a Master Electrician. He served his electrical apprenticeship at IBEW Local 98 out of Philadelphia. In his years as an electrician, he has worked in all facets of the electrical industry, including residential, commercial, and industrial. For the past twelve years, Carmine has grown into the kitchen equipment industry, repairing, and installing anything associated with commercial kitchens from appliances, refrigerators, exhaust fans, and plumbing fixtures. Mr. Galliano brings a unique talent to the Group One family. His hard work, attention to detail, and desire to provide superior service to our growing client base.

In his spare time, Carmine enjoys cycling to keep fit. He also enjoys cooking, golfing, fishing, and traveling with his family. He is also fluent in Italian and Spanish.

ROBERT KORENDA

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, EWR

Mr. Korenda brings over 41 years of diversified construction and management experience to G1. With experience in ground-up, additions, renovations, build-outs, restaurants, and schools as well as supporting those builds with a strong background in building maintenance. Robert’s management skills encompass all facets from owner and client management, owner’s representative, consultant, general contractor, and construction and project manager. This experience has provided him with a wealth of knowledge with utilities and code enforcement and working with the officials that oversee those enforcement. Robert brings to each project leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to motivate and interact efficiently with all levels of the project.

Robert’s background and experience bring strong support to enhance the quality and growth of G1.

In his spare time, he enjoys sailboating with his family.

PARMANAND SARJU

FACILITY MANAGER, NEW YORK

Mr. Sarju is an extensively experienced, strongly credentialed facilities management professional with many years in the industry. His career encompasses the multi-site management of all classes of facilities to include multi-tenant, owner-occupied, Class A Tier 1 critical infrastructures, financial institutes, landmark buildings, office buildings, and pharmaceutical labs. He possesses strong fiscal, personnel, and project management competencies and cross-functional management of union teams and contractor crews across all building trades. Mr. Sarju brings in-depth background designing/implementing risk assessment/management policies, safety procedures, business continuity plans, compliance, and preventive maintenance including conducting employee training. Over his career, Mr. Sarju has acquired a comprehensive knowledge of City, State, Federal, OSHA, and Fire Codes reinforced by numerous industry certifications and advanced technical, electromechanical, and engineering skills.

Mr. Sarju enjoys spending his free time with his family. He is involved in his children’s extra-curricular activities by supporting several non-profit youth organizations as a coach and mentor. He is a certified international cricket coach and double gold coach for the Long Island Youth Cricket Academy.

MIGUEL SIERRA

SERVICE MANAGER, FLORIDA REGION

Mr. Sierra has over twenty-five years of experience in general construction and facilities maintenance, bringing a wide range of knowledge to the G1 Team. Based out of Orlando, Miguel oversees 52 stations for JetBlue in the southern region. His responsibilities extend from day-to-day operations to special projects. His strong knowledge in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Facility Maintenance helps support our growth in the southern region.

Miguel is an avid motorcyclist, taking cross-country trips and participating in many motorcycles’ charity runs. He is also passionate about woodworking and takes on varying projects from his home shop as a hobby.

THOMAS SIMMONS

FACILITY MANAGER, NEW JERSEY

Mr. Simmons has over forty years of management experience in various capacities. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, a master’s certification in Project Management, and studies in Computer Science and Application Mathematics, Tom brings a well-rounded set of skills to the G1 team. His experience in Project Management and Program Development suits well with his responsibilities at G1 where he is overseeing various projects and initiatives both in New Jersey and New York. In addition, Tom is a New Jersey State Level II Fire Instructor and works both internally as well as with our clients to ensure a safe environment is obtained in the facilities we oversee.

Tom relaxes by raising bonsai trees and trains with his faithful German Shepherd dog “Molly”.

MARIA TAVINO

SERVICE MANAGER, NEW ENGLAND

Ms. Tavino, with over seventeen years of airport experience, comes to G1 from Westfield Management where Maria was the Assistant General Manager and Property Manager for fourteen years overseeing fifty-three different locations. There she assisted not only Westfield but supported MassPort Authority in securing tenants and clients in providing services to the passengers at the airport. Currently, Maria is the Service Manager for G1 in our Boston operation where she oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the road service crew. Using her experience and the developed rapport with the airport community she is an integral part of the continued growth of G1 in Boston.

Outside of work Maria is a beach-loving enthusiast who also caters for get-togethers with her amazing authentic Italian dishes.

Corporate Support

EVELIN HERNANDEZ

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Ms. Hernandez, has worked in different administrative-related environments in her home country of Peru and in March 2018 started her career as an Administrative Assistant working with G1 Facility Services at the JFK location for three years. In 2021, Evelin was promoted to Executive Assistant at the company Headquarters in New Jersey. There she assists in training all new administrators with billing systems, ensures that all operations have the proper administrative support, optimizing the administrative team, and coordinating and scheduling various functions as needed.

Beyond work, Evelin enjoys spending time with her family, visiting new places, and looking for new stores to buy her Peruvian treats.

KENNETH LOYD

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Mr. Loyd has worked in many types of environments and has specialized in Facilities Asset Management with Maximo for over 15 years. Working in various positions within hospitality, government, and utility sectors. Kenneth began his career working with facilities warehouse and purchasing, then being promoted to corporate Maximo administration and development. Kenneth has had an instrumental role in assisting with Maximo upgrades and implementations with entities all over the world including the upgrade from Maximo 4.1 to 7.5 including a mobile implementation for Caesars Entertainment and running administration at a pod of properties. Continuous improvements of Maximo 7.5 including the upgrade to 7.6 at the United States Department of Energy. Development included the creation of workflows and applications to better assist with day-to-day operations and the National Nuclear Security Site. The site consists of thousands of users across multiple sites spanning an area larger than the state of Rhode Island. Kenneth was also instrumental in the upgrade for The California Water Service Group from Maximo 6.2 to 7.6 including assisting with training, administration, and development of their Maximo system spanning 27 different sites within the state of California.

He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and brings his professional knowledge to our company in order to assist in our goals of moving forward into a digital space. He is the administrator and developer of G1’s Enterprise Asset Management system and focused on future applications and growth opportunities to our facilities maintenance and construction divisions. Always looking for new opportunities and how to use new and existing technologies to provide the highest level of service to our current and future clients.

JOSE SOUSA

CORPORATE SAFETY MANAGER

Mr. Sousa has been with Group One for 5 years and is an experienced EHS professional bringing to bear a diversified environmental, health, and safety compliance track record – with an emphasis in occupational health & safety code compliance, safety systems auditing, risk management, safety management system design, and behavior-based safety practices. He is responsible for developing strategies to improve the company’s safety performance in its drive toward zero injuries for both employees and contractors. Joe provides technical and administrative direction for all EHS decisions and leads a collaborative effort with company executives to enhance the safety culture throughout all of G1’s projects. As Chair of Group One Senior-Level Safety Steering Committee, Mr. Sousa contributes to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System by overseeing the review of indicators and ensuring that the management of hazards and risks, as well as front-line and operational perspectives and needs, are incorporated into process design and implementation.

An OSHA Authorized Trainer for both General Industry and Construction Industry, Mr. Sousa also serves as the Learning Management System administrator and in-house trainer – providing practical training for powered industrial trucks, mobile elevated work platforms, permit-required confined space entry, lock-out & tag-out, first aid, airport security screening, etc. – as well as Station Training Coordinator for Jetblue, United Airlines, American Airlines, and FedEx.

Mr. Sousa holds advanced degrees and certifications from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers School of Public Health, is an avid advocate for life-long learning, and volunteers his time mentoring and tutoring high school and undergraduate students in the STEM field.

In his “spare” time Joe likes tinkering with computers and cars, trying his hand at cooking and home improvement, Joe especially enjoys his time relaxing with family and friends.

KENNETH WILSON

CORPORATE SUPPORT

Mr. Wilson brings over fifty years of experience in all facets of the airline industry, including operations, customer service, and facilities. Working in various management positions in all areas of the business for two major carriers, Mr. Wilson was an instrumental support between the airline operation and the Global Gateway Project at Newark Liberty International Airport. Leaving the airline industry in 2002 he spent the last nineteen years guiding the growth of Group One’s Facility Maintenance and Construction divisions. His expertise and direction realized the build-outs and renovations of over four hundred and seventy-five tenant and owner facilities as well as the continual growth of the facility maintenance operation. In his new role, as Corporate Support, he is focusing on expansion, new business opportunities, and assisting in providing top-level service to our current and future clients. Mr. Wilson’s knowledge of airline operations accompanied by his skill in facility maintenance and construction brings a unique combination of talents that support the Group One team and our growing list of clients.

Mr. Wilson is a proud service veteran serving in the Army Guard from 1970-1976 with the 122nd Engineers.

Co-Founder

EDWARD DANBERRY

1947 - 2020

Ed Danberry was the co-founder of Omni-Serv, along with Ron DeLucia, in 1997.

Ed’s background and experience to support the growth of Omni-Serv started with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, graduating from Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colorado. He took that and began his career with Johns Manville Corporation. Gaining experience encompassing many facets of the business world including finance, marketing and sales, operations, and distribution management he progressed to the aviation industry holding high-level positions with Air California, Texas International Airlines, and Continental Airlines. While at Continental, he was President of their Cargo Operations, and then promoted to Vice President of Continental Airlines, overseeing the Eastern Region of the United States. He played an integral part in the opening of Continental’s (now United) Terminal C Newark Hub.

Together he and Ron utilized his knowledge and understanding and grew the fledgling company into a multi-functional corporation, Group One, which supports airports, airlines, and tenants reaching across the United States.

Ed was passionate about giving back to the community and was involved with numerous non-profits and activities supporting the military (Ed was a proud US Army veteran with the 2/67th Armored Division), youth, and law enforcement.

Although Ed passed in 2020, his legacy and commitment to his family, his employees, and his customers live on with what he so passionately nurtured.

G1 FACILITY SERVICES IS A SUBSIDIARY OF GROUP ONE

Group One is a holding company branched into six different operating groups, with a diverse array of affiliated companies employing hundreds throughout the United States. The company has grown from a single $600 per week contract to revenues in excess of $45 million. Despite its momentous growth, Group One has never lost sight of its founding goals and values. Paramount to the success of every venture is Group One’s “Commitment to Excellence.” This core operating credo states that Group One will provide every customer with superior services and efficient technologies in a safe and dependable manner. We pride ourselves on holding to the highest standards.

Group One is not simply a holding company, but rather a family of businesses united by its values and vision. Group One includes businesses that operate in facility maintenance and construction; airport ground support services; security solutions and monitoring; information technology consulting and managed hosting; cyber-security; web-based marketing and web design; signs and advertising; parking and busing services; warehousing and logistics; real estate and auto leasing; and business consulting. Despite the vast array of industries Group One operates within, its focus remains singular: on establishing companies that provide the best value and most innovative solutions, no matter what the service.