Meet The Team

The Founder

Rocco Engongoro

Born in 1924, Rocco Engongoro is the son of Italian immigrants that settled in what was then a mostly Italian American community of Port Chester, New York. Like so many men of the day, Rocco enlisted in the armed forces at the on set of World War Two. After honorably serving his country Rocco had a desire to work with his hands and, with a love of Mother Earth, he decided on a career in the out door related, landscape type services. In 1950 he started to work for a local landscape and gardening company based in Darien Connecticut. It was in this employ Rocco honed his skills and leaned the outdoor trades of landscape, property maintenance, masonry, tree work, and gardening. In 1956 Rocco decided to make his own way in life believing this was the best way to provide for his growing family. As it continues to be today, the property maintenance landscaper is the jack of many trades and the "go to" guy for many property improvement needs, and it wasn't long before a client asked if Rocco could pave a driveway. In the late 1950's, with a house to pay for and mouths to feed, the answer was always yes. This was the start the companies venture into asphalt paving. Over the years a division of the company was developed to focus specifically on asphalt paving and related products. Rocco, or Roccie as his friends know him, is currently enjoying retirement by spending time with his many grand children and his friends as well as cooking fabulous meals. He is a long time member of the Piedmont Club and the Old Timers Athletic Association of Darien Connecticut. Now in his mid 80's, Roccie is still an avid ballroom dancer attending many social functions at local organizational based events.

The President

Vincent Engongoro

Immediately following the end of honorary enlistments in the US Air Force and the US Army, Vincent Engongoro started working for his father the company founder, Rocco Engongoro. Currently Vincent is the President and managing partner. Vincent has 2 years of engineering training at a local State college and has continued his education in pavement construction by attending various industry seminars and annual training conferences. Vincent, or Vinny as his friends call him, has served as the Vice President of the industries national association, the National Pavement Contractors Association and he has accepted the award for “Best Business Consumer Education Award” for the company presented by the Better Business Bureau in the State of Connecticut, and thanks to his and the rest of the company's efforts, they now hold an A+ ratting from the Better Business Bureau. An avid boater and angler of both fresh and salt water, Vinny enjoys time with his wife and son during the off season in the Florida Keys. Vinny can be reached by calling our toll fee phone number or you can email him at vinnyengongoro@rocciesasphalt.com.

Operations Superintendent

Paul Zanesky

Paul joined our organization after completing 2 years at Northeastern University. Starting as an unskilled laborer, Paul learned the intricacies of the installation side of the business from the bottom up. Currently he is the Field Superintendent and as such, he is in charge of the production department. Paul is the recipient of the prestigious "Superior Service by a Company Employee Award for 2009" given by the Better Business Bureau of the State of Connecticut. Paul holds many Certificates of Education for pavement installation and best practices from various construction equipment manufacturers and material suppliers, as well as from the National Pavement Contractors Association which are earned during the industries annual National Pavement Expo and Conference. Paul has two beautiful little girls and lives in Trumbull Ct. When he’s not spending quiet time with his wife and their daughters, he is enjoying the outdoors as an accomplished ATV enthusiast. Since Paul is always busy keeping a close eye the many projects underway, it's easiest to reach him by calling our office to leave a message or, email him at pzanezky@rocciesasphalt.com.

Office Manager

Marietta Pultz

Marietta came to Roccie's after working various office management related jobs in the Stamford area. She is the 2007 recipient of the industries elusive and sought after "Office Manager of the Year Award" given by the Certified Contractors Network. Marietta was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut and is a graduate of Stamford Catholic High School. She has a husband and 3 wonderful children. She enjoys shopping for antique furniture, Broadway plays, spending time with her family, and playing with their adored pets. To contact her you can call our toll free office number or email her at mpultz@rocciesasphalt.com .

Estimator / Residential Driveway Consultant

Mike Chesney

Mike joined our company in 2006. A graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, Mike has pursued a career in customer service. He has managed profit centers in a variety of industries serving both consumers and small businesses. His understanding of how best to meet customer needs and desires allows him to develop the right individual solution for each. Mike continues to perfect his craft through seminars and self education. Mike has two wonderful boys and lives in Fairfield, Connecticut. He is committed to his wife and children spending much his time volunteering as a Cub Scout den leader and an assistant Little League baseball coach. Mike may be reached by calling our toll free number or via email at mchesney@rocciesasphalt.com.

Estimator / Commercial Paving Consultant

Tom Lombardi

Tom Lombardi has been with Roccie's for over 10 years providing estimating and consulting on commercial as well as residential paving projects. Tom also acted as our General Manager for several years. Tom has an extensive background in various types of construction but his specialty is in parking lot and road paving. After honorably serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, Tom started his foray into the construction industry as a brick mason working in his fathers business. He was involved in building many structures in Westchester County that are still in use today. To expand his career Tom moved on to become a time keeper for a major materials supplier and heavy road construction company based in White Plains New York. With a natural talent for the business and strong managerial skills, Tom quickly moved up the corporate ladder from entry level to become a vice president responsible for large construction projects and plant operations. Wanting to spend more time with his family, Tom left the big business side of the industry to embark on a somewhat less time consuming field of helping small business's grow. Providing years of knowledge Tom has helped several small paving contractors in our area flourish from meager beginnings. Tom has a terrific wife and family. An avid traveler and an accomplished artist, Tom spends most of his free time with his many grand children as well as with his "extended family" of adopted sons, nieces and nephews. Tom can is best reached by calling our toll free line or email him at tlombardi01@comcast.net and CC Tom's emails to vinnyengongoro@rocciesasphalt.com

Foreman / Equipment Operator

Saul Michaka

Saul has been with Roccie's for over 8 years. Starting as an unskilled laborer, Saul leaned the many crafts needed in this fast paced industry from the bottom up. With a talent to run the job as well as the knowledge to operate the specialized equipment needed to get the work done, Saul displayed a steady hand and even mindedness that resulted in his promotion to Foreman in 2006. Saul's responsibilities are to ensure the day to day operations of the jobs under his charge are accomplished safely and in the time allotted. Saul is a graduate of several industry leadership and asphalt installation courses provided at the annual National Pavement Expo and Conference. He is also a graduate of the exclusive Blaw Knox Paving School. Saul has a pension for race cars and is a sport enthusiast enjoying soccer, basket ball and baseball. A resident of Harrison New York, Saul spends his free time with his wife and son.

Forman / Equipment Operator

Dan Moran

Dan Moran has been with our company since 2006. Staring as an unskilled laborer, Dan showed an immediate desire to do anything and everything in the business. A quick learner, Dan excelled at all aspects of the trade and was quickly promoted to Foreman. Like his counter parts, Dan is responsible for safety and all activity on the job from day to day. While Dan is young by most standards, his commitment to the client and the work at hand is that of a well seasoned professional. Dan, or Danny as his friends call him, is an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, and camping. A Stamford native, Danny spends quiet time with his wife at their home in Bridgeport Connecticut.