Leading The Way

Bringing big construction management techniques to the nimbleness of a small firm with principal level oversight on each one of your projects.

Nishant Patel

President | Principal

A Connecticut native and UConn Civil Engineering graduate, Nishant began his career at Gilbane after internships in structural design, water treatment, and construction management. He currently pursues a Master’s in Real Estate at Georgetown University and lead Gilbane Connecticut’s internship program, mentoring over 75 interns since 2017.

Zach Kushner

Principal

Being a commercial property owner himself, Zach understands the importance of communication, organization, and transparency to each client. Zach focuses on the entire construction project life cycle and the attention-to-detail required to bring a project from concept all the way to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Mike Mazzarella

Director of Construction

Mike brings deep field expertise and proven leadership to First Peak. He began his career in New York City, delivering large-scale commercial projects in complex urban settings. After relocating to Connecticut, he led a specialty division at a national firm, managing fast-paced, high-end builds. Mike oversees all field operations with a focus on safety, quality, and execution.

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