DiPrete Engineering promotes Giroux to principal; Reilly, Dellit, Rego and Barone to Executive Leadership Program

Cranston, RI DiPrete Engineering has promoted five employees: Brian Giroux, PE to principal; Nicole Reilly, MS, PE, LEED AP into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program; Brett Dellit, PE into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program; Merri Rego, SHRM-CP into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program; and Louis Barone III, PE into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program.

Giroux has been an integral part of the DiPrete team for 18 years and has played a role in the firm’s internal engineering operations and project delivery. As a principal, Giroux will be the firm’s value stream manager and will continue to drive a culture that utilizes lean methodologies to improve communication, quality, efficiency, and reduce costs. Giroux will also lead the firm’s information technology strategy, overseeing managed IT solutions, cybersecurity, and implementation of AI.

Giroux joined DiPrete in 2006 after gaining experience in the field as a geotechnical engineer. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a minor in Civil Engineering and Mathematics, from Roger Williams University in 2005. 

Reilly has been an integral part of the DiPrete team for 18 years and has played a role in client development and project success. In her new role as an associate principal, Reilly will focus on mentoring and providing training opportunities for project managers as part of the firm’s Client Experience (CX) Strategy.

Reilly joined DiPrete in 2006 after working for the town of Narragansett, as a project engineer/civil engineer. She earned her Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 2002, and her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Boston University in 2000. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). She is also a LEED Accredited Professional with the United States Green Building Council and a RIDEM Class III Licensed OWTS Designer in the State of Rhode Island.

Dellit has been an asset to the DiPrete team for nine years as both a technical leader and mentor to staff. In his new role as associate principal, Dellit will lead the firm’s Construction Services group which is focused on expanding and enhancing DiPrete’s construction-related consulting services, from pre-construction/documentation through post-construction/project closeout. Dellit will focus on maintaining the highest levels of client support, quality control, and local and state compliance. 

Dellit joined DiPrete in 2015 following his role as a director/partner at Bradlees, a civil engineering consulting firm on the Gold Coast of Australia. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus Australia, in 2000. He is a member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) and is a licensed professional engineer in both Australia and the United States.

Rego has been an integral part of the DiPrete team for the past two years and has over 10 years of extensive human resources experience. As director of HR, Rego has played a role in developing the DiPrete Internship Program, which has helped bring new ideas and energy into our organization. In her new role as senior associate, Rego will be responsible for employee engagement, talent development, and performance management.

Rego joined DiPrete in 2022 after working in the staffing and manufacturing industries. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Rhode Island College in 2009. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource National and Rhode Island Chapters and maintains her SHRM-CP certification.

Barone has been an integral part of the DiPrete team for three years. In his new role as an associate, Barone will concentrate on project development and operational excellence strategies.

Barone is a key contributor to the DiPrete Internship Program where he leads recruitment at college job fairs, collaborates on the intern open house, and is the in-office resource to lead and train the interns. He also leads the firm’s business networking strategy which focuses on building relationships, sharing knowledge, seeking opportunities, professional development, and building reputation. 

Barone joined DiPrete in 2021 after working as a structural engineer, with experience in bridge inspections, ratings, maintenance, and design projects. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and his Master’s degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 2015 and 2016, respectively. He currently serves as chair of Student Outreach for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).