Our People

“For over 20 years, our team has approached each project with professionalism, respect, and trust, embodying our mission to ‘Build for the Future.’ By integrating experienced consultants and fostering partnerships, we deliver exceptional, client-focused services grounded in dedication and commitment.”

Esther Francis

Executive Team

Esther Francis

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Deborah Fronza

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Maria Rios

VP, Project Management

Mie Kim

VP, People Operations

Lauren Willard

VP, Finance & Business Administration

Leadership

Kanwar Lobana

Senior Project COntrols

Team Lead

Shanita Pettway

Senior DEI Manager

Team Lead

Laura Miller

Senior Project Manager

Team Lead

Lyda Paragoso

Director of Payroll & Payables

Tiffany Trask

Assistant Project Manager

Marketing Lead

Spotlight on Our Employees

Linda Lane

Executive Administrator

Employee of Quarter 2

We are beyond thrilled to recognize Mrs. Linda Lane for her incredible dedication and hard work. Linda, your contributions have been a cornerstone of our company’s success this year. Your passion, creativity, and unwavering commitment inspire us all. Thank you for everything you do—you truly are the heartbeat of our team!

Michael Martin

Vice President, Business Development & Operations

10 Year Anniversary

As we celebrate a decade of growth and success, we want to give a special shoutout to Michael Martin. His unwavering commitment and incredible contributions have been instrumental to our journey. Thank you, Michael, for being such a vital part of our team—here’s to many more years of success together!

Shanita Pettway

DEI Compliance Manager

Employee of Quarter 1

Ms. Shanita Pettway, your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment have been pivotal to our company’s success. You’ve gone above and beyond in everything you do, and we are incredibly grateful for your contributions. Your positive attitude and exceptional performance inspire us all. Thank you for being such a vital part of our team.

Tiffany Trask

Project Engineer

5-year Anniversary

Congratulations, Tiffany, on reaching this amazing milestone in your career! Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude has made a significant contribution to the success of F&F. Thank you for taking us forward!

Lyda Paragoso

Director of Payroll & Payables

Employee of Quarter 3

Lyda was nominated for her consistent dedication to excellence and her positive impact on both the company and her fellow employees. Since joining F&F, she has gone above and beyond her responsibilities, significantly contributing to our success and fostering a supportive work environment. Lyda embodies integrity, ingenuity, inclusion, and innovation—values that are at the heart of F&F. Her contributions have made a lasting impression, and we are proud to recognize her as our Q3 Shining Star.