Warren C. Cruz

President & Founder

Warren began this company after shooting many pools throughout New Jersey.  He has over 40 years of experience in the concrete construction industry.

"My passion is always performing different applications on projects utilizing all my strengths in challenging situations, being forced to think outside the box and creating viable solutions to create the outcome required with efficiency, diligence and excellent performance."

Warren holds the following certifications from the American Concrete Institute:

  • ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman, Dry Mix Process, Vertical

  • ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman, Wet Mix Process, Vertical & Overhead

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I

  • ACI Shotcrete Inspector

Michele C. Cruz

Director of Business & Finance, Co-Founder

Michele joined Cruz Concrete full-time in 1987 as the business manager from nursing.  Michele brings business and contract administration skills to the company.  She can be found hitting a bright yellow ball over the net for the next ace!

"My favorite part of the job is gathering information for a large bid and then finding out that all my efforts were successful with a contract in hand."

Ashley Cruz, PLA

Director of Operations

Ashley joins Cruz Concrete with a decade of experience in the field of landscape architecture; bringing with her a solid base of construction and design problem solving skills.  Ashley has diverse range of project experience, ranging from municipal streetscapes to transportation plazas, collaborating with local jurisdictions, transit agencies, federal government and private developers.

As the Director of Operations, Ashley is responsible for managing business development opportunities in transit, aquatic, historic and landscape repair and new construction while marketing and streamlining an existing and successful business.

Ashley is a licensed landscape architect in the state of California and holds a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut.

"Our built environment depends on creative design decisions and quality construction. I'm looking forward to blending the two together and bringing the foresight of our ecosystem into the spectrum. Supporter of sustainable and ecological design; member of the American Society of Landscape Architecture, Golden Gate Audubon Society, Surfrider Foundation; strong passion for trees, the birds and the bees, our oceans and art."

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Jordan Cruz

Director of Projects

Jordan joins Cruz Concrete with over 6 years of experience as a Project Manager, having worked on many of the new, iconic projects in the New York City Metro-area. Jordan’s experience with Tishman Construction has brought him valuable insight into industry best-practices and allowed him to be able to transform that knowledge into informed decision-making and high-level strategic planning. 

As the Director of Projects, Jordan is responsible for evaluating the profitability of potential contracts and leveraging Cruz's experience into high-value, low-risk business transactions for all of its clientele.

Jordan holds a Bachelors of Civil Engineering from The College of New Jersey and currently pursuing his Professional Engineer's license.

Cathy Villano

Office Manager

Cathy joined the team in 2005 to streamline accounting and invoicing through software applications.  Cathy ensures current projects are meeting specifications and time and materials are being quantified accurately. When Cathy isn’t in the office, you can find her with a deck of cards in her hand or bowling shoes on her feet.

"Multi-task is my middle name. I assist with day-to-day functions of the business; payroll, insurance audits, researching new products, you name it, I've got it covered."

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Cosmopolitan "Cosmo" and Eva-Bella

Security

Our best friends strive to chime in on every phone call that comes through the office.  We can never deny their presence.

They enjoy visiting the yard and getting treats for obeying commands.