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DiPrete Engineering Announces Promotions

Cranston, RI – DiPrete Engineering recently announced the promotion of five team members.

Brian Giroux, PE has been promoted to principal. He joined the firm in 2006 after gaining experience in the field as a geotechnical engineer, and has played a significant role in DiPrete’s internal engineering operations and project delivery. In his new role, Giroux will be the firm’s value stream manager and will continue to drive a culture that utilizes Lean methodologies to improve communication, quality, and efficiency, and reduce costs. He will also lead the firm’s Information Technology strategy, overseeing managed IT solutions, cybersecurity, and implementation of AI.

Nicole Reilly, MS, PE, LEED AP has been promoted into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program. She joined DiPrete in 2006 after working for the Town of Narragansett as a project engineer/civil engineer. At DiPrete, she has played a significant 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. She is a civil engineer registered in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council, and a RIDEM Class III Licensed OWTS Designer in the state of Rhode Island.

Brett Dellit, PE has been promoted into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program. He joined DiPrete in 2015, serving as both a technical leader and mentor to staff. In his new role as associate principal, he 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 has over 25 years of experience in both the New England and Australian engineering industries, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in both Australia and the U.S.

Merri Rego, SHRM-CP has been promoted into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program. She joined DiPrete in 2022 after working in the staffing and manufacturing industries, and has over 10 years of extensive human resources experience. In her new role as senior associate, Rego will be responsible for employee engagement, talent development, and performance management. As director of human resources, she has played a significant role in developing the DiPrete Internship Program. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management national and Rhode Island chapters and maintains her SHRM-CP certification.

Louis Barone III, PE was promoted into the firm’s Executive Leadership Program. He joined DiPrete in 2021 after working as a structural engineer, with experience in bridge inspections, ratings, maintenance, and design projects. In his new role as an associate, he will concentrate on project development and operational excellence strategies. Barone is a key contributor to the DiPrete Internship Program and also leads the firm’s business networking strategy which focuses on building relationships, sharing knowledge, seeking opportunities, professional development, and building reputation.