ABOUT US

Sean G. Donohoe

Founder

With nearly four decades of experience in design and construction, Sean has built a career defined by vision, leadership, and growth. A licensed Professional Engineer in New York and Pennsylvania, Sean holds dual degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University. In 2001, he founded The DDS Companies, which has developed into one of the fastest-growing organizations in western New York. With an employee base now exceeding 500 teammates, The DDS Companies continue to expand across the Northeast and beyond.

Sean’s ability to build high-performing teams and deliver results has positioned DDS as a trusted name in the infrastructure industry. Today, he continues to guide its success while also serving as a Divisional President at Artera, where he oversees both The DDS Companies and sister company Feeney Brothers.

Michael M. Fallat

President

Michael Fallat, serving as President of The DDS Companies, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence and leadership throughout his career in the construction industry. His journey began at an early age, progressing from foundational roles as a laborer during school breaks to more advanced positions as a project engineer during college. Since joining DDS in 2015, Mike has successfully led high-performing teams through complex, large-scale civil projects and managed gas distribution operations across diverse regions. Mike’s extensive experience in project management, operational leadership, and strategic customer engagement has been instrumental in his progression to President. His dynamic leadership approach built upon People-First, continues to drive growth, operational excellence, and innovation within The DDS Companies.

Brian J. Sorochty

Vice President, Engineering

Brian J. Sorochty holds the position of Vice President, Engineering, bringing with him an extensive background of over 30 years in engineering, planning, and management across various domains, including natural gas pipelines, municipal developments, commercial projects, and residential ventures. As the primary client manager at DDS, Brian shoulders the responsibility for the strategic workload, staffing, and financial aspects of the Engineering division. Brian’s leadership extends to his team, which holds relevant experience in providing engineering and consulting services for a diverse range of energy companies.

Earl Knapp

Vice President, Gas Distribution

Earl Knapp, in his role as Vice President, Utilities, brings to the table a wealth of expertise with over four decades of experience in outside utility construction. His extensive portfolio encompasses diverse projects involving underground gas, electric, and telecommunications throughout western New York. Earl’s journey in construction commenced immediately after high school when he joined a utility construction company as a laborer. Over the years, he has steadily advanced through the ranks, holding every position along the way, and now stands as a seasoned professional with comprehensive management experience in the field.

Brian P. Carpenter 

Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environmental

Brian Carpenter, serving as the Vice President of Health, Safety, Security & Environmental, boasts an extensive background of over 25 years in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Emergency Response sectors. Throughout his career, Brian has held diverse roles, taking charge of Health, Safety, Training, and Environmental Response teams. Brian’s contributions include the successful implementation of Behavior Based Safety and Quality programs. He has played a pivotal role in building robust Environmental Response teams and brings a strong Operational Excellence approach to the overall team. In his current role at DDS, Brian is at the forefront, leading strategies related to Safety, Training, Security, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).

Morgan Berardini

Corporate Controller

Morgan Berardini holds the role of Corporate Controller where she leads the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance departments at The DDS Companies. Her professional contributions encompass leadership roles emphasizing transactional accuracy and financial integrity. She has actively participated in several ERP implementations, maintaining a consistent focus on real-time data management and procedural efficiency to strengthen internal controls.
She brings over a decade of experience spanning both the manufacturing and construction sectors and holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Medaille College.

John Kupiec

General Manager, Energy Services

John Kupiec, serving as the General Manager of Energy Services, leads our Transmission teams as a proven leader with over two decades of experience in the heavy civil and natural gas construction sectors. John joined DDS in 2010, and has led growth in complex natural gas construction endeavors throughout the Northeast and is poised for continued sustainable growth in this area. Underpinned by his experience in estimating, pre-construction planning, project management, and field operations, he has built long-standing relationships fostered by collaboration.

Justin Cerqua

General Manager, Gas Distribution

Justin Cerqua serves as the General Manager of Gas Distribution, boasting nearly two decades of expertise in Heavy Civil Construction. His comprehensive experience spans estimating, project management, vendor management, Value Engineering design, and project close-out. Over the course of his career, Justin has effectively supervised the successful completion of numerous projects for DDS. In his current role, he holds the responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of our largest commercial division.

Matthew Muisus

General Manager, Telecom

Matthew Muisus, in his role as General Manager of Telecom, brings forth a wealth of experience exceeding 25 years in the telecommunications industry. His proficiency extends across both strong operational management and technical expertise in Fiber Optics, VoIP, and network installation. Over the course of his career, Matt has demonstrated leadership by successfully managing projects spanning across New York and Pennsylvania. Currently, he shoulders the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations of the Telecommunications division at DDS.

Matt Clark

General Manager, Civil

Matt Clark serves as the General Manager of the Civil division, bringing with him more than two decades of expertise in Heavy Civil Construction. His career began in the solid waste management sector, where he garnered substantial experience in mass earthwork, including roles in Surveying, Estimating, and Project Management. Since joining DDS in 2015, Matt has successfully overseen some of our most sizable and intricate projects, holding positions such as Project Manager and Sr. Project Manager. Currently, he spearheads the estimating department and oversees all operations within the Heavy Civil Construction division.

Eric Truelson

Director of Talent Management

Eric serves as the Director of Talent Management at DDS, bringing 30 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, and talent management. Since joining the company in 2014, Eric has played a key role in shaping DDS’s HR strategy and strengthening its talent pipeline across all divisions. As the organization has grown, Eric’s focus has remained on benefits administration, enhancing retention, streamlining HR processes and policies, and ensuring ongoing compliance. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management and Human Resources from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY.