OUR EXPERTS

OUR EXPERTS

Message to Our Customers

Park Avenue first opened its doors in Brooklyn, New York as a small, neighborhood hardware store. Decades later, our team of industry experts have grown our business into a state-of-the art building materials supplier providing builders with best-in-class construction materials.

Our building products and materials are manufactured by premier brands that guarantee quality and reliability. Our team is united by our dedication to client satisfaction. As we expand and look to the future, we remain committed to a foundation of success, built upon the values of a small, family-owned store.

We prioritize customer service, and provide a team of specialized experts capable of assisting customers on any project, from do-it-yourself household renovations to large-scale commercial development projects. We look forward to serving our customers and helping them make every project a success.

Sincerely,
Raymond Rivera
President and CEO, Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies

 

Raymond Rivera 
President and CEO

Raymond serves as the President and Sales Manager for Park Avenue. Raymond has been an integral part of the company since its founding, ensuring that every customer who walks through the door leaves satisfied. Raymond has spent decades building personal relationships and believes that hands-on customer service is the most valuable service that Park Avenue can provide.  Raymond typically spends his time visiting clients and jobsites to ensure that Park Avenue delivers the best quality building supplies that meet each customer’s specific demands. An expert in large-scale building projects, Raymond has extensive knowledge of building materials and the construction process, including roofing and masonry.

Email: rayrivera@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Thomas Hussey

THE HISTORY

Park Avenue first opened its doors in 1987 in Brooklyn, New York as a small, neighborhood hardware store. In 2007 we completed construction of a brand new facility in Brownville, Brooklyn. The new facility is a state of the art complex with warehouse storage office and store space all totaling over 110,000 square feet. Our team of industry experts combined with our partnership with first rate suppliers have grown our business into a first class building materials supplier providing builders with best-in-class construction materials.

Sincerely,
Thomas Hussey
Chief Financial Officer

Angel Medina
Vice President Purchasing and Sales

Angel is responsible for product purchases, vendor relations and account management. When a client needs 100 truckloads of material delivered to a third-floor building site, Angel ensures that the supplies arrive intact and on time. An expert in drywall, metal and tools, Angel can help customers with everything from commodities to specialty products and hardware.

Email: amedina@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Ken F. von Glahn
Executive Vice President – Interiors

Ken brings a remarkable 35 years of construction leadership experience to Park Avenue. He specializes in drywall and interior-related materials, and also manages Park Avenue’s largest and most prestigious roofing clients. Ken is a valuable teacher for other staff, demonstrating unwavering integrity in all aspects of business. Ken’s positive attitude and industry insight guarantee clients succeed with the Park Avenue team.

Email: kvonglahn@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Jim Pellegrini
Vice President of Millwork

As Millwork Manager, Jim heads the Window & Door department of Park Avenue. For over 25 years, Jim has sold, specified and designed fenestration packages for homeowners, contractors and developers. Whether a project is small or large, simple or complex, Jim is able to supply the products that best suit our customers’ needs. Jim's comprehensive knowledge of millwork products combined with his acute attention to detail help guarantee that our clients’ projects are a success.

Email: jimpell@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718)403-0100

Nate Pearson
Inside Sales

Park Avenue’s resident problem solver, Nate has experience working with clients in all aspects of the construction industry, from plumbing and electrical, to paint and building supplies.  With 18 years experience in the business, Nate assists customers with a variety of needs, including household problems and contracting issues, as well as do-it-yourself projects. Nate is available at any time to advise customers on specialized products, such as Sika, Laticrete, Ardex and Henry Adhesives, and their uses.

Email: npearson@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Dan Gallagher
Inside Sales

Dan Gallagher brings over 10 years of experience in both commercial and residential construction to Park Avenue.  He has a broad range of product knowledge; from structural steel, masonry and waterproofing to lumber, drywall and interior products. Dan prides himself on customer service, and enjoys working as a partner with our vendors to supply our best in class products to your jobsite. 

Email: dgallagher@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Mike Levatino
Lumber Specialist

Mike has managed, bought and sold exterior lumber and plywood at Park Avenue for over 13 years. He also oversees large commercial accounts and sales for the company.

Email: mlevatino@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Moses Rivera
Inside Sales

Moses epitomizes loyalty, dedication and expertise for Park Avenue. His entire 17 years in the construction industry has been spent with Park Avenue, starting in the warehouse and ascending to Inside Sales. Moses is especially knowledgeable in drywall, instillation, masonry, plumbing, paint, waterproofing and lumber. From the time the first truck leaves at 4:30am until the last one is loaded at 9pm, Moses and his team ensure that customers are beyond satisfied.

Email: mosesrivera@parkavebuilding.com        
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Jandhie Colwell
Inside Sales

Jandhie’s commitment to Park Avenue’s customers is nothing short of extraordinary. Jandhie is responsible for researching products, providing submittals and placing orders with vendors. Jandhie’s areas of expertise include gauge framing, structural steel, babcock davis, radius track and blaze frame. For over 10 years with Park Avenue, customers and clients consider Jandhie a consultant they can trust.

Email: jgcolwell@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Tim Keegan
Outside Sales

Tim is a 25-year veteran of the construction industry, serving Park Avenue’s customers with experience and aptitude. His specialties include residential construction, commercial roofing and both high-rise and custom homes. For Tim, there is no such thing as a normal day at Park Avenue – each one brings exciting new opportunities to satisfy customers and contribute to a unique, fulfilling workplace.

Email: tkeegan@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Chuck To
Outside Sales

A 14-year industry veteran, this is Chuck’s first year here at Park Avenue. He is well versed in structural steel and windows and prides himself on customer service.  Chuck spends his day visiting customers and is determined to make sure they get everything they need.

Email: chuck@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Jacqueline Lopez
Account Manager, Steel Department

Jackie has been a valuable member of our managing team for over five years. Jackie is an expert in steel products, managing all quotes, purchases, orders and deliveries. Jackie can answer any question related to structural steel, light gauge framing, floor and roof metal decking. Her goal is to provide our customers with the best quality service and prices, ensuring our customers choose the right product.

Email: jlopez@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Joseph Colwell
Store Manager

Nothing comes through Park Avenue's door without Joseph knowing about it.  Joseph is responsible for receiving shipments and assisting with buying and purchase orders. Joseph has extensive knowledge of Park Avenue’s hardware supply, and helps ensure that we consistently provide quality customer service and best-in-class materials.

Email: jcolwell@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Carl Knight

Carl Knight
Marvin Specialist  

Carl has been in the business for over 20 years.  He prides himself on attention to detail and approaches each project differently in order to customize the needs of each customer. Carl provides an extensive knowledge base in interior/exterior doors and windows and specializes in Marvin, Norwood, Simpson, Rogue Valley, and Masonite product lines.

Email: cknight@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100

Ari Rodriguez 

Ari Rodriguez 
Warehouse Manager

Ari is an essential part of the Park Avenue Team. As the head of dispatch, Ari works from when the first truck leaves in the morning until the last truck is loaded for the night. He controls the fleet of trucks and all material that is loaded on them. Ari is the brain behind every delivery, coordinating driving staff, shipment size and customer time requirements.  

Email: arodriguez@parkavebuilding.com
Phone: (718) 403-0100


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