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Principals
Norman DiDonato, P.E. – President and founder of DiDonato Associates
John M. DiDonato, P.E. - Sr. Vice President
Gregory T. Hewitt, P.E. – Sr. Vice President
Officers
James A. Frick, P.E. – Vice President, Structural Engineering Services
Peter Ringo, P.E. – Vice President, Civil Engineering Services
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Norman DiDonato, PE
President and Founder
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Norman DiDonato, P.E. obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1956. He holds professional engineer licenses in New York and Ohio. Mr. DiDonato started the company in 1965 and has over 40 years of experience as project manager of general, civil and structural engineering projects in addition providing professional engineering consulting services to clients. As President of the firm, he has the overall responsibility of all engineering design and inspection projects. Some of his major project work includes:
- Public Facilities Design and Renovations (Erie Basin Marina, Buffalo/Erie County Convention Center, Ralph Wilson Stadium)
- Aviation Related Facilities (Buffalo Niagara International Airport)
- Highway Design and Construction (Bailey Avenue, Broadway)
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John DiDonato, PE
Principal, Senior Vice-President
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John M. DiDonato, P.E. obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from SUNY at Buffalo in 1985. He holds professional engineering licenses in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Michigan, Texas, and Wisconsin. Since joining the firm in 1983, he has worked on or managed Public Works projects for the State, Erie County, City of Buffalo and Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. Mr. DiDonato oversees design and construction projects in the Western New York Area for the firm’s 30+ person staff. He is the Membership Secretary for the New York State Society of Professional Engineer – Erie/Niagara Chapter National Society of Professional Engineers and a member of the American Public Works Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Association for Bridge Construction and Design, and the NYS Association of Transportation Engineers. He also coaches hockey the in Amherst Youth Hockey Association. Some of his major project work includes:
- Public Facilities Design and Renovation (Ralph Wilson Stadium Improvements, Amherst Soccer Complex Expansion)
- Aviation Related Facilities (Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Niagara Falls International Airport)
- Highway Reconstruction (Genesee Street Reconstruction-Bailey Ave. to City Line)
- Wastewater/Water Improvements (Erie Co. Water Authority, Private Developers)
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Gregory Hewitt, PE
Principal, Senior Vice-President
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Gregory T. Hewitt, P.E. obtained a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Architecture (1976) and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (1987) from SUNY at Buffalo. He holds a professional engineering license in New York. Since joining DiDonato in 1975, he has executed the tasks and duties of Project Manager as well as successfully managing numerous bridge design and inspection projects from Contract negotiation through Project Closeout. He also is the Principal in Charge of all architectural design projects. Some of his major project work includes:
- Highway/Bridge Design and Reconstruction (NYSDOT Biennial Bridge Inspection Program, Maple Road Reconstruction)
- Institutional/Educational Facilities Design and Reconstruction (Buffalo P.S. 66, North Park Academy Renovation, Buffalo State College Improvements)
- Private Retail, Warehouse and Light Industrial Building Design (Try-It, Federal Express)
- Recreational Facilities (Gallagher Beach Waterfront Access, Elma Town Park)
- Municipal Facilities Design and Renovation (New Elma Town Hall, Buffalo City Hall Façade)
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James Frick, PE
Vice-President
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James A. Frick, P.E. obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from SUNY at Buffalo in 1983. He holds a professional engineering license in New York. Since joining DiDonato in 1984, Mr. Frick has provided Structural Engineering and Project Management services on projects for public and private clients. As the Vice President of Structural Engineering Services, he is in charge of all Structural work performed in the office. He is a member of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design, the Structural Engineering Institute, the International Concrete Repair Institute, and the American Institute of Steel Construction. Some of his major project work includes:- Private Retail, Warehouse and Light Industrial Building Design
- Bridge Design (Erie County, NY; NYSDOT)
- Public Facilities Design and Rehabilitation (Ralph Wilson Stadium, Buffalo State College)
- Highway Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (Maple Road, Erie County, NY; Rte. 78, Erie County, NY)
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Peter Ringo, PE
Vice-President
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Peter Ringo, P.E. obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Valparaiso University. He holds professional engineering licenses in New York and Indiana. Mr. Ringo joined DiDonato in 1992 and has developed a broad knowledge of regulations and construction standards on the local, state and federal levels. As the Vice President of Civil Engineering Service, he is in charge of all Civil Engineering work performed in the office. Some of his major project work includes:- Highway Design and Reconstruction (Erie Canal Harbor Streets Design, Transit Road Reconstruction, Genesee/Townline Road Reconstruction)
- Aviation Related Services (Buffalo Niagara International Airport Runway 5/23 Extension/Rehabilitation)
- Private Retail, Warehouse and Light Industrial Building Design (Buffalo Sewer Authority, Hanes Supply Warehouse)
