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Frank Frione, CEO
Chief Executive Officer

Co-Founder of GFA International Inc., an engineering consulting firm founded in March 1988, which is Mr. Frione's primary core business. He is also the co-founder of affiliate businesses, Florida Mold Consultants, Inc. and American Vibracore Services, Inc.
As CEO of these companies, Mr. Frione is responsible for all operations, business development and fiscal responsibilities.
Frederick G. Kaub, P.G.
President
Registered Professional Geologist
Licensed Asbestos Consultant
Mr. Kaub assumes overall responsibility for the leadership of professional Geotechnical and Engineering services for all GFA contracts as Principal-in-Charge. Mr. Kaub serves in the capacity of Executive Liaison to company clients. He is a graduate of Indiana University (White Star Endowment Scholarship Recipient) with a B.S. in Geology; is a licensed Florida Professional Geologist; and is co-founder of GFA International, Inc. He has served in the capacity of Expert Professional for the South Florida Water Management District and is professionally involved and active in the following associations: Professional Member of: Geotechnical Society of America, Association of Engineering Geologists, American Institute of Hydrology, National Association of Environmental Professionals, Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, and Florida Groundwater Association.
Paul H. Danforth, P.E.
Regional Vice President
Professional Engineer
Paul H. Danforth, P.E., Regional Vice President and a Florida Registered Professional Engineer, has been providing Construction Materials Testing services and Engineering Consulting for over 24 years (20 in the State of Florida). His past experience has included performing the duties of Threshold Inspector, Geotechnical Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, Civil Engineer, Project Manager, Engineering Technician and Quality Control Technician. As a licensed Special Inspector, Mr. Danforth has provided qualification of numerous threshold buildings.
Thomas Ortner
Executive Vice President
Branch Manager Delray Beach, Florida
Thomas Ortner, Executive Vice President has over 20 years of experience in the field construction and engineering. As GFA's Delray Beach Branch Manager, Mr. Ortner works very closely with clients and consults with GFA team members, project managers, superintendents, architects and engineers to ensure the timely delivery of quality services and adherence to management policies, procedures and practices. Mr. Ortner performs in the capacity of Project Manager, Contract Administrator, and Supervisor.

Christopher Pacitto, P.E.
Branch Manager - Fort Myers, Florida


Christopher Pacitto is a Florida Registered Professional Engineer who has provided engineering consulting services and managed Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing and Threshold Inspection projects in Southwest Florida for over 10 years. As GFA's Fort Myers Branch Manager, he is responsible for overseeing his staff, as well as all the work that is performed from the Fort Myers office.