CBIZ New England Construction Summit

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004.  He serves as the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.  In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence. He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.

Bob Contaldo is Chairman & Managing Partner of XLCS Partners, an independent investment banking firm specializing in M&A advisory, capital raising, and debt advisory for middle-market companies. With over forty years of experience, Bob is a nationally recognized expert in mergers and acquisitions, having executed hundreds of transactions, particularly for owners in construction, building products, and specialty contracting. He holds FINRA Series 62, 63, and 79 licenses, and is known for his approachable, client-focused style.

Peter J. Martin is a construction litigator who represents general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties in state and federal courts as well as arbitration. He is experienced in drafting and negotiating contracts, handling claims, and helping clients document and protect their interests throughout construction projects. Peter focuses on resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively, including through mediation and alternative dispute resolution, to help clients avoid the substantial costs of full litigation.

Rich McElhaney is a health and safety management leader with more than 35 years of experience and degrees in Occupational Safety & Health Management (B.S.) and Safety Science (M.S.). He has partnered with organizations worldwide to strengthen safety culture, reduce risk, and elevate operational performance. As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Risk Insurance Professional (CRIS), Rich is also an authorized OSHA and MSHA trainer with deep experience in heavy civil construction, renewable energy, MSHA environments, and oil and gas, while specializing in cranes, fall protection, confined spaces, and more.

James W. Miller is a key member of CBIZ’s National Construction Industry group in New Haven, CT, with over 22 years of experience serving construction contractors. He specializes in financial statement analysis, construction claims, fraud investigations, due diligence, and profitability consulting. James is a frequent speaker on construction accounting topics, an ENR Young Professional New England Award recipient, and a licensed CPA in Connecticut.

David Mustin is a Managing Director in CBIZ’s Technology Division and leads the firm’s AI Strategy efforts. He works with organizations to identify where AI can drive value, prioritize practical use cases, and build roadmaps that align technology investments with measurable business outcomes. With more than 25 years of consulting experience, David partners with executive teams to align business goals, operations, and technology into clear, actionable plans. His industry experience spans construction, private equity, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, and other professional services, helping clients drive responsible adoption and long-term value creation.

Joseph Natarelli is the office managing director in New Haven, Connecticut and national leader of CBIZ’s Construction Services Group. A CPA with over 35 years of experience, he specializes in accounting, audit, and tax for construction contractors. Joseph is a frequent panelist and author for industry conferences and publications, and has been interviewed by major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. He has led the development of key industry resources such as the National Construction Survey and the Commercial Construction Index.