CBIZ New England Construction Summit

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.

Eric Lopez is the Founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting, where he helps organizations build strong cultures, align teams, and develop leaders through practical, high-impact strategies. He is the author of Structured Empowerment, a guide for creating systems that empower leaders and teams to perform at their best. A retired U.S. Army Colonel and combat veteran, Eric led infantry units in Iraq and Afghanistan and commanded the Army’s 3rd Recruiting Brigade, gaining extensive experience in leadership, team performance, and mission execution. Today, he works with leaders across corporate, educational, and nonprofit sectors to transform teams, improve organizational effectiveness, and drive sustainable results.

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.

Milton Quaresma is the manager of the contract surety bond department at Travelers’ Hartford, CT branch, where he has worked for 13 years, including 8 in surety. He is dedicated to helping contractors succeed by providing consultative underwriting and value-added resources. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Roger Williams University.

Josh Sylvester serves as Regional Director, Connecticut for Consigli Construction Co., Inc., bringing over 20 years of industry experience and 11 years of leadership at Consigli to his role. He oversees the Connecticut region’s projects, personnel, and strategic operations across key markets including academic, healthcare, life sciences, corporate, and historic restoration. Under his leadership, Consigli’s Connecticut office has consistently been named one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut by the Hartford Business Journal. Josh is an active supporter of local organizations, including the Circle of Care and Hartford’s Camp Courant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Gordon College and a Master of Business in Sport Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.

Katie Wilkinson is the Business Development Manager for Turner Construction’s Connecticut office, where she focuses on building strong client relationships and driving strategic growth across diverse markets. She brings over 20 years of construction management experience in operations, preconstruction, and procurement, giving her a well-rounded perspective to support project teams and deliver value to clients from concept through completion. Katie earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University