Our Team

Meet The People Behind Our Work

Joseph A. DeLuca

Joe is widely recognized as an industry pioneer in integrity monitoring, compliance, due diligence, auditing, and risk management. He leveraged decades of law enforcement experience to become an expert in conducting domestic and international investigations and intelligence-based risk-modeling. A licensed and bonded investigator and private detective, Joe has led high-profile efforts to identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in almost every industry and business sector including construction, public works, large infrastructure projects, schools and universities, and gaming and casinos. Joe continues to develop, design, and implement solutions for the most complex problems facing a wide variety of private- and public-sector clients.

Erin Longbothum

Erin is a Partner and a policy expert specializing in government funded programming and construction with 15 years of experience in contractor, nonprofit, and public sector regulatory compliance. Erin offers clients an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems related to government compliance matters, developing customized solutions for clients to administer effective programs while proactively auditing to identify fraud, waste, and abuse. Erin has overseen monitorships of firms negotiating deferred prosecution agreements with various public agencies. Prior to working as a consultant, Erin developed affordable housing setting up internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance while working with government agencies and various funding streams. Erin has successfully developed, implemented, administered, and closed out publicly funded programming.

Kenneth J. Casado, CFE, CCA, CCP

Ken is a Senior Managing Director. Casado specializes in construction engineering oversight and compliance. He is a CFE, a CCA and a Construction Control Professional, with more than 20 years of experience as an engineer and considered by many as the pioneer having introduced forensic engineering to the IM business. The majority of Casado’s engineering experience has been working on large, complex IM engagements as either a Project Manager or overseeing and performing the construction engineering reviews executed on the projects to detect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or noncompliance.

Hannah Cui

Hannah joined DeLuca Advisory as a data analyst after earning her master’s degree in applied mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. With a solid background in quantitative analysis, she leverages her expertise to drive data-driven decision-making. Hannah is proficient in various analytical tools and methodologies, providing comprehensive insights and innovative solutions. Her curiosity for numbers and patterns drives her to continuously expand her knowledge and stay updated with industry trends. Her strong communication and interpersonal skills enable her to effectively convey complex data insights to diverse audiences, building strong client relationships, and working seamlessly within team environments. Dedicated and detail-oriented, she is committed to helping clients achieve their strategic goals through effective data analysis.

Aleksandar Dimitrovski, CFE

Aleksandar is a Senior Investigative Analyst and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with extensive experience and a strong dedication to investigative and analytical work in both the public and private sectors. At the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s Office of Inspector General, he focused on preventing, detecting, and deterring construction fraud. His expertise includes detailed investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse by vendors, contractors, and suppliers, as well as conducting interviews and preparing comprehensive reports. Aleksandar also brings a decade of specialized experience in the security industry, particularly within the healthcare sector. Known for his personable demeanor, he combines robust research, communication, and critical thinking abilities, making him a natural problem-solver.

Kayla Donnelly

Kayla is a Senior Forensic Auditor at Deluca Advisory, leveraging 5 years of experience at the PANYNJ encompassing revenue, percentage agreements, construction, and wage and contract compliance audits. During her tenure as a supervisor, she led teams working cross-functionally identifying key risk areas and monitoring performance and productivity. Kayla also has experience in COVID-19 tax credit work and complex federal and state tax forms for individuals and small businesses. Her technical, communication, and critical thinking skills, adaptability, and strong attention to detail equip her with a solid foundation in analyzing complex data and deriving actionable insights to drive improvements. She strives to ensure excellence, transparency, a comprehensive understanding, and integrity in every project she undertakes.

David Galajda

David is an environmental subject matter expert with over 20 years of experience providing various due diligence, environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects which have included multi-family, commercial, large retail, high-rise residential, educational, and industrial property uses. He has extensive knowledge in various property condition assessments and has performed projects including Property Condition Assessments (“PCAs”), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (“ESAs”), Phase II Investigations, Remedial Characterizations, Pennsylvania Act 2 Remedial Investigations, and Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) Closures / Compliance.

Daniel M. Hoepner, CPA, CFE, CCA

Dan is a Forensic Accounting Manager with over 10 years of fraud investigation and prevention experience, with a specific focus on the Construction industry. His experience includes construction auditing, integrity monitoring services, and forensic accounting investigations for both corporate entities and government agencies. On his engagements, he specifically performed forensic reviews of payment applications, subcontractor audits, prevailing wage compliance testing, and MWBE compliance reviews. Through his investigative skills, Dan has helped clients identify and rectify numerous legal and labor related compliance issues and save millions of dollars in construction costs and litigation damages. His clients include a broad range of high-profile government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, high net worth individuals, and law firms.

Jasmin Jack

Jasmin is a Senior Investigative Analyst supporting the DeLuca Advisory team’s due diligence and investigations. Jasmin brings relevant experience as an analyst, auditor, and investigator. In addition to her experience designing due diligence protocols for clients/businesses in the distribution of CARES Act dollars, Jasmin has over a decade of experience working on complex investigations and audits for the NYS Office of the Inspector General. In this role, Jasmin investigated potential claims of duplication of benefits and fraud. Since joining DeLuca Advisory in 2019, Jasmin has provided integral support for client engagements using her analytic, audit and investigative skills. Her attention to detail, eye for design, and exceptional organizational skills add value to every assignment.

Robert Joyce

Bob is a Senior Investigator who is an accomplished, dedicated, highly organized investigator with proven, long-term experience working on complex matters, and developing practical recommendations, and operational solutions. Bob served in the public sector, including the PANYNJ and NYC DOI, for more than 40 years in management, and investigative positions. He successfully handled large investigative and integrity monitoring assignments using strong communication, and multi-tasking skills in high-pressure environments. Bob has supervised numerous integrity monitors and overseen contractors under monitorships. Bob has reviewed numerous risk assessments, corporate ethics, and compliance programs, and has provided guidance and improvement recommendations. Bob has worked with employees and executives at all levels of both government and corporations.

Jack Mitchell

Jack is a senior leader assisting clients to create opportunity by managing risk in the execution of infrastructure and construction project development. A former criminal investigator, Mitchell has had a long career working as an investigator in both the private and public sector, investigating organized crime, labor racketeering, fraud, money laundering and other forms of corruption. During his career in the private sector, Mitchell has managed and conducted internal investigations, including investigative due diligence at public and private organizations as well as labor unions. He has presented his investigative findings to boards of directors, audit and compliance committees and senior management. Mitchell served as a senior investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Organized Crime Task Force (“OCTF”), where he investigated money-laundering, mortgage fraud, homicide, narcotics trafficking and mail and wire fraud.

Kevin J. Mullins, CFE

Kevin specializes in financial and forensic investigations. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner with 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in the accounting industry, specifically in the areas of forensic auditing and accounting. He performs analyses not only to detect fraud and noncompliance, but also to identify possible areas where costs can be recovered and make recommendations to client management for improvements in internal controls.

Linda Negron

Linda serves as the Project Coordinator (Admin Support) with over a decade of administrative experience in managing client centric office operations and providing support to Executives. Equipped with exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal and external communication, support the day-to-day administrative and operational functions by working collaboratively with Team members.

Steven A. Pasichow

Steve is a former Inspector General with more than 40 years of investigative experience across a vast range of complex issues such as corruption, fraud, conflicts of interest, cyber-crime, whistleblower retaliation, and police, employee, contractor, and vendor misconduct. A veteran of public institutions, he has overseen fraud prevention efforts and integrity monitorships on major construction projects and crisis response initiatives for the PANYNJ OIG and NYC. He served as Inspector General for several NYC agencies, including the NYC Housing Authority, and supervised the Inspectors General of many more. Steve’s excellence in leading large Teams tasked with complex projects and delivering top-notch results has earned him widespread recognition and various awards for outstanding performance over the course of his distinguished career.

Katherine Rodriquez

Katherine is a Data Analyst with experience in building strategic relationships, leveraging interpersonal skills, and acting as a subject matter expert for various organizational intricacies, and strategic long‐ and short-term planning. Effective trainer, communicator, and result‐oriented leader with strong analytical and creative problem‐solving skills. Exceptional customer relationship partner with the ability to provide a consultative approach to customer needs, quickly resolve concerns with empathy, and devise solutions to issues before escalation.

Yashvi Roy, CFE

Yashvi is a seasoned project manager, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and audit professional with a strong background in leading compliance reviews and integrity monitorships. She is skilled in assisting in the design, strengthening, and implementation of processes and procedures in construction and large public agencies. She has considerable experience in identifying, monitoring, and mitigating internal and external risks, as well as recommending fraud prevention and detection controls. Her professional experience includes working with state and local government agencies, banks, hotels, affordable housing, and larger real estate properties. She led projects, developed, implemented compliance programs, and performed risk assessments and gap analyses to drive success for her clients.

Dominick Bruno

Dominick is a Forensic Audit Manager that brings approximately 10 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, including his prior roles at the PANYNJ and a Private Family Office. His responsibilities include areas such as conducting complex financial audits, reviewing internal controls, drafting, and providing actionable insight to mitigate risk and enhance transparency, and conducting compliance reviews with federal, state, and local regulations. While working in concert with government agencies and private clients, Dominick utilizes strong communication skills to work with government agencies, corporate clients, and legal teams to report on financial irregularities, the safeguarding of assets, and identified areas in need of improvement.

Corey Donnelly

Corey is an environmental and public health policy specialist who came to DeLuca as an analyst with an extensive background in quantitative and qualitative research, writing, policy analysis, and risk assessment. After earning her degree in International Affairs from American University she worked alongside prominent Washington, D.C. leaders in both the public and private sectors to analyze some of the world’s most pressing issues. She approaches her work with integrity and offers innovative approaches to problem-solving, critical-thinking, and interpreting complex data. Corey brings a high level of attention to detail and values collaboration with the firm’s partners in her role at DeLuca.

Jack Giovenco

Jack is a data analyst with a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and applied statistics. Jack recently graduated with a B.S. from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Computer Science with a concentration in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and brings an analytical approach to data-driven problem solving. Jack is experienced in data cleaning, process automation, statistical modeling, and reporting. He has a demonstrated ability to work with complex datasets, communicate insights clearly, and adapt quickly to new tools and methodologies.

Michael Hirsch, CPA, CFE

Michael is a Senior Forensic Auditor specializing in forensic accounting, financial investigations, and data analysis. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. Prior to joining DeLuca Advisory full time, Michael spent approximately four years at FTI Consulting in their Forensic & Litigation Consulting group, where he developed a strong background in accounting subjects, flow of funds analysis, expert reports, and technical Excel matters. He has also participated in several other matters including independent monitorships, enterprise risk assessments, bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, and pre-IPO readiness support. In his investigative experience, he has worked with clients including individuals, corporations, and government agencies. Michael strives to combine his attention to detail with his data analysis skills to provide efficient and effective solutions.

Manuel Rodriguez, CPA, CFE, MS

Manuel “Mani” Rodriguez, CPA, CFE, is a Senior Forensic Auditor with over eight years of experience in forensic accounting, financial crime investigations, and audit engagements across the construction, online gambling, and professional services industries. He specializes in analyzing financial data to identify fraud risks, detect suspicious transactions, and support AML initiatives. Mani has conducted due diligence on high-risk clients, prepared investigative reports, and helped organizations strengthen internal controls and regulatory compliance. He has also led audits for public and private entities, developing firm-wide tools to enhance financial reporting accuracy.

Aarushi Talati

Aarushi is a Data Analyst who is passionate about leveraging data to address environmental challenges and thrive in a collaborative team environment. She plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data to make a positive impact through data-driven solutions.

Shaima Diab

Shaima Diab is a Data Analyst who is passionate about leveraging data to address environmental challenges and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Shaima recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering. She plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to make a positive impact through data-driven solutions. She brings experience in data analysis tools, automation and data interpretation to support sustainable and innovative outcomes.

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