Our Team

Meet The People Behind Our Work

Joseph A. DeLuca

Joe DeLuca 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 Longbothum 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 specializes in construction engineering oversight and compliance. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Construction Auditor and Construction Control Professional, with more than 20 years of experience as an engineer. The majority of Ken’s engineering experience has been working on large, complex integrity monitoring engagements as either a Project Manager or overseeing and performing the construction engineering reviews executed on the projects to detect fraud, waste, abuse, 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

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.

Mathew Hoang

Mathew is a data analyst at DeLuca Advisory. They recently graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in Computer Science. With a strong foundation in data analysis and programming, they are well-equipped to handle complex data sets and provide valuable insights. As a recent hire, he is eager to learn and grow in their role. He is also a quick learner with an attention to detail.

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, 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

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, operational functions by working collaboratively with Team members.

Steven A. Pasichow, CIG, CFE

Steve, a Certified Inspector General and Certified Fraud Examiner, with more than 40 years of investigative experience across a range of issues such as corruption, fraud, conflicts of interest, and police, employee, contractor misconduct. He has overseen compliance, fraud prevention, and managed integrity monitorships on major construction projects for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the City of New York. Steve retired as the Acting Inspector General of the Port Authority and served as an Inspector General for several New York City agencies. Steve excels at leading large teams tasked with complex projects and delivers top-notch results, that has earned him widespread recognition.

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

Yashvi is a seasoned project manager 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, and implemented compliance programs, and performed risk assessments and gap analyses to drive success for her clients.

Salvatore S. Ubaldini

Salvatore brings over a decade of experience in forensic investigations, auditing, and public accounting. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. With experience in both internal and external auditing for the private, public, and non-for-profit sectors, Salvatore specializes in the complexities of corporate institutions – including financial institutions and working with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies – as they pertain to regulatory compliance and professional standards. He interviews subject-matter experts; establishes risk control matrices; identifies, enhances, and tests internal controls; analyzes data sets and operations under audit and meta themes; researches and compares operational roles against industry norms, best practices, and competitors; and prepares audit and compliance-related reports.

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