Mark D'Onofrio and Russell Kadlac Earn
LEED Professional Accreditation

VINELAND, NJ (June 2, 2009) – Mark D'Onofrio, Secretary/Treasurer, and Russell Kadlac, Executive Vice President, successfully completed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional Accreditation process. The LEED Professional Accreditation program distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to sucessfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. More than 75,000 people have earned the credential since the Professional Accreditation program was launched in 2001.


"Stanker & Galetto is dedicated to providing high-performance, sustainable building solutions that help the environment and our client's bottom line," said D'Onofrio. "Russ and I look forward to continuing to integrate LEED principles into our new building projects and renovation projects to benefit the environment and the client."

LEED certified projects offer numerous benefits:

  • Increasing asset value and lower operating costs than non-LEED projects
  • Reduced waste sent to landfills
  • Conservation of energy and water
  • Healthier and safer buildings for occupants
  • Reduced greenhouse emissions
  • LEED certified projects may qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives.
  • By investing in LEED initiatives, the building owner demonstrates their commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

"'Going Green' is a personal and professional passion for me and for the entire company," said Peter Galetto Jr., President of Stanker & Galetto. "We feel it is important to provide an option for our clients to reduce their carbon footprints, and we are proud to have Mark and Russ guiding the LEED certification process."

Stanker & Galetto offers LEED project solutions to its Design/Build clients for everything from site selection and building shell design to alternative power sources. For more information, contact Stanker & Galetto at 856-692-8098.