The Team

With nearly 50 years of accounting and finance expertise, including over 20 years as a comptroller for architecture and engineering firms across NY and NJ, Abba Warshaw is a seasoned financial specialist whose diverse background is instrumental in advancing CPG’s client services, project management and long-term goals. Abba’s leadership in financial operations and processes strengthen our firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, including ensuring efficient and accurate project accounting, billing and finance operations. Leveraging his extensive experience with Deltek Vision, he oversees all general accounting functions while delivering insightful reporting and analysis to support project managers and designers. As a blackbelt in karate, Abba knows how to cut costs and kick it up a notch—both in and out of the office!

Adrianna Tingley brings a strong foundation and fresh perspective in interior design to CPG, contributing to a wide range of projects early in her career, from corporate interiors to healthcare spaces. Practicing since 2019, her work spans various scales and includes interior renderings, full project presentations, schematics, design development and construction drawings. As an interior designer, Adrianna is focused on bringing CPG clients’ visions to life, adapting designs for multiple purposes and blending her keen eye for detail with the latest styles and solutions that truly represent each client’s unique brand and purpose. Design is an innate part of her life, driving her to explore new places and experience them through the built environment. This includes a semester in Florence, where she immersed herself in classical design and saw life anew in a foreign place. She believes design—and the experience of it—helps us comprehend the world and discover our place within it.

As a Senior Technical Coordinator at CPG Architects, Javier Sols leverages his expertise with state-of-the-art technology, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), to supercharge projects from design through construction. His insight seamlessly integrates both the aesthetic and technical dimensions of design, supporting sustainability and a human-centered experience. Dedicated to advancing emerging technologies and innovation in architecture and construction, Javier empowers CPG project teams to find innovative solutions to potential conflicts, improve communication, reduce errors, and optimize project timelines and costs. From Shell’s historic headquarters campus in The Hague to mixed-use projects in Malaysia and the Dallas Cowboys Towers in Texas, he brings global collaboration experience and a strong commitment to keeping client goals at the forefront. Drawing from his experience mentoring colleagues and teaching college-level Revit courses, he continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge with teammates and championing continuous learning, currently studying AI integrations in BIM workflows.

After three years as an intern with CPG Architects, Jesse Ellam officially joins the team as a Junior Technical Associate. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, one of New England’s top technological research universities, Jesse brings forward-thinking technology while deepening CPG’s commitment to cultivating new talent, fresh ideas, and the next generation of architects. His enthusiasm and dedication to delivering exceptional designs extends across all project phases—from conception and documentation to construction administration—transforming ideas into built realities. Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software.  Jesse’s passion for exploration, from uncovering hidden local gems to admiring Barcelona’s architecture, continues to inspire his work and fuel his creative vision.

Continually seeking to improve her craft, Lam Li holds dual Master’s degrees in both architecture and urban design, approaching her projects with a multifaceted lens of design and technical innovation. In her role as a Junior Technical Associate at CPG Architects, Lam leverages her expertise to create precise technical drawings and models using cutting-edge REVIT, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Lumion software. Her meticulous attention to detail shines through in developing comprehensive floor plans, ensuring designs meet industry standards and building codes, reflecting an unwavering commitment to quality and integrity for our clients. Lam’s love of learning extends beyond her professional realm, as she embraces the challenge of adding Japanese to her repertoire of language fluency, alongside Chinese and Korean. Her pursuit of excellence propels our firm’s commitment to providing innovative designs and state-of-the-art solutions.

As Senior Technical Coordinator & Digital Innovation Director at CPG, Lorenzo Leone focuses on bringing technology innovation and state-of-the-art digital capabilities into the design and delivery processes. His passion for the ever-evolving landscape of AR and VR, combined with his experience in 3D design, project management, and production of architectural drawings, helps leverage cutting-edge technology for CPG clients. With over two decades of project management experience, particularly in corporate interiors, Lorenzo is an industry leader who can conceptualize and implement technological innovations to raise the bar of excellence and provide next-generation solutions across all our projects.

As AI technology and design become increasingly integrated, Lorenzo will be pivotal to the firm’s future foundation in design. And as a former Geek Squad technician and expert in the history of gaming, Lorenzo is the perfect blend of tech-savvy professional and gamer genius who keeps us curious, creative, and always one step ahead.

As Senior Project Architect at CPG Architects, Nina Rivas brings nearly 20 years of experience leading complex, large-scale mixed-use, high-rise residential, hospitality, and transportation projects to successful completion. With a portfolio spanning over two million square feet and multiple award-winning developments, Nina excels at guiding projects from concept to construction with a focus on design excellence, technical rigor, and team collaboration. From leading programming and layout for the high-profile Penn Station renovation to serving as project architect for the CitizenM and Virgin Hotel locations in NYC, her accomplishments and expertise in overseeing landmark projects have earned her recognition as an industry panelist and a championing voice for both Latinos and women in design. For Nina, the most inspiring part of architecture is watching ideas transform into built spaces—crafting environments that not only serve but uplift. Her dedication and experience make her a strategic asset to CPG clients and teams.

With nearly 25 years of design and project management experience, Omar Cevallos has led multifaceted projects throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East for high-profile clients such as Goldman Sachs, Point72, Alix Partners, and Hess Corporation.  Locally, Omar was key in leading the development of Building, Land, and Technology (BLT) portfolio of Commercial and luxury residential buildings in Stamford, CT, managing project definition, scope, and budget, while guiding consultants and construction teams during the design and construction phases.

As Senior Director of Project Management, Omar leverages his technical expertise, communication skills, and strategic vision to consistently deliver customized and innovative design solutions that achieve our clients’ goals and deliver projects on time and within budget. His ability to seamlessly collaborate with clients and project teams, proactively identify and resolve project challenges, and effectively manage budgets while implementing cost-saving measures has earned him recognized success and long-term clients. As a true testament to his passion for precision and performance, Omar enjoys designing and working on cars in his spare time, constantly exploring high performing design concepts and engineering solutions.