In 2017, Ken Collins was appointed President of Collins Building Services, a role he had been preparing for since his first recollections of industry talk at the kitchen table, working as a porter back in the day, and through a career with the Marriot Corporation. Holding dual positions as Vice President and Assistant to the President from 2008 to 2017, Ken assisted with corporate strategic planning and led several infrastructure teams and efforts through restructuring and improvement, including: Accounting, IT Services, Administration and the continuing Policy and Procedure Integration. Ken began his CBS career in 1993 as an Account Executive, and what he has learned informs his drive and decisions as President. His contribution ensures another generation will be championing the founding vision onward.

Andrés Sardiñas is held in the highest regard throughout the Building Services industry and the Real Estate community. His expert Operations delivery and performance model is the backbone of CBS Excellence and the model for all other divisions of Collins Building Services, Inc. Andrés has served as Executive Vice President since the beginning of CBS in 1988. In this role he has masterly led company-wide service operations, labor management, union relations, training, quality control and procurement. In addition, he has overseen all aspects and departments of the organization.

Maria Alvarez is one of the seven original founding members of Collins Building Services, Inc. Her over 30 years of dedicated service to CBS has allowed her to serve in increasingly more responsible accounting roles, culminating in her earning the position of Corporate Treasurer. In this role Maria oversees all functions of accounting and financial reporting, as well as Federal, State, banking and other compliance oversight. In 2010, with the untimely passing of the CFO, it was Maria who lead the dedicated efforts to carry the company into the future. She was then and continues to be a bastion of the vision and culture that is CBS.

As Vice President of Operations, Robert Sardiñas leads the management and production of all the daily maintenance services provided by our over 3,600 CBS employees. His responsibilities extend to economic planning, field management, service development, union interaction, client relations, and quality excellence. Robert began his CBS career in 1989 as a porter and now has risen to this primary role in our company’s senior management. His career development, dedication to each client and tireless work ethic define the essence of the CBS culture.

John Lopat joined Collins Building Services in 1994. His level of expertise and resourcefulness has made him the touchstone of client relations for our organization. Throughout his career with CBS, John has initiated and established strategic partnerships that have defined the company’s strength and growth. Through his unique attention to customer needs and his consistent face-to-face attention to our accounts, he has created collaborations between CBS and premier educational, commercial, financial and medical organizations across the Tri-state area. In, 2017 John was promoted to Vice President, Client Services, a role earned through dedication to the principle of personal response. By continuing to use his industry knowledge and insight he has become a consummate ally for all our clientele and a resolute example of our Executive Team.

As an essential member of Collins Building Services for more than 14 years, Jason has truly elevated to the highest level, the CBS approach to Human Resources: the most important of all our resources. Through consistent development, improvement and advancement, he has created an environment of equality, attention and benefit for all of our associates. His role has been integral to Corporate Office Operations, Payroll Production, and all Human Resource Management. In 2017 he was promoted to Assistant Vice President and added the consequential responsibilities of Labor Relations. Because of exemplary work in maintaining the growth of our Human Resource efforts while solidifying dynamic relationships with our Union partners, Jason was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations at the end of 2018. He continues to lead our company with innovation and professionalism so that we may attract the best candidates to join our family so as to best service our clients.

Cheryl Suarez currently serves as Senior Vice President, Finance at Collins Building Services (CBS). Cheryl’s career has been distinguished by major accomplishments as a finance leader across multiple industries. She brings highly-developed business expertise to CBS as a vital member of the executive leadership team. A comprehensive record of service, which includes responsibilities on an international level, demonstrates Cheryl’s wealth of experience that sharpens the focus and fortifies the structure of CBS’ fiscal management while bringing global-level service to the tri-state metropolis we serve.

Carlos Zafra joined Collins Building Services in 1997 and immediately became an intrinsic part of the management team. Our extensive administrative and operational responsibilities at New York University are led by Carlos each day. In addition, he manages a team that reaches across much of our portfolio. Along with his years of experience, he has worked to acquire exceptional leadership, planning, production skills which he generously shares with many of our managers. This has made Carlos vital to the development of our management team and the propagation of our singular vision. His outstanding energy and commitment to unparalleled client service continues to propel CBS to the highest levels of service in our industry.

Richard Lifrieri currently serves as Vice President, Client Services at Collins Building Services (CBS). Richard’s professional journey is a testament to his practiced leadership, accomplished strategic planning, and dedication to driving operational excellence. He plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of excellence that allows CBS to best serve every client. His achievements demonstrate his ability to lead the CBS client services team in developing, deepening, and expanding client relationships.

Martin Hillery joined Collins Building Services in 2020 as Vice President, General Counsel, where he oversees all aspects of our legal strategy, including corporate governance and compliance, risk management, contract negotiation, and business support. Martin began his legal career working with some reputable law firms in New York City, including DLA Piper. He then advanced into a distinguished 20-year career at a publicly listed Fortune 110 technology company, Arrow Electronics, where he became a senior decision maker as Vice President, Legal Affairs and Assistant Secretary. Martin earned both his undergraduate degree in finance and his law degree from St. John’s University.

Abraham Padilla currently serves as Director of Risk Management at Collins Building Services (CBS). In this role, he manages safety, green cleaning, and employee training and development while overseeing the company's risk and liability insurance programs and planning. Recognized for his strategic insights and successful collaborations across departments, Abraham has been a vital part of CBS since 2016, advancing through prominent roles in Operations management. His dedication and expertise led to his promotion to Corporate Manager of Safety and Employee Training and Development in 2023, where he developed impactful programs enhancing organizational compliance and employee training and education. He was promoted to Director of Risk Management in October 2024.

Lynette has been a needful part of the Collins Building Services team for over 14 years. Her commitment to technical advancement has resulted in significant contributions to corporate accounting systems and processes. As part of her varied responsibilities, Lynette creates and administers special response projects, manages and produces audit compliances, and regulates and supervises the accounting of some of the organizations complex and voluminous accounts. In 2017, after demonstrating a dedication and tenacity for the success of the CBS family, Lynette was promoted to her current role as Assistant Vice President of Accounting.