About
Our Leadership
Meet the team.
Leaders in Innovation
Since 2006, our leadership team has leveraged our collective knowledge and expertise to alter the landscape of process engineering. We bring practical attention to help understand and simplify the most complex engineering challenges by adapting to new technology and market conditions.
Rino Parletta
Managing Director Rino is the Managing Director of Cheme Engineering, playing a key role in business strategy, management of operations, delivery of professional services, financial performance and future growth of the firm. Learn MoreChris Defina
Regional East Studio Head, Principal Chris is a Principal and the Regional East Studio Head at Cheme Engineering and has been with the company for 12 years. Since becoming a shareholder in 2017, he has been a key contributor to the growth, management and success of the organization. Learn MoreMelissa Zacher
Director of Finance, Principal Melissa is a Principal at Cheme Engineering with over 15 years of leadership, project management and engineering experience in the life sciences sector. Learn MoreLucy Wu
Director of Operations Lucy is the Director of Operations at Cheme, providing strategic direction for operational activities, with over 15 years of experience in engineering, construction, and project management. Learn MoreBen Lehtovaara
Director of Engineering Ben is the Director of Engineering, providing strategic direction on engineering design and delivery to Cheme’s technical team. With over 14 years of progressive experience in industry, Ben is a well-rounded technical leader. Learn MoreLauren Box
Regional West Studio Head Lauren is the Regional West Studio Head with over 10 years of experience in single use technology, ultrafiltration systems, clean in place systems and clean utilities, and municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment. Learn MoreHamilton Liao
Director of Capital Projects Hamilton is Director of Capital Projects at Cheme Engineering, he has 25 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology and industrial sectors such as petrochemical, oil & gas, pulp & paper, and wastewater treatment. Learn MoreNik Krpan
Senior Engineer Nik is a Senior Engineer with 20 years of progressive experience in process engineering and management (business and project). Learn MoreAdnan Abosh
Discipline Head – CQV Adnan is the CQV Discipline Head at Cheme Engineering, bringing over 25 years of progressive experience in engineering, quality management, and project leadership. Learn MoreKaren Yuen
Project Management Leader, Senior Project Manager Karen is a Senior Project Manager who brings value to Cheme’s life science customers, and has over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in both solid and sterile liquid dosage. Learn MoreAllan Faurschou
Senior Engineer Allan is a licensed engineer with over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology processing systems, automation, construction, and project management. Learn MoreNicholas Ignagni
Process Engineer Nicholas is a Process Engineer at Cheme Engineering with over 15 years of experience in the design, build, commissioning, and validation of sanitary process equipment. Learn MoreMichael Lam
Project Lead, Process Specialist With over 15 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Michael is a commissioning and qualification SME (subject matter expert) and in-house creative designer. Learn MoreChristine Thompson
Project Engineer Christine is a Team Lead involved With over 15 years experience in the project management, design, execution, and C&Q of improvements and upgrades on existing pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and utilities. Learn MoreSamantha Stratton
Project Manager With over 10 years of experience in the chemical industry, Samantha is a Team Lead specializing in process development, technology transfer, project management and laboratory services at Cheme Engineering. Learn MoreKevin Kloet
Senior Engineer Kevin is a Senior Engineer with a range of front-line experience over more than 20 years, including project management, process engineering, process analysis, design and operations support. Learn MoreProject Success
