About
 

Our Team

Thurman Thomas

Thurman Thomas - President

Thurman Thomas, our President, has a rich history of successful business and political activities that resulted from his long association with the National Football League. Thurman is currently the Vice Chairman of the New York State Tourism Board. Previously, Thurman played a business development role with Legends Energy, a company he founded and was ultimately acquired by NRG Energy. Thurman enjoyed a long and successful 13-year career as the principal running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League, retiring in 2000. He played in five Pro Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. Thurman maintains a close relationship with the Buffalo Bills organization continuing as an ambassador for the team. Thurman attended Oklahoma State University from 1984 to 1987.

Patti Thomas

Patti Thomas - Chief Business Development Officer

Patti Thomas's family has been in the construction business for nearly 60 years. She grew up learning what it took to be successful in the industry. Her father, Robert Mariacher, started a construction company in the 1950’s. One notable project was the construction of the Observation Tower at Niagara Falls.  Patti has spent many years managing the career and brand of her husband, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Thurman Thomas. She now brings her management and relationship-building skills to the family business. Her strengths include public and private endorsements, appearances, and charitable endeavors. Patti gives great care to establishing and nurturing the many relationships, both personal and professional, that have been instrumental in hers and Thurman’s many successes. 

 

Ron Juliano

Ron Juliano - Chief Executive Officer

Ron Juliano brings over 18 years of experience which spans across the construction industry serving in a variety of roles. His impressive track record of delivering successful projects includes data centers, K-12 and higher education, community-based projects and medical facilities. As the Chief Executive Officer, Ron leads our business development and pre-construction efforts. Ron oversees our construction team through all aspects of the construction projects from buyout through project closeout. Ron works closely with our clients to ensure we are exceeding expectations on every level. 

 

Ron enjoys working with clients to find solutions and building relationships through trust and hard work.   

 

Ron resides in Orchard Park with his wife Joanne and their two children, Tony & Anna.

 

Wayne Kicinski

Wayne Kicinski - Controller

Wayne Kicinski has over 25 years of accounting and financial management experience across various business sectors. A graduate of the University at Buffalo, he has spent the last 20 years in the construction industry with both union and non-union contractors. Wayne joined 34 Group in 2021 and is responsible for all internal and external financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and overall financial direction of the company. He works close with our bank, bonding agent and insurance representatives to maintain a positive relationship with these financial partners.

Testimonials

Project Testimonial

"Gilbane has had a six year relationship with 34 Group working closely on a number of marquee projects to include Northland Workforce, ECMC and Albright Knox to name just three.  Their dedication and professional approach has been fantastic.  We look forward to very long and beneficial future with their entire team."

John K. S. Cleary, Senior Project Executive, Gilbane Building Company
 

34 Group is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.