DARIO AMICUCCI
President / CEO
Founding member of Cold Mix Manufacturing in Flushing, NY since February, 2007. Dario concentrates on establishing a strong regional market presence in the cold asphalt industry while maintaining all corporate and developmental matters. He supervises the day-to-day operations, business development and sales and marketing efforts. His extensive background in the asphalt manufacturing industry provides valuable leadership in areas of distribution, packaging, promotion and partnership development.

Dario received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Quinnipiac University School of Business in Hamden CT in 2001 where he achieved much of his earliest influences in establishing and developing a successful company. Shortly after, he entered the work force with a great interests the construction and manufacturing industries-- which led to his current commitment with Cold Mix and the asphalt industry.

Dario is also the current plant operations manager of Cofire Industries since 2005 where he advanced the company's business into a multi-million dollar annual operation.

GLENN SHAPIRO
Vice President of Business Development
Joined Cold Mix Manufacturing in September 2007. Glenn handles all aspects of Business Development for CMM with a concentration on developing GreenPatch® business. Glenn also oversees the sales, marketing and support staff.

Before 2007, Glenn served as Senior Project Manager at a commercial construction firm in Florida. While working for seven years in an eco-sensitive environment, he developed a greater awareness and interest in ‘green’ building and manufacturing. It was a natural career transition from commercial development to the asphalt industry, particularly with a product like GreenPatch®, which allows him to develop green business initiatives and address Cold Mix Manufacturing’s committment to becoming and environmentally-conscious company.

Glenn also served as Vice President of business development in the Commodities division at Cargill, a major agricultural firm where he became an expert in agricultural markets and products. Prior, he served as Vice President of business development at Merrill Lynch, where he completed a rigorous two-year advanced management program at the Merrill Lynch Six Sigma Academy.

MELANIE MACKENZIE
Director of Communications
Melanie has been with CMM since May of 2008- managing all public materials, presentations, industry events, and supervising the multimedia and newsletter staff.  She also publishes educational materials and current information on the toxic nature of conventional road repair materials vs. eco-conscious alternative of GreenPatch®. 

With a background in political science, Melanie is active in presenting to local, state and national government officials as well as providing educational forums for parents, educational leaders and community advocates.

Prior to joining CMM, Melanie worked for Newsweek and Teen People magazine’s public relations departments.