Experience & Dedication.
providing quality architectural integrity.
Dedicated to restoring and preserving the architectural integrity of the fine buildings in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.
Armor Masonry Restoration is a Certified WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise formed in March 2013. Our team of professionals is dedicated to restoring and preserving the architectural integrity of the fine buildings in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. We feel it is our privilege to have the opportunity to work on such unique and historic buildings in the Philadelphia metropolitan area that exhibit a rich history steeped in architectural styles of a bygone era.
For more than three decades, our highly experienced team has provided not only the highest quality craftsmanship. We specialize in every aspect of masonry restoration and preservation, including, but not limited to, brick and stone pointing, historic restoration and preservation, the installation of sealants in newly constructed and existing high-rise buildings.
Our customer service is key in working with the many commercial property owners, universities, institutions, and industrial facilities throughout Philadelphia and the tri-state area. Our ability to work in occupied spaces in cooperation with ownership, residents and commercial tenants with ease leads to gratification for our clients, EVERYTIME!
Armor Masonry Restoration has office locations in:
Langhorne, PA | Atlantic City, NJ | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Connie O’Shea, President
Connie brings a fresh perspective to the company with over 20 years of experience in educational instruction and administration to the team. In addition to overseeing the general operations of the company, she applies big picture thinking to create goals and business strategies to ensure the company’s growth and success.
Brian Rose, Executive Vice President
As a founder and Vice President of Armor Masonry Restoration, Brian has helped Armor hurdle through a rigorous niche industry. His extensive business background and experience over the past 35 years has allowed Armor Masonry to be one of the largest and most respected restoration companies in the tristate area.
Among his other responsibilities, Brian oversees the business development, contract negotiations, and fiscal and operational aspects of the company. Brian provides strategic analysis and advice for continual, seamless, financial, and operational management.
Prior to starting Armor Masonry Restoration, Brian was an owner of a large, national distributor in the electric motor repair industry, servicing repair facilities throughout North America with OEM parts, copper magnet wire, electrical insulation and motors. He was successful in selling the company to one of the largest copper magnet wire manufacturer, supplier and distributor in North America.
Gene Rose, General Manager and Founder
Gene has more than 35 years of experience in the masonry restoration and preservation industry. Gene is a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and attended Drexel University’s engineering program, as well as being a part of the US Naval Reserve Construction Battalion.
Gene began his career as an apprentice, sponsored by Palmer Bros. Brick Pointing, and later earned his journeyman card working for various union companies such as Structural Maintenance, Joseph Dugan and Palmer Waterproofing. After many successful years of self-employment and General Manager of Mara Restoration, he is back at the helm of a seasoned and experienced team that makes up Armor Masonry Restoration, Inc.
Gene is responsible for the day-to-day field operations, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with industry standards, on schedule, and within budget. His direct field experience, together with his education and leadership ability enables him to lead Armor’s management team.
Gene has been appointed to the board of the Employing Bricklayers Association.
Gene Rose Jr., (CHST®) Director of Safety
Gene graduated from Penn State University in 2014. He is responsible for policy development, safety inspections and record keeping. Recently he has developed Armor’s silica program complying with local and federal regulations, started Armor’s safety committee and is responsible for monthly safety meetings. Gene is an enthusiastic member of many industry associations and was recently accepted to the Steering Committee of the GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council. His eagerness and continuing education will guarantee Armor’s ever-growing success.
Aaron Keller, Estimator/ Project Manager
Aaron works directly with office staff as well as general contractors for project duration to ensure the success of each project. He coordinates job schedules, submits bids, manages each project, and monitors ongoing construction to stay safe, organized, and within budget. Since joining the Armor team, Aaron has achieved numerous certifications through industry partnerships with GBCA, Hanley Wood University, SIKA, BASF and IMI. He is also furthering his education with multiple construction management courses at Thomas Jefferson University. His certifications cover a broad array of topics including estimating, blueprint reading, project management, caulking, sealants, concrete restoration, waterproofing, and sustainability and green practices to name a few. Aaron is passionate about all restoration, but specifically historical preservation.
Gerard McNulty, Estimator and Field Superintendent
A key member of the Armor team, Gerry is a masonry and construction veteran with over 40 years industry experience. Gerry’s talents are proven in the commercial marketplace, enjoying a long and successful career as a union estimator and field superintendent. Adding outside Project Management to his resume during his tenure as a commercial roofer, Gerry’s extensive experience is an invaluable resource for Armor.
Charlie Cossman, Chief Estimator
After success with Mara Restoration as the Chief Estimator, Charlie comes to Armor with over 24 years’ experience in construction estimating, specializing in the masonry restoration trade. Accustomed with all aspects of the estimating process, from proposal composition and contract negotiation to purchasing and supervision, Charlie’s trade centered focus allows him to operate with greater knowledge and flexibility.
Mike Mc Corkle, Project Manager
Mike has been in the construction industry for 45 years with a wide variety of work completed. From being self-employed building custom homes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, to project managing jobs in the casinos of Atlantic City, to high rise construction and parking garages in the Philadelphia market. This diversity has provided Mike years of experience, which enables him to think outside the box in order to solve issues that inevitably arise on every project. Mike excels in creating relationships with clients, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, etc. Mike has managed projects ranging from $5,000 to $25,000,000+. Mike's work ethic, dependability and safety practices have created lasting relationships and repeat business.
Jacqueline Rose, Operations Manager
Jacqueline brings over seven years in corporate finance experience to the Armor team, using her expertise to assist with the oversight of the operations of the company. Her expansive role touches every department of the company from payroll to project management and site visits to business development.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications and a master’s degree in Secondary Education from Bloomsburg University. She also holds numerous certifications including: Business Development University Cert and Workers Compensation for Managers – Brown & Brown Insurance. She continues to further her knowledge within the construction industry with countless courses in Construction Management and Estimating at Thomas Jefferson University.
Jacqueline serves as a Board Member on the Board of Directors for the Subcontractors Association of the Delaware Valley. She is also a member of the GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council. She regularly attends membership meetings for SADV, ICRI, GBCA, CREW, and HFMADV.
Margaret Sharkus, Director of Operations
Margaret has been a part of the leadership team since its inception in 2013. As a veteran of the banking and lending industry for over 30 years, Margaret oversees the financial operations of the company through accounting and payroll. She also oversees staffing and human resources.
Gloria Mehler, Project Administrator
Gloria has been a member of the Armor team since 2015, bringing decades of experience in project management and purchasing in numerous industries. She is our in-house problem solver, overseeing numerous daily tasks including prequalification, proposals, billing, insurance certificates and endorsements.