Meet the Rocchi Team

Dion Amato is from Fallston, MD where he was born and raised. He is a Project Manager and Estimator for Rocchi Construction. After 12 years in the commercial carpentry trade, he joined Rocchi Construction in 2001. While in the trade he worked from the position of Carpenters Apprentice to Project Manager as carpentry subcontractor. During that time, he worked for many of the Baltimore area General Contractors and Construction Managers. His career with Rocchi began as a Superintendent where he spent approximately 12 years at that position. Since joining Rocchi Dion has worked on a variety of projects including; car dealerships, health clubs, medical offices, high rise tenant fit outs and manufacturing facilities. This includes project values ranging from a few thousand to 25 million dollars. Dion now works as Project Manager with duties that include estimating, business development and customer service. Recently Dion was voted onto the Board of Directors of Rocchi Construction and is also a member of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work Dion has a variety of interests that include history, music and wood craft. Dion was inspired to join the trades by the influence of his father and grandfather. One offering creativity and the other the drive to complete a job well done. He is also an amateur machinist and has been published by the Machinist Workshop Magazine, a Village Press publication distributed worldwide. Dion has a 10-year-old daughter and has been married

Ulrike Thompson was born and raised in Germany. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University in Dresden, Germany before coming to the USA in 1995. She attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and graduated with a M.S. CE in Environmental Engineering in 1998. During her career, she has held various technical and project management positions in Procter & Gamble’s Cosmetics business and at Coty’s Covergirl Manufacturing facility in Hunt Valley, MD. Ulrike is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of the Project Management Institute’s Baltimore and Montgomery County chapters. Ulrike joined the Rocchi Construction team in January 2019 as a Project Manager. In this role she is assisting clients from the initial conception phase of a project through the design and construction process serving as an experienced project manager. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, travelling and watching sports with her husband of 20 years. Over the last 14 years she has volunteered in her children’s classroom and is actively involved in their music and sports activities.

Andy O’Hara was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and currently resides in Harford County. He has many years of experience in the construction industry and joined Rocchi Construction in 2019 as a Project Manager. In 2002, Andy started as an apprentice plumber and worked his way through various positions including foreman and field superintendent. His years in the field has offered a breadth of knowledge with projects ranging in all sizes from single family homes to multimillion-dollar hospitals, and everything in between. Andy is known for his down to earth and personable approach that allows him to connect with clients and peers. In his free time, Andy enjoys watching sports, stream fishing, and is beginning to learn the art of fly fishing. Andy also delights in spending time with his wife, Krystal, and his two sons.

Jacki Amato was born, raised and resides in Overlea, MD. She earned a B.A. in Management from Hood College in 1995. Jacki joined the Rocchi Construction team in March 2017 as the Administrative Assistant. She handles the day-to-day operations of the office. During her career, she has held positions at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County Science Department as an Administrative Assistant, State of Maryland – Department of Assessments and Taxation as the Executive Associate to the Director, and Johns Hopkins University Office of University Real Estate as the Lease Administrator. Jacki is married with one daughter. She volunteers at her daughter’s school and is Class Parent. She is an active member of the Hood College Alumni Executive Board, serving as various past officers, and is Class Reporter for her graduating class. In her spare time, Jacki likes to attend Orioles’ games, go to concerts, watch sporting events and spend time with her family.