Thomas Roszak, FAIA
Principal
Thomas Roszak has been closely involved in architectural design and construction for over 32 years with a market value in excess of $3 billion. He has been involved in overseeing the design, development, and construction of over 5,500 residential units. Mr. Roszak started an architecture, development, and construction firm in 1997. Soon after, Thomas Roszak Architecture was born as an architectural firm dedicated to his personal belief on the importance of bringing a unique insight to creative, innovative, and environmentally effective design. Ever since, the team has successfully worked on a wide range of building types continuing to challenge preconceptions and use a deep reflection of the opportunities to achieve ultimate results. Using the same ideals, Mr. Roszak also founded and currently leads his construction management company, SteelGrass, an eco-design-build firm.
Architectural Digest named Mr. Roszak one of its' World Top 20 Architects in 2005. He was featured in Philip Jodidio's Architecture Now: 4, published by Taschen in 2006. He also received the prestigious AIA National Honor Award in 2008. Thomas Roszak was elevated to a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2020.
Mike Moceri
Project Manager
Mike is a Project Architect with experience in residential design, hospitality design, and construction management. His education includes a Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He also received a Master Degree in Integrated Building Delivery from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mike was instrumental in the success JeffJack, Linea, 145 S. Wells, and Parkline projects. Mike plays a vital role in analyzing future development for TRA and its affiliated companies. This work includes schematic design, budgeting and creating proformas to test the development's potential.
Kevin Arfsten
Construction Manager
Kevin is a construction manager with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry with focus on the residential sector completing over 2,500 units in the Chicago area. He began his career at Lendlease where he had roles in pre-construction/estimating transitioning into project management. Prior to joining SteelGrass, he held superintendent and project management roles at Related Midwest working closely with the development and management teams to successfully complete large-scale renovations on occupied properties. At SteelGrass, Kevin is currently overseeing construction activities from project conception to completion.
Arshia Dizna
Construction Manager + Designer
Arshia is a construction manager + designer passionate about transforming spaces and creating innovative designs. Originally from Tehran, Iran, he migrated to the United States as a refugee in 2007, carrying a unique perspective and a strong determination. Arshia attended the renowned Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Architecture and later pursued a Master's degree in Construction Management. Alongside his formal education, he has gained hands-on experience in residential and commercial construction, honing his understanding of the built environment. He is particularly fascinated by the architect-led design-build model and aims to integrate his diverse knowledge to streamline the construction process. Arshia is focused on becoming a licensed architect and continually seeks opportunities for growth and contribution within the industry.
Kasia Szmajda
Accountant
Kasia’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Northeastern Illinois University from where she graduated with High Honors. She is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Illinois and Enrolled Agent (EA) enrolled to practice before IRS. She has been a long-time asset to the Roszak team using her extensive bookkeeping, managerial, HR, and administrative experience to full potential. She has served as a project accountant on multiple projects. All these projects have presented the opportunity to work closely with other wonderful Roszak team members, as well as with outside partners such as our legal counsel, lenders, escrow administrators, insurance team, tax accountants, and multiple vendors. She has always been very enthusiastic and professional in developing and maintaining these most valuable relationships. Kasia has been instrumental in the success of recent projects including JeffJack and Linea.