Company History
After working in the green infrastructure industry for several years at a New York City-based not-for-profit organization, brothers Eric and Mark Dalski realized they shared a deep interest in green roofs and their potential to literally and figuratively change the landscape of New York City.
In 2009, before green roofs were recognized and endorsed as a cost-effective approach to creating healthier cities and waterways, the Dalski brothers took their passion and founded Highview Creations, named after the street where they grew up. Since then, the company has grown with the help of its dedicated team to become the premier green roof design-build firm in New York City.
Meet Our Team
Our team of hardworking designers, horticulturalists, ecologists, and craftspeople are committed to delivering beautiful, high-quality green roofs and rooftop gardens. We take pride in our honest work and aim to form long-lasting relationships with every client. If that speaks to you, check out our Careers Page.
Eric Dalski
Partner
Eric is a founding partner at Highview Creations and has over fifteen years of experience in the industry. Eric received his B.S. in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from Washington College, holds an M.B.A. from Fordham University, and a certificate from the EICES program at Columbia University. He is a former adjunct professor at Pratt Institute for the Green Infrastructure Certificate Program.
Mark Dalski
Partner
Mark acts as the Lead Research and Development Officer for all of Highview’s projects. He has developed, designed, and constructed green roofs and vertical gardens along with other stormwater management projects throughout New York City. Mark’s technical knowledge in ecological engineering, construction, along with his experience in troubleshooting, logistics, and resourcefulness on jobsites make him an invaluable asset to the Highview team. Mark is a former adjunct professor at the Pratt Institute’s Green Infrastructure Certificate Program in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Erik Facteau
Vice President
Erik is a biologist and environmental planner, and acts as VP at Highview Creations. He holds a Master’s of Science in Environmental Systems Management from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. Erik has extensive knowledge of environmental monitoring systems, and has completed many plant-based studies in academia and in the real world. His work has instilled a strong passion in creating natural systems in the urban environment. These interests and his love of the outdoors were brewed during his yearly visits to the Adirondacks on hiking and fishing excursions.
Peter Spartos
Project Manager
Peter is an ecologist and environmental scientist with over eight years of experience planning, designing, and implementing green infrastructure and stormwater capture technologies in New York City. He received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Science and Ecological Design from the University of Vermont’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Peter has a rich understanding of ecological principles and processes that he applies to Highview’s diverse projects.
Anne Sholley
GRP, Director of Business Operations
Anne is a certified Green Roof Professional with experience in the green roof industry since 2011. She hails from Boston where she honed her skills in organizational development at Recover Green Roofs, a design/build firm. Anne is passionate about systems, whether they involve plants, communities, or growing teams. At Highview, Anne oversees the day-to-day company operations and helps guide effective leadership while promoting sustainable company growth. Anne moved to Providence, RI in 2021 and lives there with her husband and two kids (field crew 2038!).
Jordan DePetrillo
Lead Foreman
Jordan joins the Highview team after working for nearly ten years on green roof projects in the Washington, DC area. While working at Elevation Greenroofs, Jordan led several high-profile projects including The Line Hotel, DC Waters HQ, and the US Naval Academy. With his keen eye for detail and attuned technical skills, Jordan brings a wide array of knowledge to all green roof and rooftop garden installations. At Highview, Jordan is responsible for making sure projects are built on-time, within budget, and installed with efficiency and technical finesse.
Nick Cardoni
Project Manager
Nick joined Highview full-time in May of 2022. After a meandering path through a career forest decorated with such plantings as: specialty coffee, artisan salt, bolt-on motorcycle accessories, hydroponic gardening necessities, home brewing supplies, and high-end chocolate, Nick is excited to jump boots first into rooftop gardening and green roofs. A non-native New Yorker since 2017, Nick is most excited by the prospect of greening the city and changing his and his neighbors’ views from the undulating hills of upper Manhattan, where bleak, yet-to-be-greened roofs are abundant. When he’s not laying down drainage mat or planting perennial plugs, you may catch him raptor watching or tending to his ‘growing’ Bonsai collection.
Lisa Jaeggi
Senior Gardener
Lisa has maintained gardens throughout NYC since 2018. From small, private backyards to city block-sized rooftops, she is well acquainted with all the particulars that come with urban gardening. Lisa has a comprehensive knowledge and avid interest in plant health care, pruning/shaping, integrative pest management and garden aesthetics. Her favorite part of being a maintenance gardener is spending all day outside, biking from site to site, and making gardens a little more beautiful than they were before.
Our Purpose
Highview Creations believes the integration of green roofs into urban settings provides local ecologies that act as natural systems to create a healthier New York City. Our team brings integrity, innovation, and knowledge to every project from start to finish.
Mission
Highview Creations transforms vacant rooftops and cityscapes into beautiful, ecologically productive, and natural systems.
Vision
We see existing infrastructure as a platform to integrate living systems and the benefits they provide to create a healthier urban environment.
Values
We understand the importance of green infrastructure and natural systems in our cities, and strive to develop each project with integrity and determination to create the best possible product for our clients.
