Steven Cortazzo Brings Waterproofing Expertise to Carlisle

Cortazzo's decades of knowledge will prove invaluable in keeping New York area architects informed on key waterproofing solutions.

June 4, 2019

Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing Inc.

Steven Cortazzo

Steven Cortazzo

Steven Cortazzo has joined Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing (CCW) as territory sales specialist to keep the design community in the New York City metro area informed about key waterproofing solutions, including those for exterior walls and foundations on new construction projects.

Before joining CCW, Cortazzo spent 20 years with Kemper System America and served as managing director. Since 2012, he has promoted performance-based waterproofing and restoration products in the New York metro area and conducted numerous seminars and workshops for architects, engineers and other specifiers.

“Steve is well respected in the architectural community and understands the special needs of the New York construction market, so we are very pleased to have him join the Carlisle team,” says CCW general manager Brett Steinberg.

Cortazzo is based in northern New Jersey.

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