Alumni Profile: Peter J. Romano Celebrates 50 Years Since Graduating from New York Tech

Longtime Board of Trustees Chair Reflects on His Architectural Career and Commitment to His Alma Mater

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:20pm

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Peter J. Romano, a 1976 graduate of New York Tech's architecture program, has had a long and successful career running his own consulting firm that specializes in healthcare construction projects. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Romano has remained deeply involved with his alma mater, joining the Board of Trustees in 2011 and serving as chair since 2021. In this profile, Romano discusses his time as a student, the founding of his firm, and the importance of staying connected to New York Tech.

Why it matters

This story highlights the lasting impact that New York Tech has had on one of its alumni, both in terms of his professional success and his ongoing commitment to supporting the university. Romano's experience illustrates how a quality education can set students up for lifelong achievement, while his service on the Board of Trustees demonstrates the value that alumni can provide to their alma maters through mentorship, philanthropy, and strategic guidance.

The details

After graduating from New York Tech's architecture program in 1976, Romano went on to work for several firms that specialized in healthcare construction before founding his own consulting company, Peter J. Romano & Company, in 1986. The firm focuses on the development, management, and implementation of major projects in the healthcare sector. In addition to running his successful business, Romano has remained deeply involved with New York Tech, joining the Board of Trustees in 2011 and serving as vice-chair for six years before being named chair in 2021. He and his wife, Jane, also support various philanthropic causes, including a scholarship at New York Tech, Habitat for Humanity, and education programs for children in need.

  • Peter J. Romano graduated from New York Tech's architecture program in 1976.
  • Romano founded his consulting firm, Peter J. Romano & Company, in 1986.
  • Romano joined the New York Tech Board of Trustees in 2011.
  • Romano was named vice-chair of the Board of Trustees in 2015.
  • Romano was appointed as the new chair of the New York Tech Board of Trustees in June 2021.

The players

Peter J. Romano

A 1976 graduate of New York Tech's architecture program who is the president of his own consulting firm, Peter J. Romano & Company, which specializes in healthcare construction projects. He has been a member of the New York Tech Board of Trustees since 2011 and was named chair of the board in 2021.

Jane Romano

Peter J. Romano's wife, who together with her husband supports various philanthropic causes, including a scholarship at New York Tech, Habitat for Humanity, and education programs for children in need.

New York Tech

The university that Peter J. Romano attended for his architecture degree and has remained deeply involved with over the past 50 years, including serving on the Board of Trustees since 2011.

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What they’re saying

“Serving on the board has been an honor for me and a very personal pleasure. I have tremendous admiration for my fellow trustees, for all they have achieved in their careers, and their continued willingness to give their time and their resources to the betterment of the school.”

— Peter J. Romano, Chair, New York Tech Board of Trustees

“It is my desire to ensure the school has the resources to continue to provide an education that will allow our students to attain their ambitions and dreams—personally and professionally. My education provided me with that advantage, and it should be continued to be available for all of our students.”

— Peter J. Romano, Chair, New York Tech Board of Trustees

What’s next

Romano will continue to serve as the chair of the New York Tech Board of Trustees, providing strategic guidance and oversight to help the university achieve its goals under the leadership of President Foley.

The takeaway

Peter J. Romano's lifelong commitment to New York Tech, both as an alumnus and a member of the Board of Trustees, demonstrates the lasting impact that a quality education can have on an individual's personal and professional trajectory. His story serves as an inspiration for current and future students to make the most of their time at the university and to stay engaged with their alma mater long after graduation.