About ADA-Expert
Gene (Gino) Mattera
Mr. Mattera is the heart of ADA-Expert, Inc., overseeing the development and implementation of our clients' site modification plans and providing ADA compliance consulting services. With more than 20 years of experience in accessible design, he is a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) through the Division of the State Architect. His CASp inspections can provide qualifying California property owners with certain legal protections in accessibility-related litigation.
ADA-Expert provides services nationwide, developing customized compliance plans tailored to each client’s needs and applicable federal, state, and local accessibility requirements. Property owners and lessees who are uncertain about their facilities’ accessibility compliance can contact ADA-Expert for an assessment. Our team evaluates existing conditions, develops compliance plans, and provides guidance to qualified contractors responsible for implementing necessary modifications.
Following the completion of modifications, our staff reviews the work to assess compliance with applicable accessibility standards. Whether for new construction or existing facilities, our inspection services help identify potential liabilities, protect property investments, and promote safe, accessible environments for all patrons.
Christopher Mattera
ADA-Expert Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner
ICC Certification No. 10161257
Christopher Mattera graduated with honors from Florida State University and joined ADA-Expert, Inc. in 2021. As the youngest child of company President Gene Mattera, he has assisted his father on numerous projects over the years.
Christopher is certified as an Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner through the International Code Council (ICC). He is also pursuing certification as a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) through the Division of the State Architect. Christopher has demonstrated a strong aptitude for learning and a commitment to continuing his education in accessible design, helping ADA-Expert remain at the forefront of evolving accessibility standards and guidelines.
Working nationwide as an Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner, he trains colleagues in proper data collection procedures and prepares many of the company’s accessibility reports.
Carlos Cuesta
ADA-Expert Field Inspector
Mr. Cuesta brings both professional experience and firsthand knowledge of accessibility challenges to ADA-Expert. As a member of the disabled community, he has overcome lifelong physical challenges and previously worked for Miami-Dade County and Amazon before joining the firm. Having used mobility assistance devices throughout his life, he understands the difficulties and risks associated with construction-related accessibility barriers.
As a Field Inspector, Mr. Cuesta collects measurements, photographs, and other documentation for accessibility assessments. His findings are reviewed by Gene or Christopher Mattera and incorporated into the firm’s assessment reports. He is currently training to become a certified Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner through the International Code Council (ICC) under the guidance of Gene Mattera, who has more than 20 years of experience in accessible design.
Mr. Cuesta is a valued member of the ADA-Expert team, and his professional contributions and firsthand experience help strengthen the firm’s ability to provide knowledgeable, practical, and compassionate accessibility guidance.