Men at Work 2015

men@work15 Featuring businessmen in a three-county region A companion guide to our Business & Professional Women’s edition

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Bob Ladenhauf

BY KAITLIN CARNEY

Age: 58 Hometown: Roscoe.

Place of employment: Crystal Run Healthcare.

Current title and duties: Facility Mechanic. Maintain operations at Rock Hill location.

Years of experience: 35 Previous titles with your company: None, have been a facility mechanic at Crystal Run Healthcare for seven years.

Previous employment: Livingston Manor Hemlock Ridge Apartments for eight years.

Favorite part of your job: Working and growing with Crystal Run.

Most challenging part of the job: Keeping everyone happy with heat or air conditioning.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Doing Relay for Life at Sullivan County Community College.

Education: Andrew Ward High School, Connecticut.

Favorite movie: I'm a big car guy, so I would have to say The Fast and Furious Favorite actor and/or actress: Steven Seagal How do you spend your spare time: Working on cars.

Favorite vacation spot: North

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Bob Ladenhauf has a vital job of keeping the facilities at Crystal Run Healthcare in Rock Hill running smoothly.

Carolina… the Outer Banks.

Family: Married for 34 years and have three sons and one daughter.

Civic or volunteer affiliations:

Congrats to Randy and All the Hard Working Men!

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Men at Work 2015 ‘Featuring working men in a three-county region’ Published by

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Favorite quote/words to live by: “Teamwork is not an option, it is a practice.”

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Bob Ladenhauf.

Congratulations to our friend and colleague Bob Ladenhauf, Facilities Mechanic, a deserving recipient of this year’s “Men at Work” recognition. Your hard work on the job along with your dedication to being an integral part of Crystal Run’s Sullivan County Relay for Life team each year, is appreciated by all.

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Congratulations Randy Resnick For those who know you... we are blessed.

For those who have not had an opportunity... join in and enjoy.

A big smile, a big heart and aspiration to create a better “community”.

Thank you Randy... now get back to work!

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Sullivan County’s Own...

Locally Raised...

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Congratulations Randy See Our Website For More Information murrayschicken.com 5190 Main Street 845-434-5051 S. Fallsburg, N.Y. 800-770-6347

A well deserved Recognition of your accomplishments.

We are very proud of you, Randy.

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CONGR CONGRATULATIONS RAT ATULAT LA ATIONS AT RANDY Y RESNIC RESNICK CK Thank you for your tireless efforts and your contribution to Sullivan County!

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PO Box 4299 Middletown, NY 10941 Yard/Shop: 21 Allen Lane Bloomingburg, NY 12721 Fax: 845.733.5508

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Randy Resnick is a hands-on manager at the various establishments he oversees.

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Randy Resnick

BY DAN HUST

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

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hardest part of what I do. I manage

Food Service Management from

over 50 employees, which requires

Johnson and Wales University; Asso-

constant training to make sure we

ciate’s Degree in Culinary Art from

are always trying to do better than

Johnson and Wales.

Age: 49

we did yesterday. There is always

How do you spend your spare

Hometown: Mountaindale

room for improvement when you are

time: There’s not much spare time in

Place of employment: Resnick

in the hospitality business.

the hospitality business. My wife

Energy

(formerly

Global

Oil),

Favorite on-the-job moment, cus-

Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant, Crust

tomer or memory: My most favorite

Italian Eatery, Brew, Fanatics Sports

on the job moment was the surprise

Bar and The Sullivan Hotel.

engagement and wedding to my

Family: Newly married to my

wife, April, at our annual New Year’s

beautiful wife, April and we have

of all aspects of operations.

Eve Ball! Not only was it a surprise for

four kids: Mara, Jonathan, Adrian

Years of experience: 30

her but also for all the guests! The

and Julian.

Previous employment: I have been

weddings we cater also touch my

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Pres-

heart. It’s the smile and a hug from

ident of Citizens for NYS Gaming,

Favorite part of your job: Dealing

the bride after they and their family

Board Member of the Sullivan Coun-

with the customers and turning cus-

have spent the weekend with us that

ty Partnership for Economic Devel-

tomers into regulars.

is most rewarding. That’s when I

opment.

Current title and duties: Manager

self-employed most of my life.

Most challenging part of the job: Staff management is definitely the

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know the team did a great job.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in

says I’m a workaholic.

Favorite vacation spot: Caribbean Islands

Favorite quote/words to live by: “Be careful what you wish for.”

Congratulations to the most amazing, generous, hard-working, biggest–hearted man we know!

You go above and beyond in all that you do and this recognition is more than deserved, it’s earned! Your work ethic, dedication and support to our family, our town, and this county have been paramount in moving towards a positive direction and a brighter future. You are the “Godfather of Sullivan County Casino Gaming” for all of your tireless efforts in being the catalyst to turn that dream into a reality. Your grandfather, “Bushky,” is certainly looking down upon you with great pride! We love you more than words and will always be here to support you in all that you do!

With Great Love and Appreciation, April, Mara, Jonathan, Adrian and Julian

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CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN from all of us!

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Kevin P. Murphy

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Age: 48 Hometown: Youngsville Place of employment: Superior Surfacing Systems, Ltd. Current title and duties: I am the project superintendent. My duties include implementation and installation of various commercial paving and construction projects.

Years of experience: 30 Previous employment: I worked for a local paving contractor for 29 years.

Favorite part of your job: The best part of my job is paving at widely recognized venues such as the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, and Michie Stadium at West Point.

Most challenging part of the job: The toughest part of my job is working with other contractors to coordinate work areas in order to adhere to

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Education: Graduated from Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon in 1984.

Favorite movies: Gran Torino and Walk the Line.

Favorite actors: James Gandolfini and Clint Eastwood.

How do you spend your spare time: I enjoy doing landscape projects around our yard and relaxing by the campfire.

Favorite vacation spot: Southwest Florida Family: I have been married to my wife, Melissa, for 24 years. We have two grown sons, Christopher and Adam.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I am currently a member of the Sullivan West Board of Education and a former member of the Callicoon Volunteer Fire Dept.

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CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN on this well deserved recognition. We appreciate all that you do.

Love, Missy, Adam, Chris and Louise

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Congratulations to all the Men at Work!

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Walls • Trucking Firewood • Site Work

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to our own KEVIN MURPHY on being honored as one of Sullivan County’s “Men at Work”. We are proud to have Kevin as a valued member of our team as we embrace his expanded role in our company.

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Patrick Sullivan’s professional life is dedicated to serving special education students through the many services at Sullivan County BOCES.

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Patrick Sullivan STORY AND PHOTO BY ALLISON RUEF Place of employment: Sullivan County BOCES. Current title and duties: Assistant Principal for the Special Education Division at Sullivan BOCES. In my current position, I work to support all of our component districts, staff members, and students with day-today and long-term objectives that ensure an effective educational environment for all stakeholders. The focus of the Special Education Division is to help students achieve their highest learning potential, find competitive employment, and lead productive independent lives.

Classes are staffed by certified content teachers and special education teachers, certified teacher assistants, and certified psychologists and/or social workers. Our staff specializes

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in instructional delivery, behavior management, and therapeutic intervention strategies to provide an effective, positive learning environment.

Years of experience: This is my first year as an administrator; prior to this appointment, I worked in education for seven years.

Previous employment/title: Teacher (US History and Global Studies) at Sullivan County BOCES (2011-2014); Teacher (US History and Global Studies) at the Biondi School of Leake and Watts Inc. (2009-2010); Leave Replacement Teacher (AP Psychology) at John Jay High School of the Katonah Lewisboro School District (2008-2009); and Long Term Substitute Teacher (Global Studies, US History, Government, and Economics) at North Rockland High School of the North Rockland School District (2007-2008).

Favorite part of your job: Collaborating with staff members in support of Sullivan County BOCES’ students.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Last year, I had three students who asked to complete extra assignments in order to boost their averages. The fact that

these at-risk students demonstrated intrinsic motivation to succeed is and was memorable.

Education: North Rockland High School (NYS Regents Diploma), St. Lawrence University (Bachelor’s Degree); Long Island University (Masters in Education and Certificate of Advanced Study in School District and Building Leadership); Doctorate of Education in progress at Manhattanville College.

Professional certification: Social Studies 7-12, Students with Disabilities extension for Social Studies 7-12, School Building Leader (initial), and School District Leader (professional).

Favorite movie: Gladiator, Patton, and Ghostbusters.

How do you spend your spare time: Much of my spare time is dedicated to graduate school and spending time with my family.

Favorite vacation spot: Ocean City, Maryland.

Family: My wife and I are expecting a little one this summer.

Favorite quote: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.� – Lincoln.

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Burt Robertson STORY AND PHOTO BY SHARON SPACE-BAMBERGER Education: Jeffersonville Central School; Sullivan County Community College, majored in Business Administration.

Favorite movie: “Any comedy at the end of the day.”

Favorite actor and/or actress: Rodney Dangerfield, he always played the part.

How do you spend your spare time: I was involved in fundraising for the Briscoe Lake Dam Replacement. The dam was destroyed in a 2005 flood and the new dam was completed in 2009.

Thanks to our fundraising, the loan was paid off in 2014. I enjoyed working with a great group of hardworking volunteers in our fund raisers. This included Briscoe Lake Dam yard sales, dances and Chuck Wagon Breakfasts at the lake, to name a few. I would like to thank everyone who donated time and items for this great cause.

Hobbies: I enjoy woodworking, making furniture, stained glass and taking Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical

photos of wildlife around Briscoe Lake.

Favorite vacation spot: Lancaster Pa. I love the kind of going back in time feeling. I like to ride the back roads but don’t go in August, all you see is corn. I compare it to the Beechwoods, which we also love to explore.

Family: Wife Cindy – we have been married for 37 years. Our son Jesse and

his wife Brittney.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I live on Briscoe Lake and am active in the community. I am a former Boy Scout Leader of Troop106, in Jeffersonville.

Volunteer fireman in Jeffersonville with over 10 years of service.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “It’s a long day if you can’t laugh.”

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Congratulations Burt Robertson

Congratulations Burt Robertson

We value the 37 years of dedication to provide the best service to HVAC contractors.

on a well-deserved recognition!

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Thank you for 37 years on the job. You are an asset to our community and to everyone you have touched at work and play!

Stop in and say hi to Burt!

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Burt Robertson brings a wealth of experience to running the operations at Yaun Co. in Liberty.

Stop in and ask Burt to quote your next Energy Efficient Rheem Furnace. He is the best!

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Age: 58 Hometown: Briscoe Lake, Jeffersonville.

Place of employment: Yaun Company, Inc. Current title and duties: Partner and manager of the HVAC Department and Vice President of Operations.

Years of experience: 37 Previous titles with your company: Counterman.

Previous employment: Victory Market in Jeffersonville. This was in the ’70’s and I worked there during High School.

Favorite part of your job: Working with our customer base and getting to know three generations in many family businesses.

Most challenging part of the job: Keeping up with the always changing new technology.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: I love helping people solve problems.

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Stop in and ask for Burt to help select all your chimney needs. He is the best!

Congratulations Burt Robertson on being recognized as a business professional.

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Stop in and ask Burt to quote your next furnace. He is the best!

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Congratulations Burt Robertson!

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Thomas Cronk has been joined by daughter Jen in the family business, which will start its 28th year of operation on April 1.

Thomas Cronk

BY MATT SHORTALL

Age: 57 Hometown: Liberty Place of employment: Cronk’s Electronics, Inc. Current title and duties: Owner, management, custom installer, repair technician.

Years of experience: 37 Previous titles with your company: Owner and President since April 1, 1987 (opening day).

Previous employment: Jake’s TV 1977-1987.

Favorite part of your job: Customer service. Dealing with people.

Most challenging part of the job: Keeping up with the technology – but love every minute of it!

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Congratulations Tom on this well deserved recognition!

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Too many to remember, both with customers and with the pleasure of a completed job.

Education: Liberty High School, Alfred State.

Favorite movie: My Cousin Vinny.

Favorite actor and/or actress: James Stewart.

How do you spend your spare time: Repairing pinball machines and juke boxes.

Favorite vacation spot: Cabo San Lucas.

Family: Wife Beth, daughter Jen Cronk, son Nigel Cronk, stepson Ryan Mead.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “No matter how bad things may seem to be, it could always be worse – so cheer up.”

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CRMC CEO Dr. Gerard Galarneau, center, was a keynote panelist last Saturday at Sullivan Renaissance’s Annual Spring Forum. Joining Dr. Galarneau on stage at Bethel Woods to discuss Sullivan County’s future were Center for Discovery CEO Patrick Dollard, left, and Catskill Mountainkeeper Ramsay Adams. Also involved in the discussion were Bethel Woods Center for the Arts founder Alan Gerry, Empire Resorts Executive Vice President Charlie Degliomini and SUNY Sullivan President Karin Hilgersom.

Dr. Gerard Galarneau STORY BY MATT SHORTALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN HUST

Congratulations On Everyone’s Well Deserved Recognition!

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Age: 45 Resides: Goshen.

Place of employment: Catskill Regional Medical Center.

Current title and duties: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Urologist.

Years of experience: 15 Previous employment: Middletown Urologic Associates, Orange County.

Favorite part of your job: Working everyday alongside the best people I know.

Most challenging part of the job: Finding ways to work collaboratively with other not-for-profits to improve the health of the people in Sullivan County.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: When Catskill Regional Medical Center became a designated Stroke Center. Five days later we saved the life of our first

stroke patient and continue to do so.

Education: Binghamton University, New York Medical College, Carnegie Mellon University Favorite movie: Star Wars.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Ed Norton.

How do you spend your spare time: With family and friends.

Favorite vacation spot: Disney World.

Family: Wife Jennifer, daughters Madison and Taylor, dog Zoe Civic or volunteer affiliations: Board Member of the Eva Fini Fund, an organization supporting research in the Autism spectrum of disease known as Rett Syndrome.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” – Mother Teresa.

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Jonathan Mall

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The nomination form for Jon Mall praised, “Jon is always there when you need him, is a great plumber and always gives you your best options. I would recommend him every day.”

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Most challenging part of job: Finding time off. It’s a small town, and people know how to reach you!

Education: I graduated in 1999 from Jeff-Youngsville Central School, attended Community College of the Air Force, have had a lot of job-related training and on-the-job training with my dad.

How do you spend your spare time: With my wife and kids. And I also like to hunt and fish.

Favorite vacation spot: Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence River.

Family: Wife Jessica and my kids: Sara, age four and a half, and fivemonth-old twins Claire and Olivia.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Jeffersonville Fire Department for 16 years and vice chairman of the Jeff Board of Fire Commissioners.

Favorite quote or words to live by: I often say, “It could always be worse.”

Congratulations Jonathon and All the Men at Work!

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Age: 33 Hometown: Jeffersonville.

Place of employment: Lee H. Mall Plumbing & Heating Inc., Jeffersonville.

Current title and duties: President and owner. We do everything from emergency “no water” calls to water pump insulation to new construction and renovations.

Years of experience: All my life, since we were kids going out on jobs with my father, Lee, who started the business in 1977 and is semi-retired.

I’ve been full-time since 1999.

Previous employment: Firefighter with U.S. Air Force National Guard stationed at Stewart Airport in Newburgh, then as a New York State airport fireman at Stewart.

Favorite part of your job: Helping people with frozen or broken pipes or whatever – being able to leave them in a better place than when I arrived.

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Josh Hafler

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Josh Hafler has a wide range of duties as general manager of the M&M Auto Group.

BY MATT SHORTALL

Age: 34 Hometown: Honesdale, Pa. Place of employment: M&M Auto Group.

Current title and duties: General Manager: A general manager ensures the profitability of the dealership by overseeing the various departments which include variable operations (sales and financing), fixed operations (service and parts), and the business office (accounting and administration). Duties include, but are not limited to, planning, motivating and coordinating the dealership’s management and staff through leadership and solid business practice.

Years of experience: 17 Previous titles with your company: General Sales Manager.

Previous employment: Wayne County Ford.

Favorite part of your job: The interaction with so many great people in the community, and being

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able to offer them the best products in the industry.

Most challenging part of the job: This is no 9-5 job. Being away from my children is the most challenging part of my job.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: A test drive in Mustang GT500, A good customer of mine underestimated the power of that car and spun us around like we were on a ride at an amusement park.

Education: Honesdale High School.

Favorite movie: What a hard question. Gangs of New York.

Favorite actor and/or actress: I don’t find a need to have a favorite, there is so much talent out there.

How do you spend your spare time: I enjoying playing guitar, singing with my daughter, spending time with my children, playing basketball with my son. Creating awareness for fatty oxidation disorder, a genetic condition which my youngest son was born with. I bike ride in the summer, run, and kayak. I love the outdoors.

Favorite vacation spot: Punta Gorda, Fla., Chincoteague Island, Va., and San Francisco.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney.

DRIVE. FORWARD. GOOD MEN DOING GOOD WORK ARE WHAT HELPS MAKE OUR COUNTY STRONG. CONGRATULATIONS.

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STORY AND PHOTO BY FRED STABBERT Age: 51 Hometown: Cochecton Place of employment: Whitey Auto Restoration Current title and duties: Chief Bottle Washer, CEO and owner. Parttime comedian. I specialize in body work on older cars and small mechanical work. No engine work. I also do a small amount of interior and our true specialty is body and frame restoration on older cars.

Years of experience: Since I graduated Delaware Valley High School in 1982.

Previous employment: I spent 32 years in the oil business with Wagner Century Oil and Mirabito. Went to work right out of high school. I did about everything from Service Manager to truck driving.

Favorite part of your job: The commute. I live right across the street. My big outing is I go to Callicoon for coffee in the morning.

Most challenging part of the job: Keeping the body lines straight – and the final painting. A great job takes hundreds of hours.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: It’s always nice

when the customers’ cars take first place, especially when they have a National winner. I also enjoy local winners, it’s always a feather in my cap. Also, it’s nice to hear other body men compliment my work. My 1951 Studebaker pickup seems to get a lot of attention, it’s made a calendar and magazine story and always is a popular truck at shows.

Education: Delaware Valley Central School and one year of vo-tech. I was self taught. I had fun doing it and am still learning.

How do you spend your spare time: What spare time. Oh yea, I love

to spend time with my daughter Bunny and fly helicopters at Stewart Airport.

Favorite vacation spot: At my annual party… it’s a hoot.

Favorite Movie: Ted Favorite Actress: Halle Barry Family: My life partner, Irene Ward, and my daughter Bunny, who is studying medicine at Scranton University.

Civic or volunteer affiliations President, Cochecton Men’s Club Favorite quote/words to live by: I’ve got a bunch. My fav is “If it don’t shine, it ain’t one of mine.”

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George Kinne is in line to take charge of Jeff Bank when President/CEO Wayne Zanetti retires at the end of this year.

BY FRANK RIZZO Age: 38 Hometown: Roscoe.

Place of employment: Jeff Bank.

Current title and duties: Executive Vice President/Senior Loan Officer.

Years of experience: 17 Previous titles with your company:

Vice President, Senior Vice President.

Previous employment: 1998-2000 Bank of America, Charlotte, NC.; 2000-2006 Bank of America, New York City.

Favorite part of your job: Camaraderie of working with fellow

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employees and our board of directors. I enjoy working with our team at Jeff Bank to come up with creative solutions for financing. We have an exceptional team of dedicated and experienced folks that I’m fortunate to work with every day.

Most challenging part of the job: Keeping pace with ever-changing and increasing banking regulations.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Too many to pick just one. I enjoy assisting small businesses with start-up or expansion and first time home buyers.

Education: Roscoe Central School;

BS Finance – Ithaca College.

Favorite movie: Rudy.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Steve Carell.

How do you spend your spare time: I spend the majority of my spare time trying to be a good dad for my two children. I also enjoy playing golf, spending time outdoors hunting and gardening.

Favorite vacation spot: Walt Disney World, Summer Vacations on the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent, NY. Family: Wife – Emily, Son – Wesley and Daughter – Abigail.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Board Member, Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development; Board Member, Sullivan County Community College Foundation.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day,� – Abraham Lincoln.

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Harold Smith Jr. PHOTO BY DAN HUST

Age: 51 Hometown: Jeffersonville.

Place of Employment: Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.

Current Title and Duties: Jail Administrator and Chief of Civil Division. As the highest ranking officer in the jail and civil divisions I work with the Sheriff to set and enforce policies and procedures in both divisions.

Years of experience: 31 Previous titles with your company: Correction Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant.

Previous employment: Security Guard at the Villa Roma.

Favorite part of your job: I enjoy investigating and defending federal complaints filed by inmates. Since taking over as Jail Administrator in 2005 I have worked closely with two of Sullivan County’s finest attorneys, Sam Yasgur and Michael Davidoff. We have successfully defended the Sher-

iff’s Office and the County in numerous claims and it is very satisfying when a Federal Judge confirms that the Sheriff’s Office and its employees are consistently performing at a standard high enough to pass federal scrutiny.

Most challenging part of your job: The most challenging part of the job is being able to continue to run a facility that is over 100 years old and stay in compliance with the requirements of New York State Minimum Standards. In order to accomplish the daily requirements of a correctional facility the staff must continually “think outside of the box.” Thankfully, Sheriff Mike Schiff and I have a professional staff that is capable of accomplishing our goals and mission.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: In the past 31 years there have been many however, the most recent was being able to

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present my son Tim his certification of completion when he graduated the Police Academy.

Education: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

How do you spend your spare time: In my spare time I work on the family beef farm and spend time with the

family.

Favorite vacation spot: Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

Family: My beautiful wife of 25 years Jean, sons Tim, Jim, Rob, Harold III, and daughter Kaitlyn. I have three grandchildren: Arianna, Colton and Wyatt.

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How do you spend your spare time: I’m an athlete, myself. I’ve won 31 medals in Special Olympics competition in everything from track and field to basketball. Practice takes up a lot of time. I also enjoy time with my family, most of them live locally.

Favorite vacation spot: Aruba! We used to go for a few weeks every year.

Family: My Mom, Linda, still lives in South Fallsburg, and we spend a good amount of time together. My sister, Sara, lives out in California with her two kids. My brother, Zach, graduates from SUNY Cortland this year.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Active member of the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department. I serve on various event committees at New Hope including the Neighbor to Neighbor annual event and the Wallace Berkowitz Cup. I also work with a statewide Self-Advocacy group, advocating for people with disabilities.

Favorite quote/Words to live by: “Always take one step at a time. Take it one day at time.”

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Years of experience: 2½ Previous employment: New Hope Community janitorial team working on New Hope’s campus.

Favorite part of your job: Preparing food, specifically cooking, running the register when Community Bistro opens for service each day and working with my supervisor, Craig Sherwood (who was also featured in the Men at Work section a few years ago).

Most challenging part of the job: We manage a high volume of orders that come through the Bistro, from foot traffic to phone orders.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Every minute on the job is good. I enjoy the work, and Craig Sherwood is a good job coach. Things go well for me in the kitchen!

Education: Fallsburg High School.

Favorite movie: Not really into movies, but I watch a lot of sports, ESPN mostly, Mets games!

Favorite actor and/or actress: See above. I’m a big David Wright fan.

Since I’m working as a cook, I should

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Greg Lotorto

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Age: 61 Hometown: Milford, Pa. Place of employment: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Current title and duties: Grounds Superintendent in charge of the care of the landscape of the Bethel Woods site including maintenance of lawns and gardens and installation of new plantings.

Years of experience: 42 Previous titles with your company: none. Started at this position in 2006 Previous employment: Alfredo Landscapes, Armonk.

Favorite part of your job: I get to work with my two favorite things: people and plants. Sometimes one is more challenging than the other.

Most challenging part of the job: Restoring the site after large concert

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events. We have crews that start working immediately at the end of the concert, and an overnight crew.

By the morning, it will look like no one has been here.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Getting to meet Richie Havens. It was like meeting an iconic figure. He played his song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedomâ&#x20AC;? on the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the exact moment and spot he played in 1969. It was broadcast on Good Morning America. I showed him around the grounds, and spent some time with him.

Education: BS Horticulture, Rutgers University; MS Landscape Architecture, Rutgers University.

Favorite movie: The Godfather.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Kurt Russell.

How do you spend your spare time: Outdoor activities: fishing, hunting, bird watching, hiking and of course gardening.

Favorite vacation spot: Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.

Family: Wife, deceased. Son, Alex Lotorto, 28 years old.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Energy Justice Network, an environmental group that works with other grass roots groups on environmental issues.

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Steve Alhona “sells” SUNY Sullivan to prospective students and their families.

Steven Alhona a.m. for college fairs out in Westchester, sometimes getting home at 11 p.m. It’s tough, but absolutely worth it!

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Over the years I’ve met a multitude of students on visits to high schools. But there have been a few that I’ve met with that just had incredible stories! Those are the students, when I see them here and being successful, gives me the most joy. Seeing a person that has battled adversity latch onto a tiny taste of success is a wonderful thing to watch.

Education: Nansemond River High School, Suffolk, VA; Chowan College (University now), Murfreesboro, NC. Favorite movie: Tie: Bull Durham and The Program.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Tom Hanks.

How do you spend your spare time: Coaching baseball and playing golf.

Favorite vacation spot: the Caribbean.

Family: Wife Chrystine.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I’m working with some friends of mine on a baseball showcase event, taking place in August called the Empire State Prospect Games. It’s an event to raise money for Childhood Cancer.

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Favorite quote/words to live by: “Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.”

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Age: 39 Hometown: Suffolk, Virginia.

Place of employment: SUNY Sullivan.

Current title and duties: Recruiter: • I represent SUNY Sullivan at college fair programs throughout New York State, as well as neighboring states.

• Participate in events for prospective students, their families and guidance counselors throughout the year, including our Registration Day (April 15, 2015), College Night (March 24) and Discover SUNY Sullivan Day (May 2).

• I conduct tours of campus, along with meeting prospective students and their families to discuss SUNY Sullivan.

• We work with regional guidance counselors to market college opportunities to high school students.

• I also gather and record enrollment information for record keeping and strategy development.

Years of experience: 5 Previous titles with your company: None.

Previous employment: Baseball coach at Marist College, Georgetown University and Virginia Wesleyan College.

Favorite part of your job: Working with adults and students through the enrollment process at SUNY Sullivan.

I also love working with all of the fantastic high school guidance counselors in this region.

Most challenging part of the job: The travel… leaving the house at 5

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Charter Manager Edgar Espinosa makes sure every trip with Rolling V is a safe and pleasant one.

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BY ALLISON RUEF Age: 40 Hometown: Woodridge.

Place of employment: Rolling V Bus Corp.

Current title and duties: Charter Manager.

Years of experience: 1½ Previous titles with your company: Driver/assistant manager.

Previous employment: Hydro

Aluminum.

Favorite part of your job: Interaction with clients and drivers.

Most challenging part of the job: Coordination and direction of tour participants when on a trip; making sure everyone is safe and where they should be.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Customer

gratitude.

Education: Fallsburg HS; Associate’s Degree from Sullivan County Community College.

Favorite movie: Pursuit of Happiness.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Bruce Lee. How do you spend your spare time: With my family.

Favorite vacation spot: Aruba.

Family: Wife: Jeanne. Kids: Jaedon, 8; Johnathan, 10; and Jaecob, 7.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Soccer coach.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “Shoot for the Moon, even if you miss, you will land among the stars.”

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The nomination form of Patrick Mickelson said: “An exceptional family, community and customer oriented man now operating a third generation successful business.”

Patrick Mickelson

BY ALLISON RUEF

Age: 48 Hometown: Woodbourne.

Place of Employment: R.A. Mickelson and Son, LLC. Current title & duties: Owner/member.

Work with customers to complete construction projects; wear many hats from office manager, to estimator, to laborer, etc.

Years of experience: 30-plus Previous titles with your company: Started when I was 16 years old as a common laborer, learned and have grown with

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How do you spend your spare time: Camping with my family and a great group of friends.

Favorite vacation spot: Myrtle Beach.

Family: Wife Tara, sons Colin and Michael, daughter Sierra Civic or volunteer affiliations: Former den leader for the Cub Scouts, coached baseball, Tri-Valley Booster Club – almost anything else that comes up where I can help.

“Favorite quote/words to live by: Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” – Jerry Rice.

Congratulations to a wonderful husband and father!

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Previous employment: Been here my whole life!

Favorite part of your job: Making people’s visions become reality.

Most challenging part of the job: Balancing work and family.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Working side by side with my dad, uncles and cousins through the years.

Education: Tri-Valley Central School.

Favorite movie: The Blind Side.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Sandra Bullock.

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Ed Hanslmaier

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Age: 46 Hometown: Jeffersonville Place of employment: Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Cabinets.

Current title and duties: Owner. Find jobs, measure,

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Years of experience: 25 Previous employment: Worked for T.M. Woodworks, my

first woodworking job. Also at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara Woodworking, work

one-on-one with Roy for many years. Learned pretty much

everything I know from him. Also worked for DeBruce Woodworking and Woodstone Construction.

Favorite part of your job: Starting with a stack of wood and

turning it into what the customer wants.

Most challenging part of the job: Figuring out what the cus-

tomer wants when they are not sure what they want.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Too

many to pick one. I really like working and getting to know the

customers. Some have become good friends. I have worked with Mike from the Rustic Cottage for the last seven or so years and whenever we deliver one of our projects together it is always a good time.

Education: Graduated from Jeff-Youngsville Central School.

Favorite movie: Tie, The Avengers and Gladiator.

Favorite actor and/or actress: No one special, just enjoy watching good acting.

How do you spend your spare time: I like to play golf and

bowl. But mostly, spending time with my family.

Favorite vacation spot: Mongaup Pond with my family and

friends.

Family: Wife Jeanne, sons Derrick and Dillan.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Coach and board member

for the Fremont Red Dogs, Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 106.

Favorite quote/words to live by: Treat everyone like you want to be treated.

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Ed Hanslmaier loves turning a stack of wood into finished products, like this prayer podium used in synagogues.

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Mike McGrath STORY AND PHOTO BY MATT SHORTALL

Hometown: Hortonville.

Pl a c e of e m p l oy m e n t : Buddenhagen’s Ford, Hortonville.

Current title and duties: Mechanic.

Years of experience: 30 as of February.

Previous employment: Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center.

Favorite part of your job: Working on classic and antique cars when I get the chance.

Education: Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon.

Favorite movie: Gone in 60 Seconds.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Nicolas Cage.

How do you spend your spare time: Snowmobiling, four-wheeling,

Mike McGrath has been working on cars for three decades.

riding motorcycle, racing go-karts and camping.

Family: Wife Diane, two cats and

dog.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Hortonville Fire Department.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “Live for today, because tomorrow may never come.”

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We all appreciate your commitment to serve our community as a volunteer... your other “job”.

Thank you for serving with us your brother and sister firefighters of the Hortonville Volunteer Fire Company

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Charles Degliomini

BY MATT SHORTALL

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Charles Degliomini’s job will get even busier in the next couple of years as Empire Resorts erects its Montreign Casino.

Age: 56 Hometown: Old Westbury.

Place of employment: Empire Resorts/Montreign Resort Casino.

Current title and duties: Executive Vice President.

Years of experience: 35 Previous titles with your company: Vice President.

Previous employment: United States Senate, United States Generals Services Administration, founder and President of Atlantic Communications.

Favorite part of your job: Meeting people.

Most challenging part of the job: Long hours.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Sitting in the audience as the New York State Gaming

Congratulations to all the Men at Work honorees on a job well done!

Thank you for making Sullivan County such a great place to live, work and play!

Facility Location Board recommended Montreign Resort Casino as region’s only casino choice.

Education: Queens College, BA in Political Science.

Favorite movie: The Godfather.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Robert DeNiro.

How do you spend your spare time: Running, reading.

Favorite vacation spot: Italy.

Family: Children, Eric, 22, and Nicole, 17.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Director, Boys & Girls Clubs; Director, New York Gaming Association; Director, Hudson Valley Economic Development Council.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “I never worry about action, but only inaction.” – Winston Churchill.

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