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A little more than a year ago, Blank Slate Media honored a group of top business leaders who succeeded during a time in which 450,000 Americans had died of COVID-19. We had hoped then that the worse was now behind us. But we were wrong. The pandemic continued to exact its toll through 2021. All of which gives us even more reason to celebrate the 48 people we are honoring this year. These business leaders are forwardthinking individuals who were able to successfully pivot and adapt to this new world to continue to serve their customers and clients. Each of them has worked their way

up the corporate ladder and defined their own management style pushing the boundaries. Some continued to educate our children and feed the hungry among us; others were personally responsible for caring for the sick and preventing the spread of the virus while maintaining the highest standards for treatment. They have helped fully reopen businesses by changing how their companies operated, allowing Nassau County’s economy to move forward. They have advocated for government to address the county’s high cost of living and regulations that hamper economic growth. Throughout the pandemic, these highly-motivated individuals continued to volunteer their time and skills to other organizations and share ideas amongst each other. But challenges remain. COVID-19 is expected to be with us in 2022 in various levels of severity. Supply chain interruptions are expected to continue to impact most businesses as will inflation. Widespread labor shortages and the sharp rise in cyber and ransomware attacks on government and businesses offer additional challenges. The 48 people we are honoring offer examples of how Nassau County can succeed during a difficult time. We had asked them how they see their businesses evolving due to the changing times and what advice they would give to others. You will find their responses thoughtful and inspirational. Congratulations to all of the honorees, who are well-deserving of this recognition. n

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Matt Cohen, Esq.

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Matt Cohen became the President & CEO of the Long Island Association (LIA), the region’s leading business organization, in May 2021. Matt is working with the 80 member Board of Directors and the LIA members to implement his vision for Long Island’s future, including making Long Island an attractive place for young professionals, supporting small businesses, and expanding child care options. The Long Island Association is the region’s leading nonprofit and non-partisan business organization since 1926 and amplifies the voice of the business community.

As President, Matt launched a new website for the organization that includes a business-tobusiness communication portal and strengthened the organization’s messaging on social media. He has been active on critical issues to Long Island’s economy, including ensuring Long Island’s fair share of infrastructure funding, highlighting the needs of small businesses as they recover from the challenges posed by the pandemic, and emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the business community. Since Matt became President, the LIA has hosted sev-

eral high-profile networking events for businesses, including the LIA’s first golf outing in a decade, the 2021 Fall Virtual Luncheon with sports legend and entertainment personality Michael Strahan, and the 2022 State of the Region Event with Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Nassau and Suffolk County Executives. Matt previously served as the Vice President of Government Affairs & Communications at the LIA for 10 years. In that role, he was the chief lobbyist for the LIA’s legislative agenda, which included the enactment of a permanent state property tax cap and the receipt of more than $7.5 billion in economic development investments on Long Island for transportation, infrastructure, housing, and downtown development. Additionally, Matt has helped to coordinate the LIA’s response to COVID-19 and its economic impacts, providing

critical assistance and real-time information to local businesses and advocating for federal and state resources for Long Island. Prior to joining the LIA in 2011, Matt was Executive Director of Government Relations for the Long Island Power Authority, where he oversaw government and community affairs for the second-largest public electric utility in the country at the time with 1.1 million customers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and portions of Queens. Before LIPA, Matt served as Long Island Director for United States Senator Charles Schumer where he was the primary political and policy advisor to the Senator for all Long Islandrelated issues. Matt has also worked as an aide in the Suffolk County Executive’s office. Matt is a member of the Board of Directors for several Long Island organizations, including the Long Island Housing Partnership, Discover Long

Island (including on its Executive Committee), the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc., the Advanced Energy Research & Technology Center at Stony Brook University and the New York League of Conservation Voters – Long Island chapter. He is also a graduate of The Energeia Partnership at Molloy College. He was named to the 2021 Long Island Power List by Long Island Business News, and New York’s top 75 in Economic Development and Long Island’s Power 100 by City & State. Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts in History (with a concentration in American History) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in New York State in July 2012. Matt lives in Commack with his wife Tracie and son Jack. n

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eric alexander Director Vision Long Island |

Eric Alexander is the director of Vision Long Island, the area’s downtown planning organization. Eric has over 25 years of experience in housing, transportation, community development and coordinating community projects. Specifically, Eric has advanced downtown planning, infrastructure investment and mixed-use development through lobbying the federal, state, county levels while working with municipalities to develop and implement smart growth policies, regulations, and projects. His work at Vision Long Island has resulted in over 150 downtown and infrastructure projects supporting over 15,000 units of Transit Oriented Development across L.I. Since joining Vision Long

Island Eric has been working to support proactive land-use planning decisions through the use of community visionings, and other progressive planning techniques. Eric has led visioning processes and technical support in the following 25 communities: Farmingdale, Huntington, Valley Stream, Bay Shore, Hicksville, Manorhaven, W.Babylon, Mastic/ Shirley, Coram/Middle Island, Rocky Point, Shoreham, Mt. Sinai, Gordon Heights, Westbury, Central Islip, Baldwin, Oyster Bay, Kings Park, Mastic Beach, Deer Park, Southampton and Lake Ronkonkoma. Each of these projects resulted in a community plan and are all in varying stages of planning and construction. In addition, Eric has working on regional planning projects surrounding NYSERDA’s

Cleaner Greener Grants program, NYS CRP planning and grants program, Nassau HUB, Long Island 2035, Brookhaven 2030 and the Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities. In 2002 Eric organized Long Island’s first Smart Growth Awards event and led its first Smart Growth Summit. The Summit, now held annually, had over 1,300 attendees before Coronavirus and develops a policy agenda for downtown redevelopment and infrastructure. Over the last 24 years Eric has made over 3,500 individual and group presentations in nearly 75 Long Island communities but most importantly listened to communities at over 10,000 meetings. Past and present affiliations include 100 member LI Lobby Coalition, the LI Smart Growth Working Group, LI Complete Streets Coalition, Friends of Long Island, the Suffolk Alliance of Chambers of Commerce, Salvation Army of Nassau County, LI Coalition for the Homeless and the Pink Tie Foundation. On the federal and state level he has served on Gover-

nor Spitzer’s Transition Team for Smart Growth and served on Congresswoman McCarthy’s Economic Advisory Committee, the NY Congress for the New Urbanism Executive Committee, the Steering Committee of Empire State Future and the Board of the TriState Transportation Campaign. Locally Eric has served on the 2017 Town of Hempstead Transition Team, 2009 Nassau County Transition Team, Town of Huntington Smart Growth Steering Committee, Suffolk County Smart Growth Committee, the Suffolk County Commission for Workforce Housing and the Nassau County Next Generation Housing Committee. Eric has been listed as one of Long Island’s 100 most influential leaders by the Long Island Business News for three years running and was featured on the cover of Corridor magazine. In 2019 he was listed on the Power List for the LI Press. He has received a number of awards including Corporate Citizenship Award by the LI Business News in 2021; LI Business News Hall of Fame designation in 2017;

Hollywood Baptist Church Martin Luther King Jr. “Leadership” Award 2016, EHS of LI for a “Social Justice Leaders” Award in 2016, “Gotham Green” Award in 2016; LISTnet small business award in 2015; 100 Black Men of Long Island in 2015; “Founders Day” Award by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island 2014; LI Real Estate “Leadership” Award by the LI Business News, 2013, “Long Island Achievement Award” by Public Relations Professionals of Long Island in 2013; Voted “Person of the Year”, Northport Patch in 2012; “Leader who makes a Difference” by the Hauppauge Industrial Association in 2011, “Business of the Year” by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce in 2010, a “Graduate of Distinction” by Leadership Huntington in 2010, sustainable development by the LIPC in 2008, community planning by the American Planning Association NY Chapter in 2008, Businessperson of the Year by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce in 2005, the LI Business News 40 under 40 in 2003 and the LI Alliance Kairos Award in 1990. n

Dr. Anthony Boutin President/CEO/Chief Medical Officer nu health/Nassau University Medical Center |

Dr. Anthony Boutin serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer for NuHealth. In his role, Dr. Boutin is responsible for leading and overseeing the NuHealth centers of care which include Nassau University Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care into

the communities we serve. Dr. Boutin has over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience in a variety of settings, which include both academic and safety-net hospitals. He is a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians, board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and has extensive clinical experience as a staff physician in Emergency Medicine.

In addition to providing and supporting resident and student teaching activities, he holds academic positions as Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Medical School and the State University of New York at Downstate Medical School. Dr. Boutin is also a faculty member of the Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review at Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center and is actively involved in research with multiple published articles in Emergency Medicine and Trauma. In 2007, Dr. Boutin joined NUMC as the Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Under his leadership, the department moved to a new state-of-the-art ED with welltrained, experienced staff and NUMC has received the annual AHA/ASA Gold Plus designation for Stroke care for the past 10 years. As an administrator, Dr. Boutin has headed multiple productive healthcare committees. In addition, Dr. Boutin successfully instituted signifi-

With Dr. Boutin’s leadership as President/CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Nassau Health Care Corporation is on the way to becoming the premier center for trauma patients, the very ill, and those needing help and care. cant operational improvements and launched an Emergency Medicine Residency program in 2015. In 2019, he advanced to the role of Chief Medical Officer and in 2020 became the President/Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Boutin volunteers his time and expertise in Emergency Medical Services Pre-Hospital care as a member of the Nas-

sau Regional EMS Council and the Nassau Regional Medical Advisory Committee. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Nassau County Police Emergency Ambulance Bureau, Nassau Fire and Police Academy, and Nassau County Medical Center Emergency Medical Services. In addition, he volunteers as a Medical Captain at the annual New York City Marathon. Most of all, Dr. Boutin is a champion for the underprivileged and underserved. Dr. Boutin earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Johns University and his Medical Degree from New York Medical College. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. With Dr. Boutin’s leadership as President/CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Nassau Health Care Corporation is on the way to becoming the premier center for trauma patients, the very ill, and those needing help and care. n

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Lee J. Brodsky CEO | BEB Capital

I am the chief executive officer of BEB Capital, a privately held, multifaceted real estate company. Since joining the company in 2013, I have led BEB’s growth as an institutional-grade owner and operator of industrial assets along the East Coast; grown the company’s multifamily and office portfolio; and launched BEB Lending, a service line that offers loans of up to $50 million and specializes in core real estate assets, including multifamily, industrial, mixed-use, office, retail, development sites, note-on-note financing and other commercial property types. In addition to spearheading each of these historic milestones for the firm, I have recruited institutional and corporate real estate specialists and expanded the company’s research and support staff. As CEO, I oversee the overall direction of BEB Capital and guide strategic planning for the business including the execution and management of key partnerships. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times?

The biggest asset to a company is human capital and ensuring that everyone is united in achieving a singular mission. Being empathetic, treating people well, and understanding their viewpoints is critical to fostering an environment where employees do their best work. BEB Capital has undergone fundamental changes over the last five years to position us for strategic growth. As a leader, you need to be prepared and able to adapt to changes. I have learned the values of diversifying risk and preparing for changes in the market, especially since the onset of the pandemic.

We positioned BEB at the forefront of the growth of the Long Island industrial market, a sector that has benefited from growth in e-commerce, which was accelerated due to changing consumer shopping habits as a result of the pandemic. We are currently focused on diversifying the BEB Capital portfolio to include multifamily and office assets in addition to a growing industrial portfolio What advice would you give other business owners? I believe that businesses need to recognize the value that their employees bring to the company. The biggest asset to a company is human capital and ensuring that everyone is united in achieving a singular mission. Being empathetic, treating people well, and understanding their viewpoints is critical to fostering an environment where employees do their best work. Without company buy-in and employees working their hardest, BEB Capital would not be where it is today. n

John Buran

President/CEO | Flushing Bank

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John Buran is president and Chief Executive Officer of Flushing Financial Corporation and Flushing Bank. He joined the bank as chief operating officer

in 2001 and has served on the board of directors since 2003. During his tenure as president and CEO, Flushing Bank has grown from $2 billion in

2005 to $8 billion in total assets. John’s banking career began in 1977 at Citibank where he has held a variety of senior management positions. John is past chairman and current board member of the New York Bankers Association. He is chairman of the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. He is a former member of the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council of The Federal Reserve Bank of New York where he served six years. John is also a former member of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority where he served eight years. Mr. Buran has devoted his time to a variety of charitable and not-for-profit organizations. He has been a Board member of the Long Island Association, both the Nassau and Suffolk County Boy Scouts, EAC, Long Island University, the Long Island Philharmonic and Channel 21. He was the fundrais-

Mr. Buran has devoted his time to a variety of charitable and not-for-profit organizations...His work in the community has been recognized by Family and Children’s Association, and Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center. ing Chairman for the Suffolk County Vietnam Veteran’s War Memorial in Farmingville, New York and has been a recipient of the Boy Scouts’ Chief Scout Citizen Award. His work in the community has been recognized by Family and Children’s Association, and

Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center. He was also a recipient of the Long Island Association’s SBA Small Business Advocate Award. Mr. Buran was honored twice with St. Joseph’s College’s Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Buran also serves on the Advisory Board and is a former board president of Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City. He is a board member of The Korean American Youth Foundation. Mr. Buran also serves on the Board of the Long Island Conservatory. He was recently presented with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from St. Francis College of Brooklyn and was the recipient of the Catholic Charities Gold Medal Award in 2019. He holds a B.S. in management and an M.B.A., both from New York University. n

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Michelle Byrne, CPA CFO | Long Island Association

Michelle Byrne is the Chief Financial Officer of the Long Island Association. She joined the organization in January 2009, first serving as Corporate Controller. She was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in December 2014 and oversees all financial

aspects including accounting, budgeting, treasury, and audits. She also serves as Chief Financial Officer of the LIA Foundation and Accelerate Long Island and as the Finance Director for ANYITC Fund Corp. The Long Island Association is the leading business or-

ganization in the region and has been supporting the Long Island business community for 96 years. The LIA Foundation’s primary exempt purpose is to support the initiatives of the Long Island Association. Accelerate Long Island is a unique collaboration among Long Island’s world-class research institutions and its business community to commercialize research and create an entrepreneurial ecosystem. ANYITC Fund Corp. provides seed investments for local start-ups in partnership with Empire State Development. Prior to joining the Long Island Association, Michelle held similar positions in corporate retail and was an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers, servicing some of Long Island’s largest privately held companies. Michelle was recently recognized as one of Long Island’s top 50 Women in Business by Long Island Business News. Michelle is a Certified Public Account and holds a Bachelor of

Science degree in accounting from CW Post University. I see the accounting profession evolving to embrace the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Adversity provides opportunity. An opportunity to

op creative solutions to today’s unique challenges. My advice for businesses is to be open to new ways of doing business, to be open to collaboration on all levels and to be open to accepting that the

I see the accounting profession evolving to embrace the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Adversity provides opportunity. An opportunity to reimagine yourself and your business. An opportunity to develop new skillsets that allow you and your employees to pivot to a hybrid workplace, embrace technology and develop creative solutions to today’s unique challenges. reimagine yourself and your business. An opportunity to develop new skillsets that allow you and your employees to pivot to a hybrid workplace, embrace technology and devel-

work model has forever been changed. I believe businesses can benefit from the workforce that has evolved from this pandemic, a workforce that is more resilient, flexible and creative. n

Brad C. Calhoun President/CEO Teachers Federal Credit Union |

Brad C. Calhoun is President and Chief Executive Officer of Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions, with over $8.7 billion in assets, serving more than 360,000 members at 32 full-service branch locations throughout the New York metro area. Mr. Calhoun has over 25 years of leadership experience in the financial industry. Before joining Teachers, he served as Chief Retail and Marketing Officer of First Tech Federal Credit Union, where he led the strategic direction of the organization. He directed a number of major marketing initiatives and spearheaded the redesign and strategy for all branches, transforming the member experience while simultaneously creating greater member value. In his time at First Tech, he was an integral part of the organization’s transformation and growth from $5.5 billion to $12 billion. He served as a committee member of ALCO, Pricing,

Investment Committee, and Credit Risk Committee. Prior to his position with First Tech Federal Credit Union, Mr. Calhoun held several roles at Bank of America, including Area Executive Senior Vice President for the bank’s Pacific Northwest Region. Mr. Calhoun earned a BA in Business Administration from California Baptist University. He is passionate about serving his community, most recently as Chairman of the Board for Junior Achievement Washington. A native of Southern California, Mr. Calhoun now calls Long Island home, where he lives with his wife, Danielle, and three daughters. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? One of the biggest lessons we learned from the pandemic is the importance of digital solutions. As many people were hesitant about visiting locations in person when COVID-19 first began impacting the region, we worked diligently to educate

members about our website and mobile application, which has the ability to facilitate the majority of banking transactions virtually. Teachers created how-to video guides for our members who might be taking advantage of our mobile and online banking services more frequently or, in some cases, for the first time ever. Additionally, we prioritized the implementation of Appointment Banking, which provided members with not only the assurance they needed to feel comfortable visiting a Teachers location in person during the pandemic but also with the ability to schedule a phone call with a Teachers representative. As Teachers continues to grow and evolve, I foresee additional digital enhancements being at the forefront of our strategy. Meeting members how and where they want to bank is and will continue to be a priority as the organization expands into new markets. n

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Franklin Camarano, Jr. President Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce |

Originally from Franklin Square, Frank lived west of Philadelphia for 14 years after attending Villanova University, where he eventually became an electrician and started his own company, catering to commercial and large residential work. Thirty-five years ago, Frank’s family built their first fitness facility, The Spa, located at Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel. During that time, they also operated the health club and golf course at the North

Shore Towers in Lake Success. In 1994, Frank moved back to Long Island when his family built the original North Shore Fitness located in Great Neck. In 2001 Frank had an opportunity to get back into construction, becoming the supervisor for a large union carpentry company, doing the entire interior of a new residential building in Tribeca, just a few blocks north of the World Trade Center. The experience of Sept 11 took a toll on all, so Frank chose

to re-concentrate his efforts back on Long Island after the Tribeca project was completed in December of the same year. His family started the planning of East Meadow’s very own North Shore Fitness, which Frank of course built, opening in early 2003. They became a World Gym franchise from 2014 thru May of 2020, and then Evolve Fitness thru the end of 2021. Another construction opportunity arose back in 2012 where, while running the gym full time he also was the field supervisor for Maxtec, a union rebar company. Their scope covered 4 major sites simultaneously (for four different project management companies) — the Belt Parkway System roadway/overpass/ bridges project, the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, the Grand Central Pkwy roadway/overpass project at LaGuardia Airport and the Alexander Hamilton Bridge rehabilitation project (over the Harlem River joining the Bronx and Manhattan). The AHB project was the

second largest single-contract construction project ever undertaken by state Department of Transportation. During this time Frank covered all these projects every day and ran the gym at night and on the weekends. At its peak, Maxtec employed 110 union workers, which Frank was responsible for, operating across all the projects.In East Meadow, Frank has been a member of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce since 2002, and in 2015 started a two-year term as a board member. Within a year was presented with the “Outstanding Board Member of the Year” award and was asked to serve as vice president the following year in 2016. Frank was president from 2017-2018, the only president at that time to have served two consecutive terms in 67 years, was chairman of the board for another two years, and remains a member of the board as a past president. As for the East Meadow Kiwanis, he has been a member for over 17 years and has served

on their board of directors. In 2019 he was honored to be the East Meadow Herald’s “Person of the Year”! Outside of East Meadow, Frank is the Vice President of the Nassau Parks Conservancy, which promotes activities at and around Nassau County-owned parks. The Conservancy is the organization that operates, among other things, the Long Island Marathon! Even though he has worked with them on many projects over the years, as of 2021, he is proud to be one of Vision Long Island’s newest board members. As for the Nassau Council, he has been an active participant since he started as vice president of the East Meadow Chamber in 2016 and served on the Breakfast Committee since. He started as a director on the board in November of 2018, ran the annual 2019 Presidents Roundtable in April, and by June of that same year became 1st vice president, and as of this November 2021 proudly serves as president. n

THE TEACHERS TEAM CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT & CEO BRAD C. CALHOUN and all the honorees of the Top Business Leaders of 2021

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Kathleen Caputi

senior Vice President | Epoch 5 Public Relations

Kathleen loves talking to people, certainly an asset in her role as a communicator. Her daily conversations with clients, journalists, and colleagues inform her work and spark ideas that result in impactful placements, awards, and higher visibility for her clients. She takes the time to dig into the essence of her clients’ professions, expertise and personalities to identify opportunities, uncover trends and pitch original ideas that strike a chord with journalists. At Epoch 5 Public Relations,

Kathleen has represented a diversity of clients including professional services, real estate, health and fitness, senior care, and large not-for-profit agencies. She has received three national communications industry awards and was named among the Top 50 Women in Business on Long Island. Kathleen has secured prominent placements for her clients in major media in the New York Metro area and other U.S. cities including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsday and other top daily newspapers as well as television in-

terviews, webinars, blogs, and bylined articles. She has written many award winning nominations for clients. One of her most memorable projects, for which she earned the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island “PR Campaign of the Year” award for Epoch 5, was bringing journalists from around the globe to the world premiere of the international photo exhibit “Journeys to School,” at the United Nations Visitor Centre in New York City. “Journeys to School” follows children from all over the world as they travel to school on foot, by boat, pedi-bus, donkey, bicycle and other modes of transportation. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? The digital age has had a profound effect on public relations and marketing, revolutionizing the way humans communicate. PR at its most basic is about storytelling, and the industry has embraced non-traditional media to tell its stories. Content is king. In addition to pitching journalists, editors, and photographers in print and electronic media, Epoch 5 engages with editors and producers of blogs, podcasts, and webinars; create and maintain social media accounts for clients, shoot video and photos, and write original content.

More of the stories we place include video. As a result of staff cuts at newsrooms, journalists rely more than ever on high-quality

critical in our digital age. Word travels quickly and minor missteps can be amplified in seconds on social media. A crisis management plan is

Today’s business climate demands that we embrace change, innovation, and flexibility. As markets shift along with customer demands and competition, it is more important than ever to tell your story in a way that is strategic, goal-oriented, and connects you with your customer and client base to build and burnish your brand. content and strong PR support. Industry trade publications operate with only a handful of people and look for contributed content. Well-written, informative bylined articles and guest columns are welcomed. Social media is not just changing the way PR professionals operate, it’s changing the way journalists create and distribute content, with particular consideration of a story’s life after print. Instagram and Facebook are a potent way to engage clients and customers in inventive, fun and memorable ways. Photos, videos and other original or reposted content entices followers to share, widening exposure to potential customers. Reputation management is

essential, even if it just identifies who will take action and what their roles will be. Strategic public relations helps clients solidify their reputations ahead of a crisis, can help avert a crisis, and can help manage the repercussions of a crisis. What advice would you gove other business owners: Today’s business climate demands that we embrace change, innovation, and flexibility. As markets shift along with customer demands and competition, it is more important than ever to tell your story in a way that is strategic, goal-oriented, and connects you with your customer and client base to build and burnish your brand. n

David A. Chauvin

Executive Vice President | ZE Creative Communications David brings close to 20 years of corporate, government and political communications experience, including an extensive background in crisis management. Overseeing public relations services, he is responsible for running the dayto-day operations for the firm’s public relations division, which

provides services to clients throughout Long Island, New York City, and the tri-state area. Prior to joining the firm, David served as communications director for the Town of North Hempstead, deputy press secretary for the Nassau County Executive’s office, and executive director for the Nassau County

Democratic Party. Additionally, he has held positions in the Nassau County Legislature as a legislative aide and policy adviser. David currently serves on the board of the Waldorf School of Garden City and is a member of the advisory board for the Childcare Council of Nassau County.

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Dr. Kimberly R. Cline President | Long Island University

Dr. Kimberly R. Cline became the 10th president of Long Island University in July 2013 and assumed leadership of one of the largest and most comprehensive private universities in the country. Dr. Cline has led the nearly century-old institution through a transformational process to provide students with an exceptional education that emphasizes experiential learning and excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Cline’s tenure has seen dynamic new schools, centers, and career-ready programs launched at LIU to increase retention and graduation, attract high-achieving applicants, and improve philanthropy while exposing students to high-demand academic programs under innovative leadership.

She spearheaded the launch of the College of Veterinary Medicine, one of four veterinary schools in the northeast joining the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and Tufts University; The Roosevelt School of global relations, diplomacy, leadership and service; and the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment, a collaboration with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation media empire that allows students to engage with entertainment industry icons. These programs complement LIU’s top offerings in healthcare and education as well as the nation’s first School of Professional Accountancy, the AACSB International-accredited School of Business, and the Kennedy Center

Award-winning theatre program, ranked in the top 30 in the nation. Dr. Cline also led a collaboration with RXR Realty to allow historic investments in the LIU Brooklyn campus, and a groundbreaking partnership with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment to restore the legendary Brooklyn Paramount Theatre at the campus. These initiatives reinforce LIU’s prominent role in the renaissance of Downtown Brooklyn, providing unique opportunities for the entire LIU community in all areas of study. A recognized leader in education, Dr. Cline has been named to the Long Island Press Power List’s 50 Most Influential People on Long Island, the inaugural Long Island Power 50 by City and State, and Brooklyn’s Women of Distinction. Dr. Cline is a board member of the Long Island Association and board member and former president of the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education. She previously served as chair of the Board of

Trustees of the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities and as a member of the board of the Center for Creative Leadership. Along with a Bachelor in Science in Industrial Relations, Dr. Cline also holds a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, and Doctor of Educational Administration. She previously served as Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer of the State University of New York system and President of Mercy College. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? The success of higher education depends on its value proposition. Universities can only be cost-effective if they provide high-quality education while remaining affordable, and if they adapt to the rapidly-evolving digital economy to ensure students can obtain jobs after graduation. LIU has honored its pledge to cap annual tuition rate increases at 2% since 2014 while maintaining its student-first approach to providing a world-class education. This disciplined strategy has

resulted in tuition rates as much as 47% lower than regional universities and has allowed LIU students to graduate at a financial advantage over their peers. Higher education has traditionally been reactive to the economy. LIU has shifted that paradigm by investing in cuttingedge programs that will help students get jobs in emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital game design, as well as high-demand markets such as health professions, pharmaceutical sciences and business. What advice would you give other business owners? My advice to business owners is to embrace change and not be afraid to think big. At LIU, we are not building a university for today’s world; we are building the university of the future. We created an ambitious, strategic long-term plan driven by innovation, and we have already made strides toward our ultimate goal of becoming an internationallyrenowned teaching and research institution. n

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Harry Coghlan

CEO/Executive Director | Nassau County Industrial Development Agency Professionally, I direct the NCIDA’s operations and efforts to pursue economic development projects for Nassau County primarily through business retention and attraction efforts. I am privileged to work with a dedicated staff of outstanding professionals who are committed to fostering sustainable, economic/business growth and development strategies that help elevate and enhance the County’s competitiveness. We work as partners with the business community to find solutions to challenges facing companies looking to start or grow their businesses in Nassau County. It is our honor to serve the business community of Nassau County and the entire Long Island region, in particular small business, which is the lifeblood of our local economy. Please visit us at: www.nassauida.org/ about-the-ncida I have a B.S. in Accounting from Wagner College and an MBA from St. John’s University. Personally, my wife and I

have been residents of Merrick for fifteen years where we have raised our daughter who is now a student in The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. We enjoy taking advantage of all that Nassau County has to offer from our beautiful beaches to our many local downtowns and everything in between. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? COVID accelerated both the remote-work flexible-hours economy and the growing demand for readily accessible data and analytics. The NCIDA responded by developing a top-to-bottom new website including the necessary data, updated in realtime, for business executives and site selection specialists to justify considering locating in Nassau County. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for an executive considering Nassau County as their location to state their case. Additionally, we intend to leverage recent investments into prospecting and lead-

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generation training and technologies to market the county to companies located outside of New York State. We are in the process of developing an outbound marketing strategy, Nassau County has so much to offer, we just need to tell the story. What advice would you give other business owners? Take advantage of the outstanding business ecosystem available across the entire island. There are many valuable, passionate, and committed organizations ready to assist, we encourage you to reach out directly to the NCIDA, the local chamber of commerce, Blank Slate Media, or the Long Island Association as a first point of contact. Any one of us will be pleased to point you in the right direction. And please do feel free to follow the NCIDA on social media as we routinely promote available resources to the business community. n

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S18 Top Business Leaders of Nassau County • Blank Slate Newspapers, Friday, February 25, 2022 As Chief Leasing & Development Officer of Lesso Mall Development (Long Island), Inc., dba Samanea New York, Dominic Coluccio is responsible for the rebranding and repositioning of an iconic Long Island shopping destination – the former “Fortunoff Mall at the Source” in Westbury. Located along one of L.I.’s most-traveled retail corridors, the location recently underwent a $30 million renovation designed to repurpose the property into a lifestyle destination offering selective retail, entertainment and international cuisine. In his role, Coluccio spearheads the leasing strategy, redevelopment, tenant, broker and community relations, contract negotiations, and marketing of the property. Coluccio joined Lesso Mall Development (Long Island), Inc. in 2019, when the 750,000-square-foot property and 38-acre shopping complex was mostly vacant at 21% percent capacity. Today, following a global pandemic and uncertain retail outlook, Coluccio has helped orchestrate Samanea New York’s ambitious redevelopment and expansion by increasing occupancy to 67%. Working with the brokerage

Dominic Coluccio

Chief Leasing & Development Officer | Samanea New York

team at Colliers International’s and his team at Lesso Mall Development, Coluccio is responsible for transforming Samanea NY into a preferred destination for several entertainment, restaurant, and retail brands. Today, as a result of Coluccio’s impressive business acumen and ability to maintain strong momentum for himself and his team, Samanea New York has welcomed Bloomingdale’s Rug & Furniture Outlet,

the first anchor tenant to open at the property in almost 20 years; signed the first 99 Ranch Grocery Market, and is preparing their Grand Opening by end of Q1 2022; formulated the property’s restaurant row by inking multiple deals with a host of well-established international cuisine names including the high-end Pan-Asian restaurant, MoCa Asian Bistro; and signed entertainment leases with Empire Adventure Park, a premier family entertainment center, and X-Golf, a state-of-the-art golf simulator; and recently inked a deal with one of the largest rock climbing franchises in the country, Gravity Vault, making Samanea NY the only Long Island mall to offer a rock climbing center as well as first-to-market tenants. “Dominic has successfully engaged the brokerage community to create success, which in the current retail environment, is no small feat,” said Herb Agin, CEO, Colliers International. “He has also admirably worked through prior issues with dogged determina-

tion and creativity, and has secured tenancies such as Bloomingdale’s and 99 Ranch that have already begun to revitalize the property and achieve market prominence.” Coluccio advocates giving back to the community in every way he can and his actions underscore that commitment. He has welcomed the East Meadow Public Library to utilize space at Samanea NY, arranged for the Girls Scouts of Nassau County to utilize space as a cookie distribution center, and has established agreements to host multiple community events including outdoor arts and collectibles fairs and indoor events such as the recent food expo with Dine-LI and upcoming Dreamland Amusement Park to operate an outdoor carnival during each summer. A member of the Real Estate Board of New York, International Council of Shopping Centers, and Association for a Better Long Island, Coluccio bridges his commercial real estate career with retail man-

agement, having enhanced customer service, sales and community engagement at D. Coluccio & Sons, Inc., a thirdgeneration specialty food importer and distributor established by his Italian-immigrant grandfather and father in 1962. Previous professional successes include external communications for Girl Scouts of the USA and executive management in ground transportation for the City of NY during the Bloomberg Administration. He has been named a “Ones to Watch” in 2021 by the New York Real Estate Journal, is the recipient of the Long Island Business News “Rising Star in Real Estate 2021,” has been named a “Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate” by Long Island Business News. A rising star and influencer among influencers in the Long Island retail and commercial real estate sector, Coluccio is a passionate professional who is working tirelessly to redevelop, resurrect and reposition one of Nassau County’s best-known retail locations. n

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Ann Conroy

CEO | Long Island Division Douglas Elliman

With over 35 years in the residential real estate business, Ann Conroy is known for her passion for the real estate industry, her love of the agents, her respect for the consumers, and her pride in the Douglas Elliman Brand. As CEO of the Long Island

Division of Douglas Elliman, with its diverse markets, Ann works diligently each and every day with her senior management team and managers to study trends and execute strategies to keep all Long Island offices, ahead of the curve, competitive, and the “place to be.”

Under her leadership, the Long Island Division proudly boasts the number one position ahead of all competitors in the region and keeps raising the bar for all. Ann is known for her direct approach to the business, focusing on the components of revenue, cutting through the “noise,” analyzing the situation and making decisions that affect growth. Her integrity and fairness is never questioned but respected amongst all her colleagues. Ann started out as an agent with Merrill Lynch Realty in 1981 in the seaside town of Sayville. The real estate business grabbed her from day one and she became a top producer each year before entering Management. Her skill and talents were recognized immediately, and she was promoted to regional manager, then senior vice president of Suffolk County, before taking on the responsibilities of President and now CEO of Long Island Division of Douglas Elliman.

Ann was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving out to the Island, where she graduated from Brooklyn College of the City of New York, majoring in psychology. Her first position was in the Corporate Human Resources Department of a Fortune 500 company, rising to a management position in three short years. Ann entered the real estate business after taking a short break to raise her children. She attributes her success to her family discussions around the dinner table, always business, business politics, and real estate, and especially her parent’s love of buying and selling houses, as she tagged along learning to love the business from a very early age. Ann was recognized as Realtor of the Year in May 2018 by Long Island Press, selected as one of Long Island’s 100 Most influential People by Long Island Press in 2019, won the Lifetime Achievement award for Top Real Estate Executive by Richner Com-

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munications Herald Community Newspapers in 2019, and was selected as one of Long Island’s 100 Most Influential People by Long Island Press. She is also a member of the board of advisors with BWG Strategy. Ann is an avid reader, analyzes everything, sometimes to a fault, is very intuitive, and understands that to be relevant you can’t stand still but need to constantly learn. She ran the Training Department for Long Island for many years and still to this day, keeps her hand in the courses offered to the agents to keep them relevant and successful. She openly acknowledges that real estate is the greatest business on earth, and her happiest hours are those hours spent with the best and the brightest managers and agents, solving problems, overcoming objections, sharing ideas and implementing cutting edge programs for the offices she serves. n

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IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP Congratulations Harry for your well-deserved recognition as a 2021 Blank Slate Media Top Business Leader of Nassau County

Nassau County Industrial Development Agency’s (NCIDA) board of directors and staff are proud to honor our own CEO, Harry Coghlan, for his vision and leadership. During Harry’s tenure the agency has facilitated private investment of more than $400.0MM resulting in the creation of 8,700 permanent jobs, $1,817.2MM in permanent sales, and the creation of over 1,000 residential apartment units while supporting diverse industry sectors including housing, healthcare, hospitality, technology, and consumer products. The NCIDA congratulates all the honorees of Blank Slate Media’s Top Business Leaders of 2021. Together we are building a strong and sustainable economy in Nassau County.

Harry Coghlan, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director

BOARD MEMBERS Richard Kessel, Chairman • Lewis M. Warren, Vice Chairman • Anthony Simon, 2nd Vice Chairman • Timothy Williams, Secretary Christopher Fusco, Assistant Secretary • Amy Flores, Treasurer • John Coumatos, Assistant Treasurer

EXECUTIVE TEAM Harry Coghlan, CEO/Executive Director Catherine Fee, CMO/Director of Business Development Anne L. Lamorte, CFO

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Michael Costello CEO | Costello’s Ace Hardware

Michael Costello, CEO of Costello’s Ace Hardware, began his career at the age of 13, working weekends with his father Vinnie at the family hardware store in Deer Park. Vinnie, who founded the company, served as CEO, and led the small company from 1976 until 2016 and oversaw the expansion of the business from a single store to one of the largest family-owned Ace Hardware chains in the country. Over the years, Michael held many different roles in the com-

pany from stock boy all the way up to President and Chief Operations Officer. He was appointed as the company’s CEO in 2016 when Vinnie retired. Since 2016, Michael has continued the outstanding legacy set by his father of growth and problem-solving. Under Michael’s leadership, the company has grown from 25 locations and $65 Million in sales annually to 40 stores and over $140 Million in sales. Costello’s Ace Hardware has become one of the largest inde-

pendently owned Ace Hardware chains in the nation. Costello’s vision is to grow to 75 locations and $250 Million in revenue by 2025 and the company is currently ahead of its goal. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? We’ve been experiencing change for almost 50 years, but certainly, there has been a rapid acceleration more recently- especially through the pandemic. Changes in how consumers want to engage with our brand and shop has us embracing an omnichannel transformation. We don’t see this slowing down. We rapidly added various order fulfillment capabilities like in-store and curbside pick-up, drastically increased our fleet of delivery vehicles, and continuously look for additional services our customers are seeking. Additionally, our marketing strategies continue to evolve. A plan once dominated by printed sale flyers sent to mailboxes is now giving way to a wide range of digital, social, and targeted mail, texts, and emails.

Important to us is the segmentation of the business- the DIY and professional customers we serve, services we provide, and critical product categories. Each has its own unique strategy for growth and success. Technology will continue to play an important role in the future. There’s no such thing as “no tech” anymore- consumers won’t tolerate it. Smaller independents like Costello’s may not need to be on the cutting edge of technology, but we will have to utilize technology to engage, communicate, and operate more efficiently. The one aspect of our business that will never change is the importance of our team to our success. The red-vested heroes of Costello’s Ace are our secret sauce, and what differentiates us most from our big box and on-line competitors. The helpful, friendly, personal service that our frontline associates provide is what keeps our customers emotionally engaged. What advice would you give other business owners?

Always lead with your values. Focus less on “what you do” and more on “why you do it”. Throughout my years in the business, I’ve seen so much change. Change in the products and the services consumers want. Change in the demographic, segments, and shopping habits of customers. Change in the people that are seeking to work in our business. It’s easy to get stuck in your ways and resist change. At Costello’s, we focus on the values that Vinnie built the business on- unbridled enthusiasm for solving problems, building deep, meaningful relationships, being a positive influence in our communities, and a desire to continuously improve and grow. This allows us to stay openminded, agile, seek improvement, and change. It also empowers our people, making us a great place to work, and puts our people in a position to consistently deliver for our customers. n

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Nancy Costopulos President/CEO | Old Westbury Gardens

Nancy Costopulos is President & CEO of Old Westbury Gardens, one of the few remaining historic Long Island estates open to the public and one of the best-preserved of its kind in America. Old Westbury Gardens is a private nonprofit founded in 1959; a treasured landmark that, with vision and careful stewardship, has survived to become an inspiring and authentic link to the past and a welcoming, magical place where visitors

enjoy beautiful historic gardens and stunning architecture. Nancy joined Old Westbury Gardens in 2015 and over the last seven years, she has successfully led her talented team and moved the organization forward through the development of a long-range strategic plan which lays out a vision for the future. That plan is designed to preserve the Gardens’ historic assets, transform the visitor experience, and ensure Old Westbury Gardens will remain relevant to

successive generations. In her time at the Gardens, the largest and most significant preservation project in the history of the organization was completed along with an ambitious and successful capital campaign. New virtual programs were created to address the temporary closure of the Gardens education programs. The annual fund hit its highest mark ever, new tour programs have been created to enhance interpretation of the site, and large exhibitions were launched raising awareness and increasing membership and visitorship. Nancy began her professional career in the corporate sector with Beatrice Foods/KKR in Seattle and Toronto and then moved to Los Angeles where she held her first nonprofit job with the Los Angeles Zoo Association where she served for six years. Relocating with her husband and two children to Chicago, she accepted a position at the Chicago Botanic Garden, one of the world’s leading public gardens and horticultural in-

stitutions, in fundraising, membership and public programs. She then moved to the Chicago-based American Marketing Association, the largest professional society for marketing professionals and academics in the world, where she became the Chief Marketing Officer and served for 17 years. Nancy also serves as ViceChair of the Board of Discover Long Island, is an avid road cyclist and beekeeper, as well as an enthusiastic cook and cooking instructor with a certificate in Culinary Arts from Kendall College in Chicago. ON THE PANDEMIC: Like so many organizations in the early days of the pandemic, Old Westbury Gardens, which had welcomed visitors from Long Island and beyond for over 50 years, had to close its gates to the public. Many of the staff transitioned to a work from home model and began to develop online programs and activities that would continue to engage the communities it served.

Nancy is leading Old Westbury Gardens to embrace the change created by the turmoil of the last two years by remaining agile, reducing risk, and generating a sense of excitement as plans evolve to recover and rebuild profits. “Like so many astute leaders in the public and private sectors, we’ve all learned that so much of what has changed will remain, and we must acknowledge, create, and manage new business models. At Old Westbury Gardens we are working hard to understand and meet the new expectations of our visitors, and engage with the new customers we welcomed to our beautiful outdoor site during the pandemic. We are thinking differently, while at the same time, we keep doing what great brands and great businesses do—strengthening our commitment to our mission, our customers, and our values, and navigate through it all with empathy and a renewed sense of collaboration.” n

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Congratulations

Anthony Boutin, MD, President/Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer for being honored by Blank Slate Media as one of the Top Business Leaders of Nassau County in 2021

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Dr. Robert R. Dillon District Superintendent | Nassau BOCES

As District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES, Dr. Robert R. Dillon leads the largest educational services agency in New York. Nassau BOCES is a cooperative of the 56 school districts in

Nassau County, which collectively serve more than 200,000 students. In addition to serving as Nassau BOCES chief executive, he is a regional representative for the New York State

Commissioner of Education. Dr. Dillon has been an active leader in education for 35 years, including eight as Superintendent of East Meadow UFSD. He served as the Executive Director of Reform Educational Financing Inequities Today, a consortium of school districts dedicated to fair and equitable education for all students. He was also the Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council, a member of the Board of Directors for the National School Development Council. A scholarly author, Dr. Dillon has written extensively on the improvement of education, and his work has been published in The American School Board Journal, Long Island Education Review, the Journal of School Leadership and Education News. In addition, he has presented for several major educational organizations, including the International Conference on Educational Research, the National School Boards Association and the New York State School Boards Association. As a professor, he has helped to prepare

Nassau BOCES will continue to be at the forefront of educational excellence in New York State. We will continue to champion workforce development, ensuring that our career and technical education programs align with current industry standards and prepare students for the jobs of the future. generations of future educators at a number of distinguished colleges and universities. For these efforts, he has been named Educator of the Year by Phi Delta Kappa and was presented with the Leaders in Education Award from St. John’s University. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration from St. John’s University, a master’s degree in special education from the College of New Rochelle and a bachelor’s degree in history from St. John’s University. How do you see your business evolving with the changing times? Nassau BOCES will

continue to be at the forefront of educational excellence in New York State. We will continue to champion workforce development, ensuring that our career and technical education programs align with current industry standards and prepare students for the jobs of the future. We will continue to seek out cutting edge instructional technology that can support and amplify the good work of teachers. What advice would you give other businesses? Network, network, network. Listen, listen, listen. And then act. n

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An Entrepreneurial, Inspirational Disruptor We congratulate our own David Chauvin, executive vice president of ZE Creative Communications. David’s inspired leadership and entrepreneurial spirit have been a driving force in the continued growth and expansion of ZE Creative Communications as one of the region’s leading communications and marketing agencies. All of us at ZE Creative Communications would also like to congratulate all the other honorees of Blank Slate’s 2021 Top Business Leaders of Nassau County. Like David, these outstanding women and men are making a positive impact on the region’s economy

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S28 Top Business Leaders of Nassau County • Blank Slate Newspapers, Friday, February 25, 2022 Michael Dowling is one of health care’s most influential voices, taking a stand on societal issues such as gun violence and immigration that many health system CEOs shy away from. As president and CEO of Northwell Health, he leads a clinical, academic and research enterprise with a workforce of more than 77,000. Northwell is the largest health care provider and private employer in New York State, caring for more than two million people annually through a vast network of more than 830 outpatient facilities, including 220 primary care practices, 52 urgent care centers, home care, rehabilitation and end-of-life programs, and 22 hospitals. Northwell also pursues pioneering research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and a visionary approach to medical education highlighted by the Zucker School of Medicine, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and one of the nation’s largest medical residency and fellowship programs. Mr. Dowling’s leadership has been invaluable to Northwell’s consistent expansion and prominence. In 2020, he successfully navigated the health system through the first COVID-19 epicenter in the US, detailing his

Michael Dowling President/CEO | Northwell Health

experiences in Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Humanity, Innovation, and Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Crisis. Overall, Northwell has treated more than 300,000 COVID patients, and the health system utilized a strong innovative culture to expand hospital bed capacity (adding 2,000 beds in two weeks), 3D-print nasal swabs for COVID testing, convert bilevel positive airway pressure machines into mechanical ventilators and take advantage of its large, integrated health system to “load balance” and transport 810 patients from overrun hospitals to those that had bed capacity.

Northwell also kept employees safe, investing in critical personal protective equipment to help those working the front lines, one of whom — Sandra Lindsay — was the first person in the US to receive the historic COVID vaccine in December 2020. Prior to becoming president and CEO in 2002, Mr. Dowling was the health system’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Before joining Northwell Health in 1995, he was a senior vice president at Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Mr. Dowling served in New York State government for 12 years, including seven years as state director of Health, Education and Human Services and deputy secretary to the governor. He was also commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services. Before his public service career, Mr. Dowling was a professor of social policy and assistant dean at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services, and director of the Fordham campus in Westchester County.

Mr. Dowling has been honored with many awards over the years, including his selection as the Grand Marshal of the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City, the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for Irish Abroad, induction into the Irish America Hall of Fame, the 2012 B’nai B’rith National Healthcare Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the 2011 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award from the National Center for Healthcare Leadership and the 2011 CEO Information Technology Award from Modern Healthcare magazine and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. In 2020, Mr. Dowling received the Deming Cup from the Columbia School of Business and was ranked No. 2 on Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare, his highest ranking in 13 years appearing on the list. Mr. Dowling is past chair of the Healthcare Institute and the current chair of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. He

is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences and the North American Board of the Smurfit School of Business at University College, Dublin, Ireland. He also serves as a board member of the Long Island Association. He is past chair and a current board member of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership, the Greater New York Hospital Association, the Healthcare Association of New York State and the League of Voluntary Hospitals of New York. Mr. Dowling was an instructor at the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Harvard School of Public Health. Mr. Dowling grew up in Limerick, Ireland. He earned his undergraduate degree from University College Cork, Ireland, and his master’s degree from Fordham University. He also has honorary doctorates from Queen’s University Belfast, University College Dublin, Hofstra University, Dowling College and Fordham University. n

Michael Dubb

Founder/CEO | The Beechwood Organization

Michael Dubb is founder and chief executive officer of The Beechwood Organization (www.beechwoodhomes.com), the largest developer of residential housing on Long Island and one of the largest developers of single-family and multifamily attached housing in New York State.Under his leadership, since 1985, Beechwood has developed over 60 communities, built over 7500 homes and is in the planning stages for new sites

in the New York metro area from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens across Long Island to the Hamptons and Upstate New York in Saratoga Springs. In 2021, Beechwood entered the Carolinas market with thoughtful proposals for new residential developments starting in North Carolina’s Charlotte and Chapel Hill.Averaging 3.9 million square feet in new developments year-on-year since 2017, Beechwood transitioned

from local builder to national leader ranking #58 of 245 Housing Giants by Professional Builder Magazine in 2020. Long Island Business News cites Beechwood as “the most prolific home builder on Long Island” and honored it as the region’s Top Multi-Family Developer in 2021, and Residential Developer of the Year for five years to 2018. Development brand names include Arverne by the Sea, Bishops Pond, Country Pointe, Harbor Pointe, Marina Pointe, Meadowbrook Pointe, Oak Ridge, The Latch and The Vanderbilt.Born and raised on Long Island, Mr. Dubb is highly active in civic, community and professional organizations.Mr. Dubb is a board director of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) as appointed by the New York State Senate in 2008. An avid horseman, he is a seven-time leading thoroughbred owner in New York State.The pinnacle of Mr. Dubb’s public service, on behalf of The Belmont Childcare Association, for which he is

chairman and a past president, is the creation of Anna House. In 2002, Mr. Dubb spearheaded, built and donated materials for construction of a 7,500-square-foot daycare center for the children of Belmont Racetrack’s backstretch workers. This innovative project, providing daily education and care for more than 70 children each day, 365 days a year, was the first of its kind in the nation and set a standard for other racetracks to emulate. In 2011, due to the overwhelming need forthis program, and to accommodate additional children, Mr. Dubb built a 1500-square-foot extension. In 2020, he donated and began construction of a similar daycare facility at Saratoga Race Course, Faith’s House, named after his mother and to open in 2021.As an NYRA board member, Mr. Dubb led the effort to create better living conditions for backstretch workers including the construction and renovation of several

new dormitories at Saratoga and Belmont. Mr. Dubb is a lifelong director and former two-time president of the Long Island Builders Institute, which in 2016 entered him to its Hall of Fame for contributions to the industry and community; and a former board member of the Long Island Housing Partnership. In 2018, Tilles Center honored Mr. Dubb, and his son Steven, for contributions to the performing arts center and community over the past ten years. Mr. Dubb has also been honored for his achievements and philanthropy by The American Cancer Society, American Jewish Committee, CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, Family Service League, Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation, Mid-Island Y JCC, Sid Jacobson JCC and Suffolk YJCC. Mr. Dubb continues to be recognized for his professional and charitable contributions to Long Island taking great pride in giving back to the community he has called home all his life. n

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John R. Durso President Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW |

Since 1999, John R. Durso has served as the president of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW, a labor union that represents over 13,000 working men and women across New York State and parts of New Jersey. Local 338 members are employed in a variety of different industries and roles including in grocery and food retail, drug stores and retail pharmacy chains, healthcare and human services, and cannabis, amongst others. John is the President of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, the fourth largest central labor council in the United States, representing 250,000 union members in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, a role he has held since 2005. He also serves as an International Vice President of the United Food and Commercial Workers, vice president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union – a Council within the UFCW — and is a vice president of the New York City Central Labor Council. In addition, John holds po-

sitions on the Town of Hempstead Labor Advisory Board, the Nassau County Living Wage Advisory Board, the Town of Oyster Bay Workforce Investment Boards, and serves on the Governor’s Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. He is a lifetime member of the New York branch of the NAACP, a board member of the Long Island Association, Board Secretary of the EAC Network, Board Member of Nassau Community College Foundation, and has twice served as Chair of the Board of the United Way of Long Island. Additionally, John serves on the Advisory Boards of the ENERGEIA Partnership, The Cornell Industrial Labor Relations School, the Long Island Community Development Corporation, Molloy College Business School, the Rauch Foundation, Hofstra University’s Labor Advisory Board, and John Thiessen Children’s Foundation. John is a recipient of Networking Magazine’s “David Award” and is a member of the

LIBN/Hofstra University Long Island Hall of Fame. He is also a recipient of the prestigious “Ellis Island Medal of Honor” from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, an international organization that celebrates the diversity, achievements and progress of all ethnic backgrounds and promotes tolerance and cultural awareness. Among his other awards are the Harry Chapin Award from the Long Island Association, awards for his community and charitable works from The Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Island Harvest, Long Island Cares and The Long Island United Way. John has also been recognized by City & State as a member of the “Labor Power 100.” A great admirer of President Theodore Roosevelt, John believes that his greatest accomplishments are his four grown children: John Jr., Michael, Jessica, and Jim. He is also a proud grandfather of seven. John is married to Peggy, who was herself, a 27-year member of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW. n

Phillip Eng

President | MTA Long Island Railroad

Phillip Eng is the President of the MTA Long Island Rail Road, the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the nation serving over 91 million riders a year. Appointed in April 2018 following several years of declining on-time train performance, Mr. Eng quickly set out to make immediate and longterm improvements by initiating

the railroad's Forward program – a set of strategic initiatives aimed at improving service reliability and enhancing the customer experience. Many of Mr. Eng’s accomplishments as President involve collaboration with the LIRR management and workforce to develop first-in-the-nation technologies to address long-stand-

ing issues, like improving grade crossing safety through a partnership with Waze, leading to grade crossing alerts being used globally. To combat the everpresent Autumn issues of leaves on tracks, which cause delays and can damage car wheels, Mr. Eng and his team developed and deployed an industry-leading laser train resulting in dramatic service improvements. Facing the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 Mr. Eng’s focus is keeping employees and customers safe by increasing disinfecting and cleaning of trains, stations and workplaces at frequencies never before seen at the agency. To put power in customers’ hands, the LIRR led the nation with real-time train information so riders can see current train capacity to make informed travel decisions and find less-crowded trains. To further protect riders and increase confidence that public transportation is safe to ride, the LIRR is piloting new air purification systems in train cars that effectively kill airborne viruses like COVID-19.

Under Mr. Eng’s leadership, the LIRR now has improved reliability, all while delivering a historic $6B capital program that’s modernizing and expanding LIRR infrastructure including Double Track in Suffolk County, Main Line Expansion in Nassau County, East Side Access, Jamaica Capacity Improvements, new M9 fleet and Centralized Train Control, and more. Mr. Eng first joined the state public transportation agency in 2017 as the MTA’s Chief Operating Officer, where he led initiatives to modernize transportation systems through innovative technologies. These included the development of the new contactless fare payment system OMNY and testing new signaling systems including the use of ultra-wideband. Mr. Eng also served as the Acting President for New York City Transit leading the early efforts of the Subway Action Plan. Mr. Eng’s public service career began in 1983 at the New York State Department of Transportation as a Junior Engineer. He gained expertise working his

way up through various groups from Structures, Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Design and Construction before joining management and executive leadership roles. At NYSDOT, Mr. Eng held various positions including Construction Supervisor, Regional Director, Chief Engineer before his final post as Executive Deputy Commissioner. During his tenure at DOT, Mr. Eng played a vital role improving project delivery and use of design-build to deliver significant projects such as the I-81 Environmental Impact Study, Rochester Train Station, and construction of the new Kosciuszko Bridge in Brooklyn and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in the Hudson Valley. Mr. Eng earned his Bachelor of Engineering at Cooper Union and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. A native and life-long Long Islander, Mr. Eng currently resides with his wife, Carole, and their four children in Smithtown. He commutes to his office in Jamaica via the LIRR’s Smithtown Station daily. n

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S32 Top Business Leaders of Nassau County • Blank Slate Newspapers, Friday, February 25, 2022 Steven A. Fangmann P.E., BCEE has been a recognized engineer, speaker, author and thought leader in civil and environmental engineering for over 40 years. As President of D&B Engineers and Architects, a leading full-service engineering, architectural and construction management firm headquartered in Woodbury he has implemented major initiatives to strategically position the venerable organization (founded in 1965) for future successes. These initiatives emphasized excellence, business ethics, technical competence and quality standards. Mr. Fangmann’s record of service to the engineering profession is extensive. He is a Past President of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a member of NYWEA’s Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Nicholas J. Bartilucci Award for Lifetime Achievement. He is also Past President of the Nassau Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE). With special expertise in wastewater facilities planning, investigation and design of municipal wastewater treatment plants and sewer systems, water management planning, water

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and wastewater regulations and project management, Mr. Fangmann has overseen hundreds of private and public infrastructure projects in the most environmentally acceptable, cost-conscious manner. Mr. Fangmann’s leadership in D&B’s engineering services for the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) involves operational and design improvements to the Delaware No.1 WPCF and plant performance assistance. Mr. Fangmann directed various design and construction improvements to the Bay Park and Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities for the Nassau County DPW. He also co-directed the Nassau County Master Plan project of the Bay Park

STP, Cedar Creek WPCP and 37 pump stations. Further, Mr. Fangmann directs D&B’s work with the Town of Oyster Bay including underground storage tank monitoring/improvements, oversight of the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex operations, stormwater Phase II implementation, design of municipal infrastructure improvements and monitoring of observations wells and environmentally sensitive properties. Mr. Fangmann received his undergraduate Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.C.E.) and Master of Environmental Engineering (M.E.E.) degrees from Manhattan College. He actively supports charities including The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s Vet Dogs, the Maurer Foundation for Breast Cancer Health, and serves on Manhattan College’s Board of Advisors to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Departments. D&B Engineers and ArchitectsD&B has provided in-

novative engineering solutions in environmentally acceptable and cost-conscious applications since 1965. D&B has five locations in New York and offices in South Plainfield, NJ and Trevose, PA. D&B’s services include wastewater and construction management, water supply, environmental investigation/ remediation, multimedia environmental compliance, MEP engineering, architecture, civil engineering, energy engineering, electrical engineering, solid waste management and structural engineering, all guided by the directive of ‘facing challenges, providing solutions.’ Integrated services include environmental review, green technology/sustainability, building information modeling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), disaster response and recovery, public outreach, municipal planning and grant assistance. D&B is comprised of close to 200 men and women from a variety of professional disci-

plines. Experienced, innovative and consummately skilled, they constitute a client-centric commitment for total customer satisfaction. D&B also supports numerous engineering, environmental and architectural associations. Business Evolution and Changing Times Civil engineering is a discipline characterized by the nexus of tradition and innovation and how it affects individuals and communities. As a society, we are driven by the need to provide potable water and wastewater solutions for ever-increasing populations while being environmentally sensitive, and by the desire to preserve important parts of our heritage for the benefit of future generations. We at D&B recognize that our business will continue to evolve. The need for more brilliant, young engineering and architectural minds will grow exponentially, and empowering them through education and innovation will be a true measure of success.

Henry C. “Hank” Foley, PhD. president New York Institute of Technology |

Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D., is the fourth president of New York Institute of Technology and is committed to providing outstanding outcomes for all of its students. This is accomplished by putting them at the core of a strategy that seeks to achieve excellence across all phases of the student experience—from recruitment and retention to the reward of graduation and start of a professional career. Creative resource generation and prudent asset management ensure that New York Tech further enhances these experiences and supports the aspirations of students, faculty, and staff. Foley believes that putting people first is critical because it is their suc-

cess that fuels their passion for New York Tech, resulting in more financial resources, higher enrollments, and deeper partnerships that enhance the institute’s reputation. As the University of Missouri’s interim chancellor, Foley led the university through a very challenging period of unrest, change, and, ultimately, real progress toward inclusion and equity. Before being appointed interim chancellor in November 2015, he joined the MU system in 2013 as executive vice president for academic affairs, where he was tasked with strengthening the academic quality of each of the four universities, increasing the size of the research enterprise, and cul-

tivating more technology transfer to the market. At Penn State, Foley served as department head of chemical engineering, associate vice president for research, dean of the college of information sciences and technology, and vice president for research and dean of the graduate school. In addition, he has held faculty appointments in chemical engineering and chemistry at MU, Penn State, and the University of Delaware. Foley holds a bachelor’s degree from Providence College, master’s degree from Purdue University, and doctorate from Penn State, all in chemistry. An accomplished researcher who has dedicated more than 30 years toward advancing the study of nanotechnology, he holds 16 patents, has written more than 150 articles and a textbook, the second edition of which appeared in June 2021. In addition, Foley has mentored nearly 50 graduate and undergraduate thesis students, as well as post-doctoral fellows. Those who have conducted research with him now hold

faculty positions at MIT, Kansas State, Michigan State, University of South Carolina, and Penn State, as well as senior research and management positions at large and prestigious corporations and startups. Foley is a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National Academy of Inventors. In 2015, Foley was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science by Providence College and, in 2017, earned the Distinguished Science Alumni Award from Purdue University. He is a trustee for Providence College, as well as a member of the board of the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York and the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education. Foley also serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Center Business Improvement District and the Long Island Association. In 2019, he received

a Long Island Business News Executive Circle Award. Foley has been married to Dr. Karin Foley for over 40 years. They reside in Plandome and have two daughters, Laura and Erica, and two grandchildren, Juliet and Graham. How do you see your business evolving due to changing times? The pandemic has required us to adjust our business model, focus more on the bottom line, and improve top-line revenue. To accomplish this, we have made the student experience central to our strategy. What advice would you give other business owners? While strategy is crucial, culture dominates. Part of any strategy that requires change must also manage cultural resistance to change. This is true for any enterprise seeking to adapt to the present while preparing for the future. Not only can culture overtake strategy, so, too, can fortune. One must consider fortune constantly—and, in view of that, constantly re-evaluate strategy. n

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Jason Friedman

Sr. Global Real Estate Advisor | The Friedman Team Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

Jason Friedman has been involved in relatively every newsworthy high-end/record-breaking sale on Long Island over the past few years. This list includes making the Largest Residential Sale in the History of Nassau County, The St Ignatius Retreat ($36.5M), The Easton Estate ($20M), 2 Homes on the Former Estate of Madame

Chiang Kai-Shek ($13.45M) and The Allen Estate ($13.28M). Jason operates in the upper echelons of the Gold Coast real estate market. His extensive network of international and high net worth clients have allowed him to represent both buyers and sellers on the largest and most expensive property transactions in Nassau County. Jason is frequent-

Sarah (Rudi) Friedman Sr. Global Real Estate Advisor | The Friedman Team Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

ly in the press, both domestic and international, allowing him to continuously attract buyers from all over the globe. Jason’s ability to leverage technology, social media and print advertising allow him to aggressively market and expose his properties via every possible avenue. This has enabled Jason to produce top end results for both buyers and sellers in the most efficient manner possible. Jason Friedman, a North Shore Long Island native, holds a Business Marketing degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and an MBA in Finance from Hofstra University in New York. Sarah Rudi Friedman was the first North Shore Long Island Residential Real Estate Agent to personally close over $100M in Sales Volume in a single year. As a North Shore Long Island native of 20+ years, Rudi has a storied career in Real Estate, including personally making the Largest Residential Sale in the

History of Nassau County. Rudi’s clientele includes some of the wealthiest international business people and the largest International residential development companies in the world. Rudi is an expert in selling luxury real estate and is recognized as one of the most decorated professionals throughout Long Island and New York State.

Her constant presence in the press and referrals from satisfied clients allow Rudi’s business to continually rise further into real estate’s stratosphere. Rudi’s passion for real estate, business acumen and personal relationships are driving forces behind the team’s sustained success. Rudi attended McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. n

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Peter Goldsmith Chairman | LISTnet

Peter Goldsmith worked for CBS Records as director of A&R Operations under the mentorship of Clive Davis. He then joined Grumman Data Systems from 1975 – 1995 and was director of operations. In this capacity, he traveled

After 20 years in the largest financial services firms, I found my true passion in entrepreneurship, founding a successful hedge fund, growing it from $750,000 to $1.2 billion in seven years. As a result, I now consult to or invest in businesses where I see the opportunity to disrupt or challenge the “status quo.” My 44 years of diverse business experience led me to invest in “disruption” to seek the best returns! My chemical engineering foundation at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute combined with Harvard Business School provided me the tools to effectively capitalize on such opportunities. The most exciting career highlights were being involved in, and driving, industry disruption through better solutions to the “status quo.” Taking the buyer’s shoes lays out the vision, and my engineering mindset sets out the path. Good disruption results in better customer services while providing the disruptor with the potential opportunity for financial gain. Today, my focus is both financial services and boating industries. While different industries, both are ripe for disruption, and both are experiencing major disruptive forces. At Palumbo Wealth Man-

around the country supporting the many Grumman won IT programs at NASA and other government sites. In 1995 he was put in charge of Project Long Island, and in the fall of 1997, an organization was formed called the Long Is-

land Software and Technology Network or LISTnet. Peter was elected chairman and president of LISTnet, which in 25 years has grown to nearly 800 member companies with 50 corporate sponsors. The purpose of LISTnet is to promote our region as a Technology Center of Excellence and help tech companies grow their business. In March 2016, LISTnet formed the Digital Ballpark a co-working and event space in Plainview with 24 tech companies. In 2018 he stepped down as president but remains chairman of LISTnet and co-manager of the Digital Ballpark. Peter currently is also the Ccoordinator of the Co-Op Program at New York Institute of Technology, as well as an adjunct professor at NYIT, teaching an entrepreneurship class called, “Technology Business Startup Practices.” He has a BBA from CCNY and received a MBA with honors from St. John’s University in 1978.

Be ready to pivot quickly. What worked before due to the health crisis might have to be changed and adapted to this new world. You can’t wait, and you need to use the latest technology to keep current. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, 2020 Who’s Who in America, and was also an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University. He is on the board of United Way, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Briarcliffe College, received the “Have a Heart” Award from the American Heart Association, the Touro Law School’s “Friend of Justice,” the Rough Rider Award from

the Boy Scouts of America, the Kings of Long Island Award and the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Power List, from Long Island Press. Married to Joyce, they have one son, Matthew, an attorney, and three granddaughters. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? As the Chamber of Commerce for the LI Tech Industry many of our events can no longer be held in person. So, we must rely on technology to make sure we stay in touch with all our members. Our co-working space in Plainview called the Digital Ballpark has 24 Offices and a large event space. At the present time we are full and still hold our Thursday Happy Hours. What advice would you give other business owners? Be ready to pivot quickly. What worked before due to the health crisis might have to be changed and adapted to this new world. You can’t wait, and you need to use the latest technology to keep current. n

William L. Gordon Senior Advisor Palumbo Wealth |

agement, we seek to be a disruptive force by delivering an integrated, cost-effective comprehensive investment planning solution to deliver investor “peace of mind.” I would estimate less than 10% of individual investors have engaged in a true comprehensive financial plan. This presents a huge opportunity to provide the best solution: integrated wealth management to individuals and families Having advised major corporations and

institutions, the individual investor deserves no less. Similarly, consumer boating is going through major disruption. For years, boating required owning a boat. That is changing drastically. Long Island Boat Rentals is rapidly expanding the rentals and their Carefree Boat Club along with captain-chartered boat & yacht experiences to allow everyone without a boat, experienced or not, the opportunity to get out on the water with hassle-free, cost-effective boating. I am the co-owner of Long Island Boat Rentals, Senior Advisor to Palumbo Wealth Management and One Oak Capital Management, Managing Member of Peconic Bay Partners, past President and current Vice President of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce Board Member and their 2021 Small Businessperson of the Year, and a Member of the Masters’ Program Alumni Board of the Lally School of Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? I see a major disruptive opportunity in the delivery of integrated wealth management/financial planning services. Would you build a house without a licensed architect and contractor? No, the government will not let you. So why retire without a financial plan from a wealth manager? After a decade of stable financial markets, I expect a challenging next 10 years. Integrated wealth management/financial planning will be critical. Most “financial advisors” today do not insist on a comprehensive financial plan. This is wrong! Most individuals go forever without knowing the difference. A plan early in life would show investors the peace of mind you get from a comprehensive financial plan. It is why I am confident those firms insisting on an integrated wealth advisor/financial planning capability will achieve the highest client satisfaction. Palumbo is building the ideal

“platform,” integrating institutional investing knowledge with comprehensive, personalized financial planning. Phil Palumbo, the founder, shares that same vision and passion. My advice in boating: Continue to disrupt: Expand the rental, boat club and captained-charter experiences to all who love the water. Allow all the inexperienced boaters embrace the water experience. What advice would you give other business owners? Think like a disrupter! Think like an “underdog” against the big websites, companies, and your competitors. Think how you can “change the game.” Do not be satisfied with the status quo! Look at your service or product, analyze your customers and their needs, and continuously think about how you could improve your value proposition. Technology will play a critical role, but it is not everything. Embrace change for the customer’s benefit, do not fight it. n

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Dr. Joseph Greco

Sr. Vice President/Chief of Operations | NYU Langone Hospital Long Island

Dr. Joseph Greco is senior vice president and chief of operations at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, part of NYU Langone Health. He oversees the strategic direction and daily op-

erations of the hospital as well as the delivery of excellence in clinical care and patient safety. Dr. Greco assumed the hospital’s leadership in 2019 and has skillfully guided it through

the Covid pandemic. “If the last 24 months have taught us anything,” said Dr. Greco, “it is that if you failed to keep up with the baseline evolution, you will not be in the position to gain opportunities when unexpected challenges occur. This was abundantly evident as we saw the advantages of a robust IT infrastructure in meeting the challenges brought on by the pandemic and delivering outstanding healthcare to the members of our community.” Under Dr. Greco’s stewardship, the hospital introduced an advanced heart failure program, offering patients the latest clinical advances including heart-assist devices and access to a transplant program with the fastest transplant rates in the state. The hospital also achieved designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center—the highest-level certification—among other noteworthy achievements. Dr. Greco, who brings to bear nearly 30 years of clinical experience to hospital leader-

ship, previously served as the hospital’s chief medical officer. Like his own evolving roles over the years, he noted that healthcare is always “in a continual state of evolution.” He added, “It’s so important that we understand and antici-

Patient Safety Officer and was a driving force in new quality and patient safety initiatives. Dr. Greco is a resident of Garden City. He earned his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. His postgraduate training

“If the last 24 months have taught us anything...it is that if you failed to keep up with the baseline evolution, you will not be in the position to gain opportunities when unexpected challenges occur. “ pate the needs of our patients— and never forget the impact of providing outstanding customer service.” Dr. Greco’s depth of patient experience includes previously serving as the hospital’s Chairman of Anesthesiology, and he is Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. In addition, he was previously Chief

included an internship in internal medicine and a residency in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai, where he served as Chief Resident for Anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesia, the New York Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety. n

Elaine Gross

Founder/President | ERASE Racism

Elaine Gross is the Founder and President of ERASE Racism, the civil rights organization based on Long Island that exposes and addresses the devastating impact of historical and ongoing structural racism, particularly in housing and public school education. It does so through research, policy advocacy, legal action, and educating and mobilizing the public – driving policy change at local, regional, and statewide levels and through

national coalitions. Ms. Gross has led ERASE Racism to prominence as a champion of fair housing, heightening public understanding of the context of structural racism as it relates to housing discrimination and segregation. Ms. Gross started in 2016 the statewide campaign that led in 2019 to New York’s enactment of a ban on housing discrimination against people who depend on legal non-wage sources of income to pay for their rent.

That campaign, later co-led by ERASE Racism and three other organizations, grew to include more than 100 organizations. As a result, it is now illegal in New York for landlords – except in owner-occupied buildings with two or fewer units – to turn away tenants who receive any form of legal non-wage income such as alimony, Section 8 housing support and other public benefits for veterans and people with disabilities. She also initiated research on racial discrimination in the rental housing market on Long Island that led to successful legal action against discriminatory real estate owners and managers in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. That research provided a model for Newsday’s landmark 2019 study “Long Island Divided,” which used the same techniques to investigate racial discrimination in the homebuying market, and in turn prompted two public hearings on Long Island held jointly by three New York State Senate Committees in 2021.

Ms. Gross was invited to testify and offer recommendations at both joint hearings, and those hearings led to the enactment in 2021 of nine State fair housing laws. Ms. Gross has similarly provided the vision and programmatic leadership for ERASE Racism’s Education Equity Initiative. She has led educational and policy advocacy campaigns to promote culturally responsive-sustaining education and educator diversity. She has created such ERASE Racism services as Education Equity Seminars and Leadership Development Programs for educators, students and parents. She supervised the creation of the award-winning documentary “A Tale of Two Schools: Race and Education on Long Island.” She has also brought to public attention ERASE Racism’s authoritative research on school segregation, including creating an infographic revealing that segregation in Long Island’s public schools is still growing. To enhance public aware-

ness and the context in which policymaking takes place, Ms. Gross has elevated public engagement on the topic of racial equity in the region. She has frequently delivered speeches to government, nonprofit, and business groups, colleges and universities. She has published opinion articles and appears regularly in influential media. She is a member of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council and the Board of Directors of the State of New York Mortgage Agency, as well as other boards. Ms. Gross was hired in 2001 by the Long Island Community Foundation, where she conceived and launched the ERASE Racism Initiative, which became an independent not-for-profit corporation in 2004. She graduated from Boston University, where she earned her MSW with a focus on community organizing, policy, planning and non-profit management. n

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Wayne N. Grossé

President/CEO | Bethpage Federal Credit Union day.

Wayne N. Grossé was named President & Chief Executive Officer of Bethpage Federal Credit Union in 2015. Under Wayne’s leadership, Bethpage expanded its charter in 2003 to serve nearly all residents who live, work, or go to school on Long Island. In 2016, he led a market expansion initiative that enhanced

Bethpage’s field of membership to any individual or business that opens a $5 share account, not limited by geography. Over the years, he managed most of the credit union’s operations, which helped Bethpage grow into the 16th largest credit union in the nation and the largest in the Northeast Region with over $11.4 billion in assets to-

Wayne joined Bethpage Federal Credit Union in 1999 as Senior Vice President of Operations. The following year he was named Executive Vice President in charge of operations, overseeing the management of the Lending, Business Development, Operations, Marketing, Business Analysis, and Information Services departments, and in 2007, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Prior to assuming his role at Bethpage, Wayne gained 18 years of credit union experience between his careers at Pan AM Federal Credit Union, now known as People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union, and Island FCU. Within the credit union industry, Wayne plays an active role in numerous associations and was instrumental in spearheading two breakthrough shared service operations. He is on the Boards of Open Technology Solutions and Shared Services Solutions, and is a member of the COOP Board and the

National Credit Union Advisory Council, where he serves with key credit union leaders as an advisor to the industry in Washington, D.C. Wayne is the Chairman of the Family Service League and serves on the board of the Long Island Association. He has been recognized by both city and state, as well as the LI Press on their Long Island Power 50 list. He was a board member for the NYCE ATM Network for four years and served on the Long Island Council of the New York State Credit Union League for more than 11 years. Additionally, Wayne has held local board positions on the SUNY Farmingdale Foundation and Huntington Chamber of Commerce. Wayne is a graduate of Oswego State University of New York, with an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Business from Dowling College. He and his wife, Laura, live in Bayport, New York, and are the proud parents of three sons and one granddaughter.

How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? Enhancing our use of technology to provide a better digital banking experience. We want our members to bank in a way that’s most convenient for them, whether that’s in a branch, a video appointment with a representative, or online. We’re staying connected with our members and providing them with secure, convenient access to their accounts anytime, anywhere. We’re always re-evaluating how we deliver on our promise to enrich lives. What advice would you give other business owners? Be as agile as you can. Agility allows an organization to renew itself, adapt, change quickly, and succeed in our rapidly changing and often unpredictable environment. Also, truly care about and make investing in your employees a top priority. A positive employee experience will lead to success in all areas of your business. n

Robert Isaksen

Business Banking Market Executive for Long Island | Bank of America

Bob is the Business Banking Market Executive for Long Island. Based in Melville, he leads a team of client relationship

managers to help locally-based small to mid-sized companies grow, improve cash flow, manage payments and invest for the

future. Bob also served as Long Island market president for 17 years, recently stepping down from that role. Prior to this role, Bob was the Senior Credit Products Manager in Bank of America’s Specialized Industries group, including healthcare, institutions and national sports finance, previous to this role, he was Market Executive for the healthcare and institutions business in the states of NY/NJ/PA. Earlier in his career, Bob held a number of senior positions at legacy banks, Fleet Bank and NatWest Bank. Bob holds an MBA in Finance from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Active in the community, Bob serves on the boards of the Long Island Housing Partnership, HIA-LI. He also serves on the corporate advisory board for The Long Island MacArthur Airport. A Setauket, Long Island native, he resides in his home-

town. How do you see your business evolving due to changing times? Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen an acceleration of the trend toward our clients using digital for more and more of their everyday banking needs. Clients can deposit or send money online, apply digitally for a loan, and even receive guidance from Erica, the bank’s AI-driven virtual financial assistant. Innovation is key to the Bank of America’s growth strategy, and we will continue harnessing the power of technology to deliver cutting-edge digital services. Reducing carbon emissions will also be central to our business in the coming years. Bank of America is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 by making our operations and supply chain carbonneutral, deploying capital to low-carbon, sustainable business initiatives, and collaborating with leaders in business, government, and the nonprofit sector to advance a sustainable

economy. What advice would you give other business owners? Take advantage of digital tools to streamline your operations and grow your business. Online marketplaces, which have helped many businesses keep their doors open through the challenges of the coronavirus, can boost sales and create loyal customers. In addition, digital tools for payroll, scheduling, and banking can help save time, lower costs, and improve performance. Embracing sustainability can help combat climate change while saving your business money. Improving energy efficiency, decreasing water and paper use, and switching to renewable energy can all decrease costs while improving the environment. Owners should examine their operations and supply chain to identify areas to improve efficiency and reduce waste, saving money while helping preserve the environment for future generations. n

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A. Thomas Levin

Member/General Counsel | Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.

A. Thomas Levin is a Member of the law firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein P.C. located in Garden City. In addition to serving as General Counsel to the firm, he is Chair of the firm’s Local Government, Land Use and Environmental Impact Review practice and the Professional Responsibility practice. He originated and chairs the firm’s Veterans’ Scholarship Program at Nassau Community College. Mr. Levin represents private and public sector clients in the fields of local government law, land use regulation, environmental review compliance, cable television franchising, municipal and commercial litigation and appeals, and matters

relating to professional responsibility, ethics and disciplinary proceedings. He is currently a member of the Executive Committees of the NYSBA Local and State Government Law, International and 50+ Sections. He also serves or formerly served, as Chair, member or Executive Committee Liaison to many committees of that Association, including the Law, Youth & Citizenship Committee, Special Committee on Law Firm Structure and Operations, Bylaws Committee, Committee on Legislative Policy, President’s Special Committee on Access to Justice, Special Committee on Court Structure and Judicial Selection, Special Committee on

Legal Issues Affecting Same Sex Couples, Special Committee on Youth Courts, and the Nominating Committee. Mr. Levin also served as New York State Bar Association representative on the ABA House of Delegates and the New York State Independent Judicial Qualification Commission for the Tenth Judicial District. In the public service field, Mr. Levin has been counsel to the Judiciary Committee of the New York State Assembly and the Joint Legislative Committee on the State’s Economy, and has been active in numerous community and charitable organizations. He is a member and former Chair of the Advisory Council of Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Inc. and currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Institute at Touro Law School. For more than 40 years, he has been pro bono general counsel to the Day Care Council of Nassau, Inc. and the Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, and

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ness News 2011 Leadership in Law Award and 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2012 received the Vanguard in Diversity Award from the Metropolitan Black Bar Association for his accomplishments in promoting diversity in the legal profession. Mr. Levin is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level in professional excellence, and was recognized by Long Island Pulse Magazine from 2010-2014 as one of the region’s “Top Legal Eagles.” He was also the recipient of the “Commitment to Justice” Award presented by the Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee in 2002, and has been recognized as an “Empire State Counsel” by the New York State Bar Association annually since 2006 for the strong support he has given to pro bono services, his outstanding leadership in the legal community, and his devotion to improving the justice system on Long Island. n

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Neela Mukherjee lockel, MSW, MPA President and CEO EAC Network |

Neela Mukherjee Lockel said, “The EAC Network provides vital services to individuals, families and communities across much of the greater New York region. I look forward to working with the board and the leadership to guide the organization through the tail end of the Covid-19 crisis, and into

a bright, strong future for our clients, the community, and of course, our staff and supporters. The EAC Network helps people when they need it most.” Neela has over 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Before coming to the Red Cross, she served as the Founding Executive Director of

Girls Inc. of Long Island. Prior to assuming this role in 2012, she worked in academia as an adjunct instructor at Stony Brook University and served as the Director of the Office of Continuing Education for the Adelphi University School of Social Work as well as a Director of Programs at the EAC Network. She has also consulted with several organizations for strategic planning and program development. Neela has been recognized numerous times for her achievements by several organizations including the City and State’s 50 Most Powerful People on Long Island, Long Island Press Power List, 40 Under 40 and Top 50 Women in Business by Long Island Business News, the Leadership Award from the Shanti Fund, and a Young Professionals Award from the American Heart Association. Originally from New Jersey, Neela is now a resident of Suffolk County. She received an

MPA in Public and Non-Profit Management from the NYU Wagner School of Public Service, an MSW from Fordham University, and a BA from Bates College. Neela is a Partner (2015) and Member of the Board of Advisors for the Energeia Partnership through Molloy College, and holds Executive Leadership Certificates from both Fordham University and Adelphi University’s Center for Non-Profit Leadership. She is appointed to the Board of Directors for the Middle Country Library Foundation, and the LIPA Community Advisory Board. Neela is happily married to Dennis Lockel, retired NYPD, and has two children, Dylan and Dalilah in South Setauket, NY. She loves people, cooking, wellness, yoga, and Sundays at home. Over the last two years, the EAC Network faced drastic shifts in nearly all aspects, as COVID19 seemed to swallow

up the whole world. However, a long history of innovation, adaptability and resiliency, may have been what prepared the EAC Network to survive during such challenging times. We adapted our programming, our infrastructure, our policies and our attitudes to remain engaged and responsive to the individuals, families and communities we serve. What didn’t change is our mission, we help people when they need it most and there is more to do! Invest in your people. At the EAC Network, Our People Come First! We will strive to build a shared culture and vision for how we serve our communities. We will create a culture that embraces the richness of the diverse communities we serve and welcome a workforce that reflects that diversity. We will embrace the value that this strength brings to our organization’s effectiveness and ability to advocate for our clients and communities. n

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Dr. Michael Mayrsohn, DPT, OCS CEO/Co-Owner | Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy

Dr. Michael Mayrsohn, DPT OCS is the CEO and Co-Owner of Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy. The love for Physical therapy is a trait that he received

from his mother, Master Clinician and Co-Owner Sherrie Glasser.Michael received his Doctorate from Stony Brook University andBachelors of Science from Syracuse University

where he studied Business and Healthcare Management. As a clinician he is board certified in Orthopedic with advanced certifications in spine mobilizations, SIJ dysfunction and TMJ. Dr. Mayrsohn is also actively involved in the Hospital for Special Surgery rehabilitation network. As a CEO, Dr. Mayrsohn aims to mentor every associate and therapist on his patient-centered model. The company’s mission is to restore quality of life and promote overall patient wellness. He wants patients as well as staff to understand that we are committed to helping patients live the healthy life they deserve. He wants everyone to understand we offer a wide range of specialities in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy &Acupuncture, we are able to guide you down the best path of recovery, and help you feel your best. Many of the exceptional success stories found at Metro Physical Therapy are in large part due to the coordination of

care provided by his therapy team and the management staff. Dr. Mayrsohn is also extremely proud of his expansion of Metro Physical& Aquatic Therapy. Over the past 5 years the company has grown to includeadditional key services such as speech therapy, acupuncture and in-homeavailability for all therapy that we offer. Dr. Mayrsohn has also made sure toincrease the amount of specialization we offer within the realm of Physicaltherapy and Occupational therapy.Dr. Mayrsohn and his Metro team have propelled Metro to a point whereit can employ over 300 Therapists across 4 states (New York, Florida,Connecticut & Virginia) and he has grown Metro’s outpatient locations to a total of 15 and still growing! Dr. Mayrsohn also values the progression of the next generation of therapists and recently he started a foundation at SBU, donating $225,000 over the next 5 years to the PT, OT, Speech programs. He also has ensured that Metro has employee grant programs

and continuing education courses so that employees can feel welcome to further their education. Despite the challenges created by the Global Pandemic Dr. Mayrsohn says that he wants Metro to continue to achieve success and wants to always be in a position to conquer change. He sees the introduction of features such as virtual, inhome visits, and outdoor therapy (In warm weather) as great ways to stay covid safe and still deliver services to patients that need it the most. He wants to continue offering these additional means of therapy regardless of if we are in a pandemic or not as he knows that it allows Metro therapists to expand their reach in terms of patients they can treat. Dr. Mayrsohn truly believes that the best way that he can help as many patients as possible is by growing the business and providing locations for top tier treatment to various communities. n

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We Congratulate Blank Slate Media's 2021 Top Business Leaders in Nassau County, including: Keynote Speaker Matt Cohen, LIA President & CEO @LongIslandAssoc

Honoree Michelle Byrne, LIA Chief Financial Officer

LIA Board Members: Kimberly Cline, President, Long Island University John Durso, President, Long Island Federation of Labor Phillip Eng, President, Long Island Rail Road Hank Foley, President, New York Institute of Technology Joseph Greco, Sr. VP & Chief of Operations, NYU-Langone Hospital-Long Island Wayne Grossé, President & CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union Carolyn Mazzenga, Office Managing Partner, Tax & Business, Marcum LLP Patrick O'Shaughnessy, President & CEO, Catholic Health Paule Pachter, CEO, Long Island Cares

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Carolyn Mazzenga, CPA Office Managing Partner Marcum LLP |

Carolyn Mazzenga is the office managing partner in Melville, responsible for overseeing

the growth of Marcum’s Long Island operations. She is also the leader of the

firm’s national Family Wealth Services group, assisting clients in wealth preservation and succession planning to meet their lifetime objectives and achieve their philanthropic goals. In addition, she assists hedge fund managers with personal and business income tax solutions. Leveraging her distinction in the women’s business community, Ms. Mazzenga was instrumental in launching the Marcum Women’s Leadership Development Program,a cutting-edge initiative to help promote and nourish the careers of the Firm’s female managers and partners. Currently, she serves on the Firm’s national Diversity &Inclusion Committee and co-chairs the annual Marcum Women’s Forum in New York City. A recognized industry leader named one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting, Ms. Mazzenga has authored numerous articles and speaks before professional organizations on tax, estate and succession planning topics. She also has been quoted in several publications on work-

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life balance, flexible scheduling and women’s initiatives. In 2016, she was featured in Inc. Magazine’s “Playbook” video series, advising young entrepreneurs about different aspects of achieving success. In addition, she chairs the annual Marcum Workplace Challenge, the largest event of itskind in the Long Island region, which has raised more than $1,000,000 for community non-profit organizations since 2006. Prior to joining Marcum in 1991, Ms. Mazzenga operated her own practice providing services to small, mid-sized and womenowned businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals. Earlier in her career, she spent 10 years with a “Big 4” firm.

Directors, Finance Committee Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Finance Committee, Former Board Member Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women, Past President, Board of Directors

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)Long Island Association, Board of Directors Long Island Cares Inc. — The Harry Chapin Food Bank, Board of

INDUSTRY FOCUS High Net-Worth Individuals Hedge Fund Managers Closely Held Businesses Middle-Market Companies

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Top 25 Power Accountants, Long Island Business News, 2021 Long Island Association Humanitarian Award, 2018 SUNY Oneonta Alumni of Distinction Award, 2017 Midas Award for Corporate Accounting, Long Island Pulse, 2016 EXPERTISE Income Tax Planning Income Tax Consulting S Corporations

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Business Economics, State University of New York at Oneonta. n

To all the 2021 Top Business Leaders of Nassau County. A special hats off to our very own CEO Mitchell Pally on this well deserved honor.

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The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce

Congratulates Franklin Camarano, Jr. and all the Blank Slate Media’s Top Business Leaders

Your constant desire to help others has done so much for so many

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S48 Top Business Leaders of Nassau County • Blank Slate Newspapers, Friday, February 25, 2022 Joseph Milizio leads Vishnick McGovern Milizio’s Business & Transactional Law, Real Estate, Exit Planning for Business Owners, LGBTQ Representation, and Surrogacy, Adoption, and Assisted Reproduction practices. He is a key member of the Matrimonial & Family Lawand COVID-19 Legal Assistance practices. Mr. Milizio represents start-up and established businesses, providing day-to-day general counsel and advice. He has significant experience in various areas of transactional law with an emphasis on business transactions, including acquisitions, sales, entity and owner representation, franchising, leasing, and transactional real estate matters. He represents a wide range of businesses, including retailers, manufacturers, real estate entities, healthcare providers, and other professional industries and organizations. His diverse corporate and real estate finance experience includes the representation of both borrowers and lenders. He regularly advises clients on corporate governance, dispute resolution, and estate planning matters. As head of the Exit Planning for Business Owners practice, he works with proprietors and other representatives as a consultant and legal advisor in planning for and imple-

Joseph Milizio, Esq.

Managing Partner | Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP

menting exit and succession strategies. Mr. Milizio founded the firm’s ground breaking LGBTQ Representation Practice nearly twenty years ago, one of the first in the nation. The practice provides legal counsel, representation, and education to the LGBTQ community in a variety of matters, including workplace discrimination, estate planning, health care proxies and living wills, prenuptial agreements, real estate, domestic partnership agreements, property coowner agreements, spousal rights and obligations, divorce and child custody, adoptions and surrogacy, name changes, and gender marker changes. He is a trusted advisor to both his personal and business clients

and often serves as executor, trustee, and legal guardian. Mr. Milizio is regularly featured in the press, including NBC, CBS, News 12,1010 WINS, WCBS 880, Star 99.9, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, LI Herald, and Long Island Business News. Mr. Milizio received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and is a magna cum laude graduate of St. John’s University. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Select Memberships New York State Bar Association; LGBTQ Law Section Nassau County Bar Association; Lawyer Referral Committee, Corporation Law Committee, Real Estate Committee, LGBTQ Committee International Exit Planning Institute – Long Island Chapter, founding vice president Human Rights Campaign (HRC), National Board of Governors National Multiple Sclerosis Society Long Island Chapter, former chairperson National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) – Long Island Chapter,

founding member. The Mergers & Acquisitions Network, Advisory Board Hofstra University, LGBT Advisory Board Select Recognitions Special Congressional Recognition, 2021 Crain’s New York Business “Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives,” 2021 Schneps Media “New York Power Lawyers 2021”New York Metro Super Lawyers, “Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney,” 2020 – Present LI Herald“Top Lawyer of Long Island” Civil Rights, 2019 LI Herald “Top Lawyer of Long Island” Pro Bono, 2019 – Present U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms in America,” 2022 (firmwide) New York Law Journal “New York Top Rated Lawyers 2019” (firmwide) LI Herald “2019 Top Boutique Firm of Long Island” (firmwide) New York Law Journal “New York’s Top-Rated Real Estate Lawyers 2020” (practice) New York Law Journal “New York’s Top-Rated Trusts and Estates Lawyers 2020” (practice) New

York Law Journal “New York’s Top Rated LGBTQ Representation Lawyers 2020” (practice) Long Island Crisis Center “2017 Person of the Year”National Multiple Sclerosis Society Leadership Award Long Island Business News “Leadership in Law” award, 2013 Avvo, 5-star reviewed member Pro Bono & Community Involvement Human Rights Campaign (HRC), National Board of Governors National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) – Long Island Chapter, founding member National Multiple Sclerosis Society Long Island Chapter, former chairperson Long Island Crisis Center (LICC), Advisory Council Long Island Crisis Center Pride for Youth initiative, Planning Committee CUNY Pridefest 2019, sponsor Queens College, GLASA (Gay Lesbian and Straight Alliance) club, sponsor Queens College, City University of New York, volunteer speaker Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, former member n

Christine Miller Partner Janover LLC |

Christine Miller helps clients to construct financial statements and administer their accounts, and she provides clear answers and guidance about their dayto-day accounting. She has more than 20 years of public accounting experience

that includes particular strength in financial statement reporting. She is adept at managing and prioritizing the many moving pieces that make up complex financial statement engagements, all while meeting the ever-pressing deadlines of a demanding

digital world. Christine was Janover’s first female partner, and she serves on its Quality Control Committee and oversees Engagement Training and other Attest Team projects. She is always looking for innovative ways to add value to the firm and help with its development and growth, and she makes it a priority to mentor and train junior staff. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New York State Society of CPAs and the Financial Women’s Association, serving on the FWA’s Long Island Division Committee. She frequently speaks at conferences and seminars on topics that include auditing and financial statement reporting as they pertain to the retail, finance, real estate and construction industries. Before joining Janover, Christine gained valuable experience working on the accounting team of a mortgage company. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University. She is an active, long-time

committee member for the annual Go Red for Women Luncheon, helping the non-profit organization with its mission to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Recently, Christine was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee of her town’s school district. She lives with her husband and two sons on Long Island, New York, and enjoys a great Zumba workout whenever she can find the time. How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? March of 2020 brought many changes to the ways our firm interfaces and collaborates as a team and with our clients. When the workforce became largely remote, and businesses had to adjust their operations, leveraging technology became even more critical. Janover established the infrastructure and adopted key technology solutions prior to COVID-19. The firm continually evaluates innovative solutions to not only improve the efficiency of the firm’s operations but to better service our clients. As our clients faced unique

challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the professionals at Janover quickly responded by creating a CARES Act/ COVID-19 task force to advise and help clients navigate programs, including PPP and ERC. Our firm consulted with businesses and provided guidance to help them claim benefits to meet their cash flow, maintain their workforce and handle other critical challenges. What advice would you give other business owners? Be proactive, prepare as much as possible, and rely on others for things outside your core business so you can focus on evolving and growing your business. While you can’t anticipate all challenges, staying on top of industry trends and issues and being ready to pivot can better position your business for the future. Find a network of professionals to support your business and partner with them to handle your various needs, whether that be tax and accounting, legal, banking, etc. n

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Matthew Nartowicz is the Senior Vice President/Chief Retail Officer of American Community Bank. Starting his career in retail banking nearly twenty years ago

he learned through first-hand experience, holding at one time each of the positions he oversees today. In his current role, he is responsible for growing and managing all branches of Ameri-

can Community Bank, a Long Island Community Bank based out of Glen Cove. Matthew was instrumental in bringing the Paycheck Protection Program to American Community Bank. Over the past 2 years, he assisted over 1,000 local businesses with needed funding which has led to many new relationships and an increase in core deposits by 59 million a 46% increase. Matthew’s contribution extends beyond his role inside the branches. He champions the organization of companywide food and clothing drives in support of local not for profits. Matthew is the current President of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, and a former board member and President of the East Northport Chamber Of Commerce. Matthew also spent time as board member of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) providing guidance and career direction to Glen Cove students. Matt Nartowicz has been recognized and awarded by

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How do you see your business evolving due to the changing times? There will always be a personal touch in banking but technology is becoming more and more vital to the success of a bank. Customers are more comfortable with online solutions now than ever before and that has been accelerated by the pandemic. The initial creation of a relationship is still done best person to person but for a successful of that banking relationship, it must include top online banking services. Services such as mobile banking, text alerts, online person-to-person transfers, wire transfers and online check deposits will only be enhanced in the future. What advice would you give other business owners? Create a network of good business partners that have similar work ethics and drive to be successful. Work together to make everyone’s business a success. n

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Dr. Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy President/CEO | Catholic Health

Dr. Patrick M. O’ Shaughnessy DO, MBA, FACEP, CHCQM, is president and chief executive officer for Catholic Health. Dr. O’Shaughnessy has served more than seven years as Catholic Health’s executive vice president and chief medical officer and another four years as executive vice president and chief clinical officer. Beginning in 2006, Dr. O’Shaughnessy served as assistant director of emergency medicine for Catholic Health’s St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson.

Later, he became director of emergency medicine for St. Catherine of Siena, eventually being promoted to chief medical officer for the Smithtown hospital. Dr. O’Shaughnessy continued on a steady path of growth, assuming system-wide responsibilities, and ultimately being promoted to Catholic Health’s executive vice president and chief clinical officer. Prior to joining Catholic Health, Dr. O’Shaughnessy held physician and faculty appointments at Beth Israel Medical

Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center, and The Valley Hospital in New Jersey. He earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has two master’s degrees, one in business administration from Adelphi University, and a second in population health management from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. O’Shaughnessy is board certified in emergency medicine and health care quality and management. n

Paule T. Pachter, A.C.S.W., L.M.S.W. CEO | Long Island Cares, inc. - The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank

Paule T. Pachter is chief executive officer of Long Island Cares, Inc. — The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Founded by the late Harry Chapin, a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and social activist, Long Island Cares brings together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island. Since joining Long Island Cares in 2008, Pachter has increased the organization’s budget from $8.5 million to more than $21 million in 2022. The organizations’ workforce has been expanded from 35 staff

members to 64 employees. Long Island Cares’ footprint on Long Island has grown substantially from one location in Hauppauge in 2008 to eight locations in Freeport, Lindenhurst, Huntington Station, Hampton Bays, Bethpage and two sites in Hauppauge including their new Center for Community Engagement. Music has always been a part of Long Island Cares’ history since being founded by a musician and world-renowned recording artist. Pachter has seized that history by engaging such luminaries as Billy Joel, Bruce Springs-

teen, Judy Collins, Rascal Flatts, Dee Snyder, the Band Perry and many others to support the work of Long Island Cares. The work of Long Island Cares has garnered the attention of numerous media outlets, as well as the respect of elected officials at all levels of government. Nancy Duzinas of the Rauch Foundation has described Long Island Cares as, “an historic organization.” Pachter is on the faculty of St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, New York, where he teaches a second-year graduate course, “Executive Leadership and Models of Innovation.” He is also the immediate past chair of Feeding New York State, the association representing 10 Feeding America food banks in the Empire State. Pachter is a graduate of the Adelphi University School of Social Work and has held several positions within Long Island’s human services community, including deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Mental Health. He is credited with influencing the passage of New York State’s social work parity legislation, and in 1985, Pachter was selected “Nassau County Social Worker of the Year” by the NASW Nassau Division in recognition of his work in the areas of

social work and political action, and for his contributions to the field of mental health. Pachter is a member of the Board of Directors of the Long Island Association and the HIALI.

In 2019 and 2020, he was inducted into the “Long Island Business Hall of Fame” by Long Island Business News. Long Island Business News has described Pachter as a leader “who has transformed the

Long Island Business News has described Pachter as a leader “who has transformed the work of a food bank to focus on the root causes of hunger and food insecurity by developing some of the most innovative approaches to helping people in need.” He is also a 2006 recipient of the “New York State Liberty Medal,” the state’s highest honor, for his work in relief efforts associated with Hurricane Katrina. Pachter received the Town of Hempstead’s “Make a Difference Medal” in 2012, for his work in responding to Super Storm Sandy, and again in 2020 for his leadership in responding to COVID-19. In 2016, he was named one of Long Island’s Top CEO’s by Long Island Business News, and in 2018, the Long Island Press named him to their “Power List of Long Island Change Makers.”

work of a food bank to focus on the root causes of hunger and food insecurity by developing some of the most innovative approaches to helping people in need.” As part of his vision, Pachter has redefined the role of a food bank, to offer direct services that bring Long Island Cares closer to people in need, expands mobile operations and builds a network of community resources to increase distribution and capacity. This resulted in the organization receiving Feeding America’s prestigious “Hunger’s Hope Award” in 2011. n

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