YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
APRIL, 2014
21Y
Home is where Eric Goldstein’s heart – and business – is
ric Goldstein has been in the insurance business for quite some time. Though he spent his early years in South Fallsburg, he and his family would make the move to Neversink, where, in 1997, he graduated from TriValley High School. In 2001, Eric earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Delaware Valley College. Soon after graduating, Eric found work with Merrill Lynch as part of their annuities and insurance division. In 2003, he came home to the 85year-old Misner Agency. “I had worked in the business throughout high school and college, but when I came back full-time, it was a unique time in the insurance industry after the terrorist attacks of September 11th,” he recalled. Part of his duties now at the Misner Agency include seeking out new clients, retaining customers, and maintaining relationships with the
numerous insurance companies represented by the firm. “I enjoy working with our many clients as well as our agency staff. Insurance is not a onesize-fits-all solution. I enjoy working with a customer to understand their unique needs and then fit them with what I think is the best protection at the most competitive price. “The needs of many insureds have changed over the past couple of years as new threats and disasters have occurred. I like the challenge of seeking out new coverage types that we can offer to our customers. “I also enjoy working with our staff,”
Eric Goldstein
Eric affirms. “I think sometimes as business owners we tend to take our staff for granted. Through the trying
economic times that we have experienced over the past couple of years, we have been fortunate enough to have a staff that really focuses on the needs of the customer and has helped me grow professionally. “I don’t want to mention ages, but many of the staff have been in the insurance business longer than I have been alive, and I am fortunate to be able to tap into their knowledge!” Eric also remains active in the community, contributing to various area organizations, including the Federation for the Homeless and the NACL Theater. A true family man, when asked where he sees himself in 10 years, Eric quickly answered, “I have three young daughters. In 10 years, they will all be teenagers. I think that pretty much sums up what I will be doing in 10 years!”
Congratulations, Eric on your being selected as a young professional of the year. We are all very proud of you.
Melinda You do great work. Congratulations!
Greg J. Goldstein
WOODBOURNE 489 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788 845-434-7755
Hon. Mark & Robin Meddaugh
52 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY 12758 845-434-7755
THE MISNER AGENCY INC. H.J. HOCKENBERY AGENCY 754 Route 284 Westtown, NY 10998 845-434-7755
BLOOMINGBURG 85 Main Street Bloomingburg, NY 12721 845-434-7755
misneragency.com
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STORY AND PHOTO BY ELI RUIZ