Millennial & Gen Z Booklet

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ALANA ZAYAS Manager of Special Events & Engagement Thompson & Bender

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Millennial & Gen Z Millennials represent half of the workforce and it’s predicted that by 2025, Gen Z will make up about 27% of the workforce in the world. Many individuals from this generation are coming of age and establishing their place in society. The awards celebrate this new era in the workforce and recognize some individuals who are leaving their footprints in the technology and business communities of Westchester and Fairfield counties.

Congratulations to all of tonight’s winners.

PROGRAM: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail hour Beer & Wine • Passed Hors-d’Oeuvres • Networking • Vendor tables 6:30 – 8 p.m.: Awards ceremony Opening Remarks Natalie Holland, Events Director, Westfair Business Journal Glenn Pacchiana, President and CEO, Thalle Industries Jennifer Angelucci, President, CEO and Director, Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Master of Ceremonies Matt Scott, Fox61 Morning News

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Jennifer Angelucci

Jennee Blanco

President and CEO Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc.

Financial Planner The SKG Team at Barnum Financial Group

What motivates you in the morning?

The thought of all of our orphaned pets waiting for their forever homes fills me with a profound sense of purpose each morning, igniting my motivation to make a positive impact in their lives. The promise of a brighter future for our pets drives me to start each day with enthusiasm and compassion.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

Do not let the challenge hold you back from achieving the end result.

What motivates you in the morning?

Every morning is a new beginning and a new chance to make a positive impact on people’s lives around me.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I believe that genuine failure only occurs when you don’t make every effort to attain your goal. By taking every possible action, even if the outcome isn’t as expected, you gain invaluable lessons from the experience. I had a quote as the background of my phone for when things got difficult that reads: “When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.”

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

Failing is a large part of finding success. Nothing worth it comes easy and it takes many attempts in order for the end result to be meaningful.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

Brandy, our beloved childhood dog who had an aversion to strangers, has served as my guiding light in understanding the complexities of canine behavior. She may not have been a perfect match for most families but knowing that she was for our family has inspired me to help other dogs like her find the love and understanding they deserve.

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Victoria Bruno

Sari Hubeishi

Business Development Manager Kings Capital Construction Group Inc.

Digital Marketing Specialist Harrison Edwards

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

The most important thing I’ve learned is the importance of practicing a variety of self-care activities to strengthen my mind, body and soul. Whether it’s journaling, reading a book, watching a movie, walking in the sunshine or laughing over a meal with loved ones, I’ve found that selfcare activities, especially after difficult experiences, are the best way to reflect, refine and remain resilient.

If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask?

I lost my father in 2019 and to me, he was larger than life, a historical figure. As a diplomat, my father’s contributions guided, funded and helped many people from many countries to achieve a higher standard of education. He instilled in me and my siblings that advanced education is the key to a successful future. If he were still alive, I would ask him how he managed to put aside his own interests to prioritize those of others.

What motivates you in the morning?

Personally, my faith is what motives me every morning. At the exact moment I awake, I thank God and the universe for another day on our beautiful blue-green earth.

Professionally, its Kings’ 10-core values and corporate culture that inspire me. Not only do they motivate me, but they also drive my performance.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

As the son of a diplomat, one of the most difficult and important lessons I’ve learned came from traveling to and living in different countries. Adapting to new cultures was tough because each destination had its own unique way of life and traditions. Through this, I discovered that despite our differences, we all seek peace, happiness and respect. Moreover, I learned that by offering these qualities to people around the world, you are most often met with the same in return.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I was taught at an extremely young age to never give up on my dreams. This means, I am willing to fail as many times as I must and for as long as it takes before finally reaching the ‘treasure.’ The way I look at it is, time will pass by anyway. It’s the journey that prepares us for the destination: trial and error, humility and determination will get me to where I want to be. I am also incredibly fortunate to have the support of my team. They help me continue my education. I have been recognized for my perseverance and despite obstacles from the global pandemic, I have mentors that invest in my growth and development.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I’m willing to fail as many times as necessary to achieve success. Failure is not an obstacle, it’s a steppingstone on the path to success. Having experienced multiple failures myself, I understand that each setback had a purpose, gradually steering me toward the goal I sought to accomplish.

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WINNERS

Laura Krauss

Jessie Lozada

Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager M&T Bank

Facility Manager Thalle Industries Inc.

What motivates you in the morning?

My passion for helping others is what motivates me to get out of bed in the morning. Helping others is part of both my professional and personal life. At the bank, I help small businesses obtain financing to bring their own passions to life. Outside of work, I get joy from volunteering with local organizations and being an active board member of nonprofit Adam’s House, which provides grief support to families who have lost a loved one.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

What I’ve learned is to always stay positive and never give up. The lesson learned was for me to keep pushing forward no matter what you come across and to be resilient.

What motivates you in the morning?

What motivates me every morning is being able to wake up and see my wife, son and two daughters. They the driving force for me to keep pushing for the better and staying focus.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed? “’You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ - Wayne Gretsky” - Michael Scott.

Life is not necessarily about failures and successes. Life is measured in moments and making each moment count.

If something is important to me, there is no limit to how many times I will try.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

What influenced me was seeing my parents work hard to give me and my siblings a stable upbringing.

The understanding of work ethic, honor, respect and principles were thought to us at a very young age. It’s something I live by and pass on to my kids.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

The last words that my grandmother said to me before she passed were, “Keep getting 100s, Laura.” I have lived by those words ever since.

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Simone Mair

Melissa Maurer

Project Specialist Con Edison

Private Banker JPMorgan Private Bank

What motivates you in the morning?

Getting another chance at life, another chance at making a difference and another chance at being the change that I wish to see in the world is what motivates me every morning. Waking up every day is a privilege that I try not to forget. Someone once told me that I am a survivor of my worst days, so even in my worst day I am here and I try not to take every waking moment for granted.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

Difficult experiences require us to think creatively under increased amounts of stress. I find this is when we learn the most about ourselves. There will always be difficult experiences, so accepting that these are learning opportunities allows us to handle the next challenge more effectively.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I will always be willing to fail before I succeed because I don’t see failures as actual failures, but in fact, lessons that were designed to guide your unique journey made just for you. One of my favorite quotes by John C. Maxwell is: “Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward.” When you reprogram your perception of failure, you understand that it just a part of your path and that true success is in the journey.

What motivates you in the morning?

My family is my great motivator. We have two young children who see and hear everything. It is important that they see me doing things that I love; that I am proud of my work and that I do it all in the right way.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

Our family moved a lot when I was a child. I lived in seven different cities before I settled in New York after college.

This made me comfortable with the uncomfortable. This experience also made me a better private banker as I have the confidence to take on any challenge and the courage to introduce myself to virtually anyone.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

One reoccurring childhood memory was with my father.

My family and I grew up with humble beginnings but no matter what, whenever my father walked by someone who may be homeless or in need, my father would give my sister and me the few dollars that he had for us to donate to that person. These memories instilled character, humility and kindness in my sister and me, which influenced the women we are today.

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Alice Ni

Amy Rivera

Audit and Assurance Senior Manager Deloitte & Touche LLP

Communications Nonprofit Westchester

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

Completing a marathon is difficult enough, but the real challenge is in the preparation leading up to race day.

This entails early mornings, enduring the summer heat, managing pains and aches, while balancing work and social responsibilities. My experience training for three marathons has taught me that consistency is the key to success and most importantly, consistency doesn’t mean perfection.

Mistakes and setbacks are inevitable but staying dedicated and persistently showing up every day can help you achieve almost any goal you set your mind to.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

Compassion over comprehension. You do not need to understand someone’s struggles to determine they are worthy of compassion. Everyone is deserving of compassion, especially when they’re going through a difficult time.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

Failure and success are all about perspective. With perspective, failures are just lessons and successes are milestones in your life’s journey. With that in mind, you never really stop failing because you are always learning.

What motivates you in the morning?

I’m the kind of person that wakes up at 5 a.m., even on vacation. Selfishly, I love to spend my mornings taking time for myself, which usually involves some sort of movement.

Whether it’s going on a run or a walk with my dog, any form of movement is a sense of accomplishment entirely in my control. The rest of my day may go haywire or be dominated by commitments to others, but at least I start with something devoted to my well-being. Coffee also helps.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

When I was little, my mom would give rides to women and families walking on the side of the road with their strollers or groceries in hand. Almost all of them were Latina immigrants from our hometown in Putnam County, where public transportation was limited. Years later I asked my mom about it, and she said in Spanish –– “We were in their position once. Now, we can help.” As an adult, I remember these moments whenever I’m in a position to help others.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

Growing up, I had the opportunity to witness my stepdad’s unwavering dedication to his nonprofit organization, which provides support for homeless youth in New Haven. Inspired by the commitment he and his colleagues had toward the community they served, I began volunteering in high school and spent many occasions listening to the stories of others.

It was incredibly humbling to be confronted with the realities and immense challenges that others face, which put my own problems into perspective. These experiences have fostered my appreciation for our diverse communities and are what motivate me to strengthen them even more.

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Amanda Seebeck

Sipho Simela

Events and Office Operations Manager Events To Remember

Founder and CEO Matrix Rental Solutions

If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask?

If I can have a conversation with any historical figure it would be Joan Rivers. I would ask her if she thinks she would have been more successful in today’s age of streaming talk/comedy shows. Instead of being limited to network television, especially for being a pioneer among women in comedy, would she have taken more career opportunities?

If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask?

If I could have a conversation with any historical figure, it would be Nelson Mandela. With my family being from Zimbabwe in southern Africa, I am deeply inspired by Mandela’s commitment to justice, equality and reconciliation. I would ask him about the challenges he faced in uniting a deeply divided South Africa and how he drew upon his experiences to lead with compassion.

Mandela’s ability to navigate complex socio-political landscapes and his relentless pursuit of a just society are qualities that resonate with my own family’s aspirations and values.

What motivates you in the morning?

What motivates me in the morning is going to work knowing I give my all each day and the work I am doing is producing the best results for our clients. Also, to work with the talented team. We work very collectively to have all pieces go smoothly for the event to be a success. Of course, it is very rewarding when I work on something, see the results and understand the impact it has on people, the client and our business and I feel a sense of accomplishment.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

The most important lesson I’ve learned from a difficult experience is the incredible power of resilience. Adversity has a unique way of teaching us that we possess the strength to overcome challenges and emerge even stronger on the other side. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of business, facing personal trials or addressing societal issues, resilience reminds us that setbacks are opportunities for growth. This lesson has become a guiding principle in my life, instilling the belief that with determination, perseverance and a positive mindset, we can turn adversity into a stepping stone toward success and personal growth.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

A childhood memory that still influences who I am today is my first Taylor Swift concert in 2011. I remember a great deal of the details of that night, which showed the influence and significance of events and creating those magical moments. Her concerts have really connected my sister, my mom and me because even 12 years later we went to the Eras Tour together this past May.

What motivates you in the morning?

What motivates me in the morning is the thought of my two little girls and the knowledge that, as a parent, I play a pivotal role in shaping their future. This responsibility drives me to work tirelessly, ensuring that they have access to the opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Additionally, I find inspiration in the thought of families who are less fortunate, who might not have a voice to advocate for their needs. This awareness obligates me to be a passionate advocate for change, not just for my own family but for those who need support the most.

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Kyle Tolle

Kevin Tompkins

Digital Marketing Manager Odyssey Logistics

Vice President of Operations Tompkins Excavating

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

I have learned that life does not slow down for anyone, and it takes true courage to continue to move forward despite feeling like you may not have the strength to do so.

What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

To have perseverance and patience. Being able to push through extremely tough times and come out stronger and smarter is by far the most important thing I have ever learned. These times can seem endless, but having the patience and endurance is what will get you through. And being able to learn from these difficult times is extremely valuable.

What motivates you in the morning?

The fact that our time is too limited and valuable to be wasted.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

One summer, after hours of fishing without catching a single fish, my grandfather sensed my frustration and simply told me, “Fishing is not all about catching fish.”

To this day I remember these words when things are not “going my way.” When it comes to fishing and life patience, repetition and perseverance will result in success more times than not. However, when it doesn’t, you can still find joy and appreciation in the process and the people you are with.

What motivates you in the morning?

I am motivated by my passion for what I do. The idea of being able to produce and create something in the physical world is extremely satisfying. Also being able to be a leader in a company that people want to be a part of, creating a safe, enjoyable and fulfilling career for so many people.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

Going to work with my dad, riding along in trucks and heavy equipment is a truly a memory that has led to my everyday as an adult. It is from those times where I began to have a real passion for trucks, heavy equipment and dirt. I was able to start operating large machines at just three years old and it was one of my favorite things to do as a child, and still is today.

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George Williams

Digital and Social Media Manager Buzz Creators

VP of Operations, GM of Floor Division A.G. Williams Painting Company Inc.

If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask?

I would want to have a conversation with Princess Diana.

Her genuine compassion, dedication to humanitarian causes and the way she used her high-profile status to shed light on important social issues have always been inspiring. In today’s world, where social responsibility and philanthropy are increasingly important in professional endeavors, a conversation with Princess Diana could offer valuable insights into effective advocacy, public engagement and making a positive impact on society.

What motivates you in the morning?

My motivation in the morning is twofold. First and foremost, to provide for my family. Secondly and equally important is to carry on the legacy that was set forth by my great grandfather over 100 years ago. I take great pride in the legacy my family has built over the years in this area. Our company has grown significantly the last 10 years and we now provide opportunities to more than 80 families in the tri-state area not including subcontractors and vendors we work with. Waking up in the morning knowing not only am I providing for my own family but also helping provide for other families highly motivates me in the morning.

What motivates you in the morning?

What motivates me in the morning for professional success is a strong sense of purpose. I wake up with enthusiasm, driven by the desire to make a positive impact and achieve my goals. I find inspiration in challenges, collaboration and the opportunity to continually improve. My motivation stems from the belief that dedication and passion can lead to personal success and contribute to the success of my team and organization.

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

My mom always used to say: “if you don’t ask, you don’t get.” I have always taken this advice in my personal life and in business. It is a reminder that proactive communication and the willingness to seek opportunities and answers are key drivers of personal and professional growth in my life.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

By embracing failure and seeing the positives of every situation, good or bad, has made me not afraid to fail. My whole life I have embraced failure as a learning opportunity to be better. There is no amount of time I am willing to fail before succeeding. I will do what it takes to succeed. All those failures along the way will teach me what not do in order to succeed.

A great quote by Ryan Holiday from his book “The Obstacle is the Way” is: ‘Failure shows us the way by showing us what isn’t the way.’

What childhood memory still influences who you are today?

Rather than one particular memory, an experience that shaped me into the person I am today would be my experiences playing baseball. I played throughout high school and in college at a high level. The discipline of practicing and working hard at my craft showed me that good things in life do not come easy. To be successful at something requires hard work and dedication. It also taught me how to be accountable to my teammates and ultimately be a team player. All these experiences over the years continue to influence me today.

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Alana Zayas

Manager of Special Events and Engagement Thompson & Bender What is the most important lesson you learned from a difficult experience?

Life will always have twists and turns. Never give up or lose faith, even if it seems that all faith has been lost. Continue to be your best self and enjoy life to the fullest. Things always change and change can be for the better.

What motivates you in the morning?

I find my work with special events and social media engagement to be rewarding and am most driven when collaborating to develop new and exciting client initiatives. As an extrovert, I enjoy interfacing with clients as well as working on a team. Thompson & Bender has a wide array of clients within Westchester County and I am fortunate to work with various types of organizations that help make Westchester a great place to live and visit.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I certainly don’t like to fail, but with any kind of work, there is always some measurement of improvement. I believe you have to fail at times and with those failures come greater lessons. I am willing to do what it takes to continue to improve my own abilities and achieve my highest potential.

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JUDGES

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Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson

Peter Katz

Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson is a partner at Thompson & Bender. Founded in 1987, the agency is the region’s premier advertising and public relations firm. As a partner in the firm, Bracken-Thompson is responsible for a wide variety of clients representing a broad spectrum of business sectors, including Fortune 500 firms; banks and financial institutions, educational institutions; not-for-profits; hospitals and health-care organizations; the travel and hospitality industry; food and beverage sector; senior residential living; commercial real estate developers; environmental and business organizations among others. Prior to joining Thompson & Bender, she was vice president of marketing for the daily and weekly newspaper group owned by Gannett Company in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Fairfield counties. She has been recognized with many prestigious personal and professional honors, including induction into The Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame, recipient of 914Inc Small Business Award as well as Best of Business awards 2019-2023, and named as one of Westchester’s “Power Dozen,” included as one of City & State’s “Westchester Power 50” and “Westchester Power 100” 2018-2023, recipient of the “Woman of Leadership and Excellence Award” from Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, recipient of the “Woman of Distinction” award from the United Way of Westchester and Putnam and recognized by Crain’s NY as a notable nonprofit board leader. Bracken-Thompson is active in numerous community and professional organizations and serves on the boards of many organizations, including The Business Council of Westchester, the Hudson River Museum, the Westchester Parks Foundation, and the Charter School of Educational Excellence.

Peter Katz is the copy and video editor for Westfair Communications. He reports and writes news of significance for readers of the Business Journal, Westfaironline.com, News at Noon and other electronic newsletters. He also recreates and narratives video stories and hosts long-form video interview programs for Westfair. Peter has an extensive journalism background, including serving as a reporter, on-air talent, and editor and manager for ABC News in New York and Washington.

He also has been seen and heard on various radio and TV stations including WHDH-TV and radio in Boston, KFWB in Los Angeles and WFAS in White Plains. He also has an aviation background, is an FAA-licensed pilot and is publisher of NTSB REPORTER, which covers the National Transportation Safety Board. He served as director of sales and marketing for RMS Medical Products, where he was responsible for filings with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Securities and Exchange Commission. Peter has been a music concert promoter, presenting talent such as Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie, Ben Vereen, Johnny Winters, The Fifth Dimension, The Kingston Trio, John Sebastian and many more.

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Created in 2015, Paw Crossed is a non-profit, true no-kill animal rescue located in Elmsford NY. Through rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, advocacy, collaboration and education, our mission is to “Rescue One By One Until There Are None”. Since inception we have rescued over 5,800 orphaned pets and have created critical community programs and partnerships.

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A privately held company based in Mount Kisco, New York, Westfair Communications Inc. is the home of the Westfair Business Journal, which you can find online and which now integrates content from its former publication WAG magazine, providing readers with a greater variety of business news and features. Westfair also publishes the popular News @ Noon and the new Wake Up With Westfair e-newsletters, for late-breaking developments, as well as industry-specific newsletters. For more than 60 years, Westfair has been the only weekly countywide business newspaper founded by former Westchester resident David Moore, a grandson of New York publisher Joseph Pulitzer, and John Smith, a former Wall Street Journal editor. In keeping with the founders’ principles, the Journal focuses on the business community in Fairfield, Westchester and the rest of the Hudson Valley with breaking news, trends, tips and behind-the-scenes profiles. The content also takes you beyond the business world to explore, food, travel, health and wellness and the home, while the entertainment-flavored calendar suggests where you should be and when. The Journal and its newsletters have gained credibility and respect in the region for honesty and timely insights. Westfair also sponsors interactive programs for its readers, some of which are joint ventures with other businesses or community organizations. These programs cover a variety of subjects and take different forms, including seminars, expos, conferences, roundtable discussions and debates. For more, visit westfaironline.com or call 914-694-3600.

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Financial planning is an ongoing process that constantly adjusts to reflect your changing circumstances, needs, and goals. When you plan for your future, you may not have a clear picture of where you want to be 10, 20, or 30 years from now. And that’s OK. To achieve your goals, your financial plan should be consistently updated and flexible to the many changes in your life.

The SKG Team at Barnum Financial Group provides financial planning techniques and expert guidance to help ensure your decisions are based on a complete, objective understanding of your whole financial reality, placing you in a solid position to achieve your goals. We dedicate ourselves to finding opportunities in the financial world of market performance, tax implications, asset allocation, and investment strategies, while also protecting you from potential pitfalls.

SKG strengthens your financial health by providing a wealth of knowledge and building a strategic and achievable financial vision — on your terms. We deliver timely advice and insightful guidance. We factor in every aspect of your life: short-term objectives, long-term goals, personal dreams, and business ambitions. You will have a dedicated advisor with the collective knowledge, resources, and expertise of our entire team.

Put your financial future on solid ground. Learn more at www. skgbarnum.com Securities and investment advisory services offered through qualified registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. 6 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484. (203) 848-8069.

An industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, Deloitte’s people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today’s marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Deloitte offers a strong local practice with a global reach. As a proud member of the Stamford community, Deloitte invests substantial resources to support the growth and potential of this marketplace reaching across Westchester and Fairfield counties. Deloitte’s Stamford practice includes more than 1,100 professionals —including over 225 partners, principals and managing directors. Deloitte’s Stamford practice serves clients across multiple industries from emerging growth companies to large multinationals, including more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Greater Stamford marketplace. In addition to traditional client service practices, the Stamford office includes Deloitte’s audit and accounting technical national office and also includes professionals who lead specialized practices such as independence and ethics and compliance groups. Deloitte helps many of the area’s most respected organizations through periods of dramatic growth, challenges and life-changing events. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

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MILLENNIAL & GEN Z

“Richard D’Errico acquired his manufacturing skills as an apprentice while working for Harold Freeman Jewelry Manufacturing Co. from 1980 to 1988. Four years later, Salvatore D’Errico completed school and joined Richie at that same company. By 1986, Sal and Richard were ready to take on a venture of their own. Keeping the company close to home, the brothers set up a small manufacturing facility in a Bronx garage on the same block they had grown up on.

With the combined efforts of Sal, Richie, and some friends in the trade, the business immediately flourished. By 1988, the partners established D’Errico’s Platinum Corp. and opened up a store front on Williamsbridge Road one year later. Today, they have 2 locations one on Central Ave. in Scarsdale and the other on East Main Street in Mount Kisco. The family business agrees that its expansion is due to the sincerity and will to satisfy their customers in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.”

Chereese Jervis-Hill has over two decades of event management and promotion experience, an accomplished event producer and publicist with drive, vision, and fresh ideas. She founded Events To Remember (ETR), in April 2004, a M/WBE full-service virtual and live event management (live, hybrid and virtual) & public relations firm located in Hastings on Hudson, New York, specializing in conceptualizing, organizing, managing, marketing, and publicizing events, experiences and public relations campaigns for corporate, not-for-profits, municipalities, entrepreneurs and agencies to help them tell their story.

Chereese credits her success to the corporate experience gained early on in her career, working for powerhouses like Philip Morris, Deutsche Bank and MetLife. Named Best Event Planner in Westchester County by the readers of Westchester Magazine, Chereese was named one of the Top Women in Business by 914Inc. Magazine, Powerful Women in Westchester County by The Westchester County Business Journal, Westchester’s 40 Under 40 Raising Stars and Hall of Fame Chairman’s Award by The Business Council of Westchester, and a Leadership Westchester Alum-ni.

Chereese is a Certified Farmers Market Manager for the State of New York, and she has re-ceived the following awards: Chairman’s Award, Business of the Year, the Spirit of Caring Award, the Spirit of a Woman Empowerment Award, and the Community Women of the Year Award.Chereese sits on the Executive Board of Directors for the Public Relations Society of America (Westchester/Fairfield Chapter), the Public Relations Society of America is the nation’s leading pro-fessional organization serving the communications community. Chereese was raised in the South Bronx, NY and attended Fordham University. She resides in Westchester County with her husband Arnold and their two daughters.

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MILLENNIAL & GEN Z

Kings Capital Construction Group, Inc. is a leading development, construction management, general contracting, and civil construction & sitework firm guided by the principle of providing our clients with the best possible experience on every project. The company, based in Tarrytown, NY, has been delivering exceptional construction services for clients throughout the tri-state area since 2009.

Odyssey Logistics, headquartered in Danbury, CT, offers resilient multimodal logistics on a global scale Odyssey customers benefit from the combined power of our global $3 billion multimodal freight network, personalized customer-focused relationships, and specialized technology. The result is the expertise and global presence to deliver innovative solutions for solving unique modern logistics challenges. Our adaptive approach to solving logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care® partner company we consistently exceed customer expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies and deep international expertise. Our unique approach ensures that customer shipments keep moving at full speed, even in the face of ever-changing market headwinds. Our Cloverleaf™ program turns our deep commitment to sustainability into a growth engine for all stakeholders, including customers, carrier partners, consumers, investors and colleagues. Odyssey prioritizes community giving through its Project Outreach program and supports numerous charitable organizations, including Junior Achievement®.

For more information visit www.odysseylogistics.com.

ABOUT US: Kings Capital Construction, built by tenured leadership, thoughtfully measured growth, valued long-term partnerships has a legacy of superior construction services.

While our expertise is critical to our success, our true point of difference is an uncompromising commitment to integrity.

In 2009, the founders decided to pursue their vision of creating a company that would provide high quality, personalized construction services to commercial clients who would appreciate the focus on building long-lasting relationships as well as the projects they developed.

SERVICES: Building excellence requires the very best planning, design, development & construction. Each project taken on by the KINGS Development team is guided by a commitment to excellence, a belief in hands-on management and an understanding of how what we build will influence where we are building. By harnessing the power of our vertically integrated platform and our highly experienced team of experts, the projects we deliver shape the landscape of neighborhoods for years to come. Our reputation gives us the advantage of accessing the best people, materials & services to make plans come to life. We pride ourselves in working collectively to enhance not just the buildings but the surrounding communities. KINGS provides quality, professional construction management services in a variety of areas, with the goal of improving efficiencies and enhancing client value. By selecting KINGS early in the project stage, we are able to work with the owner and the design team to meet the project objectives, while maintaining control of the scope, budget, and schedule. We also enlist the support of trusted subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, design assistance and value engineering. Innovation is what allows us to deliver quality to our clients and partners.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

JESSIE LOZADA Manager, Thalle Virtual Quarry

ON BEING NAMED A

2023 Millennial & Gen Z Award Winner

by Westfair Business Journal

Thalle Industries is an environmentally responsible supplier of high‑quality virgin and recycled aggregate, asphalt products, ready‑mix concrete and brownfield fill for the construction industry.

ThalleIndustries.com

FISHKILL / ELMSFORD / MONTROSE