2016 Long Island Business News Top CEOs

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MICHAELFALTISCHEK 4Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

GREGORY P.DEMETRIOU 5Lorraine Gregory Communications

PATRICIA J.PETERSEN 5

Daniel Gale Sothebys International RealtyGEORGEANDRIOPOULOS 6Launchpad Five One Six

ROBBASSO 6Advantage Payroll

JASONBEHFARIN 8G4 Capital Partners

ROBERT E.CAULFIELD 8Jeffersons Ferry

WALTER CONTRERAS 10Motiva

JONCOOPER 10

SpectronicsCLAY DARROHN 12Fishbat, Inc.

ROYDIMARCO 12RGD Marketing

PETERELKOWITZ 14Long Island Housing Partnership

BARBARAFARON 14Federation of Organizations

ROBERT GRABER 16Long Island Temps

THOMAS M.HOPKINS 16EPIC Long Island

RALPH LAMBERT 18Axis Construction Corporation

BRIAN Z.LI 18

Allegiant Health

SCOTTMASKIN 20SUNation Solar Systems, Inc.

BETHMEIXNER 20Moxxie Network LLC, Moxxie Mentoring Foundation

DR. GARYMIRKIN 21Allied Physician Group

PAULEPACHTER 22Long Island Cares

NICKPASQUAROSA 22Bookkeeper 360

CHRISTINE M.RIORDAN 23

Adelphi University

MICHAEL SMITH 24ACDS

MARCSPECTOR 24Spector Group

RONALDSTAIR 25Creative Plan Designs, LTD.

BUTCHYAMALI 26Dover Group

WARRENZYSMAN 26ACI Chemical Dependency Treatment Centers

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This event celebrates LongIslands top executives,signature firms andorganizations. Join us aswe recognize those whoconsistently demonstrateremarkable leadership skills,integrity, values, vision,commitment to excellence,financial performance,

community service anddiversity.

AN INSPIRINGGROUP OFHONOREES

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

STANLEY M.BERGMAN

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Henry Schein, Inc.

It is a pleasure to introduce Stanley Bergman, who has served as Chairman o

the Board and CEO o Henry Schein, Inc. since 1989.Under Stans leadership Henry Schein has become, a Fortune 500 company

and the worlds largest provider o health care products and services to office-

based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. Henry Schein has been

a Fortune Worlds Most Admired Company or 15 consecutive years and is ranked

#1 in its industry on Fortunes 2015 Worlds Most Admired Companies List.

Stan serves as a board member or advisor or numerous institutions around

the world, and he is an honorary member o the American Dental Association

and the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He also is the recipient o the Ellis Island

Medal o Honor; the CR Magazine Corporate Responsibility Lietime Achievement

Award; a Doctor o Humane Letters rom A.T. Still Universitys Arizona School o

Dentistry and Oral Health; and Honorary Fellowship o Kings College London

and the International College o Dentistry.

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MICHAEL L.FALTISCHEK

Company Name: Ruskin Moscou Faltischek

Title: Founding Partner; ormer Managing Partner (25 years)

Education: BA, Pace University; JD, magna cum laude,Brooklyn Law School

As a child, what did you want you be when you

grew up: Do not recall having any speciic careerambition

First job:Selling Christmas cards door to door; deliveryboy or a dry cleaner

Proudest professional accomplishment:Foundinga business that has become recognized as a premiere

provider o services in the region.The hottest topic in my field right now is:

Transitioning o ownership in closely held businesses; cybersecurity

What does it take to be good at your job: Many attributes includingsolid understanding o services provided, relationships with others,responsiveness, caring or needs o those served, understanding theinterests o those I serve.

Civic/charitable organization involvement:

Long Island Association: Board Member (2001-present); Vice Chairman

(2013-2015); Audit Committee (2006-present); Treasurer

and Audit Committee Chair (2015-present); Special Energy

Committee (2005-present). Long Island Power Authority:

Trustee (1996-2001); Chair, Economic Development Com-

mittee; Member, Finance Committee. Sunrise AssociationDay Camp Association: Board Member (inception-pres-

ent); Audit Committee Chair. Advanced Energy Research

Center at Stony Brook University: Board Member and Vice

Chair (rom inception-present). Anti-Deamation League:Long Island Regional Board Chair (1995-2000). Temple

Bnai Sholom, Rockville Centre: Past President (1990-1992),

Past Board Chair Board (1996-1998) and Board Member

(1980-present. American, New York State and Nassau

County Bar Associations: member (1973-present)

The best advice I received is: Go to college

Favorite book: Hard to identiy a single book. What I ind most

enjoyable are biographies o early leaders o our country and industries.

Most surprising fact about you: I was born in the Dominican

Republic and did not come to the United States until I was 4.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: socially

active, academically disinterested

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTHONOREE

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GREGORY P. DEMETRIOU

Company Name: Lorraine Gregory Communications

Title: CEO

Education: attended Adelphi University

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Alive

First job: Mobile advertising (I put lyers on the windshields o parked cars or alocal insurance agent)

Proudest professional accomplishment: Promoted to rank o NYC PoliceDepartment Detective

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Multi-channel and mobile marketingWhat does it take to be good at your job: Perseverance. Showing up every day andworking hard no matter what. Learning comes right behind that the world is soast-paced nowadays that you have to be on top o your game all o the time.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: I am a 20-year member o theAssociation o Fundraising Proessionals as well as a past honoree and boardmember. I am currently on the board o the Long Island Community Foundationand the Dolan Family Health Center o Northwell Healths Huntington Hospital.

The best advice I received is: Spend less than you receive and you will never be ininancial trouble.

Favorite book: The E-Myth, by Michael Gerber

Most surprising fact about you: I was awarded the New York City PoliceDepartment Medal o Honor.How would you have classified yourself in high school: Slacker

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PATRICIA J. PETERSENCompany Name: Daniel Gale SothebysInternational Realty

Title:President & CEO

Education: I was accepted at several our-yearcolleges, but really wanted to go to acting school.My ather gave me the OK to ollow my dream,provided I could ind a way to support mysel whilestruggling. To ulill my end o the agreement,I attended the 2-year Katherine Gibbs CollegeProgram and HB Acting Studios in New York City.


grew up: I wanted to be a teacher or a movie star.

First job: I worked as an executive secretary in amajor New York City marketing and PR companyduring the Mad Men era. I was promoted tocopywriter and then account executive, with clients that includedstars o the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna Boys Choir, Paul MassonVineyards and many others.

Proudest professional accomplishment: My proudestaccomplishment is growing a great company. Daniel Gale had twooffices and 14 sales associates when I started. It is now a thriving,major real estate organization with 27 offices, more than 800 salesassociates and $2.5 billion in sales volume.

The hottest topic in my field right now: Theres no one hot topic,

but the real estate industry is experiencing inventory challenges, withlow inventory in some market segments and high inventory in others.Wed love to have more new construction near our villages, better

transportation options across the board and moreaffordable, attractive housing or our currentresidents and or the next generation.

What does it take to be good at your job?: Myjob, and the job o any real estate proessional,takes integrity, airness, strategic thinking,communication and relationship-building skills,and perhaps most importantly, a good sense ohumor.


Board o Directors: Huntington Hospital (Northwell

Health). Corporate Advisory Board: Cold SpringHarbor Laboratory. Sothebys International RealtyBraintrust Group. Board o Regents Luxury RealEstate. Save the Children. Dress or Success. PinkAid. Heckscher Museum. Nassau County Museum

o Art. Toys or Tots. North Shore Land Alliance. Old Westbury Gardens.Caumsett Foundation.

The best advice I received is: Remember, there is no limit to whatyou can achieve i you dont waste time worrying about who gets thecredit. And my personal motto: Always do the right thing.

Favorite book: Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

Most surprising fact about you: I was a contestant on Jeopardy.I came in second.

How would you have classified yourself in high school?: I wasalways a high achiever academically, but enjoyed the theaterprogram most o all.


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GEORGEANDRIOPOULOS

Company Name: 3 companies: Launchpad Five OneSix, Media Convergence, Rudey Greetings

Title: CEO, Managing Partner

Education: BS, St. Johns University


grew up: I wanted to be a cartoon artist, but slowlyrealized that my leadership qualities and curiositywere better-suited or becoming an entrepreneur.

First job: My irst job was at a local deli in myhometown o Farmingdale. To this day, I make amean sandwich.

Proudest professional accomplishment: Myproudest proessional accomplishment is deinitelybuilding Launchpad Five One Six into a majorplayer in the consulting world. Thinking back to ourbeginnings as a two-person company sublettinghal an office and comparing it to where we are now makes me

overwhelmingly proud. Today, I am the owner o three phenomenalcompanies with unlimited potential on the horizon.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Growth strategy

What does it take to be good at your job: Persistence, knowledgeand drive. Whether youre a CEO, a manager or an entry-levelemployee, these three traits will guarantee success.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: I am one o theounders and the inaugural president o Shannons Fight, a 501(c)3nonproit oundation. We have raised over $200,000 to date and haveinancially helped numerous amilies in medical crisis. I have held

numerous board positions on local chambers o

commerce and have volunteered my time to the

Ronald McDonald House and Habitat or Humanity

on many occasions.

The best advice I received is: I have received greatadvice rom a lot o my mentors. My ather, my irst

boss out o college and countless others. Today, Id

like to share an inspirational quote rom one o my

avorite movies, Rocky. Let me tell you something

you already know. The world aint all sunshine and

rainbows. Its a very mean and nasty place, and I

dont care how tough you are, it will beat you to

your knees and keep you there permanently i you

let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as lie.

But it aint about how hard ya hit. Its about how

hard you can get hit and keep moving orward. How much you can take

and keep moving orward. Thats how winning is done! Now, i you

know what youre worth, then go out and get what youre worth. But

ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing ingers saying you

aint where you wanna be because o him, or her or anybody! Cowards

do that and that aint you! Youre better than that!

Favorite book: For One More Day, by Mitch Albom

Most surprising fact about you: I pivoted rom a 13-year career in the

medical industry to management consulting in 2013.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Full o

potential with limitless possibilities

ROBBASSO

Company Name: Advantage Payroll Services

Title: CEO

Education: BA, history; Hostra University


grew up: I have always been interested in education

and I thought that being a social studies teacher

would be the direction that I would go. However,

inding a teaching job afer I graduated college wasa challenge. I entered the business world and now I

lead a company. As a CEO, I am a leader and a teacher.

I mentor my staff and I regularly teach them about

business strategies and sales techniques.First job: I always had an entrepreneurial spirit. My

irst job was paperboy. It was a great job; I got up early

each day and delivered papers. I learned about customer service, hardwork and the independence o being my own boss.

Proudest professional accomplishment: We just celebrated our

20th anniversary at Advantage Payroll and are very proud to have

many long-term employees contributing to our success. It is humblingto think o how ar we have come. From opening our doors with just

mysel and no clients to today where we have a thriving business with

close to 3,000 clients, almost 50 employees and two locations. We haveexperienced growth every year, even during economic downturns and

the Great Recession.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Human capitalmanagement solutions are becoming more important to smallbusiness owners. Finding and keeping talented people is critical

or success in all business sectors. The tasks

and responsibilities involved in HR and beneits

management are ofen overwhelming. We providesolutions in this space and help businesses grow and

remain competitive.

What does it take to be good at your job: Having

a vision o where you want the company to go andstaffing it properly to achieve those goals. As the

head o my company, I know it is critical to listen to

customers and study my marketplace. This knowledgeallows me to plan strategically and provide products

and services that the marketplace not only wants, but

needs. I recruit and retain talented individuals whoplay an instrumental role in achieving goals.


Advantage has been involved in supporting many organizations. It is

important or businesses to support charities and business groups.I was an honoree o Big Brothers Big Sisters o Long Island, my team

has helped build homes or Habitat or Humanity and I was a ounding

board member o the Long Island Elite. I boxed in the Long Island Fight

or Charity and have been honored by the American Heart Association.

The best advice I received is: Focus on your strengths, not

weaknesses.

Favorite book: The Speed o Trust, by Steven Covey.

Most surprising fact about you: I learned to ride a motorcycle when Iwas 10.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: The class clown


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JASON BEHFARIN

Company Name: G4 Capital Partners

Title: Co-Founder & Managing Principal

Education: BBA, Emory University; JD,

Cardozo School o Law

As a child, what did you want you be

when you grew up: I had dreams o being

an architect. I always had a passion orreal estate and wanted to be involved in

construction/development in some capacity.

First job: My irst job was in a smallneighborhood chocolate actory packaging

gif baskets. My irst real estate job was at the

Lansco Corp. as a retail tenant rep.

Proudest professional accomplishment:

Helping to create G4 Capital Partners rom the

ground up has made me very proud. Havingstarted as the new kid on the block and now

11 years later being one o the leading irms in

our space is immensely gratiying.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: There has been a lot o

discussion about a real estate market correction. We are constantly

discussing when to say no to a transaction and and how to limitdownside risk.

What does it take to be good at your job: I have ound that integrity

and building relationships has been one o

the biggest keys to our success. It always

says a lot when a signiicant portion o our

business is with returning relationships.

Civic/charitable organization

involvement: I have recently gotten involved

with AIPAC and my wie and I are long-time

supporters o the WIZO organization.

The best advice I received is: I met Louis

Silverman, one o my partners at G4 and a

mentor to me, when I was only 24 years old

and I clearly remember one o the earlier

conversations we had. He had given me the

invaluable advice to never compare your

success to others and only measure yoursel

against your own goals. This advice has kept

me very ocused and it has helped me to get

where I am today.

Favorite book: The Last Lecture, by Jeffrey

Zaslow and Randy Pausch

Most surprising fact about you: For about a year, I was in the

menswear wholesale business.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Socially active

ROBERT E.CAULFIELD

Company Name: Jeffersons Ferry RetirementCommunity

Title: President and CEO

Education: BS, business administration with aconcentration in Accounting; Drexel University,Philadelphia


grew up:Private investigator or hardward storeowner.

First job: Park caretaker or the TownshipRecreational Department. Set up small weekend

recreational centers or kids at township parks,prepared baseball ields and cut grass/landscapetownship parks.

Proudest professional accomplishment:Receiving the overwhelming support o andendorsement by Jeffersons Ferry residents o myappointment to president and CEO o Jeffersons Ferry.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: The increasing number oolder adults and the availability o convenient and affordable housingand services.

What does it take to be good at your job: Be present, get involvedand be inormed o what goes on in your organization. Lead, andinspire others to do the same. Recognize, appreciate and support the

hard work your employees do every day. Be honest, optimistic andorward-looking. Challenge yoursel and your team to do better andstrive or excellence.

Civic/charitable organization involvement:Board o Directors, LeadingAge NY, a stateassociation representing New York nonproitproviders o senior living services with 600members servicing 500,000 New Yorkers.Volunteer along with co-workers to provide amonthly three-course meal to the guests o theWelcome INN soup kitchen in Port Jeerson.Jeersons Ferry procures, cooks, serves andcleans up ater the meal, which generallyeeds around 50 people. Volunteer with localcommunity groups, childrens schools and

sports teams.The best advice I received is: Dont sweat thesmall stuff.

Favorite book: The Firm, by John Grisham

Most surprising fact about you: Right now, Imhooked on reality and home improvement shows

like Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch and Kitchen Crashers. Otherwise,when Im not in the office, you will ind me working on a homeimprovement project or even driving a Bobcat tractor doing some sorto yard project.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: I ell intothe loater group. Floating between the nerds, jocks and cool group. Igot along with most groups. I very much enjoyed school and was rarely

absent. I enjoyed sports and had jock riends but was not a verygood athlete. I also had a ew riends in the cool crowd and got alongwell in these groups.


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WALTERCONTRERAS

Company Name: Motiva

Title: CEO

Education: MBA in Management and Leadership rom Dowling College

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Pilot

First job: Old TV repair shop

Proudest professional accomplishment: Job creation within my community, hiringlocal Long Island talent and seeing those individuals and their amilies succeed

The hottest topic in my field right now is: The Microsof HoloLens; an untethered,holographic computer.

What does it take to be good at your job:Learn to delegate and to trust others todo a great job.

Civic/charitable organization involvement:I am raising money throughIndeigogo or the development o a documentary series on the natural beauty o ElSalvador, including its seas, volcanoes, rivers and orests.

The best advice I received is: Learn to listen. Its one o the hardest things to learn.

Favorite book: The Knight in Rusty Armor, by Robert FisherMost surprising fact about you: Ive done stand-up comedy.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Driven

JONCOOPER

Company Name: Spectronics Corp.

Title: President

Education: BA in Political Science, Duke University

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: An astronaut (I still do!)

First job: Newsday delivery boy (irst REAL job: Working on the assembly line atSpectronics)

Proudest professional accomplishment: Putting together a terriic team atSpectronics that has helped us grow into one o the largest manuacturing irms onLong Island

The hottest topic in my field right now is:Managing the transition rom older UVlighting technologies to new LED light sources

What does it take to be good at your job: Know how to recruit top talent, lay out abold corporate vision, and motivate our team members to achieve our goals.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: Board member o several nonproitorganizations, including the Family Service League, the Holocaust Memorial andTolerance Center o Nassau County and OutRight Action International

The best advice I received is: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Favorite book: The Catcher in the Rye

Most surprising fact about you:Afer graduating rom college, I traveled aroundthe world or 14 months carrying only my backpack, and living on less than $5 a day.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: A rebel and a dreamer


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CLAY DARROHN

Company Name: ishbat

Title: CEO

Education: B.A., LIU Post

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: A pro ootball player

First job: Paper route

Proudest professional accomplishment: Starting ishbat

The hottest topic in my field right now is: ROI or social media

What does it take to be good at your job: Hire people better than me

Civic/charitable organization involvement: NYSEA, Long Island Harvest,Lymphoma Society

The best advice I received is: What gets measured gets done

Favorite book: Delivering Happiness, by Tony Hsieh

Most surprising fact about you:Im an adult

How would you have classified yourself in high school: I had wayyyy toomuch un.

ROY DIMARCO

Company Name: RGD Marketing

Title: CEO

Education: Bachelors Degree at LIU Post

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up:Proessional baseballor ootball player

First job:Worked at Carvel

Proudest professional accomplishment: Opening up my own advertising agencyat age 28.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Content marketing

What does it take to be good at your job: Being detailed, common sense,

lexibility and be personable.Civic/charitable organization involvement: Board member at Island Harvest andounder and board member o Warriors For a Cause.

The best advice I received is: Always do the right thing.

Favorite book:Do not have one.

Most surprising fact about you: Superstitious

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Average guy who gotalong with most people and loved playing school sports.


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PETER J. ELKOWITZ, Jr.

Company Name: Long Island HousingPartnership Inc. (and affiliates)

Title:President and CEO

Education: BS in biology, SUNY Albany. MA

in policy analysis and public management,Stony Brook University. Fellowship, John F.Kennedy School o Government at Harvard

University.

As a child, what did you want you be when

you grew up: Physician

First Job: Laboratory research or the NYSDepartment o Health


Becoming the president and CEO o the LongIsland Housing Partnership, an organization

that is dedicated to providing housing orthose who, through the unaided operation o

the marketplace, would be unable to afford adecent and sae home.

The hottest topic in my field right now:Attracting high-quality

proessionals to the nonproit ield.

What does it take to be good at your job?: It takes creativity and

patience to be able to und and develop housing, particularly housing

targeted to those o low and moderateincomes. You have to be lexible andunderstanding, and well-versed in budgetingand inancing. You also have to be able to

present your position clearly regarding theneed or affordable housing or our workorceand elderly.

Civic/charitable organization

involvement: I have dedicated my entirecareer to charitable organizations. Early inmy career I was employed by the SuffolkCommunity Council, and have spent the lastalmost 30 years with the Long Island HousingPartnership. I also spent years as a volunteeror the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

The best advice I received is: Treat peoplethe way you want to be treated

Favorite book: Our Iceberg Is Melting, ByJohn Kotter

Most surprising fact about you: I proposedto my wie afer three weeks o dating. We have been married or 32years.

How would you have classified yourself in high school?:Drivenand outgoing

BARBARA FARON

Company Name:Federation o OrganizationsTitle:CEO

Education: MSW, SUNY at Stony Brook, School o Social Welare

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: An astronomer

First job:Office worker

Proudest professional accomplishment: The development o a high-perormanceorganization ocused on ostering the strengths o the people we serve.

The hottest topic in my field right now is:Integration o behavioral and physicalhealthcare in a holistic approach which will improve health outcomes, avoidduplicative care and treat the individual in collaboration with all elements o thesupport and treatment network.

What does it take to be good at your job:A willingness to learn and grow, to

accept change and see opportunities; and the good ortune to collaborate with top-notch people.

Civic/charitable organization involvement:Appalachian Mountain Club,Adirondack Mountain Club, National Association o Social Workers, Three VillageHistorical Society.

The best advice I received is:With every problem there is an opportunity.

Favorite book: The One Minute Manager, (and others in the series) by Blanchardand Johnson

Most surprising fact about you: I like to lif weights.

How would you have classified yourself in high school:Nerd


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THOMAS M. HOPKINS

Company Name: EPIC Long Island; South ShoreChild Guidance Center

Title: President & CEO

Education: BA in psychology, University o Illinois


grew up: Archeologist or paleontologist

First job: Hospital orderly

Proudest professional accomplishment: I am

most proud o the act that I have worked my way

up through the ranks. I began as a direct-care

worker in a group home or the developmentally

disabled and ended up as a CEO o an agency

that serves the developmentally disabled aswell as people with epilepsy and mental health

challenges.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: The impact o the

increase in the minimum wage on the ability o not-or-proit agencies

to maintain an effective workorce. We do not have the ability to

raise prices to cover the increased costs: Our rates are determined by

government. Without the partnership and support o government,

agencies like mine would be unable to recruit and maintain the human

resources necessary to address the needs o the people who depend

on us. We need to be able to pay our staff a living wage commensurate

with their training and skill.

What does it take to be good at your job: Mucho my job involves keeping a lot o plates spinning that and managing risk and opportunity, ofenbased on limited inormation. Its helpul or meto stay balanced and to remember that no matter

what happens, things are never as bad or as goodas they might seem.


Since Im the CEO o an organization that

provides a variety o services to thousandso people with developmental disabilities,mental health challenges and epilepsy, I get tobe simultaneously charitable to mysel and to

my society!

The best advice I received is: Abraham Lincolnreportedly said that the best thing about the

uture is that it comes only one day at a time. Ive learned that while

its important to plan ahead, I should not let my anticipated uturediminish my present.

Favorite book: The Patrick OBrien Aubrey/Maturin series about theEnglish navy during the Napoleonic wars

Most surprising fact about you: At times and under certaincircumstances, I am very shy.

How would you have classified yourself in high school:

King o the Nerds

ROBERTGRABER

Company Name: Long Island Temps

Title: CEO

Education: BS, University at Albany-SUNY


grew up: Veterinarian and/or rock star

First job: Stock clerk at a carpet store


Founding Long Island Temps. Early in my career I

had the opportunity to work with my ather. It wasthrough his encouragement, guidance and advice

that I gained the skills and oundation necessary

to start my own company.

The hottest topic in my field right now is:

Millennials in the workplace

What does it take to be good at your job: Doing

whatever it takes to deliver on our companys

mission every single day. Empowering myemployees, encouraging a collaborative spirit and instilling a sense o

pride and community in everything that we do and everyone that we

serve.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: An integral part o Long

Island Temps is representing those who live and work here. Thereore

it was natural or our company to want to give back to the community.

Long Island Temps has been a proud sponsor omany o Long Islands nonproit and charitableorganizations, including LI2Day, a grassrootsBreast Cancer Organization; Island Harvest;

JDRFs Walk to Cure Diabetes; United Ways Stuffa Bus campaign; and North Shore-LIJ Center oHope, helping bereaved individuals to cope withgrie. Additionally, Long Island Temps continuesits commitment to Long Island as a delegateto the Girl Scouts o Nassau County as well asconducting interactive workshops and careerguidance or undergraduate students at SUNY OldWestbury and Nassau Community College.

The best advice I received is: Dont be araidto ail.

Favorite book:Gol in the Kingdom, by MichaelMurphy

Most surprising fact about you: Im the leadguitarist in an all-original heavy-metal rock band.

How would you have classified yourself in high school:I didntnecessarily all into one speciic category, which made my high schoolexperience interesting and rewarding. I was the kid who got alongwith every group the artists, athletes and brainiacs. I always oundsomething in common with everyone, but as a musician, I did tend togravitate towards the creative crowd.


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RALPHLAMBERT

Company Name: Axis Construction Corp.

Title:President/CEO

Education: Associates degree in Business Administration, Suffolk Community College;bachelors degree in Business Administration, Hostra University; 2012 Energeia

Partnership graduate, Molloy College

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Financially successuland philanthropic

First job: Construction laborer

Proudest professional accomplishment: Achieving $1 billion in sales

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Labor costs, sustainability, modularconstruction

What does it take to be good at your job:Collect solid inormation, be a greatlistener prior to reacting

Civic/charitable organization involvement:Lambert Family Foundation, Marcho Dimes, Catholic Health Services, SCCADM, Visiting Nurse Service, Winthrop-University Hospital, South Nassau Community Hospital, Molloy College, Peconic Bay

Medical CenterThe best advice I received is: Find niche markets and be the best in those markets.

Favorite book:Power Broker, by Robert A. Caro

Most surprising fact about you: I am Nancy Sinatras nephew

How would you have classified yourself in high school: A loyal and trusted riend

BRIAN Z.LI

Company Name: Allegiant HealthTitle: President/CEO

Education: MS in Industrial Pharmacy, St. Johns

University


grew up: I have always been interested in design

and buildings. When I was growing up I wanted tobe an architect. However, when I got older I was

drawn to the pharmaceutical sciences and received

a degree in pharmacy. This degree allowed me

to learn about the human body related to drugsand how these products are manuactured. This

spawned my interest in developing my own

business where I could manuacture my own over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and supplements or

the United States and international markets.

First job: Formulation scientist at Teva Pharmaceuticals (ormerly

Barr Pharmaceuticals). It was during this time that I learned a greatdeal about the development and manuacture o pharmaceuticals.

This was a antastic oundation or my career and allowed me to

pursue my path as an entrepreneur.

Proudest professional accomplishment: Co-ounded A&ZPharmaceutical Inc. in Hauppauge. Creating a company, launching

products and seeing the company grow was a wonderul experience.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Supplying nutritionalproducts to China via cross-border e-commerce is very hot right now.

We see tremendous opportunities in the Chinese market or American

products. Chinas more than 300 million consumerswant high-quality American products. Allegiant is

bringing new products to this market, and we areacting as a conduit or other American products to

reach Chinese consumers.

What does it take to be good at your job:To besuccessul I need to be persistent, analytical and

innovative in everything that I do. I also believe

that it is critical to plan and be orward-looking at

all times.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: I

have been involved in several Asian-American and

Chinese-American business organizations and

groups. I believe that being part o and supportingthese organizations encourages business and

also enhances a cultural understanding between

different communities and countries. The organizations with whichwe are involved include the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber o

Commerce, Asian American Business Development Center and the

America China Public Affairs Institute Inc.

The best advice I received is: Make the best out o your everyday lie.

Favorite book: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

Most surprising fact about you: I personally designed the

manuacturing process and acility layout at Allegiant Healths state-

o-the-art Deer Park manuacturing acility.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Good

student with sel-discipline and a natural leader.


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BETH MEIXNER

Company Name: Moxxie Network LLCMoxxie Mentoring Foundation Inc.

Title: Founder and President (Moxxie Network LLC)

Founder and Executive Director (Moxxie Mentoring Foundation Inc.)

Education: Adelphi University/MBA, SUNY Oneonta/BS

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Unsure

First job: Lord and Taylor in Garden City they hired all the seniors rom GardenCity High School

Proudest professional accomplishment: Moxxie

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Gender equity and diversity

What does it take to be good at your job: Passion and perseverance

Civic/charitable organization involvement: Moxxie Mentoring Foundation Inc. is a501(c)3 nonproit corporation.The best advice I received is: Dont sweat the small stuff.

Favorite book:Start With Why, by Simon Sinek

Most surprising fact about you: Presented with my team to Donald Trump in hisinamous boardroom.How would you have classified yourself in high school:Naive

SCOTT MASKIN

Company Name:SUNation Solar Systems

Title: CEO/Co-ounder

Education: Graduate o the School o Hard

Knocks. Seriously ive months o Suffolk. School

just wasnt or me. Always ollowed more o anentrepreneurial path. I am however a licensedmater electrician.


grew up: I never really thought about it. I always

went where opportunity knocked and perormed

at 110 percent. It was all about attitude andmotivation, same as now. Not being challenged is

a sure sign Im ready to move on. Thats why I love

building the solar industry so much. Its constantly evolving.

First job: I worked in Rockaways Playland Amusement Park in a hot

dog stand at 13 years old. I ondly remember taking the Green Bus Lineby mysel every day in the summer. No cellphone back in those days.

Just a boy in a big world. Like a big adventure.

Proudest professional accomplishment: The team Ive assembled

at SUNation Solar. No question about it. Watching them grow and

preorm is just so ulilling. Seeing my younger people getting married,starting amilies and buying homes is awesome. Being part o my

teammates raising their amilies, graduating, picking colleges and

even enjoying grandchildren is so special. But sharing with my team

through the hard times and seeing the love and camaraderie weve

created or our work amily is truly extraordinary. Seeing my solar

clients post their electric bills and share their

successes is pretty special as well.


Combating low-quality national solar leasing

companies who deliver proits to themselvesrather than value to the homeowner.

What does it take to be good at your job:

Positive attitude and commitment to your team.

The crew has to have absolute conidence in the

captain and to be a great leader you need to earn

the respect o your crew. EVERYDAY. Always put

your team irst.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: Board

member o the Girl Scouts o Suffolk County. CEO o SUNation Cares and

avid dog oster or Last Chance Animal Rescue.

The best advice I received is: Just be humble and listen to your team. I

surround mysel with people ar smarter and better at what they do than

I could ever hope to be, and they are the reason I am here today.

Favorite book: The Tipping Point, by Malcolm Gladwell and

anything rom Sir Richard Branson

Most surprising fact about you:Im that guy that pretty much wears

everything on my sleeve. I do, however, surprise mysel a lot, actually.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: A classic

underachiever. Had lots o riends, didnt study hard enough but got

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GARY MIRKIN

Company Name:Allied Physicians Group

Title: CEO

Education: B.S., M.D.; The Ohio State University

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: An astronaut

First job: Worked in a bridal shop doing inventory, renovation

Proudest professional accomplishment:One o 42 ounding partners o AlliedPhysicians Group

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Physician independence or lackthereo

What does it take to be good at your job?: Patience, and making the time to listento the patient

Civic/charitable organization involvement: My wie and I were very involved inraising money or autism research. Allied also just launch the Allied Foundation,which is enabling us to do great things in the community, or example, open the irstbreast milk depot on Long Island.

The best advice I received is: Dont burn any bridges.

Favorite book:A Beautiul Question, by Frank Wilczek

Most surprising fact about you: I seem to run into people who know me just abouteverywhere I go. The most surprising: two secret service agents at a Long Islandevent with the two Presidents Bush.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Quiet, shy and reserved


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NICKPASQUAROSA

Company Name:Bookkeeper360Title: Founder & CEO

Education: MS in Taxation and CPA (anticipated May 2016), St. Johns University

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Batman

First job:Bagger at Shoprite

Proudest professional accomplishment: Building a bookkeeping irm with over500 clients in three years and being awarded Bookkeeping Partner o the Year by Xero.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Leveraging cloud technology toprovide business owners with more intelligent and aster data on their business.

What does it take to be good at your job: Being an expert in my ield and stayingcurrent on the latest technology and accounting trends.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: Nothing now, but looking to become

more involved with nonproit organizations in 2016.

The best advice I received is:Identiy your passion and use that passion tohelp others.

Favorite book: Behind the Cloud, by Marc Benioff

Most surprising fact about you: Ability to urther my education while growing abusiness and educating others.How would you have classified yourself in high school: Good student, well-balanced, sociable

PAULE T. PACHTER

Company Name:Long Island Cares Inc.

Title: Chie Executive Officer

Education: Masters degree in Social Work,Adelphi University


you grew up: As a child, I had aspirations obeing an art teacher when I grew up becauseI enjoyed drawing and creating pictures andother things in color.

First job: My irst job as a licensed socialworker was as supervisor or the CommunitySupport Services program o the NassauCounty Department o Mental Health, butmy very irst paying job was as a bus boy in apopular Brooklyn Diner


Coming to Long Island Cares as CEO and being

able to transorm the traditional way a oodbank operates has clearly been my proudestproessional accomplishment, and it is madeso much more meaningul because o my responsibility to maintainHarry Chapins rich legacy o caring or people in need.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: From my vantagepoint, the major topic in my ield is addressing the needs o high-risk populations such as children, veterans and the homeless oremergency ood and community support services.


It takes passion, commitment, creativity, atalented staff and a willingness to take risks toensure that people and communities in need

are supported.Civic/charitable organization involvement:

Ive been involved in numerous organizationsand social causes during my 37 years in

human services on Long Island. The causeshave included mental health, developmentaldisabilities, school saety, substance abuse,domestic violence and political action. I

have a passion or advocacy and communityorganizing that Ive been ortunate to use inhelping others.

The best advice I received is: Rememberwho you are and why you do what you do, anddont be concerned about your critics.

Favorite book: Inside the Record Business,

by Clive Davis

Most surprising fact about you: Other than playing the rubboardand being a good singer, there are no surprises about me. What yousee is what you get.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: I attendedhigh school in the late 1960s, and my teachers and riends reerred tome as being a rebel. Thats pretty accurate even today.


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CHRISTINE M. RIORDAN

Company Name: Adelphi University

Title:President

Education: I received my Ph.D. in organizational behavior and MBA rom GeorgiaState University and a bachelors degree in textile engineering (now called materials

science and engineering) rom the Georgia Institute o Technology.

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up?: I did not haveaspirations as a child about what I wanted to be when I grew up other than I did notwant to do what my parents did. I became an educator and someone ocused onstudent success just like my parents!

First job: My irst job was as a jewelry sales clerk when I was 15. When I went tocollege, my irst job was on the acilities crew at Georgia Tech painting dorms,classrooms and lab. A little paint never hurt anyone!

Proudest professional accomplishment: Being president o Adelphi University. Iam honored to serve an amazing community o students, aculty, staff, alumni andriends.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Access to and affordability o college

What does it take to be good at your job?: Patience and great people to work withCivic/charitable organization involvement: National Chorale o New York, LongIsland Association, Long Island; Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education

The best advice I received is: Dont be araid to hear the word no.

Favorite book: Viktor Frankels Mans Search or Meaning

Most surprising fact about you: As someone that is an introvert, I started trainingmysel to be a public speaker when I was 17.

How would you have classified yourself in high school?: Shy and introverted


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MICHAEL M. SMITH

Company Name:ACDS Inc.

Title: Executive Director

Education: BA, Tufs University;MA, Hostra University

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Shortstop or theDodgers

First job:Summer Camp Counselor. Earned $35 or six hellacious weeks.

Proudest professional accomplishment: Teaching at the university level at age 23

The hottest topic in my field right now is:Value-based payments

What does it take to be good at your job: Flexibility and stubbornness

Civic/charitable organization involvement: Member o Board o Directors, IAC

The best advice I received is: Dont ever look back (Satchel Paige and Bob Dylan).

Favorite book:The Great Gatsby

Most surprising fact about you:I am just completing a book, Turning around theFailing Non-Proit.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: A math nerd

MARC B. SPECTOR

Company Name: Spector GroupTitle:Principal

Education: Bachelor o Science in Architecture,Master o Architecture both rom University oMichigan


you grew up: I always knew I wanted to be anarchitect. On the weekends my dad used to bringus all to job sites to visit the dirt. I grew up withit. Architecture is in my blood, its in my DNA and Iound my way in early high school.

First job: I worked or Schuman LichtensteinClaman and Eron Architects, located at 841

Broadway, or one year beore joining my atherand brother at Spector Group.

Proudest professional accomplishment: That I amable to carry on the amily business through the third generation and growthis incredible brand into an international architectural/master-planningirm whose roots are irmly grounded on Long Island with a continuedgoal to improve the quality o lie on Long Island through impactul design.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: The hottest topic inthe ield o architecture right now is working closely with clients inassisting them in deining their unique culture and which culturalpath to take through the implementation o impactul design.

What does it take to be good at your job: Being a principal o a largearchitectural irm is a balancing act between creative and business

mindsets. Afer all, this is a business that must be proitable to grow. We, at

Spector Group, have successully married the creativeand business side o this business to continue to create

impactul, transormational architecture, all while

maintaining solid business practices.


Habitat or Humanity (Spector Group created the

new prototype or H4H or 2016) Sunrise Day Camp,

Cancer Camp or Children (ounding amily) UJA

Federation, Friends o the IDF, Autism Speaks, North

Shore Autism Circle, Childrens Medical Fund, Long

Island Childrens Museum, Sid Jacobson JCC.

The best advice received: The best advice

I received came rom my Dad. Like + Trust =

Business. People hire people they like and trust.Its that simple and that proound.

Favorite books: Blue Ocean Strategy, by W.

Chan Kim and Rene Mauborgne;, Good to Great, by James C.

Collins; Never Eat Alone, by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz; and Who

Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson.

Most surprising fact about you: Nothing. I am a complete open

book. I tell it like it is good, bad and everything in between.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Ahh high

school. I was skinny with big, no, huge hair. I am still close to my riends

rom Great Neck North Class o 1983. I remember my ninth grade social

studies teacher, Lorraine Reit, who gave me my irst look at architecture

when we were studying Roman architecture, and I built a clay model o

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RONALD K. STAIR

Company Name: Creative Plan Designs Ltd.

Title: Principal and Actuary

Education: Ph.D., NYU; MA, MIT (Cambridge, Mass.); MS in taxation, William andMary (Williamsburg, Va.)

As a child, what did you want you be when you grew up: Either center ielder orthe Yankees or center orward or the Celtics. Almost got to the second.

First job: Lie actuary at MONY

Proudest professional accomplishment: Having a competitor tell a group omy reerral sources that they are glad were around as our attention to detail andcompliance is making them perorm better. We are dragging them up.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: Deining whos a iduciary.

What does it take to be good at your job:First, surround yoursel with really goodpeople. Next, you have to like applying math to obscure and inconsistent modelsdeined by people who dont have math skills. A childlike curiosity helps.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: Ive been on a number o charitableboards, but mostly its the 12 days a year o additional paid time off my employees

get to do community service.The best advice I received is: Dont outdrive your headlights.

Favorite book: Atlas Shrugged, and anything by Michener.

Most surprising fact about you:I was told by my last high school math teacher tonever take another math course.

How would you have classified yourself in high school: Being a military brat, Ihad our o them. I never really it.


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BUTCHYAMALI

Company Name: The Dover Group

Title: President

Education: I did not attend college

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up: I wanted to be in theood business.

First job: My irst job was putting pickles in a bag at Pastrami King in Queens.

Proudest professional accomplishment: My proudest proessionalaccomplishment would have to be owning the most amous restaurant in myhometown in Island Park: Peters Clam Bar.

The hottest topic in my field right now is: It would have to be the increase in theminimum wage.What does it take to be good at your job: Focus, great staff and hard work.

Civic/charitable organization involvement: The American Red Cross, Presidento the Freeport Educational Foundation, President o the Merrick School Board,President o Merrick Little League, President o Pronto o Long Island, Presidento Suffolk Community College Foundation and Honorary Chie o Island Park Fire

DepartmentThe best advice I received is: The best advice I received was rom my ather toalways work hard and stay ocused.

Favorite book: I am not much o a reader o books, but more o a reader onewspaper and other articles.

Most surprising fact about you: I collect antique cars.How would you have classified yourself in high school:Very involved

WARREN ZYSMAN

Company Name: Addiction CareInterventions (ACI)

Title: CEO

Education: Masters degree in social work,

Fordham University

As a child, what did you want you be

when you grew up: Quarterback or the

New York Jets

First job: Medical secretary and worked at a

chocolate store


When an employee I mentored rom the time

they were an intern became a senior manager


Treatment o heroin addiction, and addiction

medicine


Staying connected to people I meet along the

way, loyalty, not being araid to take risks and

thinking outside o the box

Civic/charitable organizationinvolvement: I am on the board o directorso Nassau University Medical Center, whereI chair the contract committee, behavioralhealth committee, search committee andDSRIP committee.

The best advice I received is: My athertaught me that i the gardener doesnt showup or work, cut the grass yoursel; i thehousekeepers dont arrive, then pick up amop. It is this lesson o taking ull ownershipand responsibility or my company that is thekey to my success.

Favorite book:Handbook o Medicine inPsychiatry, 2nd edition, by Peter Manu M.D.and Corey Karlin-Zysman M.D.

Most surprising fact about you:I am adiehard country music an born and raised inLong Island.

How would you have classified yourself in

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