20 Questions

February 20 Questions with Massena Mayor, Timmy J. Currier

February 9, 2015 By NNYBiz

Renewed optimism

Massena Mayor Timmy J. Currier eyes paths to prosperity for village

Massena Mayor Timmy J. Currier in his office at the village municipal building. Photos by Melanie Kimbler-Lago, NNY Business.

The Timmy J. Currier file

Age: 49

Job: Mayor, Village of Massena

Family: Wife, Emily; son, Nathaniel

Hometown: Massena

Education: Associate degree in criminal justice, Mater Dei College, Ogdensburg

Professional: retired as Chief of Police after 26 years with the Massena Police Department, serving as a patrolman and sergeant before appointment to chief.

Best business book you’ve read and would recommend: ‘Back to Work’ by Bill Clinton

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20 Questions with Kevin E. Lewis – January 2015

January 12, 2015 By NNYBiz

Kevin E. Lewis, CEO of Bernier, Carr & Associates since September, has been in the field for decades. While he could work in any number of larger markets, he chose the north country for the people and its distinct qualities. This month, he sat down with us to talk about the importance of learning from every single failure or success, what it’s like to lead the Bernier, Carr, and where the company is headed in the future.

Bernier Carr & Associates CEO Kevin E. Lewis talks about the firm’s future at its Watertown offices. || Photo by Amanda Morrison, NNY Business

NAME: Kevin E. Lewis

AGE: 60

JOB: CEO of Bernier, Carr & Associates Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C.

FAMILY: wife, Kelly; daughters, Kaleigh and Erin; son, Ryan

EXPERIENCE: director, Thomas Group Architects & Engineers, 1993-1997; president, Applied Computer Technologies, 1997-1999; president and CEO, Epic Data International, 1999-2001; president, Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers, 2002-2012

EDUCATION: Bachelors from University of New Hampshire at Plymouth State;

BEST BOOK ON BUSINESS YOU’VE READ AND WOULD RECOMMEND: ‘Art of War’ by Sun Tzu

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20Q: F. Anthony Keating, special assistant to the Secretary of the Army

September 26, 2014 By NNYBiz

A voice for soldiers: Civilian aide to Secretary of the Army inspired by those who serve

F. Anthony Keating, special assistant to the Secretary of the Army — New York (North), at the offices of NNY Business magazine late last month. Mr. Keating has held the civilian aide post for the past 20 years. Photo by Norm Johnston / NNY Business

Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division have a special place in the heart of F. Anthony Keating, the incumbent special assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Mr. Keating, himself an Army veteran, has held the civilian advisory post for the past 20 years. He sat down with us to talk about the early days of the post and division and its future on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. [Read more…]

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Guarding public treasures

June 18, 2014 By NNYBiz

20 Questions with Kevin A. Kieff, regional parks director [Read more…]

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20Q with Howard Ganter: A diamond jubilee

May 27, 2014 By NNYBiz

For JRC director Howard Ganter, serving others takes care of business. [Read more…]

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20Q: Barry L. Waite, Waite Toyota

April 15, 2014 By NNYBiz

From left, Matthew, Darrick, Justin and Barry L. Waite in the Waite Toyota-Scion showroom. Norm Johnston / NNY Business

Since 1929, the Waite family has put north country residents behind the wheel [Read more…]

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20Q: Kirk S. Gilchrist, New Life Christian Church

November 8, 2013 By NNYBiz

Kirk S. Gilchrist in his office at New Life Christian Church, Watertown. Mr. Gilchrist, a Detroit native, came to the north country 17 years ago and has grown the church to 900 members. He also owns six businesses. Norm Johnston / NNY Business

Rev. Kirk Gilchrist serves others, community with his six businesses [Read more…]

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20Q: Thomas Burns, SLC-Lewis BOCES

October 11, 2013 By NNYBiz

Thomas R. Burns, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES district superintendent, in his Canton office. Mr. Burns has been in the job for the past five years, after working as a social studies teacher, principal and superintendent. Jason Hunter/NNY Business

In tough fiscal climate, BOCES is a vital resource for rural schools [Read more…]

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20Q: Ken Carmon, Bay Brokerage

September 6, 2013 By NNYBiz

Bay Brokerage president Kenneth M. Carmon in the conference room of his firm’s new headquarters near Alexandra Bay. Mr. Carmon supports Jefferson County’s plan to develop an industrial park at the airport. Norm Johnston/ NNY Business

Nearly a decade since founding, Bay Brokerage positioned to grow [Read more…]

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20Q: Denise K. Young

August 8, 2013 By NNYBiz

Denise K. Young, Executive Director of Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, in her Washington Street office. Mrs. Young has been with the organization since 2007 when it first had staff. Justin Sorensen/ NNY Business

Targeting gaps in region’s health: FDRHPO director sees value in data analysis [Read more…]

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