Executive of the Month

Patty Fusco, of Fusco Personnel, started her executive search firm hoping for a flexible work schedule to free up more time to raise her children. Now, with over 250 employees, her company is a huge success.

John V. Bove tells us how a small feed and coal business grew into a largely successful fuel company, why it is so important for them to keep that neighborhood business image, and the joys and challenges of being the third generation in a family business.

Neil, Lewis, Jerry, Mona, and David Golub are Success Magazine's Executives of the Month. They tell us how a small 1930's retail store became a 100+ store supermarket giant, and what the future holds for Price Chopper. They're no strangers to philanthropy, either.

Success Magazine's Executive of the Month, Kimberly Adams Russell of Frank Adams Jewelers, started working part-time in her father's store right out of college. Since then, she has battled through marketing miscues and serious health problems to run one of the region's most successful jewelers, and also achieve true synergy between business and personal success.

Success Magazine's Entrepreneurs of the Month, Sunday and Joe Verrillo of Prestige Motor Car Company, turned a mutual passion for cars into one of the premier auto dealerships in the country. They tell us how the right car can be anything from the realization of a dream to a solid investment.

Success Magazine's Executive of the month, Tony Hazapis of Hippo's, talks about the history of Hippo's, the value of exceptional service, and the future of Home Entertainment.

Sam Palazzole and Dan Barber, partners in Saratoga Builders, talk about the roots of their company, and what sets Saratoga Builders apart.

Sam Palazzole and Dan Barber, partners in Saratoga Builders, talk about the roots of their company, and what sets Saratoga Builders apart.

The son of the region's premier builder, Robert Van Patten took the best elements of his father's company and transformed it into a 21st century empire.

He started his career as a parts-service clerk and is now the head of a multi-million dollar empire. Success Magazine talks with Mike Cantanucci about his life, his goals, and how he got to where he is today.

Our Executive of the Month, Kevin Grace of GraceCom Communications

From art to architecture, Cara Nigro discusses her career, her goals, and the challenges women face in today's fast-paced society.

He started his career pushing a broom. Today, he owns a multi-million dollar construction firm. Read the secrets of his success.

This month we highlight the entrepreneurs of Decrescente Distributing, who transformed a one truck delivery service into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

Read about how an elite local development firm has found success in accepting nothing less than excellence.

This month we highlight Charles Wait, a Pillar of Society whose efforts have helped transformed the region for the better.

This month we highlight Bruce Tanski, a CEO whose attention to detail has earned him our most coveted title.

The Success Executive of the Month for May 2006 is Mike Giovanone, CEO of Concord Pools.