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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
Photos by Len Marks Photography
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
30 Young
Professionals
Honored
Waterside
Against a waterfront backdrop, 30 professionals
under the age of 30 were honored by the Huntington
Chamber of Commerce for their professional
achievements and community contributions.
Competition was stiff for this year’s “30 Under 30,
Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” awards,
held Tuesday at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville.
The honoree pool was as diverse as it was impressive,
with award-winners coming from all different sectors,
from business and government to professional and
nonprofit.
“All of the honorees, they’re not even 30 yet, and
what they’ve accomplished is incredible,” said Jennifer
Cassidy, co-chair of the chamber’s Young Professionals Committee. “We talk about it all the time – how are
we keeping young people on Long Island? How are we
recognizing them? It’s great that there’s a group bringing them together to celebrate them for a night.”
“Goumba Johnny” Sialiano, a radio host, comedian and former professional football player, kept
the crowd laughing as he announced each honoree.
This year’s 30 Under 30 winners take a moment for a photo with Huntington Chamber Young Professionals committee
co-chairs Jennifer Cassidy and Anuj Rihal.
The 2014 30 Under 30 Winners
Mahnaz Abnoosi, Cerini & Associates
Daniel Akeson, Jerome Stevens
Pharmaceuticals
Kristen Aliano, MD, Long Island
Plastic Surgical Group
Joseph Alicata, NYS Assemblyman
Brian Curran’s Office
Christopher Ambrosio, NPD Group
Andrea Bonilla, Source the Station/
Renaissance Downtowns
Patrick Boyle,
Supervisor Tom Croci’s Office
John Callegari, Long Island Business News
Matthew DePace,
American Arbitration Association
Bernadette Kasnicki, Farrell Fritz
Christine Dougherty, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Sylvia Glaz, Precipart Group, Inc.
Grace Heaphy, Grace Music School
Jenna Herzog, Have a Heart
Children’s Cancer Society
Lisa Innella, Camp Abilities Long Island
Jessi Kleinmann, SilvermanAcampora
Dawn Marie Kuhn, Town of Islip
Department of Environmental Control
Cooper Macco, SilvermanAcampora
Fiorella Penaloza, Briarcliffe College
Kaitlyn Pickford, The Safe Center LI
Adam M. Rafsky, Farrell Fritz
Frank Rampello, Farmingdale College
Kathryn Rieger,
H2M Architects and Engineers
Sean P. Rogan, Office of
Legislator Kevin McCaffrey
Timothy Rothang, Office of
Legislator Kate M. Browning
Nicole Russo, Office of State Assembly Minority
Leader Brian Kolb
Jeanette Scott, Mercer
Elana Sissons, LI Cares-The
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Lee Somers, Prescription PR
Alyson J. Terwilliger, Sheehan and Company,
CPA PC
“30 Under 30” alumnus Courtney Bynoe, honoree Jeanette Scott, alumnus
Stephen Murphy, honoree Bernadette Kasnicki, and alumnus Luann Dallojacono all serve on the Family & Children’s Association Associate Board.
Huntington Chamber Young Professionals co-chair Jennifer Cassidy, left, and
chamber co-chairman Bob Bontempi, right, accept a proclamation from Garret
Armwood, aide to Congressman Steve Israel, who honored the chamber for its
efforts and programs catered to young professionals.
Honoree Jenna Herzog, center, vice president of Have a Heart Children’s
Cancer Society, is all smiles with her husband, TJ, right, and Joann Herzog
before receiving her award.
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“Goumba Johnny” kept the crowd
laughing as the event’s MC.
Previous “30 Under 30” winners
Anuj Rihal, Matthew Sanchez and
Jesus Torres enjoy the view at the
Crescent Beach Club.
Jennifer Field, honoree Matthew DePace of the American Arbitration Association, James DePace, Thomas
DePace, Al DePace and Deborah DePace.