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Michael J. Terenzi

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Michael J. Terenzi as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Michael J. Terenzi, President of Menumatic Systems and Consulting, Inc., has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Michael J. Terenzi’s commitment to excellence in Information Technology and Consulting.

Terenzi, who holds an AS in Business Administration from Macomb County Community College, began working as a technical writer in 1982 for a firm in Southfield, Michigan writing do-it-yourself manuals for Ford Motor Company and technical testing programs for Cadillac Service Technicians. Having worked with a programmer that developed an online reporting program for the testing program, he quickly became interested in computers.

Years later in 1992, Terenzi decided to establish his own consulting company. While continuing to work as an employee for other companies, he continued to try and grow his consulting business. But it wasn’t until 2008, after learning of the instability of working for someone else, that he went full-time with his own consulting company. His customer base includes MSC Industrial Supply Direct (a $4 billion organization), the 38^th District Court, Fugolo Attorney at Law, CLM Family Dentistry, Huff’s Remodeling, Scott Mechanical, Jamestown Construction, among multiple home office/home users.

As the sole employee of his organization, Terenzi wears many hats, overseeing the financial aspect of the business, marketing, technical, sales, customer support and satisfaction, as well as infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance. His consulting work includes areas of information technology, telecommunications, and solving technical issues.

Terenzi’s interest in technology has earned him a great thirst for knowledge and desire to share his expertise with others, saying, “I’d like to expand my customer base to allow me to add employees and move into more of a management/technical consultant role, while still performing sales and finance.”

In addition to being a customer advocate speaker for Siemens Enterprise Communications at numerous technical events such as Voice Con and JUST-US, Terenzi has also been interviewed for his opinions on various topics in eWeek, VOIP, and Computer World Magazine articles. His is also the recipient of a 2006 Computer World Honors Program Laureate Award in Manufacturing for Security on behalf of Stahls’, Inc.

For more information, visit http://www.mmscinc.net.

Michael J. Terenzi
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, May 18, 2012

Jana C. Brown

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Jana C. Brown as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Ms. Brown, who holds a BS in Microbiology and English, with a minor in Psychology and an MA in Counseling, both from Stephen F. Austin State University, is a Certified National Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. who has been working in her field since 2002.

Beginning as an intern at a mental health hospital in Tyler, Texas, Ms. Brown spent three years gaining experience in many areas of mental health. She then went to work for a private practice where she would gain experience in crisis management, acute care, intensive outpatient care, and outpatient office care. In June of 2006, she formed her private practice, where she resides today.

As owner of her private practice, Ms. Brown oversees all the day to day operations, in addition to seeing anywhere from six to eight patients per day. She does individual, couples, and family therapy, works with the family court system in multiple counties in Texas and several states outside of Texas, is a court appointed therapist and expert witness, and also has credentials to work as a parenting coordinator. Ms. Brown also works with many Employee Assistance Programs, does presentations for the EAPs when possible, and does on-site crisis management. The majority of her court work is pro-bono, with a passion for working with pre-teens through young adults.

“I want to make difference in the lives of people, but especially kids and families,” Ms. Brown said about her career. “I grew up as a child of divorce with an absent father and was a difficult teenager as a result. My past gives me a good understanding of many different avenues in life that I hope I can effectively use to facilitate change in peoples lives.”

Having received excellent training in both her education and through hands on experience, Ms. Brown has also been blessed with the ability to attend many quality trainings in her field. She hopes to continue to present her knowledge to as many people possible as possible on a national level, write a series of books geared toward teens, and become more involved in charitable events and fundraisers.

Ms. Brown is a member of ACA, AFCC, TCA and the National Association of Professional Women. She earned a Woman of the Year Award for 2011-12 through the National Association of Professional Women and was also named to the Global Directory of Who’s Who for 2011-12. When she isn’t busy working, she enjoys going to the beach, listening to music and spending quality time with friends and family.

For more information, visit http://www.psychologytoday.com.

Jana C. Brown
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Monday, April 30, 2012

Timothy K. Fitzgerald

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Timothy K. Fitzgerald as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Timothy K. Fitzgerald, Author, Writer, and Economist for Strategic Book Publishing, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Timothy K. Fitzgerald’s commitment to excellence in Publishing and Entertainment.

Fitzgerald, who holds a BA in Economics, Business and History, and three Master’s Degrees, one in Social Science and Economics, one in History, and one in Philosophy, all from San Jose State College, began writing over thirty years ago, doing mostly OpEd pieces, articles and self-published works, and more recently as a political correspondent for Mammoth Lake’s Mono County Review Herald.

Since 2000, Fitzgerald has been working diligently to create a half dozen manuscripts with Strategic Book Publishing, including memoirs and a social history trilogy, and have them published.

In hopes of telling his own story and after the completion of his master’s thesis, Fitzgerald became inspired to go on to publish the nature of political culture as it has developed over the past century, teach the results of his research and to make his mark in California political thought – he is a candidate for the 2012 State Legislature as a member of the California Democratic Party.

“I was impressed that our generation has changed the text and context of the nation’s political culture and accompanied my desire to make a permanent record of their story,” Fitzgerald said in relation to his future plans.

Fitzgerald is a member of the Sierra Club and AARP. He has worked hard during his undergraduate years to promote change, including helping to implement a new form of ‘All College Student/Faculty’ governing apparatus that broke the color barrier within the California State College student body. He also helped change the public agenda during his post graduate days, to become a leading figure in the new statewide Green Party of California. He also led a movement throughout Northern California and the national Green Movement, which rejected the Yosemite Valley Redevelopment plan. When Fitzgerald isn’t busy working or volunteering his time, he enjoys photography, traveling and spending quality time with friends.

Timothy K. Fitzgerald
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Monday, April 23, 2012

BWW is Proud to Announce our New Television News Department

Biltmore Who’s Who has recently formed a TV News Department for its members. This new department will be featuring an online series with an Ask the Experts Segment that will be viewable on an exclusive TV channel on YouTube.

Here is an example and recent video of one our members’ exclusive video: http://youtu.be/kgGmejYbVWU

To apply for consideration, please send an email to holli@biltmorewhoswho.com.

BWW is Proud to Announce our New Television News Department
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Monday, April 16, 2012

Ann E. Gilmore

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Ann E. Gilmore as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Ann E. Gilmore, Adjunct Professor at Lampasas County Higher Education Center (LCHEC), has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Ann E. Gilmore’s commitment to excellence in Higher Education.

Gilmore, who has spent her entire career pursuing cutting-edge technology and applying her research in her field, began working as a business analyst and consultant in the private sector in the mortgage industry, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, power generation and aerospace. She has worked with both NASA and the US Military. She currently holds five degrees, including a BA in Education from the University of Central Florida, a BS in Manufacturing Engineering and an MBA from SUNY, a BA in Economics from Immaculata University, and an MEd from Pennsylvania State University.

Presently teaching computer courses at LCHEC, Gilmore credits her solid background in project management, information systems and records management, configuration and change management, life cycle methodologies, gap and risk analysis, amongst a host of other experience to her education and teaching experience. Her inquisitive nature, balanced with a curious drive to continue learning, has also helped her obtain her lifelong achievements in both business and education.

“I have always considered my career to be a lifelong adventure and could hardly wait to get started,” Gilmore explained. “My adventure began when I was old enough to get my first challenging job, and it has helped me focus on both my previous and present paths, which still motivate me today.”

Hoping to continue her research and career in teaching, Gilmore may consider furthering her education as well. She currently sits on the board of the Keystone Square Museum and is a member of the Project Management Institute and Information Systems Audit and Control Association. She’s the recipient of a Technical Excellence Award and Significant Contributor Award from GE and NASA.

Ann E. Gilmore
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, April 13, 2012

Michael Frank Baer

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Michael Frank Baer as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Michael Frank Baer, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Sanilac E-Smokes, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Michael Frank Baer’s commitment to excellence in Online Business.

Baer, who studied at Sanilac Career Center, founded his organization late in 2011 in an effort to offer smokers a healthier alternative with smokeless cigarettes.

As owner, Baer takes all orders, handles inventory, creates campaigns, manages advertisements, ships product, maintains his website, and most importantly, explains to customers the health benefits of e-smokes and how they can save money for the consumer. His website offers a variety of e-smokes, starter kits and accessories, and custom flavored nicotine free e-smokes.

As a disabled person with a solid background in sales, advertising and merchandising, Baer was able to get his business off the ground to develop and promote a product that he truly believed in.

“I started using e-smokes due to several back surgeries,” Baer explained. “The chemicals in cigarettes affect bone growth, among many other health issues.”

Hoping to create a chain of businesses to help people give up smoking, save them money, and help them improve their lives is the ultimate goal for Baer. In the meantime, he will continue to maintain his online store and watch it grow and evolve.

Baer is a member of the North American Fishing Club and is a life member of Life Trophy. He currently has a patent pending in his field and holds numerous awards in his area of expertise. When he isn’t busy working, he enjoys going fishing.

For more information, visit http://www.sanilacesmokes.com.

Michael Frank Baer
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Monday, April 9, 2012

Robert Gold

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Robert Gold as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Robert Gold, Senior Trial Partner at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Robert Gold’s commitment to excellence in Law.

Robert Gold, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Columbia University, and an MBA and Juris Doctorate, both from Cornell University, began practicing law over forty years ago.

Focusing on the trial of civil and criminal cases, complex commercial litigation and internal and government agency investigations, Gold represents individuals and businesses in both the US and abroad. In his earlier years, he served as an assistant US attorney in the Criminal Division of the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he was a member of the Official Corruption and Securities Fraud Units. He was also a member of Shea & Gould, Gold & Wachtel, McDermott, Will & Emery, and DLA Piper. Gold has also been principal in private equity firms, specializing in crisis management, liquidations, and turnarounds, and as a managing general partner for various investment partnerships.

Gold is a member of the American Bar Association, The Economics Club of New York, Federal Bar Council, New York Council of Defense Lawyers, International Bar Association, and the Turnaround Management Association. He has also served on the board of trustees for The Mentor Foundation and the advisory board of the Atlantic Legal Foundation. He’s been admitted to the Bar of the District of Columbia, State Bar of New York, US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, US District Court for the Northern District of New York, US District Court for the Southern District of New York, US District Court for the District of Columbia, US District Court for the District of Connecticut, US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, US Tax Court, and the US Supreme Court. He’s authored and has been featured in numerous publications in his field and has been recognized in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and has been named one of New York’s Super Lawyers for the past five years.

When Gold isn’t busy at the office or in the courtroom, he enjoys mountaineering, sailing and golf.

Robert Gold
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, March 30, 2012

David A. Healey

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects David A. Healey as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

David A. Healey, Superintendent for Agrex, Inc., has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes David A. Healey’s commitment to excellence in Grain Trading and Handling.

Healey, who holds a trade certificate in construction from Hastings Community College and is licensed to inspect, grade, weigh and fumigate grain, has worked at the Agrex, Inc. grain terminal since 1981. In charge of facility operations, Healey oversees truck dumping and loading, rail car loading, grain quality, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep. He also takes care of employee hiring and running the facility’s safety program.

Crediting a previous vice-president of operations for teaching him about grain handling operations, Healey has been able to prove himself a success in the field. He also admired and respected his father, an honest and hardworking farmer who started with nothing.

“My father taught me that to truly be proud of what you have or what you accomplish, you have to work for it and earn it,” Healey explained. “I feel that much of today’s generation does not appreciate what they have, do not want to work, and expect too much to be handed to them.”

Hoping to retire within the next few years and pass along his drive and work ethic to those employees underneath him, Healey will continue to run the facility to the same capacity he always has, with great pride and joy.

Healey is a member of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) since 1989, where he served as president, secretary/treasurer and director of the local chapter. He was a director on the International Board for seven years and a member of several international committees. Healey was also a volunteer fireman in his local community for twenty years and served on the local school board for twelve years. His facility has earned numerous safety awards through GEAPS and was featured in Grain Journal Magazine for their safety record.

For more information, visit http://www.agrexinc.com.

David A. Healey
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, March 23, 2012

Hazel Burgan

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Hazel Burgan as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Hazel Burgan, Chief Executive Officer of Laa-Vision, Inc., has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Hazel Burgan’s commitment to excellence in Event Planning.

Burgan, who holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Florida Metropolitan University, is a certified Business and Table Manners Etiquette Instructor through American Business Etiquette Trainers Association, a division of Executive Mentoring and Coaching, Inc., is also certified in event coordination and wedding planning, began working in the industry about twenty years ago in New York City. She has since relocated to Florida where she founded her company in 2010.

With a goal to understand and get to know clients’ needs and make their dreams a reality, whether it be a wedding or other function, Burgan dedicates all of her energy in organizing their special day and taking complete responsibility of the event preparations. Although each event is different and can vary by individual, location and clientele, she caters to both big and small budget customers.

“After the execution of my first wedding in 1995, I realized this was my passion,” Burgan explained. “By being a creative thinker I was able to soar in this field.”

Hoping to one day own a wedding and event planning firm where she can hire all types of apprentices, Burgan continue to work diligently in the field until the timing is right.

Burgan is a member of Majestic Life Ministries Church where she is an active volunteer in church ministries. She is a graduate of Strategic Shift Revolutionizing your life program and is also an etiquette instructor for Young People’s Forum (Lady D), Daughters of Valor and gives private etiquette classes to clients.

For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/laavision.

Hazel Burgan
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, March 16, 2012

Michel Marc

Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Michel Marc as this week’s Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2012.

Michel Marc, Vice-President and Director of Research and Development for Vertex, LLC, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Michel Marc’s commitment to excellence in Research, Manufacturing and Engineering.

Marc, who holds a PhD in General Engineering from L’Ecole Nationale Superiore d’Arts Metiers in France, began working in the US several years ago as a subcontractor, after leaving his native country of France where he taught as a professor at the ENSAM in Bordeaux.

Currently managing the research and development department, training and overseeing the engineers, technicians and staff, Marc also designs and builds equipment, formulates and tests materials, creates new plastic compounds, new processes and new and better products. His degree in engineering is the most crucial element of his expertise, which enable him to oversee the entire operations, whether it be mechanical, electrical, or something else. Marc’s expertise lie in radio frequency dielectric heating of polar materials.

“My overall goal is to use my knowledge and expertise to help society,” Marc said, “to help cure cancer, recycle rubber tires, and to help with energy problems by making solar cells and heating and air conditioning devices more efficient.”

Marc is a member of the Professional Engineering Society. He has been asked to consult for several groundbreaking companies, including GE, Dow Chemicals and General Motors. He has also written numerous patents for both inventions and ideas. When Michel isn’t busy working, he enjoys fishing and hunting.

Michel Marc
Posted by Biltmore Who's Who on Friday, March 9, 2012

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