Jessica Feather, Receptionist
Favorite quote: “It’s not where you go or what you do, it’s who is beside you that counts”
- What do you do at DS Electric: Receptionist
How long have you been with DS: I started in the summer of 2018 - What are your credentials: I went to DCC and SUNY New Paltz for business administration
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: I am always learning something new
- What do you like about working at DS: My coworkers are awesome!
- What’s your background: Born in Poughkeepsie, moved to Oneonta area, and moved back to Poughkeepsie when I was 19.
- What are your hobbies: Singing and spending time with my son
- Favorite food: I love seafood
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Listen hard and write down EVERYTHING.
- What did you want to be when you grew up: A bubble gum maker
Andrew Sharac, Electrician
Favorite quote: “Just send it Bub”
- How long have you been with DS Electric: I started in 2018
- What are your credentials: I have electrical experience since 2017
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: Learning the trade
- What do you like about working at DS: My co-workers
- What’s your background: I live in Pine Plains. I graduated high school in 2012.
- What are your hobbies: Racing moto cross, hunting, and fishing
- Favorite food: Italian
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Never ground yourself
- What did you want to be when you grew up: Millionaire
- Craziest thing you’ve ever done: 60’ cliff jumping
Debbie Stanton, Financial Manager
Favorite quote: “I was told a million times of all the troubles in my way. Tried to grow a little wiser a little better everyday”
- How long have you been with DS: I started in 2015 but managed small businesses for over 10 years
- What are your credentials: I went to Marist College with a concentration in Finance
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: The challenges and it’s not too repetitive
- What do you like about working at DS: Co-workers are great
- What’s your background: Lifetime Dutchess County resident and went to RCK high school
- What are your hobbies: Following soccer and Nascar. And travelling
- Favorite food: Pierogies
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Take clean notes and get it in writing
Eric Curran, Mechanic/Electrician
Favorite quote: “Don’t steal, the government hates competition”
- How long have you been at DS: I started in 2016
- What are your past experiences in the work force: Electrical, carpentry, landscaping, brickface and stucco
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: Meeting new people and learning new things
- What do you like about working at DS: The people I work with and teamwork
- What’s your background: I’m Irish and I went to school at Roosevelt high school
- What are your hobbies: Ice hockey, target shooting, video games
- Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburger
- What did you want to be when you grew up: Hockey Player
- Coolest job you’ve ever worked on for DS: Polo field
Brad Hineman, Electrician
Favorite quote: “Anybody want a peanut?”
- How long have you been with DS: I started in 2018
- What is your experience: Residential, commercial, and light industrial work
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: Accomplishing ends and leaving smiles in my wake
- What do you like about working for DS: Comraderie
- What’s your background: I was born, raised, and am currently living in Red Hook
- What do you enjoy doing: Spending time with my family
- Favorite food: Burgers, pizza, eggs, and anything else my wife makes
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: How to put people at ease, keep them calm and moving forward
- What did you want to be when you grew up: Pro athlete or a teacher
- Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Got married 😉
- Coolest job you’ve worked on at DS: Large automated water treatment plants
Declan Smith, Electrican helper
- Favorite quote: “Every next level of your life will demand a new you”
- How long have you been with DS: I started in 2017
- What are your credentials: 2 years in BOCES- electrical construction and 2 years Alfred State College- electrical construction and maintenance
- What do you like about the work you do: Helping people
- What do you like about working at DS: Being recognized throughout the community
- What’s your background: I grew up in Hyde Park and went to FDR high school
- What are your hobbies: Working on trucks
- Favorite food: Burger
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Always make sure power is off
- What did you want to be when you were growing up: lineman
- Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Mudding in a 2 wheel drive S-10
Joe Brown, Generator Tech, Electrical helper
Favorite quote: “Living the dream”
- How long have you been with DS Electric: I started in 2018
- What are your credentials: I went to BOCES for small engine and auto mechanics. I also went to school in Minnesota for Winco generators as well as Briggs and Stratton.
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: I love being able to make something run/work. I also love saying “Oh, I wired this house or I installed/fixed this generator”
What do you like about working at DS: Everyone here is very down to earth, honest, and hard- working. Very easy- going and understanding. Also, everyone has mutual respect.
What is your background: I grew up in Clermont area then moved to Milan. Went to school in Red Hook and BOCES. - What are your hobbies: Anything outdoors. Love fixing up my boats and going out on the river. Car shows, fishing etc.
- Favorite food: Salad, fruit, any kind of chicken.
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Always be honest and do your best. Treat someone’s house as if it were your own and do good clean work.
- What did you want to be when you were growing up: Marine biologist, singer, or open up a performance shop.
- Craziness thing you’ve ever done: Tried out for America’s Got Talent
- Coolest job you’ve worked at for DS: The water treatment plant in Pleasant Valley.
Mike Melendez, Electrician helper
Favorite quote: “what today seems as a big sacrifice, in the future you’re going to see it as the major goal of your life”
- How long have you been with DS: I’ve been at DS Electric since 2017
- What are your credentials: I was licensed as a helper in Puerto Rico. I was leader of a group in a project and I studied electricity for a year and a half.
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: Everything
- What do you like about working at DS: Working in groups and the fellowship
- What’s your background: I was raised and studied in Manati, Puerto Rico
- What are your hobbies: Playing pool, baseball and video games
- Favorite food: Pasta
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: To be a perfectionist
- What did you want to be when you grew up: Major league baseball player
- Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Give myself a tattoo
Ron Rothkranz, Project Manager
Favorite quote: “Winners never quit and quitters never win”
- How long have you been with DS: I started in 2012
- What are your credentials: Business and marketing degree. 12 years working in the trade.
- What do you enjoy about the work you do: The appreciative customers
- What do you like about working at DS: My coworkers
- What’s your background: Born and raised in Staatsburg, went to Hyde Park schools, and DCC
- What are your hobbies: Motocross, mountain biking, skiing, and golf
- Favorite food: Coffee
- Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Leave the job cleaner than when you showed up
- What did you want to be when you grew up: Motorcycle racer
- Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Mountain biking cliff side in Moab, Utah
- Coolest job working as DS: Retro fitting all the town street lights in the village of Pawling