Jessica Feather, Receptionist

1. Favorite quote: “It’s not where you go or what you do, it’s who is beside you that counts”
2. What do you do at DS Electric: Receptionist
   How long have you been with DS: I started in the summer of 2018
3. What are your credentials: I went to DCC and SUNY New Paltz for business administration
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: I am always learning something new
5. What do you like about working at DS: My coworkers are awesome!
6. What’s your background: Born in Poughkeepsie, moved to Oneonta area, and moved back to Poughkeepsie when I was 19.
7. What are your hobbies: Singing and spending time with my son
8. Favorite food: I love seafood
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Listen hard and write down EVERYTHING.
10. What did you want to be when you grew up: A bubble gum maker

Andrew Sharac, Electrician

1. Favorite quote: “Just send it Bub”
2. How long have you been with DS Electric: I started in 2018
3. What are your credentials: I have electrical experience since 2017
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: Learning the trade
5. What do you like about working at DS: My co-workers
6. What’s your background: I live in Pine Plains. I graduated high school in 2012.
7. What are your hobbies: Racing moto cross, hunting, and fishing
8. Favorite food: Italian
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Never ground yourself
10. What did you want to be when you grew up: Millionaire
11. Craziest thing you’ve ever done: 60’ cliff jumping

Debbie Stanton, Financial Manager

1. 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”
2. How long have you been with DS: I started in 2015 but managed small businesses for over 10 years
3. What are your credentials: I went to Marist College with a concentration in Finance
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: The challenges and it’s not too repetitive
5. What do you like about working at DS: Co-workers are great
6. What’s your background: Lifetime Dutchess County resident and went to RCK high school
7. What are your hobbies: Following soccer and Nascar. And travelling
8. Favorite food: Pierogies
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Take clean notes and get it in writing

Eric Curran, Mechanic/Electrician

1. Favorite quote: “Don’t steal, the government hates competition”
2. How long have you been at DS: I started in 2016
3. What are your past experiences in the work force: Electrical, carpentry, landscaping, brickface and stucco
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: Meeting new people and learning new things
5. What do you like about working at DS: The people I work with and teamwork
6. What’s your background: I’m Irish and I went to school at Roosevelt high school
7. What are your hobbies: Ice hockey, target shooting, video games
8. Favorite food: Bacon cheeseburger
9. What did you want to be when you grew up: Hockey Player
10. Coolest job you’ve ever worked on for DS: Polo field

Brad Hineman, Electrician

1. Favorite quote: “Anybody want a peanut?”
2. How long have you been with DS: I started in 2018
3. What is your experience: Residential, commercial, and light industrial work
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: Accomplishing ends and leaving smiles in my wake
5. What do you like about working for DS: Comraderie
6. What’s your background: I was born, raised, and am currently living in Red Hook
7. What do you enjoy doing: Spending time with my family
8. Favorite food: Burgers, pizza, eggs, and anything else my wife makes
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: How to put people at ease, keep them calm and moving forward
10. What did you want to be when you grew up: Pro athlete or a teacher
11. Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Got married 😉
12. Coolest job you’ve worked on at DS: Large automated water treatment plants

Declan Smith, Electrican helper

1. Favorite quote: “Every next level of your life will demand a new you”
2. How long have you been with DS: I started in 2017
3. What are your credentials: 2 years in BOCES- electrical construction and 2 years Alfred State College- electrical construction and maintenance
4. What do you like about the work you do: Helping people
5. What do you like about working at DS: Being recognized throughout the community
6. What’s your background: I grew up in Hyde Park and went to FDR high school
7. What are your hobbies: Working on trucks
8. Favorite food: Burger
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Always make sure power is off
10. What did you want to be when you were growing up: lineman
11. Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Mudding in a 2 wheel drive S-10

Joe Brown, Generator Tech, Electrical helper

1. Favorite quote: “Living the dream”
2. How long have you been with DS Electric: I started in 2018
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. What are your hobbies: Anything outdoors. Love fixing up my boats and going out on the river. Car shows, fishing etc.
6. Favorite food: Salad, fruit, any kind of chicken.
7. 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.
8. What did you want to be when you were growing up: Marine biologist, singer, or open up a performance shop.
9. Craziness thing you’ve ever done: Tried out for America’s Got Talent
10. Coolest job you’ve worked at for DS: The water treatment plant in Pleasant Valley.

Mike Melendez, Electrician helper

1. 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”
2. How long have you been with DS: I’ve been at DS Electric since 2017
3. 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.
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: Everything
5. What do you like about working at DS: Working in groups and the fellowship
6. What’s your background: I was raised and studied in Manati, Puerto Rico
7. What are your hobbies: Playing pool, baseball and video games
8. Favorite food: Pasta
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: To be a perfectionist
10. What did you want to be when you grew up: Major league baseball player
11. Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Give myself a tattoo

Ron Rothkranz, Project Manager

1. Favorite quote: “Winners never quit and quitters never win”
2. How long have you been with DS: I started in 2012
3. What are your credentials: Business and marketing degree. 12 years working in the trade.
4. What do you enjoy about the work you do: The appreciative customers
5. What do you like about working at DS: My coworkers
6. What’s your background: Born and raised in Staatsburg, went to Hyde Park schools, and DCC
7. What are your hobbies: Motocross, mountain biking, skiing, and golf
8. Favorite food: Coffee
9. Most important thing you’ve learned on the job: Leave the job cleaner than when you showed up
10. What did you want to be when you grew up: Motorcycle racer
11. Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Mountain biking cliff side in Moab, Utah
12. Coolest job working as DS: Retro fitting all the town street lights in the village of Pawling