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26 SEPTEMBER 2015 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com
VALLEY ENERGY WELCOMES
MICHAEL VERTETIS
Valley Energy located in Claverack, N.Y.,
has hired Michael Vertetis as its new gen-
eral manager. Vertetis spent his whole
life in Columbia County and presently
lives in Greenport. He has been involved
and active in the local community; he
was Chairman of The Hudson Develop-
ment Corporation, the Hudson Plan-
ning Board, the Hudson Development
and Planning Agency and was president
of the City of Hudson Common Coun-
cil. He presently serves on the board of
directors of the Columbia Economic
Development Corporation.
Vertetis has been a volunteer fire-
fighter for the City of Hudson for over
40 years. He has worked in all facets of
the retail fuel oil and propane industry
for the past 35 years. He brings a wealth
of knowledge and experience that will
assist Valley Energy in its goal of main-
taining and improving its customer's
experience. Under his leadership Valley
Energy will continue to grow and pros-
per, providing fair pricing and excep-
tional customer service to the residents
of Columbia, Greene and northern
Dutchess Counties.
HUDSON VALLEY OIL & ENERGY
COUNCIL 26TH ANNUAL PERSON
OF THE YEAR DINNER DANCE
DATE AND HONOREE
ANNOUNCED
On October 24, 2015, members and
supporters of the Hudson Valley Oil &
Energy Council will once again join to-
gether for the organization's biggest fun-
draiser, the Annual Person of the Year
Dinner Dance.
This year, HVOEC will honor the
work of Joe D'Aprile, territory manager
in Eastern New York for Sweeney Rogers
Geraghty. A new addition to the SRGI
team, he has a long and successful track
record of HVAC design and sales, and
strategic sales planning. HVOEC will
honor his achievements with a donation
to a charity of his choice.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Anthony's
Pier 9 in New Windsor, N.Y., the HVOEC
26th Annual Person of the Year Dinner
Dance will be attended by guests repre-
senting energy retailers, home comfort
companies and associated businesses
throughout the Hudson Valley region.
All guests will receive a souvenir journal
highlighting the community work and
accomplishments of Joe D'Aprile, the
HVOEC, and its 25 past Person of the
Year honorees. The night promises to be
a fun and positive experience for all.
To RSVP, or for sponsorship oppor-
tunities, visit HudsonValleyOilAndEn-