ANDREA CORREALE President of Elegant Affairs Caterers Page 174 HONORING THE LEGACIES OF PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HOW TRENDS IN TELEMEDICINE ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE 12 GLOBAL DESTINATIONS TO VISIT VIRTUALLY MILLENNIUM A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Fifth Edition
Important Dates in History 1898 The description of the double helix DNA molecule is published by James Watson and Francis Crick. Time Magazine publishes its first issue in New York City. Albert Nelson Marquis establishes Marquis Who ’ s Who in 1898. 1923 1953
English scientist Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web. 1989 Sandra Day O'Connor is sworn in as the first woman Supreme Court justice. 1981 500,000 people march in a climate change protest led by activist Greta Thunberg in Montreal, Canada. 2019
4 Table of Contents 58 Social Media Amid a Global Crisis Explore the uses, advantages and disadvantages of social media during the global pandemic of COVID-19. 8 Worldwide Biographies Meet our listees, distinguished professionals from around the world who have dedicated their lives to providing monumental services across all industries. 7 Editor's Letter An introduction to the fifth edition of Millennium Magazine, a reflection of our prestigious listees whose perseverance has garnered inspiration worldwide.
5 124 Explore the World From Your Armchair Without ever leaving the comfort of your home, discover twelve worldwide attractions thanks to virtual platforms. 340 Four Reasons to Vote As election day approaches, highlighted are four reasons why you should vote regardless of who you support. 202 Trends in Telemedicine Telemedicine opens new doors to the health care industry by providing innovative methods of treatment via technology.
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There is much to consider regarding the beauty of the human condition, and in trying times, our nature to combine efforts into a collective force is quite remarkable. As Leigh Mitchell Hodges once wrote, “Failure is often that early morning hour of darkness, which precedes the dawning of the day of success.” Humanity’s seemingly innate gift to endure in the face of adversity embodies our communal strength, and in the wake of struggle, we leverage our strengths to begin anew. The year 2020 has already tested our anxieties, patience, resilience and self-reliance. However, even in our darkest hour, humanity has demonstrated its true core: the ability to persevere. We continue to demonstrate our tenacity to rise above defeat, all the while anchoring our goals in realism and innovations across industries, such as technology, health care, science, education and philanthropy. Though met with newfound challenges this year, businesses and individuals have swiftly learned to utilize technology to facilitate growth and continuity. Whether boasting a background in health care or law, engineering or education, art or religion, government or science, the prestigious roster of Marquis Who’s Who listees is one from which emerging professionals can most certainly draw inspiration. While leafing through the fifth edition of Millennium Magazine, I encourage you to derive inspiration from the distinguished individuals featured within. Though our current climate is rife with trepidation, we can take comfort and renew our spirits by reading the stories of others who have forged ahead and achieved greatness. We wish all of our listees health, safety and prosperity, and offer our thanks for participating in our editorial and publishing efforts. It is our intent to continue documenting the legacies of leading professionals for years to come. Respectfully yours, Lisa Diamond Senior Editor, Millennium Magazine Editor’s Letter MILLENNIUM Millennium Magazine is published by Marquis Who’s Who Ventures LLC 350 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – including, but not limited to, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – or used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission of the publisher and, if the publisher deems necessary, execution of a formal license agreement with the publisher. Manufactured in the United States of America. ISSN 2577-7009 (Print) ISSN 2577-6991 (Online) President Erica Lee Executive Vice President, HR and Organizational Development Deborah A. Morrissey Director, Print Production John Sartoris Director, Editorial Process Development Renée Dutcher-Pryer Technical Administrator, Editorial Charles Varriale Director, Compliance and Quality Assurance Iris Cannetti Director, Branding Services Nikki Masih Director, New Memberships Michael Swinarski Senior Editor Lisa Diamond Staff Writer Isabella Bruni Senior Graphic Designer Tracy Turner
8 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Francine Marie Barr has had a diverse career as a business executive, psychologist and educator. She received a BA from Notre Dame College in 1969 and completed postgraduate coursework at Royal Holloway College outside of London in 1969. She achieved an MA from Wayne State University in 1974 and a second master’s degree from the Michigan School of Psychology in 1995. Ms. Barr began her career as awriter in the 1970s, working forWayne State’s Moving Out Magazine as an associate editor and joining Bell & Howell’s Wilding Division as an editorial assistant, subsequently being promoted to writer and editorial director. Wilding merged withMaritz, Inc., in 1982. During her time with Maritz, Ms. Barr was an account executive, senior account executive, account supervisor, creative director and director of creative services and operations at Maritz Communications Company in Detroit. Her final project was an $8.5million training program for the Saturn Car Company. To fulfill her desire to understand and help individuals and their families cope with mental illness, Ms. Barr entered the psychology realm in 1995. She began as a psychotherapist at Spectrum Health Systems’ Youth Residential Services. Moving to Boone, North Carolina, she spent one year as a supervisor of developmental disability services at CNC/Access. In 2001, Ms. Barr began her nearly decade-long career with New River Behavioral Health Care. Until 2009, she was a case manager, director of psychosocial rehab services, clinical counselor and recovery education specialist. After teaching as an adjunct professor of English for three years, Ms. Barr retired from Appalachian State University in 2012. Additionally, she has taught English in Nicaragua, Poland and China, and she is the author of “The Experience of Ceremony as Self-Transformation.” For excellence in her artistic endeavors, Ms. Barr was a grantee of the Western North Carolina Regional Artist Project and was twice awarded a Gold Medal from the Western North Carolina Silver Heritage Arts for her jewelry. She was juried into the prestigious Blue Ridge Artisan Center in 2019. In her spare time, she is a globe trekker, having traveled to five continents, 35 countries, and 42 of the 50 U.S. states. FRANCINE MARIE BARR CLINICAL AND HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGIST, EDUCATOR (RETIRED) Appalachian State University Sugar Grove, NC ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
9 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine with a BA in 1968 and completed postgraduate coursework at Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Harvard University. Mr. Bassett is chairman and chief executive officer of The Bassett Business Group, Inc., and Bassett & Bassett Communication Managers and Counselors. He has held leadership positions at the Detroit Edison Company, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce and Michigan State Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bassett has been recognized as a pioneer in the application of communication psychology, strategic planning and corporate communication for more than four decades. In 1992, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Mr. Bassett introduced the nation’s first Corporate Strategic Communication Management Department, designed and taught the nation’s first Graduate School of Strategic Communication curriculum, and co-founded the first commercial communication arts and sciences-based communication professional services firm. He is most proud to have continued the progression of his family name from a pioneer family farm log cabin to civic leader, philanthropist, professional services founder and business executive, fulfilling a family core value of “Generational Responsibility.” Mr. Bassett draws inspiration from the motto “Plant trees whose shade you’ll never enjoy, while you enjoy the shade of trees planted by those you never knew.” Mr. Bassett is also active in civic affairs and philanthropy. He is the founding co-chair of the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts’ “Producers,” its major donor group, and past chairman of the board. He is also founding cochair of The Detroit Institute of Arts’ “Associates” and “Inner Circle” donor groups. Leland Kinsey Bassett was born into a political family. As he grew older, he noticed that people had differing ideas about the same issue, causing conflict. These experiences gave Mr. Bassett the desire to understand human communication and behavior to build bridges between others. He graduated from Michigan State University LELAND KINSEY BASSETT COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE, EDUCATOR, AUTHOR, PHILANTHROPIST The Bassett Business Group Detroit, MI ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
10 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Robert Wyman Maguire comes from a sales background, and his former boss thought he has the knack to move up the ladder. Prior to his impressive career promotion, Mr. Maguire attended Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, and graduated with an Associate of Arts in 1964. In 1967, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Husson University in Bangor, Maine, and also pursued Boston University’s MBA program in 1987. Mr. Maguire began his career as a law enforcement administrator at the Governor’s Crime Commission in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1971. From 1973 to 1981, he was general manager of the Rutland Tribune and Shopper, where he excelled behind the scenes working in sales. Mr. Maguire’s expertise in finance, accounting and sales enabled him to shine as a publishing administrator. From there, he spearheaded his own publishing company, Maguire LTD, in 1981 until his retirement in 2008. Additionally, Mr. Maguire established the Maguire Newspaper Group, where he published the Poultney News and the Bisbee (Arizona) Observer. The highlight of Mr. Maguire’s career was being recognized by the Community Papers of New England. His company started off small, but ended up with an annual income of over $1 million. Ink Magazine also recognized the Maguire Newspaper Group in the 1980s for being one of the fastest growing businesses in the country. Outside of his profession, Mr. Maguire is a member of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and enjoys flying airplanes, collecting political buttons, scuba diving and studying ancient history in his spare time. In the past, Mr. Maguire has been part of the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont, the Vermont Cancer Society, the New England Newspaper and Press Association, the Community Papers of New England, the Vermont Press Association, the Arizona Newspapers Association and the Safer Society Foundation, Inc., where he was vice president for two years. Additionally, Mr. Maguire was a member of the Vermont and Clarendon Republican Committees and chairman of the Windsor County Republican Committee. ROBERT WYMAN MAGUIRE PUBLISHER (RETIRED) Maguire LTD North Clarendon, VT ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
11 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Donny Wilder’s career in journalism began from a place of pain. He had a promising future in football as he played for his high school team, but when he contracted polio, he could no longer. Rather than letting him spiral, Mr. Wilder’s English teachers encouraged him to write about sports for the school newspaper. He enjoyed writing and reporting, and he covered legislature for newspapers. He eventually ended up running for office. Mr. Wilder graduated with a BA from Furman University in 1954 and began his journalism career. Right out of college, he became a sports editor for the Carteret News-Times, and the following year, he became an associate editor at the Evening Herald in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In 1961, he moved to the Herald-Tribune in Sarasota, Florida, where he was an assistant managing editor. In 1963, he became a managing editor at the Daily Star in Shelby, North Carolina. Mr. Wilder arrived at the Chronicle Publishing Company in Clinton, South Carolina, in 1967. Over two decades, he has been an editor, publisher, owner and president. From 1985 to 1993, he was president of Laurens County Communications. With his career in journalism, Mr. Wilder knew many people in the community who thought he would be a great candidate for office. After much encouragement from both Democrats and Republicans, Mr. Wilder became a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1992 until his retirement. Mr. Wilder contributed to organizations when he was not busy reporting, and he was most proud to be president of the South Carolina Press Association in 1974. Mr. Wilder was a member of the Economic Task Force with the State of South Carolina from 1979 to 1983 and was a member and sat on the board of visitors of Presbyterian College. Mr. Wilder has also won awards for public service and holds an honorary degree from Presbyterian. Mr. Wilder retired to The Palms Assisted in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, upon the death of his wife, Genie. He has one son, Robert; two grandchildren, Shay and Elliott; and two great-grandchildren, Marshall and Sophie. DONNY WILDER EDITOR, PUBLISHER, STATE LEGISLATOR (RETIRED) Chronicle Publishing Company Mount Pleasant, SC ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Newman and Associates Mayfield Heights, OH JOSEPH H. “JOE” NEWMAN ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Joseph H. “Joe” Newman received a BA from Bethany College in 1949 and an MS from Columbia University in 1956. Unsure where his career was headed after his undergraduate years, the opportunity to delve into advertising and media soon presented itself. Since that time, he has contributed his expertise to the advertising industry. Mr. Newman has been president of Newman and Associates in Cleveland, Ohio, since 1989. He previously served as vice president and media director for Della Femina, McNamee Inc., HBM/Creamer and Marsteller Inc., all in New York City. Additionally, he was a media director for O.S. Tyson & Co. and a media supervisor for the Fred Wittner Advertising Agency. In 1949, Mr. Newman commenced his career at 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Mr. Newman is a member of the Business Marketing Association and was the recipient of their New York Chapter’s Agency Executive of the Year Award in 1960, 1966, 1971 and 1973. In addition, he is a contributor to articles in professional journals and is a past chairman of the American Association of Advertising Agencies’ business-tobusiness media committee and Mayfield Heights’ Tax Incentive Review Council. www.marquisbiographiesonline.com #1 Biographical Research Tool! The only resource offering access to the database of over 1.5 million biographies, contained in our renowned publications including Who’s Who in America ® , Who’s Who in the World ® , Who’s Who in Corporate America ® , Who’s Who in American Art ® , and many more!
13 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine from the Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin. After working for his father’s business for a number of years, Mr. Gershengorin opened the Real Restoration Group with 23 projects and a desire to cater to a range of building and construction needs. He has served as founder and chief executive officer since 2011. Having worked on thousands of properties, Mr. Gershengorin and his team have built new homes; restored homes from fire, wind, mold and water damage; and remodeled homes in the greater Chicago area. Likewise, they have rebuilt offices, restaurants, retail centers, nightclubs and industrial parks, among other facilities. The Real Restoration Group also has a team on-call for emergencies 24 days per day, seven days per week. In 2016, the firm experienced a 30% growth with nearly 200 completed projects across all of Real Restorations services, resulting in just under $50 million worth of projects and joint venture partnerships. The Real Restoration Group received an A+ from the Better Business Bureau in 2011 and was named the Best Restoration and Construction Firm by TV Magazine in 2019. The firm was also listed among the Top 346 Workplaces in the United States by INC 5000. Mr. Gershengorin attributes his success to hard work. Since 2016, Mr. Gershengorin has also been a business development executive at Cedar Street Companies. He is a board member for the Family Residences and Essential Enterprises and the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. In five years’ time, Mr. Gershengorin wishes to see an expansion of his business to south Florida and to have the company continue to grow at an expedited pace. Mr. Gershengorin believes the gross revenue of the business will one day exceed $200 million dollars. Morris Gershengorin began working in the restoration business with his father when he was 13 years old. By the age of 16, Mr. Gershengorin was working as an electrician, and knew he wanted to sustain a career in the restoration industry. Subsequently, he received an Associate of Science in business management MORRIS GERSHENGORIN FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Real Restoration Group Chicago, IL ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE
14 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Charlie Kriegel has always possessed an interest in real estate; he found it fascinating how a structure could be in terrible shape and then turn into a beautiful, new home. While attending the University of Houston, Mr. Kriegel played on the football team, and his coach referred him to a gentleman that performed rehabilitative work on homes. After he obtained his BA in marketing in 2002, Mr. Kriegel dove into the real estate market. Voted one of Houston’s Top Up and Coming Realtors, Mr. Kriegel has been the chief executive officer and owner of WinHill Advisors-Kirby since 2015. He currently serves as president of the International Real Estate Federation for the State of Texas, and from 2012 to 2015, he was the owner of his first business, Charlie Kriegel Properties. Mr. Kriegel’s greatest career achievement is being in the top 10% in Houston for two consecutive years. Noting that he closes more transactions in one year than 80% of real estate agencies close in a lifetime, Mr. Kriegel attributes his success to always striving to learn more. He has coaches and mentors, attends conferences, reads routinely and gains of knowledge of the ever-changing real estate industry. He preaches, “Knowledge is power.” Mr. Kriegel believes the most rewarding aspect of the real estate industry is being able to contribute to building a family’s life and home. Additionally, Mr. Kriegel and WinHill Advisors take great pride in the fact they teach their agents how to succeed and make changing lives possible. In five years’ time, Mr. Kriegel would like to have the number one team in Houston and employ 160 agents, doubling the number of agents he has now. He also is committed to making sure all of his agents are successful. In his free time, Mr. Kriegel enjoys exercise, Christian music, working with his mentors and taking in nature. CHARLIE KRIEGEL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OWNER WinHill Advisors - Kirby Houston, TX ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Millennium Magazine Featured Listee
15 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Growing up in the construction business, Kevin W. Leyra recalls being interested in pursuing construction from a very young age. After graduating from Brookdale Community College in Middletown, New Jersey, in 1994, Mr. Leyra spearheaded Excel Construction the same year. Today, the core values of the company include integrity, quality, customer service, innovation and team work, as well as safety education and training. A built with true collaborative spirit, Excel Construction serves clientele in Red Bank, Middleton and Fair View, New Jersey, as well as throughout the Garden State. Excel Construction offers services in preconstruction consulting, cold formed structural metal framing, building insulation, framing and drywall interior systems, finish carpentry and architectural millwork, doors, frames and hardware, bathroom accessories, acoustical ceiling and wall systems, and retail fixture, graphics and display installations. Clients are referred to them through the union across the state of New Jersey. Mr. Leyra has grown Excel Construction to offer various services for clients from the commercial, industrial, instructional and retail industries. Within the retail world, they have worked on projects for Adidas, Ann Taylor, Arhaus Furniture, Bath and Body Works, Brio Tuscan Grill, Champ Sports, Disney Store, Foot Locker, Garage, Levi’s, LL Bean, Six:02 and Victoria’s Secret. Outside of retail, Excel Construction has also worked on projects for the Christian Brothers Academy and the New Jersey National Medical Guard Facility. Mr. Leyra attributes his success to hard work, dedication and being an honest businessman. In five years’ time, Mr. Leyra plans to continue doing the same work he is currently doing, but in a larger and more profitable capacity. He especially hopes to achieve this goal as the company recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in business. In addition to his role with Excel Construction, Mr. Leyra is a frequent volunteer with Youth USA Hockey. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife Kristine and three children. KEVIN W. LEYRA PRESIDENT Excel Construction Middletown, NJ Millennium Magazine Featured Listee
16 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Originally participating in general contracting work and laying pipes with companies, Ulrick Major was soon enough introduced to the plumbing industry. After working for a plumbing company for six years, Mr. Major felt the next step in his career was to open his own business. In 2002, Mr. Major spearheaded Major’s Plumbing, based out of Los Angeles, California. Certified in Uponor systems and use of polythene, Mr. Major attributes his success to hard work and patience. He finds the most rewarding aspect of his profession is being able to make his clients happy and give them peace of mind that their home plumbing works properly. According to BuildZoom.com, Major’s Plumbing maintains a score of 100 and ranks in the top 13% of the over 330,000 California licensed contractors. As technology advances each year, Mr. Major has observed that plumbing installations are becoming more practical. He notes that onsite training is becoming easier to teach and understand with newer applications. He has also learned that every day on the job is a learning experience in itself. In five years’ time, Mr. Major wishes to expand the business by adding more employees and growing his profit and client base. Mr. Major’s mentors include his mother, Ava Price, for her constant patience and impeccable social skills that are necessary for any business. A businessman and executive, Mr. Major’s father Ulrick Major Sr. has left a meaningful impact on Mr. Major’s career by influencing him with his business mindset. Another mentor to Mr. Major’s credit includes Rick Davis, who taught Mr. Major the fundamentals of the plumbing trade. Furthermore, Mr. Major thanks all of his past and present clients for letting him know he is on the right path. Born in Belize in Central America in 1978, Mr. Major enjoys fishing, camping and spending time with his three children: Ulrick III, Michael and Zion. ULRICK MAJOR OWNER, PRESIDENT Major’s Plumbing Los Angeles, CA ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Millennium Magazine Featured Listee
17 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Having always thrived in the artistic realm, Jimmy Kun Mui became a registered architect in New York State in 1992 and has had a prominent 36-plus year long career in New York. Mr. Mui received a Bachelor of Science in architecture from the University at Buffalo in 1982 and completed postgraduate coursework between 1982 and 1984. Mr. Mui has been a principal architect at his firm J.K. Mui Design since 1998 and served as a senior project manager at IVI Internationa1, Inc., between 2004 and 2007. Besides these roles, Mr. Mui also served Mui Enterprises International as president from 1994 to 2000 and Mui Enterprises, Inc., from 2001 to 2005. During this time, Mr. Mui was a member of CCM & Associates and a construction manager at Fedayeen Construction Company LLC. He commenced his architectural career while serving as an architecture aide for the Department of Health of the City of New York in 1978 and interning for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in 1983. A large portion of Mr. Mui’s architectural career was spent with the City of New York, working on public schools and governmental buildings. He was an associate project manager of the Public Schools of the City of New York from 1991 to 1998 and an assistant architect for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and New York City Department of Education between 1985 and 1991. Between 1984 and 1985, Mr. Mui served as a drafter and in-house architect for the Bradley Corporate Park at Blauvelt, New York. At the Moy Shee Family Association of New York City, Mr. Mui served as president from 2001 to 2002 and again from 2005 to 2006, adviser from 2003 to 2004, secretary from 1999 to 2000 and on the board of directors from 2002 to 2006. A distinguished architect in his field, he was named Top Architect of the Year and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Top Professionals in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Earlier, he earned a Regent Scholarship Award from New York State between 1977 and 1981. JIMMY KUN MUI ARCHITECT J.K. Mui Design Bronx, NY ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE
18 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine 1995. Over the years, Mr. Pierce held positions in real estate consulting at Price Waterhouse Cooper, KPMG and the Goodkin Group. He was also a general partner at the San Diego Alamo and an appraiser for Bank of America. Among Mr. Pierce’s various recognitions for his work in the commercial real estate market, he was the recipient of the Moving San Diego Forward Award from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce in 2019. He was also named to the San Diego Business Journal’s “San Diego 500 Influential Business Leaders” in 2018 and 2019. Mr. Pierce is a member of the Association of University Real Estate Officials, the National Multi-Housing Council, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Jamestowne Society, among others. Currently, he is on the Franklin Pierce University Board of Trustees and chairman of the SDSU Fowler College of Business Board. Frederick W. Pierce IV says he got “bit” by the commercial real estate bug during an internship for a real estate consulting company. He liked the tangible aspect of the business, and he thought how rewarding it would be to point at a building and say he owned or built it. At 21 years old, Mr. Pierce had decided he would one day own a real estate company of his own. Mr. Pierce received a BS in finance in 1984 and an MBA in real estate finance in 1988, both from San Diego State University (SDSU). During college, Mr. Pierce did not know if he would be selling shopping centers or apartments, nor did he know if he would be a developer or an investor. Nevertheless, Mr. Pierce had the drive to achieve his long-term goals. Today, student housing is one of his specialties, as he lead the redevelopment of land surrounding SDSU and implemented new, grandiose living quarters for students. Since 1995, Mr. Pierce has been the president and chief executive officer of Pierce Education Properties. Before spearheading his company, Mr. Pierce was the senior vice president and chief financial officer of Platt Companies from 1993 to FREDERICK W. PIERCE IV PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Pierce Education Properties San Diego, CA ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE
19 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Engineering. His expertise in urban development has afforded him a successful career throughout which he has held positions such as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Rose Associates, Inc., among other organizations. His most notable real estate endeavors include the development of Pentagon City in Washington, D.C., and office buildings in Boston, Massachusetts, including the One Financial Center office tower. As a consultant, he created the concept of housing for the performing arts for New York’s Manhattan Plaza complex. A leader in his community, Mr. Rose is active civically, having served with the U.S. Air Force as an intelligence analyst and Russian language specialist during the Korean War. He serves on several professional, educational and community boards, including the Real Estate Board of New York, the Foreign Policy Association, the Center for New York City Affairs, and the MBA of New York Scholarship Foundation. He is a founding board member of the Helping Africa Foundation, the EastWest Institute, the Harlem Educational Activities Fund, the Urban Design Forum and the New York Institute for the Humanities. Mr. Rose was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2003 and has received the Mayor’s Award of Honor for Arts and Culture from the City of New York, Community Service Award from the Building Owners & Managers Association International, several Cicero Speechwriting awards, and Business Leadership Award from the National Committee on Foreign Policy. His book, “Making a Living, Making a Life,” was named Best Book of the Year in 2015 by the Kirkus Review of Books. He was inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences alongside his wife, Joanna. In 1999, the Catalina Sky Survey discovered the main-belt asteroid 70712 and named it Danieljoanna, after Mr. Rose and his wife. Aseasoned professional with more than five decades of experience, Daniel Rose is a leader in real estate and urban development. He studied at Yale University and Sorbonne University in Paris, and has multiple honorary doctorates from the Technion, Long Island University and the New York University Tandon School of DANIEL ROSE REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE, CONSULTANT Rose Associates, Inc. New York, NY ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE
20 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Judith York Newman has been a Registered Architect since 1964. After graduating from Cornell University, she was a draftsperson then architecture editor on House & Garden and an associate professor at Pratt Institute. She established a practice with her then-husband Richard Newman in 1965, which focused on the West Side Urban Renewal Area and received a citation from the NYC Planning Commission. Their Fire Island residence was featured in Architectural Record and in 1975 Record Houses. Ms. Newman founded an independent architecture practice and SPACED: Gallery of Architecture in 1975. Devoted to historical architectural art, SPACED received a citation from the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter. Lectures included the history of New York City townhouses, public market buildings and architectural renderings. Her board appointments include Cornell University’s College of Architecture Advisory Council and the Paul Rudolph Heritage Foundation. An interest in Mexico and Mayan archaeology resulted in a second home in the Yucatan in 1985. A longer relationship exists with her 1955 SunbeamAlpineMark III, her only car since 1958. Family includes a son, a daughter and two granddaughters. ARCHITECT, CURATOR SPACED: Gallery of Architecture New York, NY JUDITH YORK NEWMAN Growing up on a farm, Blake Callahan was involved in numerous construction projects. In school, he always excelled in mathematics; therefore, he chose to pursue a career with numbers as he furthered his education. In 1998, Mr. Callahan received a BS in accounting and management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Drawn to his construction and accounting roots, Mr. Callahan ended up with the best of both worlds. Since 2013, he has served as chief financial officer of MC Builders, LLC, a leading facility maintenance company in the greater Chattanooga area. Additionally, Mr. Callahan has been the owner of Blake Callahan, CPA, CVA, since 2013, where he specializes in individual and small business tax accounting. Mr. Callahan maintains membership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tennessee Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He attributes his success to hard work and dedication. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Megan, and three kids: Sydni, Cooper and Noah. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MC Builder LLC, Blake Callahan, CPA Chattanooga, TN BLAKE CALLAHAN ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE Millennium Magazine Featured Listee
21 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Growing up, Shannon Perry Taylor’s parents remodeled every home they owned, and Ms. Taylor fell in love with the process and creativity behind designing spaces. In 1995, she received a BA in interior design from the University of Arkansas, and after working in the commercial painting and wallcovering industries, she went out on her own business ventures. In 2001, Ms. Taylor spearheaded Designs by Shannon, which became Design Details, a small, residential design firm. In 2013, her dream of owning a retail store came true as she opened Barrel & Board. Three years later, Ms. Taylor closed her store and opened Barrel & Board Design, where she now serves as senior designer and works with numerous clients. All of Ms. Taylor’s designs are well functioning and pleasing to the eye. The styles she creates are a mix of the clients’ desires, as well as her own professional expertise. Ms. Taylor is a former member of Universal Design Alliance and is currently transitioning into the project development world. She recently purchased a property on Amelia Island and is excited to see where this endeavor, combined with her knack for design, takes her. OWNER, SENIOR DESIGNER Barrel & Board Design Roswell, GA SHANNON PERRY TAYLOR ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE
22 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT ZachAbels knew froma young age that golf had to somehow be part of his life when he grew up; however, he did not know that it would become the center of his profession. Mr. Abels is the director of instruction and an assistant golf professional at Canyon Springs Golf Course in Twin Falls, Idaho. He has held these positions since 2011 and currently oversees all of the instructional programs at the golf course. Mr. Abels works with an emphasis on junior golf, as the programs have an enrollment of just under 200 participants. Mr. Abels graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Montana State University in Billings, Montana, in 2008. He previously worked at Twin Falls Golf Club and Blue Lakes Country Club, both located in Twin Falls, Idaho, between 2004 and 2010. While at Canyon Springs Golf Course, Mr. Abels hosted the first MV Junior Golf Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Tournament and Auction in 2015. The event had 120 participants and it generated more than $35,000 toward college scholarships and junior golf development programs. Mr. Abels began playing golf at the age of 7, and his step-father is the reason he became so interested and invested in golf. Mr. Abels admits that he was not a good golfer growing up, but he always had a desire to improve his skills. He attributes his success to his supportive mother, and to his idols who gave him the drive to continue to enhance himself as a player. Mr. Abels has found much happiness in helping others improve at the game, and he is grateful for the opportunity to help others the way others once helped him. Alongside his profession, Mr. Abels is a member of the Professional Golf Association of America and sits as a board member of the UnitedWay. In five years’ time, he hopes to continue teaching and helping others with the sport he loves. Additionally, Mr. Abels is a college basketball fan and enjoys spending time with his friends and traveling. ZACH ABELS GOLF PROFESSIONAL Canyon Springs Golf Course Twin Falls, ID
23 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine 1906—1983: Pioneer Animator,” a biography about the pioneering film animator who is one of the first female experimental animators of the 20th century. Releasing her biography to the public in 2020, Dr. Basquin considers Ms. Bute to be one of her formative influences. Dr. Basquin recieved a Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College in Baltimore in 1963 and obtained a Master of Arts from Indiana University in 1970. She additionally went on to obtain a PhD from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati in 2009. Previously affiliated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art as an administrator in Drawings and Prints for 14 years, Dr. Basquin served as a museum research associate at the Brooklyn Museum of Art in 2000. Over the years, she has also been an administrator, curator and director at galleries in Indiana and Milwaukee. Since the inception of her career in 1971, the galleries at which Dr. Basquin has worked include the Washington Gallery in Frankfort and Indianapolis, and Kit Basquin Gallery in Milwaukee. She also worked at an auction house, William Doyle Galleries in New York. She worked in public relations at the Indianapolis Art Museum, and as a curator of education at the Haggerty Museum at Marquette University. She was a guest curator at the Art Museum at Indiana University. Additionally, Dr. Basquin was an art history teacher at Concordia University in Milwaukee, at the Fine Arts School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and in a Marquette University program in Gaza. She maintains affiliation with The University Club in New York, where she has sat on the special events committee since 2016. She is also a member of the James Joyce Society and MasterVoices. Dr. Basquin’s hobbies remain within the arts, as she enjoys singing and theater. D r. Kit Smyth Basquin, a writer, art historian and educator, accrued 43 years in her fields prior to her retirement in 2014. Although in retirement, she continues to serve as a writer, having authored “Mary Ellen Bute, KIT SMYTH BASQUIN, PHD WRITER, ART HISTORIAN (RETIRED) The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
24 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine After contracting Guillain-Barre syndrome, Donna M. Bonin traded her career in physical education for her first love of art. Ms. Bonin loved to draw in her childhood and teenage years, so she decided to enroll in a watercolor painting course at her community college. Within one year, she had won awards, sold paintings and got job offers. In 2000, Ms. Bonin opened the Back in Time Gallery, where she could display her work. She has also been a watercolor instructor at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario, since 2000. Additionally, Ms. Bonin has been featured in exhibitions and has taught art classes worldwide in Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Austria and Malta. Ms. Bonin was the recipient of the ARTYA Award for her entries in the “Art for a Green Planet” show in New York in 2018 and was selected as a Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art by ArtTour International from 2015 to 2019. Ms. Bonin attributes all of her successes to perseverance and her motivation to experiment and expand her artistic horizons. This comes from her art students; many of whom have attended classes and workshops regularly for years. The most memorable moment of Ms. Bonin’s career came as a great surprise in 2013 when France’s National Society of Beaux Arts requested one of her paintings to be exhibited to represent Canada in their exhibition in the Louvre. She was awestruck and found it hard to believe. Ms. Bonin has since been selected three more times to participate in the annual show in the Louvre. The awards and recognition are appreciated, but for Ms. Bonin, the most rewarding part of her art career is teaching, earning the respect of her students and watching them excel. Ms. Bonin is a member of Art Tour International, Artist Inspo, Farscec International, Vivid Arts Network, Create for Peace, Artist’s Info, Arts Quinte West and the Belleville Art Association. She received a BA in English and history from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, in 1969. Ms. Bonin was greatly influenced by her father and late husband, both of whom were award-winning oil painters. DONNA M. BONIN OWNER Back in Time Gallery Stirling, Ontario, Canada ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
25 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Much of Gilles Clement’s artistic abilities and desires stem from the early influences of his parents, who were internationally known French painters. They taught Mr. Clement to look at theworld froma creative eye, and later in his life, Mr. Clement used that advice to kick start his career in the music business as a producer and promoter between 1988 and 2003. It was not until college that Mr. Clement discovered his calling for interior design. Mr. Clement attended Fairfield University in Connecticut and received a BA in interior design in 2003. One year later, he began working in the design field professionally in New York City. Mr. Clement remained in New York for two years before working with a retailer in Connecticut. In 2008, he left to start his upscale interior design firm, Gilles Clement Designs. The firmcaters to local, national and international clientele, offering a distinctively cosmopolitan, European urban chic, curated collection that transcends current creative innovations, and yet is rooted in timeless and iconic design elements. With the help of his wife Aida Clement, Mr. Clement has garnered a reputation that promises to exceed expectations at every turn. Currently, the duo are the owners of two art galleries, two interior design showrooms and they plan to open a third interior design showroom in Coral Gables, Florida. For his unique work, Mr. Clement was the recipient of the Connecticut Cottages and Gardens Innovation Design Award in 2007. Mr. Clement attributes his success to his talent and work ethic. He is devoted to his work, as he works seven days a week and rarely vacations. In five years’ time, Mr. Clement plans to release a book and continue to grow and establish his business. He is currently working on a furniture line that he plans to release in 2020. Outside of hiswork in design, Mr. Clement is involved in a philanthropic organization that fights against poverty. GILLES CLEMENT INTERIOR DESIGNER Gilles Clement Designs Westport, CT ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT Millennium Magazine Featured Listee
26 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Awell-known figure in the sports radio world, Freddie Coleman has hosted the Freddie Coleman Show weeknights from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET and Sundays 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on ESPN Radio since 2004. Mr. Coleman joined ESPN Radio in 2004 as a co-host of the then-nightly primetime program GameNight. Prior to joining ESPN Radio, Mr. Coleman was the weekday afternoon co-host of FoxSportsRadio 980-AM in Albany, New York, from 2002 to 2004. He worked for Cablevision of Dutchess County as a sportscaster for the local news in Wappingers Falls, New York, and as co-host of the weekly SportsScene show, as well as a color analyst for Marist Basketball from 1999 to 2000. Mr. Coleman also managed the on-air staff and created promotions at Oldies 97-WCZX-FM from 1999 to 2000 and was the overnight host at WPDH-FM 101.5 from 1998 to 1999. Mr. Coleman attributes his success to his belief and trust in himself and his abilities. He is a 1987 alumnus of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication. Looking forward, Mr. Coleman would like to be a professor of communications. With the expertise he has gathered from working in radio since 1988, Mr. Coleman believes he has a plethora of knowledge to pass on to the younger generation of radio hosts. Mr. Coleman is already involved with institutes of higher learning, as he is a volunteer at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut. In 2017, Mr. Coleman was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at the Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, and he is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Mr. Coleman would advise others aspiring to work in the radio industry to realize it is not going to be easy, but the payoff is worth it. There is a lot of trial and error that most well known personalities had to endure to get to where they are now, whether it be on a local, regional or national level. FREDDIE COLEMAN HOST, COMMENTATOR ESPN Radio Southington, CT ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
27 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT As the child of a music prodigy and a musical family, Alejandra Febre chose to follow her own path and went into engineering, only to be reunited with music later in her life. She graduated from Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico in 1996 with a BS in chemical engineering. After committing herself to music, she earned an AA in music from Lone Star College in Houston in 2019. Ms. Febre’s career began in France, where she was a research assistant at INSEAD from 1999 to 2001. From 2007 to 2009, she was a chemistry, environmental resources and research abilities teacher at Universidad de Monterrey in Mexico. She authored “Nitrogen’s Role in Industrial Systems” in the Journal of Industrial Ecology. Although Ms. Febre enjoyed her time working in the sciences, she knew it was not a career meant for her entire life. In 2015, Ms. Febre became the owner and manager of School of RockCypress, as well as Blue Music Box. She is passionate about providing musical education for children who have the talent, will and desire to become musicians, including her own children. Since opening her studios, Ms. Febre has learned that playing music is about performance and the band environment. School of Rock-Cypress currently hosts more than 100 students, and it is one of the many franchises established across the United States. For more information, visitcypress.schoolofrock.com . School of Rock-Cypress has been named to Best of Music Studio and Lessons by Living Magazine since 2015. Ms. Febre has great ambition, and in five years’ time, she would like to open more music schools. She has faith that this goal is possible because she sees more and more children with an interest in music, and she sees her community growing. Alongside her musical endeavors, Ms. Febre has been treasurer of Troop 156 of the Boy Scouts of America. She was team leader of the Parents Social Committee at the Woodlands Preparatory School from 2014 to 2015, and she was a co-chair of the Parent Teacher Association and Philanthropic Projects at the preparatory school. ALEJANDRA FEBRE OWNER, GENERAL MANAGER School of Rock-Cypress Cypress, TX
28 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Heineman’s 1993 work “Campus Wars: The Peace Movement at American State Universities in the Vietnam Era.” Mr. Fish was inspired and motivated by two former academic advisors in college, Walter Gourlay at Michigan State and Scott Gordon at Indiana University Bloomington. His advice to aspiring writers – just like the advice he was given – is to simply persevere, and success will eventually come your way. Mr. Fish is a member of the Indiana Blues Society, Democratic Socialists of America, Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism, Central Indiana Socialist Coalition, Freedom From Religion Foundation, and the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center. Alongside his writing career, Mr. Fish performs Lenny Bruce- and George Carlin-inspired standup comedy. With a sardonic sense of wit, he likes to think he can overcome adversity and hardship through humor. An active reader in his adolescent years, George Fish has always felt a connection to the written word and later pursued a career in the world of creativity. Mr. Fish received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Indiana University Bloomington in 1977, and he attended Michigan State University from 1965 to 1972. Additionally, Mr. Fish is a certified paralegal and was certified in Chinese by Washington University in St. Louis in 1970. Since 1981, Mr. Fish has been a freelance writer, and since 1988, a freelance paralegal writer and researcher. Mr. Fish has had 24 poems published since 2007, and he has been a contributor of numerous articles to reputable publications, including The Guardian, In These Times, Living Blues, Skeptical Inquirer, The Bloomington Voice, Socialism and Democracy, New Politics, Against the Current, The Flying Island Journal and The Tipton Poetry Journal, among numerous others. After finding a ready market for his work, Mr. Fish calls having his short story “Prom Night” published in Inprint Magazine of the Indiana Writer the highlight of his career. Additionally, he was frequently mentioned in Kenneth GEORGE FISH WRITER, POET Indianapolis, IN ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
29 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Ira J. Fistell foreshadowed his own career path as a young boy when he would pretend he was on the radio, talking to listeners and introducing music. Little did he know that he would go on to become a renowned radio personality across the country. As Mr. Fistell’s career grew, naturally his passion for reading and radio expanded into broadcasting, writing and teaching. Mr. Fistell graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA with general honors in 1962 and JD in 1964. In 1967, he obtained an MA in U.S. history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1968, Mr. Fistell began as a radio personality for WKOW-AM in Madison, Wisconsin, and in 1971, he moved to WEMP-AM in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From 1977 to 1995, Mr. Fistell became a personality at KABC-AM in Los Angeles, California. He returned to KABC-AM in 2001 and remained until his retirement in 2006. From 1980 to 1984, Mr. Fistell was a television personality at the USA and ESPN cable networks, and from 1982 to 1988, he was a national radio personality at the ABC Talkradio Network. Mr. Fistell worked in newspaper publishing for one year at the Los Angeles Jewish News; however, in 1998, he once again became a national radio personality with the TalkAmerica Radio Network. Mr. Fistell spent time as a faculty member at the University of Phoenix and as an English instructor at Concord Prep High School in Santa Monica, California. Still connected to his love for writing throughout his years of radio, Mr. Fistell is the author of “The Hidden Holmes: A Sherlock Holmes Companion,” “Encounters with Mark Twain,” “Oddball America” and “America by Train.” He is also a writer for the monthly journal Topics. Mr. Fistell was awarded the Golden Spike Award for Service to Rail Passengers by the NARRP in Anaheim, California. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Milwaukee Press Club. One of Mr. Fistell’s favorite memories was when he entered a taxi in New York City, and the driver recognized Mr. Fistell’s voice from his broadcast. IRA J. FISTELL RADIO PERSONALITY, EDITOR, EDUCATOR Station KABC-AM Los Angeles, CA ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
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