Robert T. Armistead, PE - Golf Honoree
Robert T. (Bob) Armistead is President and CEO of
Armistead Mechanical, Inc., a fourth-generation mechanical
contracting and engineering organization with offices in Waldwick,
New Jersey, and Newburgh, New York. The company focuses almost
exclusively on commercial and industrial plumbing, heating,
air-conditioning, and process piping, and works with many
prestigious Fortune 500 companies located throughout the tri-state
region.
Bob obtained his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from
Villanova University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the
states of New Jersey and New York. After college, he served as a
Naval Engineering Officer. Upon completing his service in the
United States Navy, Bob returned to the family business.
An active member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of
America's (MCAA) national board of directors since 2003, Bob became
national president of the MCAA in 2010 and remains active in the
association on both the national and local levels. At the national
level, he serves on the UA International Training Fund Board of
Trustees and the UA/MCAA Strategic Planning Committee. Bob is also
the current board Chairman of the Mechanical Contracting Education
and Research Foundation (MCERF) and is a national board member of
the ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc., representing the MCAA.
Bob has served over 20 years as a management trustee on a number
of benefit funds for the UA Pipe Trades throughout the states of
New Jersey and New York. He also enjoys excellent relations with
the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters at the national
level.
In addition, Mr. Armistead is a member and past Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Hudson Valley Construction Contractors
Association of Newburgh, New York and is a board member and current
Chairman of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency. He has
been a very active supporter of the Hudson Valley Council of the
Boy Scouts of America and serves on their board. In 2009, the Boy
Scouts honored Bob with the Orange County Distinguished Citizen
Award.
In addition to Armistead Mechanical, Inc., the family also
operates Armistead Mechanical Services, Inc. (AMI Services), an
HVAC service company and Acorn Plumbing and Heating, Inc., a
residential plumbing and heating company serving the Hudson Valley
in New York.
Bob and his wife, Susan, have been married for 43 years. They
have three sons, who are all in the family business, and seven
grandchildren. All members of the Armistead family are Orange
County residents.
Bogdan Paunovic, DDS - Tennis Honoree
Bogdan Paunovic, DDS (Dr. Bo) has been practicing
dentistry for over 20 years, most of them here in the Hudson
Valley. He has an office at 1 Powelton Rd, Newburgh, NY, and
another at 1399 Route 52, Fishkill, NY. Dr. Paunovic graduated from
Columbia University, School of Dental & Oral Medicine in 1991.
After graduating, he continued to work at Columbia Presbyterian
Hospital treating patients privately, as well as teaching dental
students on the clinic floor. Prior to starting his practice in
Newburgh, Dr. Bo worked as an Associate in Mahopac and
Middletown.
Dr. Bo has always been involved in the medical community. While
in dental school, he worked as a medical technician in the
hematology/coagulation division at North Shore University Hospital
in Manhassett, NY. He is currently on the Board of the Dutchess
County Dental Society. He is a member and has served as past
president of the Newburgh Dental Society, and is an active member
of the Ninth District Dental Society and the ADA. He also helps
organize lectures and workshops to promote advanced operative
techniques for fellow dentists.
Dr. Bo enjoys spreading his word of dental awareness. He visits
local elementary schools and instructs children on maintaining
dental health through proper nutrition and dental care. You will
also see him at "Career Days" in the high schools heralding the
many advantages of being a dentist.
Dr. Bo and his wife, who is also a dentist, Dr. Susan Paunovic,
combine their passion for great dentistry with state of the art
techniques. This formula has won them recognition among their peers
as "Top Dentist" in the Best of the Hudson Valley contest held by
Hudson Valley Magazine.
Dr. Bo resides in Hopewell Junction, NY with his wife of 22
years and their four children. He enjoys spending time with his
family and his many dogs.