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Our Advisors
Robert Zito
Bob is currently the Vice-Chair of the FDNY Foundation Board of Directors. Bob was the Executive Vice President of the New York Stock Exchange on 9/11, Mr. Zito established the NYSE Fallen Heroes Fund.
The Fund was born of a longstanding tradition on the floor of the Exchange, in which members would pass a hat to collect money each time a firefighter or police officer was killed in the line of duty.
Mark Bertolini
Mark T. Bertolini (born 1956) is an American businessman who is currently the CEO of Oscar Health, a tech-driven health insurance company located in New York. He was the co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds, and was previously the CEO of Aetna, a Fortune 50 diversified health care benefits company with over $60 billion in 2015 revenue.
Bertolini assumed the role of CEO on November 29, 2010 and of chairman on April 8, 2011, until Aetna was sold to CVS on November 28, 2018.
Chief Sales Advisor
Peter Dydensborg began his tenure at Polar Beverage in 2018 as the Mid-Atlantic Manager. In 2021, following the merger with KDP business partner, he ascended to the role of Southeast Division Manager and was promoted to Director Southeast in 2024. Before joining Polar, Peter served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Long Island Tea Company from 2014 to 2017.
He also held the position of Director of Sales Off-Premises at Phoenix Beverages New York, the largest Heineken Beer distributor in the U.S., from 2004 to December 2014. There, he was instrumental in driving sales and market share through innovative solutions in collaboration with national brewers. Under his leadership, Polar was launched in the New York market in 2012
Kevin Lynch
Kevin is the Founder, President and CEO, of The Quell Foundation with a mission to reduce the number of suicides, overdoses, and the incarceration of people with a mental health illness. Kevin spent 17 years in health care on senior management teams and 12 years in the military as a member of the elite United States Submarine Force.
Kevin earned a master’s degree in health policy and administration from The Pennsylvania State University, where he currently sits on the Alumni Society Executive Board. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lynn University, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.
Louie Cacchioli
Louie Cacchioli Firefighter, FDNY, Engine 47 now retired. On September 11, Cacchioli, a veteran of two decades with the FDNY, became trapped with another firefighter in an elevator on the 24th floor of the north tower.
After prying open the doors, the men lost each other in the smoke. Cacchioli led as many as 40 civilians down a stairwell. Then the tower fell, leaving him choking in dust and debris.
Anthony Salerno Jr.
In his youth, Anthony was employed by his father's concrete contracting firm in Manhattan, a family-run business.
In 1998, Anthony expanded his business acumen to include Valley Vending AMS, based in Rhinebeck, NY. Serving as the President for 15 years, he developed an extensive and prosperous vending route, providing hundreds of beverage and snack machines to numerous established, high-traffic commercial businesses across the tri-state area.
marc goldman
After selling his third-generation family business, Farmland Dairies in 1999, Marc has been active in a variety of initiatives in culture, business, real estate and public policy, particularly oil independence. He has been associated with several Major Motion Pictures and Broadway Shows.
Marc is involved with FIRST, which encourages students to participate in science and technology. He serves on the AISH International Advisory Board and a variety of other organizations.
Raymond obssuth
Raymond K. Obssuth has over thirty-five years of accounting, auditing, taxation, and legal experience. He consults regularly in the merger and acquisition of small to mid-market businesses. Ray also represents clients before federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
Ray was audit manager, tax partner, and general counsel for Rothstein & Kass, a large national accounting firm which was bought out by KPMD LLP., which is the 4th largest accounting firm in the US.
Kevin M. Erem
Kevin M. Erem was the driving force behind Cace, Inc. "Trucking and Warehousing", a notable figure in the transportation and logistics industry. With a remarkable career spanning decade's, Kevin's journey began in 1983 when he founded this thriving enterprise in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
Under his visionary leadership, Cace, Inc. flourished into a powerhouse, boasting a 350K sq ft warehouse, a fleet of over 100 trucks and a team of 50 full-time warehouse personnel.
David B. Dinallo
In a career that extends more than 35 years, David B. Dinallo has amassed an impressive record of accomplishments as an entrepreneur, consultant, and businessman, making his mark across diverse industries including entertainment development and management, land development, and commercial construction. David's expertise is planning, developing and funding multi-million dollar undertakings through grant and World Bank funding.
Even before David knew what direction his career would take, he’d already begun honing his work ethic and leadership profile working for his father in the family’s construction company. During that time, David learned about concrete, steel erection, site, and foundation support systems, as well as nearly every trade associated with massive, multi-billion dollar projects including football stadiums and casinos, power plants, prisons, and even Newark Airport.
Ken Cooper
Ken Cooper is a New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Certified Firearms and General Topics Instructor, ASP- Tactical Baton Instructor, T.A.S.E.R Instructor, Chemical Deterrents Instructor (Pepper Spray) and is an International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) Master Instructor, and an NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor.