Our Team

Richard Greene Managing Partner

Richard Greene, Managing Partner, is one of the founding members of Liquid Technology. Richard began his career in the electronics industry and later served as an executive in the cellular telephone business, representing McCaw Cellular and AT&T Wireless. In the mid-90s, he moved to Manhattan and began a technology consulting career with Madison Technology Group where he developed the company’s computer security group focused on firewall and email security. Amidst the internet boom, Richard moved on to Globix, an international website hosting provider, where as Director of Internet Security Services he utilized his experience to develop the burgeoning company’s product offerings for clients’ security needs. In 1999, he was recruited by Urbanfetch.com where as Director of Technical Operations and Security he managed day-to-day operations. Richard stayed on at Urbanfetch.com to assist in the wind-down of business operations and liquidation of IT assets. In 2001, armed with a unique skill set in asset liquidation, Richard, along with his partners, began liquidating other dotcom companies and went on to establish Liquid Technology. With offices throughout North America, Richard has helped evolve the company into an IT lifecycle management company, data destruction specialist, and a recognized E-Steward Certified recycler. Richard’s current priorities are on business partnerships, overall company growth and contracts and supervision of International projects of which Liquid Technology has worked in more than 26 countries to date. Richard resides in Brooklyn, NY and, as a new father, enjoys spending his free time with his family at the beach either kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding.

Rob Ruehle VP of Operations

Rob Ruehle joined Liquid Technology in 2005 to assist with eBay sales. Prior to joining Liquid Technology, Rob had been running a successful eBay business and used that specialized expertise to help expand the company’s digital retail presence. Within a few years, he took over the wholesale sales department for Liquid Technology and created a wide network of downstream vendors to help clients receive as much return as possible. In 2010, Rob created Liquid Technology’s E-Waste Recycling department, which quickly grew and currently processes more than 700 tons of e-waste annually. As an expert in the used hardware market, Rob has sold more than $75 million in used IT equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University. When Rob isn’t championing safe and secure disposal of e-waste, he is an avid runner and competes in at least one marathon a year and enjoys spending time with his son and daughter.

Steve Sidwell SVP of Technology & Compliance

Steve Sidwell has been with Liquid Technology since 2002 and is responsible for implementing the company’s asset disposition and data destruction services. He designed and built many of the company’s custom systems, including the company’s network of drive erasure racks and on-site DataSan kits. Prior to joining Liquid Technology, Steve worked as a asset reclamation specialist on contract to a number of New York firms whose offices and data centers were damaged in September 2001. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Hampshire College for his work on artificial neural networking.

Yuriy Minchuk VP of Warehouse Operations

Yuriy Minchuk joined Liquid Technology in 2008 as level 1 technician. Over the years Yuriy became a key member of warehouse team and was promoted first to a position of Manager of Engineering and later on to VP of Warehouse Operations. Now he is overseeing daily warehouse operation and working close with Steve Sidwell to make sure Liquid Technology complies with all standards and regulations. He earned Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Uzhgorod University. In his free time Yuriy enjoys spending time with his son, wife and family dog.

James Patrignelli Director of Sales, Northeast

James Patrignelli, Director of Sales, Northeast, joined Liquid Technology in 2011 as a Senior Account Manager. James works with executives to develop and implement end of life IT asset management programs for Fortune 500 companies with a focus on data security and maximizing the return of IT hardware. He has worked in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) field since 2005 and has advised CIOs, CTOs and data center managers across the globe about best practices for end of life IT asset management. James currently oversees sales for the New York, Boston, and Chicago and has completed several projects throughout the states, Europe, and Asia. James received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from the University of Connecticut and studied overseas in Italy for his second degree in International Economics. When not assisting executives in executing proper asset disposal, James is either spending time with his three children or running.

Eric DeRosa Sr Account Manager

If you had a similar experience like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day” what is the first thing you would do when you realized every day would be exactly the same? Learn one very good joke ‘

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? More wishes

Are you superstitious or just a little stitious? Very superstitious

Jamie Martin Sr Account Manager

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? BEYONCE – Arrange Destiny’s Child Reunion

What is your favorite food? LASAGNA

What can you simply not resist? ICE CREAM

Gail Parent Sr Account Manager

Craziest thing you have ever done? I plead the 5th amendment on answering this question, LOL!

Most famous person you met? Eric Church

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? For all the people of the world to live long, healthy, happy lives.

What’s your motto or words to live by? “Think positive, Be positive, And positive things will happen!

Andrew Loizides Account Manager

What book are you currently reading? Bright, Precious Days by Jay McInerney.

He’s probably my favorite contemporary author. What is your favorite movie(s)? Top three, no order: Back to the Future, Jaws, The Godfather

What is your perfect pizza? Thin crust, mozzarella & gorgonzola, prosciutto, dried figs, truffle oil. Sounds weird, but it’s amazing. Toby’s in Park Slope does it the best.

Sarah Sanders Account Manager

Where would you like to travel to? The Moon or anywhere in Space and possibly also somewhere like Europe or something

Describe yourself in three words? I don’t know

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? John Malkovich, just doing whatever John Malkovich does

What’s your motto? Love no matter what the matter

Colin McNamara Account Manager

What is your favorite snack food? Beef Jerky

What’s your motto? If you’re ain’t first you’re last.

What is your favorite movie(s)? Forrest Gump

Frank McNenney Small Business Account Manager

Favorite band? The Beatles

Favorite Movie or Movies? The Goonies

What is your favorite pizza? John’s on Bleeker street, Plain

Kathy Gorman Account Manager

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? I have three dogs, Moe, Otis and Gus, and two cats, Louie and Ellie.

If your current self could offer your past self a single piece of advice what would it be? “This too shall pass.”

If you could wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? The color would be black, it’s slimming.

Joe Evola Account Manager

N/A

Betsy Nelson  Account Manager

N/A

Stanley Wong Sales Support Specialist

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? I start the day proper by brewing a nice cup of coffee.

Describe yourself in three words? Stan The Man

What is your favorite joke? What did Beethoven say when he slipped on a banana? BANANANAAAAAA!

Stephanie Talian Sales Support Associate

N/A

Karen Giambrone HR Director

Karen joined Liquid Technology in 2016 with 10+ years of HR and recruiting experience. A Brooklyn native, she can often be found playing pool or rocking a microphone. Karen chose Shakespeare’s “and though she be but little, she is fierce” as a quote that best captures her spirit.

Juan Martinez Office Services Associate

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Solar power battery pack, Cell Phone, Sleeping Bag.

What do you do for fun? For fun, I play handball, International & US Master world champ.

Is it about winning or losing or how you play the game? It’s about enjoying it and pushing your limits to defeat your opponent.

Roman Vovchik Remarketing Manager

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Go back to sleep

Where exactly, IS Waldo? Chillin’ with Schrodinger’s cat.

What is your secret weapon? Honey badgers fused with more honey badgers

Loc Koester E-Commerce Specialist

What’s your motto? “A man of calm is like a shady tree. People who need shelter come to it.”

What is the best advice you have ever been given? Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. (Working on it LOL)

What is your favorite joke? Last night I dreamt I ate a giant marshmallow. When I woke up, my pillow was gone! 🙂

Your dream vacation? Bora Bora Island

Tommy Wong Controller

Shanta Herman Accountant

Best concert? Anita Baker

What book are you currently reading? Brick Lane by Monica Ali

TV show you never miss? Empire

Ka-Ho Wong  Accountant

Oana Sandolache Logistics Specialist

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?  I have an adorable cat named Lulu.

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? I wish I had my mother back. Nothing more.

What is your favorite joke? My doctor asked if any members of my family suffered from insanity, I replied, no, we all seem to enjoy it.

Crystal Rose Logistics Coordinator

Victoria Coker Marketing Manager

What is your favorite snack food? Pizza If you had a similar experience like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day”

What is the first thing you would do when you realized every day would be exactly the same? I would check the lottery numbers for the day and play them.

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? I will be hiding in the event of an apocalypse. Most people try to run and then you probably will be stuck in traffic like a sitting duck.

Josh Kaufman Compliance Specialist

What do you do for fun? I enjoy criticizing the MTA.

What are your best attributes? Computer hacking skills, bow hunting skills

What is your favorite joke? A turtle walks into a pharmacy

Nelson Cabrera Data Destruction Manager

Places to visit? Jerusalem, Holland and Italy.

One thing you can’t live without? COFFEE!

What was your most interesting Halloween costume? I only dressed up for Halloween once, something from the middle ages.

Frank Hernandez Data Destruction Specialist

Where would you like to travel to? Peru, London and Paris

What’s your motto? The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom!

TV show you never miss? Dr. Who

Richard Weekes Data Destruction Specialist

“If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? Tiger

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? 3 more wishes

What’s your motto? If you can do it, I can do it!”

Edisson Freire Data Destruction Specialist

What is your dream vacation? Worst vacation? Best vacation? Dubai

What is your perfect pizza? Pepperoni pizza

What is something you always wanted? A Harley Davidson motorcycle

Deryck Nimblett Data Destruction Specialist

What book are you currently reading? Sirens of Titan

TV show you never miss? Hunter x Hunter

Most famous person you met? Saw Peter Dinklage downtown once. Didn’t want to bother him.

Larry Li Testing Team Lead

Favorite artist? Monet

Where was your favorite trip to? Hong Kong

TV show you never miss? Daily Show – John Stewart

Shogun Li Level III Tech and Help Desk Support

Craziest thing you have ever done? Driving no License

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? GPS, AMEX-LOL!, Hovercraft

Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it? Shogun

Yiting Bao Level III Tech

Where would you like to travel to? My home town, China!

What do you do for fun? Video game programming

What is something you always wanted to buy? Nascar Race car

Chao Huang Level I Tech Manager

Would you rather live the rest of your life with constant hiccups OR live the rest of your life with Cheeto dust on your fingers? Cheeto Dust LOL

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? In the street scavenging, I like dumpster diving

What is your favorite movie? Apollo 13

Alisher Safarov Level II Tech

Craziest thing you have ever done? I never do crazy things, LOL!

Where was your favorite trip to? Moscow

What is your favorite food? Pilaf

Vadim Kantor Level II Tech

What is your favorite snack food? I don’t like snack foods and junk.

Favorite artist? Ilya Repin

What do you do for fun? Create websites

Jose Casiano Level II Tech

What is the one thing you cannot do without? Going to Church

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Listen to the news on the radio

What was your most interesting Halloween costume? Mad Men Where would you like to travel to? Greece, Israel and Japan

Jonathan Chan Level II Tech

Favorite meal? Mac & Cheese with wasabi

What’s your motto? Never give up!

Do you have a hobby? Photography of mainly nature

Jonathan Truong Level II Tech​​

What was your favorite trip? My favorite trip was to the west coast because I got to hang out with family.

What are your favorite movies? My favorite movies are from the Marvel franchise.

What is your nickname? Jay or JT

Saing Hy 

Jack Huang Level II Tech​​

What is your favorite snack food? Oreos

What is your favorite movie? Back to the future

Your life would be meaningless without… Donuts

Robert Louie Level II Tech

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? A dog named Berry.

Where was your favorite trip to? -Or- Where would you like to travel to?Japan.

What is your favorite food? Sushi.

Jason Mota Level II Tech

What do you do for fun? I like to read

Your life would be meaningless without… My family

What is your secret weapon? My Brain

Sishir Thokar Level I Tech

Where was your favorite trip to? My favorite was Nepal.

What is your secret weapon? Smile

Mountain or the beach? Great view or the TV? Mountain with a great view.

Mustafa Guzel Level I Tech

What is your favorite snack food? Turkish food

What do you do for fun? Watching anime Linux and pc games

What book are you currently reading? All Russian book literature

Damien Jenkins Level I Tech

Yong BIn Zheng  Level I Tech

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Water, fire, tent

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? I’d spend time with a loved one.

What do you most like to do to unwind? I enjoy watching sports.

Travis Morales Level I Tech

Favorite Movie or Movies? Ready Player One, The Other Guys.

Mountain or the beach? Great view or the TV? Mountain, Great View.

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? A gorilla.

Wen Yu Li 

Asif Kabir Level I Tech

Vlad Golendo Lead Tech/Level II

Stoyan Pamukov Level I Tech

Mike Cappuccilli Sr. Warehouse Manager

Craziest thing you have ever done? Ran with the Bulls in Spain.

What is your secret weapon? My charm LOL!

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Portable DVD, Whiskey – Powers, Solar Panels.

Eric Hernandez Warehouse Manager

Keith Guo Lead On-site Tech

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Knife, Lighter and life jacket

Would you rather live the rest of your life with constant hiccups OR live the rest of your life with Cheeto dust on your fingers? Definitely Cheeto Dust

Favorite artist? Katie Perry

Chaka James On-site Tech

Where was your favorite to? -or- Where would you like to travel to? Japan

Who is your favorite music artist? Kanye West

What is your favorite movie? Goodfellas

Scott Ventre Warehouse Associate

Favorite band? Beatles

Best Concert? The Grateful Dead

Favorite Artist? Frank Zappa

Michael Brown Warehouse Associate

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? Superman and I will try to change the world.

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? A lion.

If you could wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? RED!!

Louis Ng Inventory Coordinator

If your current self could offer your past self a single piece of advice what would it be? Not to be afraid of failure

What can you simply not resist? Chocolate chip cookies

Your life would be meaningless without… My computer

Jerry Wiseman Inventory Coordinator

What TV show do you never miss? Game of Thrones

What is your favorite movie? Paid in Full

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Think about Money

Lawrence Ho Recycling Quality Assurance Tech

Do you have any nicknames? Yes, LOGO

What TV show do you never miss? The Flash – current version

Your life would be meaningless without? Coffee

Kevin Lessey Warehouse Associate

Ishmael Meyers Warehouse Associate

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Kaiseem Tankersley Warehouse Associate

Isaac Galante Warehouse Associate

Richard Greene Managing Partner

Richard Greene, Managing Partner, is one of the founding members of Liquid Technology. Richard began his career in the electronics industry and later served as an executive in the cellular telephone business, representing McCaw Cellular and AT&T Wireless. In the mid-90s, he moved to Manhattan and began a technology consulting career with Madison Technology Group where he developed the company’s computer security group focused on firewall and email security. Amidst the internet boom, Richard moved on to Globix, an international website hosting provider, where as Director of Internet Security Services he utilized his experience to develop the burgeoning company’s product offerings for clients’ security needs. In 1999, he was recruited by Urbanfetch.com where as Director of Technical Operations and Security he managed day-to-day operations. Richard stayed on at Urbanfetch.com to assist in the wind-down of business operations and liquidation of IT assets. In 2001, armed with a unique skill set in asset liquidation, Richard, along with his partners, began liquidating other dotcom companies and went on to establish Liquid Technology. With offices throughout North America, Richard has helped evolve the company into an IT lifecycle management company, data destruction specialist, and a recognized E-Steward Certified recycler. Richard’s current priorities are on business partnerships, overall company growth and contracts and supervision of International projects of which Liquid Technology has worked in more than 26 countries to date. Richard resides in Brooklyn, NY and, as a new father, enjoys spending his free time with his family at the beach either kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding.

Rob Ruehle VP of Operations

Rob Ruehle joined Liquid Technology in 2005 to assist with eBay sales. Prior to joining Liquid Technology, Rob had been running a successful eBay business and used that specialized expertise to help expand the company’s digital retail presence. Within a few years, he took over the wholesale sales department for Liquid Technology and created a wide network of downstream vendors to help clients receive as much return as possible. In 2010, Rob created Liquid Technology’s E-Waste Recycling department, which quickly grew and currently processes more than 700 tons of e-waste annually. As an expert in the used hardware market, Rob has sold more than $75 million in used IT equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University. When Rob isn’t championing safe and secure disposal of e-waste, he is an avid runner and competes in at least one marathon a year and enjoys spending time with his son and daughter.

Steve Sidwell SVP of Technology & Compliance

Steve Sidwell has been with Liquid Technology since 2002 and is responsible for implementing the company’s asset disposition and data destruction services. He designed and built many of the company’s custom systems, including the company’s network of drive erasure racks and on-site DataSan kits. Prior to joining Liquid Technology, Steve worked as a asset reclamation specialist on contract to a number of New York firms whose offices and data centers were damaged in September 2001. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Hampshire College for his work on artificial neural networking.

Yuriy Minchuk VP of Warehouse Operations

Yuriy Minchuk joined Liquid Technology in 2008 as level 1 technician. Over the years Yuriy became a key member of warehouse team and was promoted first to a position of Manager of Engineering and later on to VP of Warehouse Operations. Now he is overseeing daily warehouse operation and working close with Steve Sidwell to make sure Liquid Technology complies with all standards and regulations. He earned Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Uzhgorod University. In his free time Yuriy enjoys spending time with his son, wife and family dog.

James Patrignelli Director of Sales, Northeast

James Patrignelli, Director of Sales, Northeast, joined Liquid Technology in 2011 as a Senior Account Manager. James works with executives to develop and implement end of life IT asset management programs for Fortune 500 companies with a focus on data security and maximizing the return of IT hardware. He has worked in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) field since 2005 and has advised CIOs, CTOs and data center managers across the globe about best practices for end of life IT asset management. James currently oversees sales for the New York, Boston, and Chicago and has completed several projects throughout the states, Europe, and Asia. James received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from the University of Connecticut and studied overseas in Italy for his second degree in International Economics. When not assisting executives in executing proper asset disposal, James is either spending time with his three children or running.

Eric DeRosa Sr Account Manager

If you had a similar experience like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day” what is the first thing you would do when you realized every day would be exactly the same? Learn one very good joke ‘

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? More wishes

Are you superstitious or just a little stitious? Very superstitious

Jamie Martin Sr Account Manager

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? BEYONCE – Arrange Destiny’s Child Reunion

What is your favorite food? LASAGNA

What can you simply not resist? ICE CREAM

Gail Parent Sr Account Manager

Craziest thing you have ever done? I plead the 5th amendment on answering this question, LOL!

Most famous person you met? Eric Church

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? For all the people of the world to live long, healthy, happy lives.

What’s your motto or words to live by? “Think positive, Be positive, And positive things will happen!

Andrew Loizides Account Manager

What book are you currently reading? Bright, Precious Days by Jay McInerney.

He’s probably my favorite contemporary author. What is your favorite movie(s)? Top three, no order: Back to the Future, Jaws, The Godfather

What is your perfect pizza? Thin crust, mozzarella & gorgonzola, prosciutto, dried figs, truffle oil. Sounds weird, but it’s amazing. Toby’s in Park Slope does it the best.

Sarah Sanders Account Manager

Where would you like to travel to? The Moon or anywhere in Space and possibly also somewhere like Europe or something

Describe yourself in three words? I don’t know

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? John Malkovich, just doing whatever John Malkovich does

What’s your motto? Love no matter what the matter

Colin McNamara Account Manager

What is your favorite snack food? Beef Jerky

What’s your motto? If you’re ain’t first you’re last.

What is your favorite movie(s)? Forrest Gump

Frank McNenney Small Business Account Manager

Favorite band? The Beatles

Favorite Movie or Movies? The Goonies

What is your favorite pizza? John’s on Bleeker street, Plain

Kathy Gorman Account Manager

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? I have three dogs, Moe, Otis and Gus, and two cats, Louie and Ellie.

If your current self could offer your past self a single piece of advice what would it be? “This too shall pass.”

If you could wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? The color would be black, it’s slimming.

Joe Evola Account Manager

N/A

Betsy Nelson  Account Manager

N/A

Stanley Wong Sales Support Specialist

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? I start the day proper by brewing a nice cup of coffee.

Describe yourself in three words? Stan The Man

What is your favorite joke? What did Beethoven say when he slipped on a banana? BANANANAAAAAA!

Stephanie Talian Sales Support Associate

N/A

Karen Giambrone HR Director

Karen joined Liquid Technology in 2016 with 10+ years of HR and recruiting experience. A Brooklyn native, she can often be found playing pool or rocking a microphone. Karen chose Shakespeare’s “and though she be but little, she is fierce” as a quote that best captures her spirit.

Juan Martinez Office Services Associate

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Solar power battery pack, Cell Phone, Sleeping Bag.

What do you do for fun? For fun, I play handball, International & US Master world champ.

Is it about winning or losing or how you play the game? It’s about enjoying it and pushing your limits to defeat your opponent.

Roman Vovchik Remarketing Manager

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Go back to sleep

Where exactly, IS Waldo? Chillin’ with Schrodinger’s cat.

What is your secret weapon? Honey badgers fused with more honey badgers

Loc Koester E-Commerce Specialist

What’s your motto? “A man of calm is like a shady tree. People who need shelter come to it.”

What is the best advice you have ever been given? Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. (Working on it LOL)

What is your favorite joke? Last night I dreamt I ate a giant marshmallow. When I woke up, my pillow was gone! 🙂

Your dream vacation? Bora Bora Island

Tommy Wong Controller

Shanta Herman Accountant

Best concert? Anita Baker

What book are you currently reading? Brick Lane by Monica Ali

TV show you never miss? Empire

Ka-Ho Wong  Accountant

Oana Sandolache Logistics Specialist

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?  I have an adorable cat named Lulu.

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? I wish I had my mother back. Nothing more.

What is your favorite joke? My doctor asked if any members of my family suffered from insanity, I replied, no, we all seem to enjoy it.

Crystal Rose Logistics Coordinator

Victoria Coker Marketing Manager

What is your favorite snack food? Pizza If you had a similar experience like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day”

What is the first thing you would do when you realized every day would be exactly the same? I would check the lottery numbers for the day and play them.

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? I will be hiding in the event of an apocalypse. Most people try to run and then you probably will be stuck in traffic like a sitting duck.

Josh Kaufman Compliance Specialist

What do you do for fun? I enjoy criticizing the MTA.

What are your best attributes? Computer hacking skills, bow hunting skills

What is your favorite joke? A turtle walks into a pharmacy

Nelson Cabrera Data Destruction Manager

Places to visit? Jerusalem, Holland and Italy.

One thing you can’t live without? COFFEE!

What was your most interesting Halloween costume? I only dressed up for Halloween once, something from the middle ages.

Frank Hernandez Data Destruction Specialist

Where would you like to travel to? Peru, London and Paris

What’s your motto? The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom!

TV show you never miss? Dr. Who

Richard Weekes Data Destruction Specialist

“If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? Tiger

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? 3 more wishes

What’s your motto? If you can do it, I can do it!”

Edisson Freire Data Destruction Specialist

What is your dream vacation? Worst vacation? Best vacation? Dubai

What is your perfect pizza? Pepperoni pizza

What is something you always wanted? A Harley Davidson motorcycle

Deryck Nimblett Data Destruction Specialist

What book are you currently reading? Sirens of Titan

TV show you never miss? Hunter x Hunter

Most famous person you met? Saw Peter Dinklage downtown once. Didn’t want to bother him.

Larry Li Testing Team Lead

Favorite artist? Monet

Where was your favorite trip to? Hong Kong

TV show you never miss? Daily Show – John Stewart

Shogun Li Level III Tech and Help Desk Support

Craziest thing you have ever done? Driving no License

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? GPS, AMEX-LOL!, Hovercraft

Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it? Shogun

Yiting Bao Level III Tech

Where would you like to travel to? My home town, China!

What do you do for fun? Video game programming

What is something you always wanted to buy? Nascar Race car

Chao Huang Level I Tech Manager

Would you rather live the rest of your life with constant hiccups OR live the rest of your life with Cheeto dust on your fingers? Cheeto Dust LOL

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? In the street scavenging, I like dumpster diving

What is your favorite movie? Apollo 13

Alisher Safarov Level II Tech

Craziest thing you have ever done? I never do crazy things, LOL!

Where was your favorite trip to? Moscow

What is your favorite food? Pilaf

Vadim Kantor Level II Tech

What is your favorite snack food? I don’t like snack foods and junk.

Favorite artist? Ilya Repin

What do you do for fun? Create websites

Jose Casiano Level II Tech

What is the one thing you cannot do without? Going to Church

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Listen to the news on the radio

What was your most interesting Halloween costume? Mad Men Where would you like to travel to? Greece, Israel and Japan

Jonathan Chan Level II Tech

Favorite meal? Mac & Cheese with wasabi

What’s your motto? Never give up!

Do you have a hobby? Photography of mainly nature

Jonathan Truong Level II Tech​​

What was your favorite trip? My favorite trip was to the west coast because I got to hang out with family.

What are your favorite movies? My favorite movies are from the Marvel franchise.

What is your nickname? Jay or JT

Saing Hy 

Jack Huang Level II Tech​​

What is your favorite snack food? Oreos

What is your favorite movie? Back to the future

Your life would be meaningless without… Donuts

Robert Louie Level II Tech

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? A dog named Berry.

Where was your favorite trip to? -Or- Where would you like to travel to?Japan.

What is your favorite food? Sushi.

Jason Mota Level II Tech

What do you do for fun? I like to read

Your life would be meaningless without… My family

What is your secret weapon? My Brain

Sishir Thokar Level I Tech

Where was your favorite trip to? My favorite was Nepal.

What is your secret weapon? Smile

Mountain or the beach? Great view or the TV? Mountain with a great view.

Mustafa Guzel Level I Tech

What is your favorite snack food? Turkish food

What do you do for fun? Watching anime Linux and pc games

What book are you currently reading? All Russian book literature

Damien Jenkins Level I Tech

Yong BIn Zheng  Level I Tech

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Water, fire, tent

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? I’d spend time with a loved one.

What do you most like to do to unwind? I enjoy watching sports.

Travis Morales Level I Tech

Favorite Movie or Movies? Ready Player One, The Other Guys.

Mountain or the beach? Great view or the TV? Mountain, Great View.

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? A gorilla.

Wen Yu Li 

Asif Kabir Level I Tech

Vlad Golendo Lead Tech/Level II

Stoyan Pamukov Level I Tech

Mike Cappuccilli Sr. Warehouse Manager

Craziest thing you have ever done? Ran with the Bulls in Spain.

What is your secret weapon? My charm LOL!

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Portable DVD, Whiskey – Powers, Solar Panels.

Eric Hernandez Warehouse Manager

Keith Guo Lead On-site Tech

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Knife, Lighter and life jacket

Would you rather live the rest of your life with constant hiccups OR live the rest of your life with Cheeto dust on your fingers? Definitely Cheeto Dust

Favorite artist? Katie Perry

Chaka James On-site Tech

Where was your favorite to? -or- Where would you like to travel to? Japan

Who is your favorite music artist? Kanye West

What is your favorite movie? Goodfellas

Scott Ventre Warehouse Associate

Favorite band? Beatles

Best Concert? The Grateful Dead

Favorite Artist? Frank Zappa

Michael Brown Warehouse Associate

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? Superman and I will try to change the world.

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? A lion.

If you could wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? RED!!

Louis Ng Inventory Coordinator

If your current self could offer your past self a single piece of advice what would it be? Not to be afraid of failure

What can you simply not resist? Chocolate chip cookies

Your life would be meaningless without… My computer

Jerry Wiseman Inventory Coordinator

What TV show do you never miss? Game of Thrones

What is your favorite movie? Paid in Full

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Think about Money

Lawrence Ho Recycling Quality Assurance Tech

Do you have any nicknames? Yes, LOGO

What TV show do you never miss? The Flash – current version

Your life would be meaningless without? Coffee

Kevin Lessey Warehouse Associate

Ishmael Meyers Warehouse Associate

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Kaiseem Tankersley Warehouse Associate

Isaac Galante Warehouse Associate

Richard Greene Managing Partner

Richard Greene, Managing Partner, is one of the founding members of Liquid Technology. Richard began his career in the electronics industry and later served as an executive in the cellular telephone business, representing McCaw Cellular and AT&T Wireless. In the mid-90s, he moved to Manhattan and began a technology consulting career with Madison Technology Group where he developed the company’s computer security group focused on firewall and email security. Amidst the internet boom, Richard moved on to Globix, an international website hosting provider, where as Director of Internet Security Services he utilized his experience to develop the burgeoning company’s product offerings for clients’ security needs. In 1999, he was recruited by Urbanfetch.com where as Director of Technical Operations and Security he managed day-to-day operations. Richard stayed on at Urbanfetch.com to assist in the wind-down of business operations and liquidation of IT assets. In 2001, armed with a unique skill set in asset liquidation, Richard, along with his partners, began liquidating other dotcom companies and went on to establish Liquid Technology. With offices throughout North America, Richard has helped evolve the company into an IT lifecycle management company, data destruction specialist, and a recognized E-Steward Certified recycler. Richard’s current priorities are on business partnerships, overall company growth and contracts and supervision of International projects of which Liquid Technology has worked in more than 26 countries to date. Richard resides in Brooklyn, NY and, as a new father, enjoys spending his free time with his family at the beach either kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding.

Rob Ruehle VP of Operations

Rob Ruehle joined Liquid Technology in 2005 to assist with eBay sales. Prior to joining Liquid Technology, Rob had been running a successful eBay business and used that specialized expertise to help expand the company’s digital retail presence. Within a few years, he took over the wholesale sales department for Liquid Technology and created a wide network of downstream vendors to help clients receive as much return as possible. In 2010, Rob created Liquid Technology’s E-Waste Recycling department, which quickly grew and currently processes more than 700 tons of e-waste annually. As an expert in the used hardware market, Rob has sold more than $75 million in used IT equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University. When Rob isn’t championing safe and secure disposal of e-waste, he is an avid runner and competes in at least one marathon a year and enjoys spending time with his son and daughter.

Steve Sidwell SVP of Technology & Compliance

Steve Sidwell has been with Liquid Technology since 2002 and is responsible for implementing the company’s asset disposition and data destruction services. He designed and built many of the company’s custom systems, including the company’s network of drive erasure racks and on-site DataSan kits. Prior to joining Liquid Technology, Steve worked as a asset reclamation specialist on contract to a number of New York firms whose offices and data centers were damaged in September 2001. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Hampshire College for his work on artificial neural networking.

Yuriy Minchuk VP of Warehouse Operations

Yuriy Minchuk joined Liquid Technology in 2008 as level 1 technician. Over the years Yuriy became a key member of warehouse team and was promoted first to a position of Manager of Engineering and later on to VP of Warehouse Operations. Now he is overseeing daily warehouse operation and working close with Steve Sidwell to make sure Liquid Technology complies with all standards and regulations. He earned Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Uzhgorod University. In his free time Yuriy enjoys spending time with his son, wife and family dog.

James Patrignelli Director of Sales, Northeast

James Patrignelli, Director of Sales, Northeast, joined Liquid Technology in 2011 as a Senior Account Manager. James works with executives to develop and implement end of life IT asset management programs for Fortune 500 companies with a focus on data security and maximizing the return of IT hardware. He has worked in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) field since 2005 and has advised CIOs, CTOs and data center managers across the globe about best practices for end of life IT asset management. James currently oversees sales for the New York, Boston, and Chicago and has completed several projects throughout the states, Europe, and Asia. James received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from the University of Connecticut and studied overseas in Italy for his second degree in International Economics. When not assisting executives in executing proper asset disposal, James is either spending time with his three children or running.

Eric DeRosa Sr Account Manager

If you had a similar experience like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day” what is the first thing you would do when you realized every day would be exactly the same? Learn one very good joke ‘

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? More wishes

Are you superstitious or just a little stitious? Very superstitious

Jamie Martin Sr Account Manager

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? BEYONCE – Arrange Destiny’s Child Reunion

What is your favorite food? LASAGNA

What can you simply not resist? ICE CREAM

Gail Parent Sr Account Manager

Craziest thing you have ever done? I plead the 5th amendment on answering this question, LOL!

Most famous person you met? Eric Church

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? For all the people of the world to live long, healthy, happy lives.

What’s your motto or words to live by? “Think positive, Be positive, And positive things will happen!

Andrew Loizides Account Manager

What book are you currently reading? Bright, Precious Days by Jay McInerney.

He’s probably my favorite contemporary author. What is your favorite movie(s)? Top three, no order: Back to the Future, Jaws, The Godfather

What is your perfect pizza? Thin crust, mozzarella & gorgonzola, prosciutto, dried figs, truffle oil. Sounds weird, but it’s amazing. Toby’s in Park Slope does it the best.

Sarah Sanders Account Manager

Where would you like to travel to? The Moon or anywhere in Space and possibly also somewhere like Europe or something

Describe yourself in three words? I don’t know

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? John Malkovich, just doing whatever John Malkovich does

What’s your motto? Love no matter what the matter

Colin McNamara Account Manager

What is your favorite snack food? Beef Jerky

What’s your motto? If you’re ain’t first you’re last.

What is your favorite movie(s)? Forrest Gump

Frank McNenney Small Business Account Manager

Favorite band? The Beatles

Favorite Movie or Movies? The Goonies

What is your favorite pizza? John’s on Bleeker street, Plain

Kathy Gorman Account Manager

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? I have three dogs, Moe, Otis and Gus, and two cats, Louie and Ellie.

If your current self could offer your past self a single piece of advice what would it be? “This too shall pass.”

If you could wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? The color would be black, it’s slimming.

Joe Evola Account Manager

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Betsy Nelson  Account Manager

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Stanley Wong Sales Support Specialist

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? I start the day proper by brewing a nice cup of coffee.

Describe yourself in three words? Stan The Man

What is your favorite joke? What did Beethoven say when he slipped on a banana? BANANANAAAAAA!

Stephanie Talian Sales Support Associate

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Karen Giambrone HR Director

Karen joined Liquid Technology in 2016 with 10+ years of HR and recruiting experience. A Brooklyn native, she can often be found playing pool or rocking a microphone. Karen chose Shakespeare’s “and though she be but little, she is fierce” as a quote that best captures her spirit.

Juan Martinez Office Services Associate

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Solar power battery pack, Cell Phone, Sleeping Bag.

What do you do for fun? For fun, I play handball, International & US Master world champ.

Is it about winning or losing or how you play the game? It’s about enjoying it and pushing your limits to defeat your opponent.

Roman Vovchik Remarketing Manager

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Go back to sleep

Where exactly, IS Waldo? Chillin’ with Schrodinger’s cat.

What is your secret weapon? Honey badgers fused with more honey badgers

Loc Koester E-Commerce Specialist

What’s your motto? “A man of calm is like a shady tree. People who need shelter come to it.”

What is the best advice you have ever been given? Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. (Working on it LOL)

What is your favorite joke? Last night I dreamt I ate a giant marshmallow. When I woke up, my pillow was gone! 🙂

Your dream vacation? Bora Bora Island

Tommy Wong Controller

Shanta Herman Accountant

Best concert? Anita Baker

What book are you currently reading? Brick Lane by Monica Ali

TV show you never miss? Empire

Ka-Ho Wong  Accountant

Oana Sandolache Logistics Specialist

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?  I have an adorable cat named Lulu.

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? I wish I had my mother back. Nothing more.

What is your favorite joke? My doctor asked if any members of my family suffered from insanity, I replied, no, we all seem to enjoy it.

Crystal Rose Logistics Coordinator

Victoria Coker Marketing Manager

What is your favorite snack food? Pizza If you had a similar experience like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day”

What is the first thing you would do when you realized every day would be exactly the same? I would check the lottery numbers for the day and play them.

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? I will be hiding in the event of an apocalypse. Most people try to run and then you probably will be stuck in traffic like a sitting duck.

Josh Kaufman Compliance Specialist

What do you do for fun? I enjoy criticizing the MTA.

What are your best attributes? Computer hacking skills, bow hunting skills

What is your favorite joke? A turtle walks into a pharmacy

Nelson Cabrera Data Destruction Manager

Places to visit? Jerusalem, Holland and Italy.

One thing you can’t live without? COFFEE!

What was your most interesting Halloween costume? I only dressed up for Halloween once, something from the middle ages.

Frank Hernandez Data Destruction Specialist

Where would you like to travel to? Peru, London and Paris

What’s your motto? The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom!

TV show you never miss? Dr. Who

Richard Weekes Data Destruction Specialist

“If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? Tiger

If a genie gave you a wish what would you wish for? 3 more wishes

What’s your motto? If you can do it, I can do it!”

Edisson Freire Data Destruction Specialist

What is your dream vacation? Worst vacation? Best vacation? Dubai

What is your perfect pizza? Pepperoni pizza

What is something you always wanted? A Harley Davidson motorcycle

Deryck Nimblett Data Destruction Specialist

What book are you currently reading? Sirens of Titan

TV show you never miss? Hunter x Hunter

Most famous person you met? Saw Peter Dinklage downtown once. Didn’t want to bother him.

Larry Li Testing Team Lead

Favorite artist? Monet

Where was your favorite trip to? Hong Kong

TV show you never miss? Daily Show – John Stewart

Shogun Li Level III Tech and Help Desk Support

Craziest thing you have ever done? Driving no License

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? GPS, AMEX-LOL!, Hovercraft

Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it? Shogun

Yiting Bao Level III Tech

Where would you like to travel to? My home town, China!

What do you do for fun? Video game programming

What is something you always wanted to buy? Nascar Race car

Chao Huang Level I Tech Manager

Would you rather live the rest of your life with constant hiccups OR live the rest of your life with Cheeto dust on your fingers? Cheeto Dust LOL

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? In the street scavenging, I like dumpster diving

What is your favorite movie? Apollo 13

Alisher Safarov Level II Tech

Craziest thing you have ever done? I never do crazy things, LOL!

Where was your favorite trip to? Moscow

What is your favorite food? Pilaf

Vadim Kantor Level II Tech

What is your favorite snack food? I don’t like snack foods and junk.

Favorite artist? Ilya Repin

What do you do for fun? Create websites

Jose Casiano Level II Tech

What is the one thing you cannot do without? Going to Church

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Listen to the news on the radio

What was your most interesting Halloween costume? Mad Men Where would you like to travel to? Greece, Israel and Japan

Jonathan Chan Level II Tech

Favorite meal? Mac & Cheese with wasabi

What’s your motto? Never give up!

Do you have a hobby? Photography of mainly nature

Jonathan Truong Level II Tech​​

What was your favorite trip? My favorite trip was to the west coast because I got to hang out with family.

What are your favorite movies? My favorite movies are from the Marvel franchise.

What is your nickname? Jay or JT

Saing Hy 

Jack Huang Level II Tech​​

What is your favorite snack food? Oreos

What is your favorite movie? Back to the future

Your life would be meaningless without… Donuts

Robert Louie Level II Tech

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? A dog named Berry.

Where was your favorite trip to? -Or- Where would you like to travel to?Japan.

What is your favorite food? Sushi.

Jason Mota Level II Tech

What do you do for fun? I like to read

Your life would be meaningless without… My family

What is your secret weapon? My Brain

Sishir Thokar Level I Tech

Where was your favorite trip to? My favorite was Nepal.

What is your secret weapon? Smile

Mountain or the beach? Great view or the TV? Mountain with a great view.

Mustafa Guzel Level I Tech

What is your favorite snack food? Turkish food

What do you do for fun? Watching anime Linux and pc games

What book are you currently reading? All Russian book literature

Damien Jenkins Level I Tech

Yong BIn Zheng  Level I Tech

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Water, fire, tent

In the event of the apocalypse, where are you and what are you doing? I’d spend time with a loved one.

What do you most like to do to unwind? I enjoy watching sports.

Travis Morales Level I Tech

Favorite Movie or Movies? Ready Player One, The Other Guys.

Mountain or the beach? Great view or the TV? Mountain, Great View.

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? A gorilla.

Wen Yu Li 

Asif Kabir Level I Tech

Vlad Golendo Lead Tech/Level II

Stoyan Pamukov Level I Tech

Mike Cappuccilli Sr. Warehouse Manager

Craziest thing you have ever done? Ran with the Bulls in Spain.

What is your secret weapon? My charm LOL!

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Portable DVD, Whiskey – Powers, Solar Panels.

Eric Hernandez Warehouse Manager

Keith Guo Lead On-site Tech

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you? Knife, Lighter and life jacket

Would you rather live the rest of your life with constant hiccups OR live the rest of your life with Cheeto dust on your fingers? Definitely Cheeto Dust

Favorite artist? Katie Perry

Chaka James On-site Tech

Where was your favorite to? -or- Where would you like to travel to? Japan

Who is your favorite music artist? Kanye West

What is your favorite movie? Goodfellas

Scott Ventre Warehouse Associate

Favorite band? Beatles

Best Concert? The Grateful Dead

Favorite Artist? Frank Zappa

Michael Brown Warehouse Associate

If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and what would you do? Superman and I will try to change the world.

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be? A lion.

If you could wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? RED!!

Louis Ng Inventory Coordinator

If your current self could offer your past self a single piece of advice what would it be? Not to be afraid of failure

What can you simply not resist? Chocolate chip cookies

Your life would be meaningless without… My computer

Jerry Wiseman Inventory Coordinator

What TV show do you never miss? Game of Thrones

What is your favorite movie? Paid in Full

What is the first thing you do when you wake up/start your day? Think about Money

Lawrence Ho Recycling Quality Assurance Tech

Do you have any nicknames? Yes, LOGO

What TV show do you never miss? The Flash – current version

Your life would be meaningless without? Coffee

Kevin Lessey Warehouse Associate

Ishmael Meyers Warehouse Associate

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Kaiseem Tankersley Warehouse Associate

Isaac Galante Warehouse Associate