NPI Staff Thankfulness

The NPI Staff is Thankful for…

I am thankful that both my sons are living nearby again. Having them within walking distance is wonderful. I’m also thankful for the new clients we have added this year. It is really exciting to get to know new people and businesses in our community. Making them better off than they were (especially more secure) is very satisfying.”

Eric Hart, CEO

I am thankful for community. Every day I am reminded of the love and compassion we share despite being strangers.”

Isaac Kranz, Canopy Technician

I am thankful for working with the same amazing people for the past eight years.”

Rob Taylor, Systems Engineer

I am thankful for Vash “The Stampede”, my loveable mutt.”

Elliott Lajza, Canopy Technician

I am thankful for my family and that we were able to purchase a new home in Waterbury. Now I get to experience the beautiful Vermont landscapes when driving to the office.”

Matt Beckert, Engineering Team Leader

I am thankful for my kids Clara and Kieran. They are learning new things every day and remind me to keep trying even when things are hard.”

Kenneth White, Project Coordinator

I’m thankful for my friends being so supportive and great, and I’m excited to be together with them at an upcoming wedding.”

Matthew Beane, Systems Engineer

I am thankful for my cousin Melody and her children. We lost touch for many years, and when we reunited, I met her children, and they have welcomed me to join them for many wonderful family events.”

Dawn McGinnis, Marketing Assistant

I am thankful for my wife, Danielle, our cozy home, and of course our dogs Tessa and Maya, and our cat Forrest. We are also so lucky to have our parents and extended family during these holidays.”

Ryan Hayden, Canopy Technician

I am thankful for my parents. Golf is a big hobby of mine. I was chatting with my Dad over the weekend, and we were reminiscing of the times he used to bring me as a kid to a local course in Pennsylvania called the Rolling Turf. These are some of my best memories of growing up. I was telling him about how grateful I am that he introduced the game to me at such a young age, and the impact it’s had on me as an adult. And of course, my mom, who is always getting me the perfect golf gift on my birthday or Christmas.”

Phil Schilling, Business Development Executive

I’m thankful for rediscovering Tennis – I’ve had a lot of fun the past year getting back into things and it’s helped me get more serious about staying active.”

Parker Foster, Purchasing Administrator

I’m thankful for my wife, Katie, my children, Laurel & James, my good friends, my health, and the roof over my head, like Celebrimbor was for the Elven smiths of Eregion when they began crafting the Rings of Power. Sauron, disguised as Annatar, secretly guided them while planning to dominate their work, but Celebrimbor used his skill and wisdom to forge the three Elven Rings without Sauron’s knowledge. These rings preserved hope, courage, and beauty in a world threatened by shadow, and the smiths relied on each other’s talent and loyalty to accomplish something greater than themselves. That is why I am grateful for the people and life I have.”

Ryan O’Keefe, Administrative Assistant

I am thankful for my Kubota tractor. There’s something relaxing about getting outside and moving dirt around. It’s become a bit of a weekend ritual lately.”

Rich Sabella, Sr. Lead Canopy Technician

My daughter Ashelyn is two now and what a wonderous little girl she is. I can’t believe how much she’s changed and how much joy she brings to my life.”

Michelle Boutin, Service Manager

I am thankful for our community. A smile, a kind word, holding doors open, mutual respect, little and big things that strengthen our bonds…I love Vermont!”

Sam Crawford, Client Technology Manager

I am thankful for my fantasy football team. It makes the rest of my life look really, really great!”

Ken White, Security Administrator

I am grateful for my puppy Bella because her incredible antics make me laugh.”

Matt Bouchett, Systems Engineer

I’m thankful for the great team of people I work with at NPI—they make every day more productive.”

Gary Brown, Canopy Technician