Featured Contact Tony Yonko at C.A. Curtze Co.
Tony Yonko is a highly skilled and talented businessperson and Vice President of Finance at C.A. Curtze Co. He uses his diverse background and experience to provide exceptional service to his clients.
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Established in 1973, Community Shelter Services is an important organization with the mission of preserving the dignity and supporting the development of those who are homeless. It does this by providing temporary, transitional and permanent shelter, as well as support services, referrals and advocacy.
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Recommendation for Mike Crudden at Rosalind Candy Castle
To whom it may concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of a great local businessperson, Mike Crudden. Mike is a third generation candymaker and current president of Rosalind Candy Castle.
Opened in 1914, Rosalind Candy Castle is Beaver County’s oldest candy store. It uses only the finest, freshest ingredients available and makes all its candy centers from scratch. Each and every piece has quality you can taste.
Mike is highly skilled and talented at what he does, and he is a genuine business professional who strives to provide nothing less than impeccable products. He is a pleasure to be around and greets everyone with a smile and warm welcome. From the moment you enter the store until the moment you leave, Mike will go above and beyond to ensure you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Not only is Mike an asset to the business world, but he is also a true pillar in the community and helps those around him whenever possible. Mike currently sits on the board for the Children’s Liver Associations for Support Services, an important organization dedicated to addressing the emotional, educational and financial needs of families with children affected by liver disease and transplantation.
I highly recommend a trip to Rosalind Candy Castle to anyone that is looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. With Mike and the team, you’ll always have a great experience visiting the store and you can’t go wrong with their quality products and fair pricing.
Sincerely,
Adam Baker
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Recommendation for Michael Reeder at Swartz & Reeder
To whom it may concern:
It is an absolute pleasure to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of a great businessman, Michael Reeder. Current CPA and Managing Shareholder of Swartz & Reeder, Michael is highly talented and a prominent member of the community.
Swartz & Reeder is a small business and family focused CPA firm located in Northbrook, Illinois. It is committed to helping small business owners and solopreneurs by providing them a full range of financial advisory services from personal, attentive staff.
Not only does Michael head up the CPA firm, but he also uses his perspective as an experienced CPA. He has personally acquired businesses, so he knows how to support those considering business or franchise ownership. He takes the time to get to know you and understand your unique needs and options, and then offers comprehensive advice to support you through the business buying journey, whether for accounting, income taxes, entity structure, funding, or financial projections.
While I’ve only known Michael for a short time, I have quickly come to know him as a genuinely friendly and reliable person. He is very professional and forward thinking, and he goes above and beyond to help his clients, while working tirelessly to ensure all their needs are being met and exceeded.
I recommend Michael Reeder at Swartz & Reeder to anyone in need of financial guidance. With Michael, you can have peace of mind knowing you are getting great service from someone who truly cares about you and your goals.
Sincerely,
Adam Baker
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Recommendation Letter for Cronk Insurance
To whom it may concern:
I recently had Erik Cronk from Cronk Insurance Inc. review my insurance policies from another agency and I didn’t realize how much I was overpaying for my coverage!
Cronk Insurance is a family-owned agency, with a legacy of over 50 years of providing insurance for the Erie community. From personal insurance, to auto, home, renters, and even business insurance, the team at Cronk Insurance delivers honesty, integrity, and and a commitment to service for their clients. As a member of the Insurance Agents & Brokers Association, they are able to provide insurance coverage from some of the top companies, including Erie Insurance, Travelers, Progressive, Nationwide, and many more!
When I reached out to Erik, I had his team look at my home and auto insurance — it had been a few years since I took the time to review my policies and I didn’t know if I had the best rates available. If I said the process was “simple,” I’d be under-emphasizing how easy it was to work with Erik. All he needed were copies of my insurance policies and he was off and running. A short time later Erik offered me three options — all of which saved me money and either offered the same level of coverage or better. Erik offered to walk me through my policy options prior to making a decision, which I did. This is the first time in my 25 years of purchasing insurance that anyone actually explained what the coverage meant. In the end, I had enough knowledge to make an educated decision and selected coverage that was much better than what I had before and it still saved me almost $400 per year!
Erik’s experience and thorough understanding of the insurance industry were evident throughout this entire process. I know I can rely on the team at Cronk Insurance when I need them most. When you have them take care of your insurance needs, I’m certain you’ll feel the same way.
Yours truly,
Adam Baker
Adam Baker Interviews Zack Kavchak
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Recommendation Letter for Lorei Portraits
To whom it may concern,
I was in need of a professional photographer and reached out to Paul Lorei of Lorei Portraits, and I’m so glad we were able to connect.
Lorei Portraits is a professional photography studio with a 30-year history in Erie, PA. They specialize in family and senior portraits, as well as professional head shots. Their stress-free consulting service covers everything from choosing the proper location and clothing to helping identify the best way to display your portraits in your home. They offer in studio, on location, evening or weekend, and even destination photography. Lorei Portraits is so confident in their product, they offer a “100% Happiness Guarantee” – if you aren’t thrilled with your portraits, they will retake or recreate them at no charge!
I needed an updated headshot for a short-notice business opportunity. When I reached out to Paul, I explained that I needed help – I had limited time for a photo shoot and a quick turnaround on the portrait. Paul was incredibly accommodating, fitting me into his busy schedule that same day, and promising to provide me my portraits in less than a week — this is unheard of in photography!
Originally, I had my wife take the photos on my iPhone. After all, Apple raves about their camera! After working with Paul, I realize that it’s not the camera that makes the photo, it’s the photographer who knows how to capture the look you are aiming for. Paul asked me what my vision was, helped me select the proper clothing, and engaged in conversation as he conducted the photo shoot. When we sat down to review the photos, I was blown away at how he was able to capture the professional look I was trying to achieve. My wife will attest, we spent hours trying to capture that look before finally reaching out to Paul – he did it in less than 20 minutes!
I can appreciate a business that saves their clients time, money, and frustration, and produces amazing results – that’s what Schooley Mitchell does for its clients and after working with Paul, that’s exactly what Lorei Portraits does for their clients!
When it comes to photography, you really should leave it to the professionals at Lorei Portraits – they’ll capture that moment in time in such a way that you won’t just have a photo, you’ll have a work of art!
Yours truly,
Adam Baker
Schooley Mitchell
Recommendation for John Kohler at Reinsfelder, Inc.
To whom it may concern:
I am more than happy to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of a great asset to the business world, John Kohler. John is the Vice President of Finance and Operations at Reinsfelder, Inc. and he provides quality service to his clients.
Reinsfelder, Inc. is a third generation, family and veteran owned business that is based in Western, Pennsylvania. It provides a variety of services to its clients including total turnkey and logistic services, storage facilities, extra-large hauling and much more.
I met John at college and instantly knew he was going places. He is kind and friendly, always greeting people with a smile and brightening every room he walks into. He uses his industry skills and talents to give his clients the best service possible.
John is also a true pillar in the community. He is always looking for ways to give back to his community and support those around him. Mostly recently, he participated in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign in an effort to raise money and awareness to free the world from cancer. He also hosts a golf outing in his father’s name that raises money for the local VA hospital.
I recommend John Kohler and his team at Reinsfelder, Inc. to anyone in need of specialized transportation and rigging services. You can count on John and the team to get the job done right, on time and on budget, all with great customer service every step of the way.
Sincerely,
Adam Baker
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Recommendation for Tony Yonko at C.A. Curtze Co.
To whom it may concern:
It is an absolute pleasure to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Tony Yonko, Vice President of Finance at C.A. Curtze Co. Tony is a skilled and talented businessperson who uses his diverse background and experience to provide exceptional service to his clients.
C.A. Curtze Co. is a full line food service distributor with locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. It’s been in business for more than 140 years, has over 200 sales consultants and delivers more than 12,000 products to eight US states.
I have known Tony for several years now and have come to know him as a true industry professional and asset to our community. He is friendly, personable, and easy to get along with. He takes the time to get to know those around him and is always looking for ways to help out or give back to the community. He uses his extensive business skills to go above and beyond and deliver top notch service to his clients.
I highly recommend Tony Yonko and the team at C.A. Curtze Co. to anyone looking for a food service distributor they can count on. When you partner with Tony and the team, you can rest assured knowing you’ll get great service and quality products at a price that is fair.
Sincerely,
Adam Baker
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell