Officers & Trustees
Commander: Charles Watts
1st Vice: Carlo Milillo
2nd Vice: Mike Stefanidis
3rd Vice: Fred Pearl
Finance Officer: Ed Teller
Adjutant: Larry Drexel
Judge Advocate: Leave of Absence
Provost Marshall: Stephanie Curasi
Biographies
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Charles Watts
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 Commander and Presiding Officer, as such I am responsible for the over financial and operational performance of Post 48. These duties include fund raising, finance, discipline and building maintenance.
Experience
40 Years experience as an IT Executive
IT Professional and Executive IBM, Microsoft City of New York - Nov 1981 to Present.
Charlie began his career at IBM as a Field Engineer on large mainframe computers, became a consulting and sales executive till 2012. He then worked as an Operations Manager for NYPD in Counterterrorism till 2014. As is current with the City of New York as a Director in Public Safety.
USAF
April 1976 to April 1980.
US Air Force
As a veteran with an honorable discharge Charlie became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.
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Carlo Milillo
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 1st Vice Commander.as such I am responsible for the membership recruiting, renewals and overall communications of Post 48.
Experience
25 Years experience as Construction Materials Sales Expert - March 1995 to Present.
Loews Hardware Manager Material Product Manager Nation Fabricator
Carlo began his career at Lowes Hardware as a dept manager then store manager. He now manages a complete product line for a national construction fabricator.
US ARMY
April 1988 to April 1991.
US Army
As a veteran with an honorable discharge Carlo became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.
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Mike Stefanidis
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 2nd Vice Commander.as such I am responsible for events and event fund raising at Post 48.
Experience
25 Law Enforcement Retired
March 1973 to 1999.
NYPD
Mike Was a NYPD Police officer working is several different assignments and precints.
US Navy
Junel 1969 to June 1973.
US Navy
As a Viet Nam veteran with an honorable discharge Mike became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.
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Fred Pearl
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 3rd Vice Commander. As such I am responsible for Clover Fund administration and funds disbursement for Post 48.
Experience
30 Years experience as a Corporate Auditor
February 1972 to 2003.
Corporate Auditor
Fred began his career as a book keeper in a small aerospace technology firm on Long Island and became an auditor for several companies throughout his career.
US ARMY
April 1969 to April 1971.
US Army
As a Viet Nam Era veteran with an honorable discharge Fred became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.
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Ed Teller
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 Finance Officer. As such I am responsible for all incoming revenues with separation for fund raising accounts, Cantina revenues and event revenues. I manage all checking and savings account and make timely payments to all suppliers and vendors.
Experience
35 Years experience as a salesman and sales manager Retired.
June 1969 to 2005
Sales Representative and Manager in the toys and Entertainment Wholesale Market
Ed began his career at a small regional toy manufacturer and became a sales manager for a large toys and entertainment company till his retirement.
US ARMY
April 1966 to April 1968.
US Army
As a Viet Nam veteran with an honorable discharge Fred became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.
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Larry Drexel
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 Adjutant. As such I am responsible for all meetings minutes, meeting communications and ensuring attendance for all meetings of Post 48.
Experience
2 Years experience as Veteran Outreach Specialist
August 2020 to Present.
Veteran Outreach Specialist
Larry began his career at CN Guidance & Counseling Services. Where he helps veterans receive services through outreach and helps them with the qualifications with the VA.
US NAVY
September 2015 to September 2019.
US NAVY
As a veteran with an honorable discharge Larry became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.
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Stephanie Curasi
I currently serve as AMVETS Post 48 Provost Marshall. As such I am responsible for all meetings attendance and order, meeting flow and discipline for Post 48.
Experience
30 Years experience at US Post Office Retired.
November 1974 to 2004.
US Postal Service
Stephanie began her career at the US Postal Service as letter carrier the became a clerk and a clerk superivor.
US NAVY
September 1969 to September 1973.
US NAVY
As a veteran with an honorable discharge Stephanie became an NCO which made him eligible to be a member of AMVETS.