Scot Hayes

Owner

I was born in Rome but graduated high school from Wilbraham and Monson Academy in Wilbraham, MA. From an early age I enjoyed cooking and worked in the restaurant business for most of my adolescent and young adult life. I enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at MVCC where I received my degree. After college, I opened Pumpernickel’s Deli and Catering Company in the Mohawk Valley which expanded into three locations. Eventually I decided to leave the food service industry and joined New York Sash, then owned by my father. I worked in all departments and learned much about the home improvement industry before taking over as owner and CEO in 2000. I currently run New York Sash with my wife Jill. When not working, I enjoy cooking, golf and spending time with my family.
shayes@newyorksash.com

Jill Hayes

Owner and Host of CNY’s Open House

I started with New York Sash in 1995 as a part-time Marketing Assistant. Through the years, I worked full time as the company Director of Marketing and part-time as our company bookkeeper. Today, I serve as the company spokesperson and host our local television program, CNY’s Open House. I’m proud to be the face of the company alongside my husband and company owner, Scot Hayes. The best part of my job is the ability to showcase our company, people, and products in an informal way on “CNY’s Open House”. Viewers get to see first-hand our family of employees and the care they take in the homes they work on. I love the feedback I get from our customers and viewers! I’m also responsible for the charitable programs the company is involved in, and take great joy in giving back to the community to which we owe our success. My favorite part of working here is working with my family and friends. We truly are family owned and operated, and each and every member of our staff is part of the New York Sash family. We all work together to provide our customers the very best in home improvements. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations and create the best experience they could have in home remodeling. In my time away from the office, I enjoy swimming, cooking and spending time at our camp with Scot and our four children.
jhayes@newyorksash.com

Jennifer Olivadoti

General Manager

My journey with New York Sash began in December 1998. I was living in South Carolina, working as a relationship banker when my sister Jill offered me a job. I was hired to work in the office; however, I didn’t know anything about the home improvement industry. I started by working in the marketing department where I made phone calls to schedule appointments. I then worked in the office as the receptionist and office assistant, which then led to handling financing, installation and customer service. Today, I am the General Manager and oversee the entire business. During my years here I have learned a lot about the home improvement industry. Making our customers happy is my ultimate goal. One thing I love about New York Sash is that everyone in our company is driven to provide superior customer service before, during and after the sale. I also enjoy working with my immediate family as well as my New York Sash family, which continues to grow. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, my husband Mike and our children.
jolivadoti@newyorksash.com

Kathryn Reilly

Marketing for New York Sash
Production Assistant for CNY’s Open House

I started working for New York Sash while still in high school. I have had various tasks throughout the years, from data entry to administrative assistant to working in marketing and developing an online presence for New York Sash. I love working here because I see my friends and family on a regular basis. I enjoy finding new ways to promote New York Sash and our TV show, CNY’s Open House.
kreilly@newyorksash.com

Rich Zakala

Marketing Manager

With over 15 years in the home improvement business, my goal here at New York Sash is to provide our customers with the knowledge about not only our high quality products but also about the company itself. As Marketing Manager I am in charge of answering all customer inquiries, coordinating all appointments for estimates and am responsible for our sales staff. Away from work I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and attending my children’s sporting events.
rzakala@newyorksash.com

Mike Tylee

Design Consultant

In December 2004 I came to New York Sash after spending 28 years as a plant manager at an aluminum extrusion plant. I started as a design consultant with no previous sales background. However, I enjoy meeting and talking with people and was easily able to adapt to life as a New York Sash representative. I enjoy what I do because I am able to meet a variety of people, see a lot of interesting homes and rise to the challenge of meeting people’s needs. The high quality of products that New York Sash sells makes me proud to be a part of this company.

Dave Lopiccolo

Design Consultant

I was born and raised in Utica, NY. In 1974 I graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. I started my career in Home Improvements in 1988. After learning all aspects of the business, from marketing and installation to sales, I quickly learned that sales was the aspect of the business that intrigued me the most. I have worked as a salesman in this industry for several different companies and I confidently settled into my position with New York Sash as a Design Consultant in 2003.

After 20 years of experience selling home improvements I still get a thrill seeing the excitement on my customers faces when they watch a demonstration of a great product and then realize they can own that product. Married to my wife Laura for 15 years, together we have raised four boys. We also have two grandchildren and a Golden Retriever. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and golfing. Every day I have the privilege of going to work for New York Sash, a family business that not only takes care of their customers like family, but my family as well.

Dan Empie

Design Consultant

I started with New York Sash during the fall of 2011. I am also a Realtor Associate with Timberland Realty, a professional forester and natural resource manager. My wife, Carol, is a registered nurse. We have three children and five grand children. As outdoor enthusiasts, we love to explore by foot or kayak ‘just around the corner’ from our home east of Lowville. In 2002 we purchased a property near our home and started ‘Forest Pond Cottage’, a vacation rental business.

We have enjoyed the ‘hands on’ aspect of remodeling our home and cottage inside and out, especially developing a strategy that will bring the projects to fruition. We became New York Sash customers in 1994 when we replaced all of the windows in our home. It was the best remodeling decision we could have made at that time, realizing how much heat was lost through those outdated windows. We purchased New York Sash windows for three more projects since then with complete satisfaction each time.

It was my gratification with New York Sash that eventually led to this position. When you truly believe in the product you are trying to sell, you actually feel good about sharing the opportunity to own it with other people. I look forward to helping people discover the energy saving benefits of the products we sell and working closely with all the members of the New York Sash family.

James Johnson

I started in the home improvement industry working for a builder from 1987-1996 and I have been a New York Sash employee since 1997. Having been with the company for over 10 years I have seen a lot of change and growth that makes me proud to work here. My skills and abilities have also grown through various day-to-day experiences and challenges.

James is certified as an InstallationMaster by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association for Windows and Doors and by the CNY Environmental Institute for Lead Safety.

Mike Grant

I started my career in 1984 as a carpenter, working with crews building mall stores. In 1988 I started in the residential field building houses and in 1994 left to start my own contracting business doing small additions and houses. In 1998 I decided to give commercial construction another try and after a short time I was made job supervisor of a local construction business.

I was in charge of several multi-million dollar projects for seven years. However, I wanted a change of pace and in October 2005 I came to work here at New York Sash. I really enjoy working here. The staff is friendly and the customer is always put first. I believe our installs and customer service are second to none.

Mike is certified as an InstallationMaster by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association for Windows and Doors, is certified by the Vinyl Siding Institute Certified Installer Program, is a CertainTeed Building Solutions Specialist, Master Craftsman and 5-Star Contractor for Vinyl Siding and Trim and is certified by CNY Environmental Institute for Lead Safety.

Mark Bartlett

After owning and operating a golf course for many years, I joined New York Sash in August of 2006 in a temporary position to help out during a busy season. I liked working here so much I have not left. I enjoy the work that I do and making sure our customers are satisfied with their New York Sash product.

Mark is certified as an InstallationMaster by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association for Windows and Doors, is certified by the Vinyl Siding Institute Certified Installer Program, is a CertainTeed Building Solutions Specialist, Master Craftsman and 5-Star Contractor for Vinyl Siding and Trim and is certified by CNY Environmental Institute for Lead Safety.

Sergey Montik

I have been working as an installer since 1978 in both my home country of Belarus and then in Syracuse. I joined New York Sash in October of 2005.

Sergey is certified by the Vinyl Siding Institute Certified Installer Program, is a CertainTeed Building Solutions Specialist, Master Craftsman and 5-Star Contractor for Vinyl Siding and Trim and is certified by CNY Environmental Institute for Lead Safety.

Steve Hartman

After working in an office position for over ten years I wanted to change career paths and enter the construction field. I came to work for New York Sash in June 2008 and am happy with the change I made.

Steve is certified as an InstallationMaster by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association for Windows and Doors, is a CertainTeed Master Craftsman and 5-Star Contractor for Vinyl Siding and Trim and is certified by CNY Environmental Institute for Lead Safety.

Wayne Pysz

I have been working in the construction field since leaving high school; however what I really enjoy is working on residential homes. I joined New York Sash in April of 2011.

Wayne is certified by CNY Environmental Institute for Lead Safety.