Management Team

Annese & Associates, Inc. Management Team

Annese & Associates, Inc. has been in business since 1970 and much of their success is due to the management. When Frank started the family business, he instilled the importance of personal relationships - that we take every relationship personally. Today, you will find that culture is alive and well at Annese. While Annese is consistently ranked on the coveted VARBuiness 500 list of North America's Solution Providers, we still bring that small family feeling to their business relationships. To learn more about the management please read below. 

Frank J. Annese
Founder

Herkimer Region
(315) 866-2213

Company Founder Frank J. Annese takes great pride in the history and current standing of Annese & Associates.  While Mr. Annese no longer maintains an active role in the management of the company, he enjoys the opportunity to join company-wide events and to stay current with corporate news and developments.  Mr. Annese recently stated “I sleep like a baby at night, knowing that the company and its employees are in the hands of such a strong team.” 

Frank founded Annese in 1970.

Raymond Apy
President and CEO

Hudson Valley Region
(845) 988-5400
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As the President and CEO of Annese & Associates, Inc., Ray drives the design and execution of corporate strategies that target alignment across all departments with our core values and our mission to encompass growth, profit, and operating objectives.

Ray has been with Annese since 1998.

Anthony J. Annese Jr.
East Regional Sales Manager

Albany Region
(518) 371-9000
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As the Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Anthony manages all activities related to sales and all customer related services throughout Eastern New York and New England.

Anthony has been with Annese since 1985.

Francine Annese Apy
Vice President, Human Resources

Hudson Valley Region
(845) 988-5400
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As the Vice President of Human Resources, Francine plans and directs programs for all Human Resource areas including employment, employee relations, compensation, training and development, and benefits administration. 

Francine has been with Annese since 2000.

Cindy Brown
Financial Services Manager

Herkimer Region
(315) 866-2213
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As the Financial Services Manager, Cindy manages the accounts payable and accounts receivable processing and payroll function for the company.

Cindy has been with Annese since 1983.

Mark Coffey
Manager, Project Management Office

Albany Region
(518) 371-9000
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As the Manager of the Project Management Office, Mark oversees the Project Management Team and is responsible for the implementation of processes and methodologies that ensure all projects are completed with the successful achievement of project objectives/deliverables. . 

Mark has been with Annese since 2007.

Mike Decker
Regional Engineering Manager, Eastern New York

Albany Region
(518) 371-9000
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As the Regional Engineering Manager for the East, Mike responsible for the day to day activity of Annese's Engineer Team in the East.

Mike has been with Annese since 2008.

Rus Healy, CCIE #15025
Chief Technology Officer

Rochester Region
(585) 292-5590
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As Chief Technology Officer, Rus is responsible for Annese's solutions portfolio, acting in partnership with you, our business partners, developing and implementing strategies that improve on our customer intimacy model, and sustaining and building on our brand.

Rus has been with Annese since 2006.

Joe LoRe
Chief Financial Officer

Syracuse Region
(315) 457-4333
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As Chief Financial Officer, Joe oversees the organization's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives relative to Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, and Administration. 

Joe has been with Annese since 1986.

Yvonne Annese LoRe
Vice President, Corporate Projects

Syracuse Region
(315) 457-4333
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As Vice President of Corporate Projects, Yvonne will support the President and CEO to develop and implement strategic and tactical corporate initiatives.

Yvonne has been with Annese since 1987. 

Julia MacMurray
Regional Engineering Manager, Western New York

Rochester Region
(585) 292-5590
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As the Regional Engineering Manager for the West, Julia is responsible for the day to day activity of Annese's Engineer Team in the West.

Julia has been with Annese since 2009.

Kara Chase Rudy
Marketing Manager

Syracuse Region
(315) 457-4333
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As the Marketing Manager, Kara manages the Marketing Department and oversees all aspects of the companies marketing, communication, public relations, advertising, and branding initiatives.

Kara has been with Annese since 2006. 

Robert Scott
Vice President, Annese Service

Albany Region
(518) 371-9000
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As Vice President of the Annese Services, Rob oversees projects from all stages of the Lifecycle Services Approach. These services include, Preparation, Planning, Design, Implementation, Operation/Maintenance, and Optimization. Rob also coordinates the logistics for all state-wide deployment of new and upgraded IP convergence systems.

Rob has been with Annese since 2006.

Rosemary Smith, SPHR
Human Resources Manager

Syracuse Region
(315) 457-4333
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As the Human Resources Manager, Rosemary manages all Human Resource related needs such as recruitment and job placement, benefits, performance management, and employee relations. 

Rosemary has been with Annese since 2006.

Mike Stepkoski                                                                                   
Metro Regional Sales Manager

Hudson Valley Region
(845) 988-5400
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As the Regional Sales Manager for the Metro Region, Mike manages all activities related to sales and all customer related services throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City in New York, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut.

Mike has been with Annese since 2008.