Jacqueline M. Frosco
Manager, Orange and Rockland New Business Services

Jacqueline believes in teamwork. She led a group assigned the challenge of developing a new gas-service request process. The results were the elimination of manual paper processes, a new way to monitor installation, and improved communication with customers. In her off time, Jacqueline serves as a member of the Pike County, Pennsylvania, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She also volunteers with Orange County’s “Feed the Need” program, helping families with food donations.

Joseph C. King
Outside Plant Mechanic A, Bronx Gas Operations

Joe exemplifies the qualities of good communication skills and honest feedback. When working with a new supervisor, Joe took it upon himself to explain the complexities of a public-improvement job affecting many residents. Aware of previous problems, Joe persuaded his boss to coordinate with other departments - an approach that worked to eliminate customer disruptions. Joe is an avid baseball fan who has coached the sport in his hometown of Monroe, New York, for 20 years.

Guy Mastroianni
Systems Manager, Network Operations Center

Providing excellent customer service is Guy's number-one focus. From his days working with Con Edison customers at walk-in centers, to his current IT management role, Guy knows that customer needs must be met no matter how challenging the job. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Madison Boys and Girls Club of Brooklyn, Guy makes sure youngsters have the opportunity for after-school activities such as intramural athletics, mentoring, and tutoring.

Romel G. Palis
Systems Specialist, Application Services

Romel always seeks and accepts responsibility. His “can-do” attitude is applied to any challenge, professional or personal. Romel takes his IT projects from vision to completion by making good use of project-management tools and innovative thinking. He is an active fundraiser for his alma mater, a military academy in the Philippines, and has helped many who, like himself, have suffered severe spinal injuries.

Sterling D. Phillips
Senior Substation Operator, B/Q/SI Substation Operations

Sterling provides exceptional service to Con Edison. In 2008, he responded to a transformer leak that could have cost the company millions of dollars in cleanup if not handled quickly and safely. Sterling is active in his Brooklyn community. He is the president of the Vanderveer/Glenwood Lions Club and has spearheaded relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the Haitian earthquake.

Catherine Schirmer
Senior Specialist, Competitive Shared Services Human Resources

Communicating openly comes easily to Catherine. She is tireless in her efforts to make sure that all staff - from entry-level workers to senior managers - understands company protocols and policies. Catherine often serves as the liaison between employees to solve misunderstandings. She volunteers at the Animal Welfare Shelter in Danbury, Connecticut, a non-profit organization dedicated to taking care of homeless pets.

2010 Employee Awards

DIVERSITYINC NAMES CON EDISON OF NEW YORK TOP UTILITY

For the third year in a row, Con Edison of New York topped the list of DiversityInc magazine's ranking of utility companies for promoting and encouraging diversity. We were found to be particularly strong in human capital, supplier diversity, and executive commitment to promoting diversity.

CON EDISON NAMED AS A TOP DIVERSITY EMPLOYER BY THE BLACK EOE JOURNAL

For the second year in a row, Con Edison was named as a Top Diversity Employer for African Americans in The Black EOE Journal's 2010 Best of the Best list. We also ranked among the magazine's Top 100 Supplier Diversity Programs and Top 50 Energy, Oil, and Utility Companies. The African-American business and career magazine evaluates the diversity policies of the nation's leading employers, supplier programs, government agencies, and educators. The rating criteria are based on minority recruitment, training and awareness, advancement opportunities, benefits, salaries, mentoring, CEO commitment, and other factors.

LATINA STYLE HAILS CON EDISON OF NEW YORK AS ONE OF 50 BEST COMPANIES

Con Edison of New York was named one of the 50 Best U.S. Companies for Latinas to Work by Latina Style. The magazine, which promotes leadership and career guidance for Hispanic women, has recognized Con Edison of New York for three years in a row.

CON EDISON OF NEW YORK LAUDED FOR VETERAN SUPPORT

For the second year running, CivilianJobs.com named Con Edison of New York as one of its Most Valuable Employers for Military. The list includes those companies whose recruiting, training, and retention plans best serve military service members and veterans. Con Edison employs nearly 894 veterans and reservists.

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN PRAISES CON EDISON

The Human Rights Campaign gave Con Edison a perfect score on its Corporate Equality Index, which rates company practices and policies related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees. The largest national LGBT civil rights organization also ranked us on its Best Places to Work list.