Partnership awards Taylor, McLaren

Fred Stabbert III

Posted 10/17/25

The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development held its 31st Annual Dinner on Thursday evening at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello.

More than 265 people from the world of …

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Partnership awards Taylor, McLaren

Sullivan County Partnership President and CEO Marc Baez, left, presents Mike Taylor with the Walter A. Rhulen Award.

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Sullivan County Partnership President and CEO Marc Baez, left, presents Kevin McLaren with the Distinguished Service Award.

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Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek, left, chats with SUNY Sullivan President Dr. David Potash.

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Sullivan County Legislator Joe Perrello and Sullivan County Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz congratulated the award winners.

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Jerry Skoda, with wife Rosemary, was honored for his 31 years of service to the Partnership as a board member and past chair.

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Mike Taylor talked about his family’s history in Sullivan County, including founding Combined Energy Services as well as recently purchasing Holiday Mtn. Ski Hill and investing millions of dollars in improvements.

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Attorneys Walter and Barbara Garigliano chatted with Town of Thompson Supervisor William Rieber, center, during the Partnership’s 31st Annual Awards Dinner.

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Sullivan County Partnership Distinguished Service Honoree Kevin McLaren had his wife, Victoria, and son Josh with him to accept the award last Thursday evening. The McLaren’s other two sons, Matthew and Adam were also in attendance.

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Brian, left, and Mike Popolillo of American Electric in Lake Huntington had a chance to catch up with Mike Taylor, who was being awarded the Walter A. Rhulen Award during last Thursday’s Annual Partnership Dinner.

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Posted Friday, October 17, 2025 6:10 am

Fred Stabbert III

The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development held its 31st Annual Dinner on Thursday evening at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello.

More than 265 people from the world of business, government and civic associations were on hand to congratulate Mike Taylor and Kevin McLaren, who earned the night’s top honors.

Taylor accepted the Walter A. Rhulen Award for a lifetime of achievement, including his stewardship of the family business –Combined Energy Services –as well as his recent purchase and investments at Holiday Mtn. Ski Hill.

Commercial Banking Market President of Hudson Valley Credit Union Kevin McLaren earned the Distinguished Service Award for his lifetime of dedication to the local business and civic community, including 15 years of service to the Partnership’s Board of Directors.