what makes me get up in the morning? The desire to do it better than the day before. Sounds cliche’, but it’s true.

Accomplishments

• 1982 Graduate of Bullard Havens Vocational School

• 1984-2003 owner of E.C. Custom Builders, Master Carpenter currently offering expertise specializing in Custom Cabin builds.

• 1984 Skied the Schilthorn, Swiss Olympic Run in the Alps

• 1988 Founded the Housatonic River Cleanup Project in Connecticut

• 1996-2000 Archery Committee Chairperson for New Haven Raccoon Club, Durham CT

• 1997-2000 CT Archers Association Board Member

• 1999 CT Indoor State Archery Pins & Fingers Champion

• 2000 became a USCG Captain

• 2000-2009 Top Sales person for Basement Systems Inc

• 2002-2005 President of Trophy Chasers Fishing Club

• 2003 Creator of Flukehead Lures

• 2005 CT State Record Sea bass holder 7 pounds 8 ounce off a lure I create. Mike Lane lands the fish.

• 2007 Worked for Joy and Regis Philbin

• 2007 Connecticut BBB Superior Service Award Winner

• 1999 W.I.C.C & 2008 Interclub Runner up

• Current Licensed Salesperson with REAL BROKER LLC selling NY Land and Cabins

I love competition. A lesson can always be learned from competing. I have boxes of plastic trophies to prove that I can compete and win. However, it’s the losses that became the bigger prize. I often learn from my mistakes. We have the mind set, like in competition to do what we did like the last time and expect a different result. Sometimes, to be successful in life, you have to make that change. Even if it’s outside your comfort zone.

I like to be the Creator of things. Whether it’s building something or cooking something. when I step back from what I’ve created, I find it’s truly rewarding.

I love the free spirit in people and sharing all that life has to offer. Whether its gathering around the fire for laughs with friends and family or planning the next exciting event. I enjoy the special moments it brings.

I find that there is no better reward than seeing the diamond in the rough or bringing something back to life. That goes for people and things.

Some of our favorite things to cook up at our Country Meat Market

Mickel Farms in Camden NY