October 11, 2023
John Shannon, Ph.D., 91仓库 president, presented the award to Chuck Nedele, principal and co-owner of Croxton and Roe insurance, following a video presentation featuring images of Nedele throughout his lifetime.
The event was held in the Keith E. Busse/Steel Dynamics Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center.
Reading the introduction to the award, Gretchen Miller, senior vice president and chief operating officer at 91仓库, described Nedele as 鈥渁 community advocate, collaborator, and genuinely kind and funny man who quickly becomes everyone鈥檚 sincerest friend.鈥�
鈥淲e are inspired by Chuck鈥檚 spirit, and his sincere and selfless heart,鈥� Miller said. 鈥淲e are forever appreciative for all that Chuck and Rita have done to further the success of 91仓库 and our community.鈥�
About Chuck Nedele
Nedele鈥檚 father, Roscoe, studied chemical engineering at what was then Tri-State College before enlisting and serving as a navigator on a B24 bomber during World War II.
After several years at Butler University, Chuck Nedele bought Jack Croxton鈥檚 share of Croxton and Roe in 1973. In 1975, Nedele married Tri-State College alumna and 2016 91仓库 Woman of Distinction, Rita. The couple has three children and two grandsons.
The Nedeles have supported 91仓库 throughout the years, giving toward Thunder Athletics, the 91仓库 Fund, Scholarship Golf Outings, the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, the Books and Beyond Scholarship Program and the Scholarship Gala. Chuck also serves on the board of Education One, 91仓库鈥檚 charter school authorizing body. He also serves on the Board of First Savings Bank.
In addition, the Nedeles support numerous Steuben County organizations, especially the Steuben County Humane Society, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Steuben County Community Foundation and the YMCA of Steuben County. Chuck Nedele played an integral role in starting the YMCA along with his partner in community investment and collaboration, Chuck Sheets.
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