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44 THE QUEENS COURIER • RISING STARS • JANUARY 29, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com rising stars H JANUARY 29, 2015 H H H s H STEPHANIE Real Estate Sales Agent, Keller Williams Landmark Realty The month of March will mark the 11th year that Stephanie Belanich has been working in the real estate industry. Born on May 12, 1982, Stephanie grew up in Douglas Manor, Queens, where she attended St. Anastasia R.C. School before she went on to St. Mary’s R.C. High School. Stephanie’s work ethic developed early with employment at the Douglaston Yacht Club. When she became a real estate agent, Stephanie’s fi rst experience was working at a small, local offi ce in her community. That is where she excelled in learning all the requirements needed to master her chosen fi eld. Through her dedication, her honesty and her love of community, Stephanie has excelled in her career in the real estate industry. Stephanie’s successes have been recognized within her industry, where she has received numerous professional awards. In 2014, Stephanie was a Keller Williams Triple Play Award recipient, which was given for listing, under contract and closings every month. In 2013, she won the Team Platinum Award for $14,014,325 in volume and the Family Reunion Gold Team Award. In 2010, she was the Team Ten Million Dollar Club award winner. Currently, Stephanie’s team sells $12,000,000 to $15,000,000 worth of real estate annually. Belanich Queens Borough Director of Community Affairs Jason M. Hilliard joined New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer’s staff on January 13, 2014 as his Queens Borough Director. Before entering his present post, Mr. Hilliard worked for Congress Member Gregory W. Meeks, serving as his New York Executive Director from 2007 to 2014. Prior to that he served in the New Jersey Air National Guard as a Public Affairs Specialist with the 108th Air Refueling Wing at McGuire Air Force Base. Prior to assuming a role in a Tanker Unit, he served as a Public Affairs Specialist with the 127th Fighter Wing, part of the Michigan Air National Guard from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Hilliard served as a Gunner with the 82nd Combat Engineering Battalion (Blue Babe) stationed in Bamberg, Germany from 1995 to 1998. In 1997, Jason deployed with the Battalion to Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of the Stabilization Force (SFOR). The 82nd Engineer Battalion Hilliard deploys to designated contingency areas and conducts combat and/or stability operations in support of a brigade combat team. After leaving the Army in 1998, he graduated with honors from the University of Detroit Mercy with a BA in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. In addition to his academic experience, Mr. Hilliard has worked for Federal Judge Denise Page-Hood of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 6th Circuit; Senator Carl Levin of Michigan; and Chairman John Conyers Jr., 14th Congressional District of Michig an, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Jason is a native of Mississippi, who was raised by his grandparents before moving to live with his mother in Detroit, Michigan. He currently serves as a board member of the Easter Seals of New York City, and a member of 100 Black Men, Inc. JASON KENHOLIDAY-H COO, Holiday Events and KEN HOLIDAY-ROBINSON Marketing Solutions My motto is to “know your audience.” As a marketer and event planner, I’ve been able use that adage to my advantage when developing events that resonate, directing successful marketing initiatives, subsequently creating lasting business connections that span the professional gamut. For over a year now, my hub has been in the Dutch Kills area of Queens. My primary client is Dutch Kills Central, a gastro-pub with goals set to re-energize a neighborhood, welcoming locals and travelers alike. Along with proprietors Dominic and Jean Stiller, our message goes further than an experience within an establishment. By supporting the arts and artists, community groups, local politicians, and community activists, it’s our hope to help create, inspire, and transform NYC making it a more livable city for the future. I am an active community member who has been fortunate enough to share numerous successful ventures with relationships formed in Queens over the past year. As my career develops, I plan to serve the greater NYC area for years to come, helping to expand businesses and continue to meet and know my audience. H


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