About Sam
I was born and raised in Brentwood, Long Island in 1953. Throughout my schooling years, my mind was often focused on my own creative endeavors rather than academic pursuits. However, with the help of my wife who did my homework (we were engaged in 10th Grade and happily married 51 years now), I managed to graduate from high school.
I have always been self employed. In high school I would be cutting class so I could work on my math teacher’s brake job. After high school I was a self-taught auto mechanic and owned a gas station and a service center. Later on, I ventured into the business of rebuilding industrial woodworking machinery for New York state, we also ran our new electronics store, specializing in electronics such as stereo systems, CB radios, and large screen TVs out on Islip, Long Island. 1971-1984 During our business travels to South Florida, we fell in love with the weather and decided to move there in 1984.
After moving to South Florida in January 1984 my career took a shift towards the security industry, specifically focusing on security cameras and digital recorders. I established one of the most successful security camera companies in the country, based in South Florida. Over the years I transitioned from one technology company to another, spending many years in satellite TV technology and distribution. At one point, I owned the fifth largest satellite TV company in the country and became the largest provider to the Caribbean and South America, selling large 20-foot satellite TV dishes. We supplied satellite equipment to the military, including during the war in Saudi Arabia. I also made some small TV transmitters we sold to South Caribbean and American companies for setting up local TV. I loved setting up technology in remote areas of the world.
In addition to my business pursuits, I have had diverse interests throughout my life. I am an avid chess player, playing in many tournaments in Florida and Pennsylvania. I participated in the World Chess Championship in 1993, where I achieved second place in the under 1800 category. Some of my other hobbies are electronics and robotics. I also used to play the guitar.
I was born and raised in Brentwood, Long Island in 1953. Throughout my schooling years, my mind was often focused on my own creative endeavors rather than academic pursuits. However, with the help of my wife who did my homework (we were engaged in 10th Grade and happily married 51 years now), I managed to graduate from high school.
I have always been self employed. In high school I would be cutting class so I could work on my math teacher’s brake job. After high school I was a self-taught auto mechanic and owned a gas station and a service center. Later on, I ventured into the business of rebuilding industrial woodworking machinery for New York state, we also ran our new electronics store, specializing in electronics such as stereo systems, CB radios, and large screen TVs out on Islip, Long Island. 1971-1984 During our business travels to South Florida, we fell in love with the weather and decided to move there in 1984.
After moving to South Florida in January 1984 my career took a shift towards the security industry, specifically focusing on security cameras and digital recorders. I established one of the most successful security camera companies in the country, based in South Florida. Over the years I transitioned from one technology company to another, spending many years in satellite TV technology and distribution. At one point, I owned the fifth largest satellite TV company in the country and became the largest provider to the Caribbean and South America, selling large 20-foot satellite TV dishes. We supplied satellite equipment to the military, including during the war in Saudi Arabia. I also made some small TV transmitters we sold to South Caribbean and American companies for setting up local TV. I loved setting up technology in remote areas of the world.
In addition to my business pursuits, I have had diverse interests throughout my life. I am an avid chess player, playing in many tournaments in Florida and Pennsylvania. I participated in the World Chess Championship in 1993, where I achieved second place in the under 1800 category. Some of my other hobbies are electronics and robotics. I also used to play the guitar.