Meet the BMAR Members - Wolinetz

Stephen Wolinetz is a 2010 Outstanding Realtor Member and president and CEO of Wolinetz Management, joining the company over 20 years ago. Graduating St. Johns University with a bachelor of Business Administration degree, he began his business career in the jewelry industry. He eventually attained the position of Jewelry Buyer at Alexanders Department Stores. During the Vietnam era, he reported for military service at Pensacola, Fla. and entered the Officer Flight Training Program. After being commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve, he flew T-34 Mentors and T-28 Trojans, and retired six years later as a Naval Lieutenant. While stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station, the Rabbi introduced Steve to Karen, and they will soon celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of two wonderful children. Marc and Stacey, plus son-in-law Fred, and loving grandparents to 3 adorable grandchildren, Rochel, Menachem and Mindy. Upon returning to New York, Stephen continued his career as the jewelry buyer for Jacklyn- Parklane, then Allied Stores, J.B. Hunter/Almart Division, buying for over 200 stores. Ultimately, Steve and his brother Howard opened, owned and operated four retail jewelry Additionally, Steve developed 3 Ws Construction Corp. in an effort to enhance the Real Estate business created by his parents, Milton and Margaret Wolinetz. After being involved in all day- to-day aspects of the company, Stephen assumed leadership role as President and CEO of Mr. Wolinetz is a licensed Real Estate Broker, serves as Treasurer for the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors, and is a CMA Golf Committee member. His professional affiliations include Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors, Rent Stabilization Association (RSA), Community Housing Improvement (CHIP), NRA Life Member, and the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA). Stephen Wolinetz * Wolinetz Managment 900 Willis Ave., Albertson, N.Y. 11507 Tel. (516) 294-4800