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The Henry Chang Annual Golf Outing

2024

Engineers Educational & Opportunities Foundation Inc.

Thank you for making our golf outing successful.

On September 21st 2024, The Henry Chang Annual Golf Outing was held at Dyker Beach Golf Course. The cause was supported by an incredible turnout, with Deputy Commissioner Lana Kim as our Guest of Honor.

Congratulations to Kevin Ward, Edwin Mallien, Paul Lamorgese, Patrick Devane, Roy Shade, and Carlos Morales earning the Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. Cheers to Ricardo Carone and Bruce Brown, a blast from the past.

We would like to thank all of you for your support in making this years annual golf outing a success. We would like to give a special thanks to our top sponsors, event organizers and supporters.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

-The Foundation

Deputy Commissioner,
Facilities Management, DCAS

Lana Kim
Guest of Honor

Lana Kim serves as a Deputy Commissioner overseeing mechanical maintenance and operations at the New York City agency, DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services). With a robust background in engineering and management, Lana Kim ensures the efficient functioning of critical mechanical systems across the city. Known for her strategic vision and hands-on approach, Lana collaborates closely with her team to implement top-tier preventative maintenance protocols and streamline operational efficiencies. Her dedication to enhancing infrastructure reliability and sustainability has significantly contributed to the smooth operation of essential city facilities.

Kevin Ward

2024 Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Kevin Wards career spans over 40 years in the HVAC industry. From his first training course in high School to a Local 30 Graduate Apprentice and then a Local 638 Graduate Apprentice. Kevin’s work history holds plenty of challenging and influential jobs including 638 A/C service mechanic at Long Island Jewish Hospital to 638’s Construction Division, and then as a steam fitter mechanic at Health and Hospitals, to name a few.

Kevin had the pleasure of working with his 3 brothers, Eamon, Brian and Michael who were also very successful in the industry.

Luckily for DCAS Kevin made the transition from HHC and was appointed as a stationary engineer at 100 Gold before moving to 80 Centre St. After a few years Kevin transferred to the Steam Fitters shop in DCAS Facilities management where he assisted the supervisor Steve Mays in all daily operations before taking over the supervisor’s position when Steve retired. Kevin’s amazing skill set, work ethic, Initiative, positive attitude, candor, and charm made any job he showed up to a better one on many levels, making DCAS overall a better place to work. We are forever grateful for his services.

Chief Engineer, DCAS

Paul Lamorgese
2024 Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Paul honorably served in the US Navy, marking the official start of his engineering career. After he serviced his country he began working at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he progressed to become a dual licensed engineer. He dedicated 25 years to Einstein before transitioning to City service, where he worked for the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) as a stationary engineer. Paul successfully passed the Senior Stationary Engineers Test and continued in that role until he transferred to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Paul recently stated “ My time at DCAS was the most enjoyable part of my career, leading me to a fulfilling retirement”.

Chief Engineer, DCAS

Edwin Mallien
2024 Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Edwin Mallien was Born in November of 1967 at Richmond Memorial Hospital and ironically he began his engineering career in the boiler room of the same hospital 20 years later.

He joined the city ranks as an Oiler when he began working for DCAS in 1997 and obtained his High-Pressure Boiler Engineer licence the same year. Ed became the Day engineer at the new Staten Island courthouse at 26 Central Ave in 2014 and was promoted to Senior Stationary Engineer in 2019 and was placed in charge of the Louis J. Lefkowitz, 80 Centre St. In 2020, One Centre St was added to Ed’s responsibilities as Chief Engineer and earlier this year 125 Worth Street was also added to his repertoire.

Ed brought Engineering expertise, and an incredible demeanour to DCAS MMO TEAM.

Engineer, DCAS

Patrick Devane
2024 Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Born in the Bronx in the Winter of 1966, Pat Devane started his career as an apprentice in Parkchester in 1987. After graduating the Local 30 Apprentice Program in 1991, Pat worked for ten years in private industry.

In 1999, Pat began working for New York City at Harlem Hospital. In 2012 he transferred to DCAS; Pat Worked at 2 Lafayette St and the new SI court house as the day engineer. Pat would always say that moving to DCAS was the best decision he ever made. It was at DCAS where he made many lifelong friends before retiring this year.

Pat is looking forward to spending his retirement with his loving family including, his wife, Peg, his daughter Amanda and her husband, John, his daughters Maeve and Kate and his son, Patrick as well as his two grandchildren, Johnny & Charlotte.

Everyone at DCAS would like to wish Pat a long, happy and fruitful retirement and to thank him for his years for service and dedication to the agency.

Engineer, DCAS

Roy Shade
2024 Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Roy Shade retired from his position as a Stationary Engineer with DCAS. Roy was highly skilled and well-liked for his strong work ethic and friendly personality. He consistently went above and beyond to assist his fellow engineering staff and building tenants. Roy was diligent in his maintenance of mechanical equipment, ensuring only the highest quality of preventative operations. He finds satisfaction in knowing that the Henry Chang Engineers Education and Opportunity Foundation will support young individuals in discovering educational and career opportunities within New York City.

High Pressure Plant Tender, DCAS

Carlos Morales
2024 Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Carlos retired from his position as an HPPT with DCAS. Carlos consistently exceeded expectations, assisting engineering staff and building tenants alike. Carlos finds joy in knowing that the Henry Chang Engineers Education and Opportunity Foundation will support young people in discovering educational and career paths within New York City.