ManagementHBYC's General Manager, Richard Conine, grew up in the Town of Queensbury and moved back to the area from Westfield, Wisconsin in April of 2006.
After 6 years in the Air Force as a radio repair man, Rick served 6 years in the Coast Guard working from Seaman rank to Boatswain's Mate 1st Class. Rick learned boat handling at Coast Guard stations Cape Cod Canal, MA, Coast Guard Station Milford Haven, VA, and on the Coast Guard cutter Cape Corwin, Maui, HI. Rick's last duty station was Coast Guard Group Buffalo, NY where he was a Search and Rescue Coordinator for the eastern half of Lake Erie, all of Lake Ontario and the western half of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. While stationed at Cape Cod Canal, he met his wife of 21 years, Jeanette (Jaye).
After the Coast Guard, Rick joined the Wisconsin State Patrol and moved back to Jaye's hometown. Rick spent 16 years as a Wisconsin State Trooper before retiring and moving back to Queensbury. During those 16 years, Rick was active in the community as a volunteer fire fighter and held the position of President of the fire company for 4 years. He also was elected twice to the Westfield, WI School Board. Rick helped start Cub Scout Pack 3662, acting as Pack Leader for 1 year. He also helped found the Westfield Area Ball Club and was Executive Vice-President.
Rick and Jaye have a daughter, Kati, and a son, Ben.
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