Mike Panichelli Wins Times Union Top Workplaces Leadership Award!

We’re proud to announce that Mike Panichelli has been named the Times Union Top Workplaces Leadership Award winner for midsize employers.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on employee feedback, reflecting the culture Mike has helped build across our organization. His leadership is rooted in open communication, transparency, and trust. “There is a trust factor. The staff trusts the management and we trust the staff,” Mike said, reflecting the mutual confidence that defines how teams operate at MJ.

Mike prioritizes staying connected with employees at all levels, frequently hosting roundtable conversations to share updates and hear directly from team members. As he said in the Times Union feature, “The more we communicate, the less people have to assume,” underscoring his belief that clear communication strengthens trust across the organization.

In addition to the leadership award, MJ has been named a Times Union Top Workplace for the seventh year in a row. Under Mike's leadership, we’ve continued to invest in building a strong sense of community through companywide culture events and activities. “We have a culture committee that plans events throughout the year,” he noted, further reinforcing the collaborative and connected environment we’re proud to share.

We’re honored to see Mike’s leadership recognized and proud of the culture we’ve built together at MJ.