Power & Motoryacht‘s editor-in-chief, Capt. Richard Thiel, is a pretty modest guy. For example, he didn’t want to make a big deal out of the fact that his 20th anniversary as our Big Cheese was this month. So, being the respectful employees we are, some of whom have worked with him for more than a decade, we made a big deal—throwing him a surprise party. Present and past staff were in attendance, and a good time was had by all, as you’ll see in these photos. Even Thiel. We caught him with an ear-to-ear grin a few times. Honest.
This article originally appeared in the December 2007 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.
This cake didn’t last 20 minutes with our crowd.
Michael Dickman of HMY congratulates Capt. Richard Thiel.
Thiel received a custom painting of his boat, Ava T.
Publisher Dennis O’Neill presented Thiel with gifts, too.
Former publisher Dave Branch cracked plenty of jokes.
PMYers Katie Klosterman, Capt. Eileen Murphy, and Diane M. Byrne pitched in.
Former PMY staffers Shannon Gallivan, Larissa Triolo, and John Bean.
Some of Thiel’s “Lead Line” editorials printed in poster form.
Staffers Dan Cartigiano and Brian Patrick Aherne designed some of the displays.
PMYers Megan Morris, Lina Khait, David McGee, and Aimee Colon.
Sales reps Tracy Hess and Elena Patriarca flew in from warmer climates.
What’s so funny? Sales reps David Parkinson and Catherine Miller share a laugh.
