W.G.Minard & Sons, Inc.
Located in Clintondale, NY, W.G. Minard & Sons Inc., owned and operated by brothers Robert and Douglas Minard, has been producing apples on 450 acres since 1906. Started by Robert’s grandfather, William G. Minard, W.G. Minard & Sons has been a family run business throughout its existence and has been passed down through three generations of Minard children. All of the apples are grown, packed, stored and shipped from Clintondale, NY. Many apples are distributed by brokers who sell in bulk to locations right here in the Hudson Valley. Most, however, are sold abroad to various locations such as Israel, England, and Central America.
Robert Minard’s business has had a longstanding relationship with Ryan & Ryan Insurance, originating with Bob’s dad, Robert Ryan. For numerous years, all insurance questions, billing issues, and concerns have been handled by Kathleen DiBella, who Robert Minard states is the frontrunner of Ryan & Ryan Insurance. Kathy is always willing to help and is very knowledgeable about Robert’s account; she goes above and beyond to help him. Robert also credits Jeff Smith, the account executive on his account, as also being extremely helpful. ‘He and Kathleen bounce information off each other and what one may not know, the other usually does. Altogether, Ryan & Ryan Insurance Brokers is a winning combination of great customer service.’
