NORWICH – Paul Curnalia, Outside Sales Representative at Curtis Lumber, was recently selected as the recipient of Commerce Chenango’s Employee of the Month Award. This monthly award, which allows members to recognize their outstanding employees, is sponsored by Mang Insurance Agency.

Curnalia was nominated for the award by coworker Terry Niles, Curtis’ Appliance Specialist. According to Niles, he is an honest, hardworking, and dedicated outside sales representative and his good character is known by many, both business and personal.

“Paul is loyal, knowledgeable and respected by all who know him,” said Lindsay LaRuffa, Director of Sales and Operations for Curtis Lumber.

“The customers just gravitate towards him,” she added, saying that the longtime employee always puts customers first.

“Paul has been through all levels of management and has learned every aspect of the industry,” said Store Manager Peter Pudney.