Joe Bolognone
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Joe Bolognone is the founder of Mission Syracuse. He serves on the Mission Syracuse Board, and has always been a visionary. He’s one of those people who always sees the potential and is seldom deterred by challenges or cost. He readily admits to that being the reason he’s so grateful for the team of practically minded business professionals in the Mission Syracuse organization. In Joe’s words, “Every car has a gas pedal and brakes. One without the other is always a bad idea.”
Joe is also the owner of Koffee King Managed Refreshment Services; a company he started with his brother, Gary, in the late 1970s when he was still in his late teens. Prior to that, he was a musician who toured briefly with a professional band before accepting Jesus as his |
personal Savior. He had decided to forego college because his band was booked for a tour right after graduation and had recording aspirations. Music was to be his career. However, after being born again at the age of 19 and seeing the contrast between the lifestyle of a professional musician and his new birth experience, he quit the music business. That’s when he and his brother purchased their first coffee machine. Today, Koffee King services Syracuse, Oswego, Cortland, Utica, and Binghamton with a variety of refreshment services, ranging from vending and micro markets to ice makers and catering. According to Joe, “This is the perfect job for a person who desires to be a soul-winner. You get to meet so many wonderful people. God knew that I’d pay to work here.” Because of his musical background and arranging skills, Joe also directs the Mission Syracuse band and choir. The musical piece of this organization fits perfectly with the MS mission of “tilling and planting.” Consequently, Joe and his team welcome gifted musicians who might be interested in joining the MS musical entourage as they strive to present a backdrop of excellence for every MS event. Joe is the proud father of five incredible children who partner with him in either the family business, local ministry, or both.