33. Sal Ferro

You can call Sal Ferro “The Hammer” if you want to see his smile broaden even wider. This truly great industry professional knows his way around the tool box, but it’s not his style to brag. Sure, his “Fight for Charity” continues to defy the naysayers by raking in record-breaking amounts of money. And his company continues to set the standard in the home improvement business, as well as its level of community support. Not bad for this Lindenhurst High School grad, who makes sure his customers smile with satisfaction for a job well done, every single time. He could rest on his laurels, knowing that he’s assembled the right employees to carry on the tradition, but that’s not his style, either. Ferro understands what it takes to be on top of his game, and he’s not content to be second-best. Whether the Island is recovering from a recession or a super storm, Ferro stands ready to deliver what is needed to help people get back on their feet. He’s also left his mark on generations to come. How many Long Islanders are living happily in beautiful homes thanks to him and his team at Alure? Now that he’s become treasurer of the Long Island Builders Institute, we now that if he’s called upon to hammer out any policy disagreements, he’ll do it with a smile.