Class of 2022

Pauls passion for wrestling began in junior high and continued in high school where he would wrestle 4 years of varsity for Ilion High School and Hall of Fame coach Bob Turley. During his High School years Paul was a 2 time CVC/IVL champion and placed twice in the classes. Upon graduation in 1985 Paul attended Morrisville State College and wrestled 2 yrs under Coach Dennis Nostrand. While there he competed on some great teams and was a member of the 1987 Region 3 Championship team.

In the fall of 1987 he began officiating with the CNYWOA and is still a current member. During his years as an official he has served multiple committees and held multiple positions including current President. Over his 30 + years he has been selected for numerous class and sectional tournaments as well as being selected to work the state tournament 3 times as an active official and 2 times as an officials evaluator.

In 2013 Paul joined the coaching ranks and helped assist Hall of Fame Coach Tom Marriott with the Herkimer Magicians. They would win the CSC league title that year.

In 2018 Paul retired as a Cat Scan Technologist from St Elizabeths Medical Center.

Paul attributes his longevity to all the great people in the wrestling community hes had the pleasure of working with.

Paul and his wife Julie live in Whitesboro, NY and enjoy spending time with their 4 kids Josh, Dan, Matt, and Emily.