William Mirabito is a man who has left large footprints across a wide swath of his native Central New York. Born, raised and schooled in Sidney, Class of 1978, he received his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College in 1982 and immediately started his business career as an agent for Northwestern Mutual Life. From 1984 to 1993 he was a partner at the John C Scott Agency in Norwich, New York and from 1993-1999 he served as Vice President of Mang Insurance. Bill became Vice President for Mirabito Holdings Inc. in 1999 and held this position until 2008 when was appointed President of the Benefits Division at Mang NBT Insurance. In 2015 Bill left Mang NBT Insurance to become Senior Vice President of customer development for Mirabito Holdings Inc., a position he currently holds. Bill, along with the new generation of the Mirabito family, is shepherding the legendary business enterprise founded many years ago by his grandfather, uncle and father.
As a successful businessman Bill's interests and expertise has led him to be asked to join the boards of many community organizations such as the Oneonta YMCA where he had an active role in the 2009 building project that included an upgrade of the gymnasium floor and roof. Joseph Yelich, Superintendent of the Oneonta City School District, said in his testimonial, "Bill is a man of vision and insight who listens to the needs of people and institutions and puts his substantial wherewithal behind efforts to solve the problems expressed by those community members and groups." Bill has also served on the AO Fox Hospital Board of Directors since 2009. Jeff Joiner, President, indicated that Bill is a leader who does so by example. Jeff Joyner said, "Bill's compassion and love for this area is clear through all the work that he does serving on various boards in the community."
Bill has moved to the Binghamton area to be closer to work and family, but he has continued to support Springbrook, an Oneonta organization that helps people with developmental disabilities. Patricia Kennedy, CEO of Springbrook, stated "Bill does not simply give time or money to a cause, but gives of himself. Each year he is at our basketball tournament serving as a referee and getting to know the athletes he supports".
A testament to Bills reputation is on display in the many letters of recommendations the Alumni Committee received endorsing his inclusion on the Sidney Central School's Wall of Fame. Bill Mirabito, shows the true spirit and tenets of those of us who are proud to call ourselves Sidney High School graduates and, indeed, Sidney Warriors.