Joe Torres | Top 31 Most Influential Business Leaders

Last year’s champ remains near the top and probably will be there for years to come. A born leader and an absolutely dedicated community minded individual, Joe has gone above and beyond to improve the lives of everyone he meets and those most in need on Staten Island. RUMC Board member, SIEDC Executive Committee member and Project Hospitality Board member are just the beginning of the work Joe is doing in the community he was born and raised in. Always there, always giving back, always delivering………that’s Joe!

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Community & Professional Impact
​Joe Torres is employed by Merrill Lynch. He is currently a member of and holds committee positions with the boards of Notre Dame Academy High School, The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, Project Hospitality, The Giving Hope Network, and the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation. His community involvement includes membership within The South Shore Rotary (incoming President), Staten Island Collaborative Law Group, Casa Belvedere, The Richmond County Country Club, The St. George Theatre, Richmond County Referral Source, and Tunnel2Towers. A graduate of Msgr. Farrell High School, Joe earned a BA in Economics from NYU, before entering his career in wealth management.

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