Alfred Milanese, co-founder of TransitionWorks and owner, Martin's Pretzels: Owner of a successful small business for more than 25 years, Alfred Milanese considers himself more than a business owner. He is a writer, leader, mediator, teacher, and father, all highly developed occupations which his enterprise has happily facilitated. Since 2003, he has partnered with John Harvey in the very successful development of TransitionWorks.

In 1982 he first established Martin’s (Handmade Pennsylvania Dutch) Pretzels in the New York City Greenmarkets and eventually on line. His Zagat rated business has had a river of editorials in major newspapers, national magazines (The New Yorker, Saveur), Food TV, and has appeared in movies (You've Got Mail among them) and on TV (Sex in the City).

Before his involvement with Martin’s he worked as an editor, advertising copywriter, information director, and…poet. His leadership roles included Chairmanship of the Greenmarket’s Farmer Community Advisory Committee, and presidency of two NYC coop boards.

Mr. Milanese believes that aligning our values and personal language as they relate to every aspect of our lives is the key to success in all of our occupations.