Pete Trabucco
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Pete Trabucco is an American book author and freelance writer who has had over 100 national (and international) articles published in various aviation, space, health and sports magazines. Throughout his life, Trabucco has made a living in the field of broadcasting (on-air and in sales management) as well as in the healthcare and aviation industries.
in Union, New Jersey. While at Kean, Trabucco began focus in broadcast media as a disc jockey and public relations director for the school’s radio station. He varsity lettered in tennis and baseball while attending Kean. After graduation, he began work as a sales manager and radio personality for WJDM
Radio in Elizabeth, NJ and later at WXMC
Radio in Parsippany, New Jersey. He also worked at WRFM
Radio (Now Power 105FM) in New York City.
and Assemblyman Stephen A. Mikulak
. In April 1998, he was hired as regional director with the American Heart Association
where he ran the New Jersey hospital training network and had a hand in lobbying for several health bills including the Automated External Defibrillation
bill (PAD), which was signed into law on the federal level in 1999.
Trabucco was also a GOP candidate for the office of Middlesex County, New Jersey
Board of Chosen Freeholders
in 2004. He received over 92,000 votes. With just 50,000 registered Republicans in the country, additional votes were cast by independent and Democrat voters that year. In 2005, he was employed as the aviation piston oil sales and marketing director for Air BP
Corporation (formerly British Petroleum) and his primary duties was as a sales manager and local media ad buyer for the companies piston engine oil program.
He currently works full time as Northeast sales director at CRS Jet Spares Corporation where he travels around Northeast America and Canada, promoting CRS services and attending various air shows and aviation conferences. He is also a licensed private pilot and a major in the US Air Force Auxiliary New Jersey Wing CAP (Civil Air Patrol
) program based out of McGuire Air Force Base
in Wrightstown, New Jersey. He was a former Squadron Commander (1990–2000) and has been twice awarded the Air Force Chief of Staff award at the Pentagon for his service to this organization.
His book "America's Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks" was released from Tate Publishing
in August 2009. In his book, he teaches people how to overcome their fear of rollercoaster’s and lists the best roller coasters and amusement parks around North America. All profits of the book (from author royalties and book signings) are going to selected charities around the country.
In 2010, Pete began working on two other projects: A book on his flying experiences with interviews from celebrities in the aviation and space industry and another book devoted to those who love ballparks, football stadiums and the majestic cathedrals of sport. As of 2011, he has been on tour appearing as a travel and amusement park expert and successful book author. He has done over 30 television and 125 (network and local) radio station interviews around the country and continues to be booked on shows today.
Early life
Pete Trabucco was born in Staten Island, New York. In 1982, he received a degree in English and Speech Theatre Media from Kean UniversityKean University
Kean University is a coeducational, public research university located in Union and Hillside, New Jersey, United States. Kean University serves its students in the liberal arts, the sciences, and the professions with a dedication to intellectual and cultural growth and is best known for its...
in Union, New Jersey. While at Kean, Trabucco began focus in broadcast media as a disc jockey and public relations director for the school’s radio station. He varsity lettered in tennis and baseball while attending Kean. After graduation, he began work as a sales manager and radio personality for WJDM
WJDM
WJDM AM is a local AM radio station serving Elizabeth, New Jersey and the surrounding municipalities with Spanish language programming. The station's transmitter is located in nearby Union Township, Union County, New Jersey...
Radio in Elizabeth, NJ and later at WXMC
WXMC
WXMC is a Morris County, New Jersey area radio station which signed on in 1982 under its current call-letters. The station is owned by James Chladek. It broadcasts a Spanish Tropical format and is mostly automated.-History:...
Radio in Parsippany, New Jersey. He also worked at WRFM
WWPR-FM
WWPR-FM, also known as "Power 105.1", is an urban contemporary radio station that features hip hop and R&B licensed to New York City that serves the Greater New York area....
Radio (Now Power 105FM) in New York City.
Career
Trabucco served as Chief of Staff for the N.J. State General Assembly in the 19th and 34th legislative districts from December 1989 to June 1995, aiding both Assemblywoman Marion CreccoMarion Crecco
Marion Crecco is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1986 to 2002, where she represented the 30th Legislative District and then the 34th Legislative District following redistricting in the wake of the 1990 United States Census.A resident of...
and Assemblyman Stephen A. Mikulak
Stephen A. Mikulak
Stephen A. Mikulak is an American Republican Party politician who served two terms in the New Jersey General Assembly, from 1992 to 1996, where he represented the 19th Legislative District, which covers portions of Middlesex County....
. In April 1998, he was hired as regional director with the American Heart Association
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas...
where he ran the New Jersey hospital training network and had a hand in lobbying for several health bills including the Automated External Defibrillation
Defibrillation
Defibrillation is a common treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Defibrillation consists of delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the affected heart with a device called a defibrillator...
bill (PAD), which was signed into law on the federal level in 1999.
Trabucco was also a GOP candidate for the office of Middlesex County, New Jersey
Middlesex County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 750,162 people, 265,815 households, and 190,855 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,422 people per square mile . There were 273,637 housing units at an average density of 884 per square mile...
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures in each of that state's 21 counties.- Origin :New Jersey's system of naming county legislators "freeholders" is unique in the United States...
in 2004. He received over 92,000 votes. With just 50,000 registered Republicans in the country, additional votes were cast by independent and Democrat voters that year. In 2005, he was employed as the aviation piston oil sales and marketing director for Air BP
Air BP
Air BP is the specialised aviation division of BP. Air BP services are available at over 1000 airport locations in 70 countries and serves airlines, commercial aviation and general aviation....
Corporation (formerly British Petroleum) and his primary duties was as a sales manager and local media ad buyer for the companies piston engine oil program.
He currently works full time as Northeast sales director at CRS Jet Spares Corporation where he travels around Northeast America and Canada, promoting CRS services and attending various air shows and aviation conferences. He is also a licensed private pilot and a major in the US Air Force Auxiliary New Jersey Wing CAP (Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and...
) program based out of McGuire Air Force Base
McGuire Air Force Base
JB MDL McGuire is a United States Air Force base located approximately south-southeast of Trenton, New Jersey. McGuire is under the jurisdiction of the USAF Air Mobility Command...
in Wrightstown, New Jersey. He was a former Squadron Commander (1990–2000) and has been twice awarded the Air Force Chief of Staff award at the Pentagon for his service to this organization.
His book "America's Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks" was released from Tate Publishing
Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC is a Christian publisher that prints books of all types. In general, it operates on the vanity press model in which most authors pay for the publication of their books...
in August 2009. In his book, he teaches people how to overcome their fear of rollercoaster’s and lists the best roller coasters and amusement parks around North America. All profits of the book (from author royalties and book signings) are going to selected charities around the country.
In 2010, Pete began working on two other projects: A book on his flying experiences with interviews from celebrities in the aviation and space industry and another book devoted to those who love ballparks, football stadiums and the majestic cathedrals of sport. As of 2011, he has been on tour appearing as a travel and amusement park expert and successful book author. He has done over 30 television and 125 (network and local) radio station interviews around the country and continues to be booked on shows today.
Personal life
Trabucco has been married since 1988 and has one daughter. He enjoys flying airplanes, tennis, thrill rides, acting and talking politics in his spare time. He has also been an assistant coach to both high school and college sports teams in baseball and football.Books
Articles
Television Appearances
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Audio
Pete Trabucco on WCBS Radio:External links
- http://americasrollercoasters.tatepublishing.net/ "America's Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks"
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/petetrabucco Pete Trabucco LinkedIn