Meet The JDog Junk Removal & Hauling
Lehigh Valley Team
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Lehigh Valley is operated by a team of military veterans. We live by the Military’s values of Respect, Integrity, and Trust. We also pride ourselves in employing many Veterans, helping them find stability in civilian life after serving our country.
Our team
Noel Rivera
Operation Manager
Noel grew up in Chicago, IL. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2000 as a 8404 Hospital Corpsman. Noel completed 2 deployments in the Middle east with OEF – OIF with the 2nd Marine Corp Division as a FMF Corpsman. He also spent one tour with Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia on the PCU / ICU Unit.
After serving 10 years, Noel was honorably discharged from active duty as an E-5. He has since achieved his Associates Degree in supply chain management and moved to the Poconos, PA where he now enjoys time with his wife and daughter. Noel also has a 19 year old son currently on active duty in the Army, stationed a Fort Drum.
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Melanie Galoardo
Office Administrator
Melanie is originally from Philidelphia, PA and now resides in Catasauqua with her two sons. Her 16-year-old is preparing to join the US Army upon completion of High School.
Melanie could be considered what we call a “military brat”. She grew up with her father and step-father enlisted in the military. Her father served in the US Navy during Vietnam on the USS Tripoli. Her step-father also served during Vietnam in the US Army Special Forces. She also spent some of her married life with her husband enlisted in the Army. He served during Operation Desert Storm with the 10th Mountain Division 109th Field Artillery Regiment.
Melanie has been brought on here at JDog to continue to support our growth and be the inviting voice when you call in. Give Melanie a call today to find out more about our mission here at JDog and how we can assist you.
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Brady Hornbaker
Crew Driver
Brady is a Bethlehem resident who is currently in his Senior year at Moravian College where his major is in Sociology. Brady was one of JDog Lehigh Valley’s first hires in 2018 and works summers and weekends during the school year.
Brady’s grandfather spent 4 years in the Navy as a Master at Arms (Military Police). He was a native of Wilkes Barre, PA, and moved his family to the Lehigh Valley in the ’80s. William Moss was attached to USS John Hood, a Fletcher-class destroyer, and deployed to the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet. He also served as base police in Virginia Beach, VA towards the end of his enlistment.
Brady is a Bethlehem resident who is currently in his Senior year at Moravian College where his major is in Sociology. Brady was one of JDog Lehigh Valley’s first hires in 2018 and works summers and weekends during the school year.
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Doug Erney
Crew Driver
Doug’s uncle is currently enlisted in the Army Infantry. Doug has a long line of family who has served going back 4 generations. He has been deployed to Afghanistan and is currently serving as an officer attached to Army Training Command.
Doug is a Bethlehem resident who is currently in his Senior year at Moravian College where his major is in Business Management Marketing. Doug has been with JDog Lehigh Valley since 2018 and works summers and weekends during the school year.
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Ryan Nichol
Crew Driver
Ryan is a Bethlehem resident who is currently in his Senior year at Moravian College where his major is in the medical field. Ryan was one of JDog Lehigh Valley’s first hires in 2016 and works summers and weekends during the school year.
Ryan’s grandfather spent two years in Vietnam. He was a native of Bethlehem and an Army Specialist. Robert Allen Nickol was days from coming home when the cargo helicopter he was riding crashed. He was never seen again after the Oct. 26, 1971, crash and his body was never recovered. In 1972, he was declared killed in action.
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Colin Zarzecki
Crew Driver
Both Colin’s grandfather’s served the United States Military. One served in the Air Force during Vietnam and the other served in the Army during the Korean War.
Colin recently graduated from Moravian with a BA in Sociology and resides in Bethlehem. He has been with JDog Lehigh Valley since 2020 while he continues his career path in training to become a PA State Trooper.
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Nick Petros
Crew Driver
Nick is a Bethlehem resident who is currently in his Senior year at Moravian College where his major is in Sports Psychology.
Nick’s grandfathers both served in the US Army. Terry Petros served 4 years during Vietnam and Frank Rich also served four years towards the end of WWII. Frank was stationed in Germany for two years after the conclusion of the war.
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Paul Weierbach
Crew Driver
PJ went to Bethlehem Catholic and is now in his senior year at Moravian College where he studies for his degree in Business Management.
PJ’s grandfather served in the US Navy. Rich Weierbach served 4 years during Vietnam while completing two tours in the war effort.
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