It’s no exaggeration to say that Alex Stupf is driven to success. Following her grandfather’s advice and partnering with her education at BOCES in the metropolitan area, the high school senior started her own business. Now 17, he is ‘honing’ his chosen career while gaining the knowledge he needs to be successful. Stapf officially opened his Stapf’s Dirt Work and Grading six months before he hired his first employee and classmate, Matt Kraft. (photo courtesy)