Thank you, John, for bringing this to light. I had noticed that Atanas had gone silent on all social media around October 5th and was beginning to wonder.

Bill

Best would be if you can email the letters to:
mentcheva@hotmail.com & ericmarkesq@gmail.com
If not possible please fax to (201) 262-7640.

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To Whom it May Concern,

I have know Mr. Entchev since 1996, when I interviewed with him for my first professional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) position at Owen, Little & Associates in Beachwood, NJ. In my three years there, Atanas and I grew to be more than professional colleagues. When I moved on to seek employment elsewhere, I considered him one of my closest friends; a relationship that has been maintained and deepened without interruption in the subsequent eleven years. I am proud to consider Atanas my mentor, colleague, and confidante; but must of all, a true friend.

Professionally, I have absolutely no hesitation in saying that Atanas always acted in a manner that spoke to his integrity and his desire that his clients received service and a product that he would never be ashamed to attach his name to. We had numerous conversations about his self-built business of Entchev GIS Architects in which he would occasionally express frustration that, in this economic climate, the competition would probably receive more contracts than he. Despite this frustration, the line that Atanas refused to cross was the one where he lowered his professional standards or tried to sell a service that he did not personally believe was in the client’s best interest. If all business was conducted under the model that Atanas adhered to, it would both invigorate and restore a higher level of confidence in the professional consulting sector.

Atanas is one of the most thoughtful individuals that I have ever met. This is not to say he is an unrealistic, unassuming dreamer. He is thoughtful in the sense that he exudes a desire to act in an informed manner. He is a great collector of ideas and information…all with an eye to how he might improve himself personally, socially, intellectually, and professionally. Atanas’ goals never terminated in introspective self-improvement, however. I know firsthand that Atanas is most satisfied when sharing of himself and interacting with his wide circle of friends, family, and colleagues. There is a very good reason why Atanas is one of the most respected persons in the Mid-Atlantic GIS community. He did not gain a name for himself, as have some individuals, by being the most self-promoting; but rather because of his willingness to interact/collaborate with anyone in nothing but the most courteous, warm, and professional level.

Some of my most satisfying times have been spent with Atanas, over a cup of coffee (which he would ALWAYS insist on paying for) discussing GIS, technology, films, music, art, tennis, relationships, history, literature, or just relating humorous moments in our own lives.

I have NO hesitation in saying that Atanas Entchev is the model of what a United States citizen should be; industrious, informed, ethical, self-reliant, providing, and trustworthy.

I would be more than happy to discuss any of this in further detail, should you so desire.

Sincerely,

Michael Rottler-Gurley

To whom it may concern;

I am writing this as a very personal recommendation/referral for Mr. Entchev as he pursues his quest for full US Citizenship. After personally knowing and several business engagements, over past 6 years, it is with great pride and admiration that I strongly encourage all interested parties to pave the way for such a fine citizen to be accepted and otherwise allowed to continue his partially filled dream of owning a business and fulfilling his American dream. Mr. Entchev has not placed any burden on society, solicited handouts or focused on anything other than being a productive member of our Capitalistic society.

Please accept this endorsement for Mr. Entchev to complete the mission he started in America and assist in making America the true (and desired) melting pot of all nationalities.

Thank you, Tom