Nicholas Mintier has known Ronald Brignonni for 14 years, first working together for 8 years at two different employers before becoming friends. Mintier describes Brignonni as having great knowledge, ingenuity, patience and compassion, and helped Mintier understand mathematics better than any teacher. As a coworker, Brignonni was always helpful, dependable and encouraged others to excel. As a friend, he supported Mintier through difficult times. Mintier considers Brignonni an asset to anyone who knows him.