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2014

Easter Seals NY

Annual Report

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Easter Seals New York provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or

special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their

communities. Mission

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Dear Friends,

In a year when Universal Pre-K was trending, with the Mayor’s office leading the way, Easter Seals

New York continued to provide leadership and passionate commitment to the educational needs of

children, everywhere. Our Child Development Centers set the standard for preschool education, with

programs operating at capacity, often with waiting lists.

In the United States, Easter Seals is the leading non-profit provider of direct services for individuals

with autism and other special needs. The organization has a long history of support for returning

military service members. In New York, where the need is especially acute, we provide transitional

support and career counseling to our veterans. We are especially proud of our programs for female

veterans, a growing segment of the military with different, more difficult, challenges.

Our work would not be possible without the dedication our staff brings to our mission. Your support

brings opportunities to more than 24,000 children and adults across New York State.

Thanks to all of you, we will continue to provide exceptional services so that all people with special

needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Your donations are at

work every day—changing lives and offering hope to those who need it most.

Sincerely,

Joseph A. DiChiara

Chairman of the Board

Aris Pavlides

Senior Vice President, Development

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Bronx Child Development Center

Easter Seals New York’s Bronx Child Development Center provides pre-school education to

more than 120 young children with disabilities every year. At the Bronx Child Development

Center, children ages 3-5 receive Individualized Education Programs and customized speech,

physical, occupational, and play therapies to ensure their continued development. Students

with physical or intellectual disabilities receive the highest-quality education and support from

experienced, caring teachers and staff. The goal of the Bronx Child Development Center is to

prepare each child to enter the next grade level and eliminate the need for future services.

Family Outreach Program

Easter Seals New York is committed to providing comprehensive services for its students and

families. This includes maximizing community resources and providing referral services to

families in need. Easter Seals New York’s Family Outreach Program helps families in the Bronx

sustain healthy and supportive home environments, strengthen child health and attendance,

and increase access to vital resources that improve the lives and education of children. The

program delivers comprehensive social work and nursing services to support early childhood

education for children with disabilities. We are extremely grateful to S. Katzman Produce for

their generous support of the Bronx CDC and Outreach Programs.

Helping Bronx Families

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Capital Opportunity in Valhalla

Easter Seals New York’s Project Explore was developed in conjunction with the Valhalla School

District to respond to the needs of Westchester County for quality after school, child care and pre

kindergarten programs. The Columbus Avenue school building also provides office facilities for

Easter Seals New York administrative staff.

Project Explore focuses on cognitive, social and language development through integrated pre-

school and inclusive child day care programs for children from 18 months to 5 years old. The

program offers special education services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy,

and counseling to preschoolers with disabilities, while simultaneously providing a rich, stimulating

curriculum for general education students.

In 2014, the organizations agreed to deepen their relationship. Valhalla has sold the Columbus

Avenue facility to Easter Seals New York, creating a permanent presence in Valhalla’s community.

The Valhalla community so values our participation that the town accepted Easter Seals New

York’s bid for the property over larger offers from commercial developers.

To support the purchase and maintenance of this newly acquired asset, Easter Seals NY is com-

mitted to a special capital campaign for the 2014/15 fiscal year. The 2.5 million dollar fund will

provide a reserve for refurbishment, maintenance and repair of the facility. We look forward to

your support for this important project.

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Child Development Centers provide special and general preschool education for children

of all abilities throughout Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Vocational Training Programs provide transitional and support to veterans at risk of

homelessness and unemployment. in Syracuse, New York City, and Long Island. Services are also provided to older adults. Participants

receive job training, resume development, and placement support.

The Kessler Center provides residential, educational, and clinical support to children with complex challenges from all of New York State.

This unique setting serves children ages 5-21 who were not successful in previous programs.

Individuals with disabilities live in supportive, enriching homes known as Individualized Residential Alternatives located throughout

Rochester. Easter Seals New York staff assists these individuals in developing independent living skills.

Rochester’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center provides comprehensive Primarily Medical Care and Mental Health Services to more than

1,900 people with disabilities in Western New York each year.

The In-home Respite Program helps more than 300 families find the time to take care of other needs, relax, and recharge by providing

dependable respite workers in the family’s home.

Camp Colonie is a fully-accessible educational and recreational summer camp in Albany. More than 70 children with special needs

make friends, have fun, and explore their abilities, alongside their typically developing peers each summer.

Port Jervis Community Outreach Center provides food, clothing, household items, and access to other non-profit organizations for

members of this community. Last year this program served more than 5,600 residents.

Easter Seals New York supports the New York Warriors Quadriplegic Rugby Team, inspiring athletes with disabilities who compete in

regional and national tournaments. They also speak publicly about increasing inclusion and access for people with disabilities.

Our Programs

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Who We Serve Program

Education

Camping & Recreation

Residential

Health Care

Family Services

Vocational Services

Emergency Food

Public Education

Total

Programs and Services

Bronx CDC (718) 409-4227

Camp Colonie (518) 222-3932

Diagnostic & Treatment Center (585) 292-5830

Individualized Residential Alternatives (585) 255-0750

Irvington CDC (914) 844-3475

The Kessler Center (585) 957-7158

Monticello CDC (845) 794-4020

Mount Pleasant After-School (914) 328-1578

New York Warriors (516) 481-4516

Port Jervis CDC (845) 858-2874

Community Based Services (585) 292-5831

Vocational Services (212) 943-4364

Valhalla CDC (914) 328-1578

Individuals Served

Administrative Offices New York City

40 W. 37th Street, Suite 503

New York, NY 10018

(212) 220-2290

Western Region

402 Rogers Parkway

Rochester, NY 14617

(585) 957-9247

824

90

51

1,446

7,551

852

847

12,520

24,181

Financial Statement

Revenues

Public support

Program service fees and grants

Other

Total revenue & support

Expenses

Direct health education

Direct services

Total program services

Management and general

Fundraising

Support of national programs

Total expenses

Excess of expenses

over revenues

1,288,905

27,649,766

191,686

$29,130,357

225,718

26,008,286

$26,434,004

2,722,667

824,535

91,514

$29,872,720

$742,363

Included in the above figures are $1,300,290 in free and subsidized pro-

gram services. Please note these financial numbers are unaudited and sub-

ject to change.

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Reaching More Veterans

Since World War II, Easter Seals has been a national leader in reaching Veterans in need of community

support and individual counseling. Our service members deserve all that we can do to honor their

service, and ease their transition into civilian life.

In 2014 Easter Seals New York expanded our veterans life transition programs, thereby reaching more

returning service members in Syracuse and New York City. The programs are primarily funded by

grants from the Department of Labor’s Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and the Homeless

Female Veterans/Veterans Family Programs. In 2014 Easter Seals New York’s success reaching veterans

in need led to additional funding and support from major grants from BNY Mellon, the Walmart Foun-

dation, Real Networks and the Disabled Veterans National Foundation.

Easter Seals New York provides the Vets2Jobs program in New York City, Long Island and Syracuse.

The program includes skills assessment, resume preparation and practical support—interview clothing,

transportation support. Community outreach and collaboration with local businesses make it possible

to hold job fairs and networking eventsfor returned service members. Once placed, we follow up with

the veterans and their employers, to assure that the job is not merely needed, but a job the vet wants

to hold.

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The Kessler Center, located in Rochester NY, provides programs

for children who have nowhere else to go. At The Kessler Center,

we believe regular involvement of the family in their child’s life is

critical. We strive to help families stay connected throughout their

children’s time in the program.

To facilitate this connection, The Kessler Center relies on unique

program features. Family Guest Suites provide a private apartment

to accommodate families who visit their children from out-of-

town. In 2014, The Kessler Center developed a comprehensive

family support program that seeks to build the families’ capacity to

support their student at home and enable a transition out of the

residential program and into a less restrictive school placement

closer to home.

Kessler Center: No Rejection, No Ejection

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2014: A Year of Fundraising Records!

Walk With Me: Citi Field

2014 also featured a record turnout and funds raised for

our Walk With Me event at the Mets’ Citi Field. Amway,

Century 21, CVS and BWW Charities provided a strong

foundation of support for the event. Our enthusiastic

team leaders and their teams of walkers brought in over

$300,000 for Easter Seals New York programs.

Billy Martin Golf Classic

Hosted at the Elmwood Country Club in Westchester

County, 2014’s Billy Martin Golf Classic, featured a record

turnout at a completely sold-out event, a wide variety of

corporate supporters, including event sponsors Entergy

and Giordano Builders. We raised more than $100,000, a

new record. Below, NY Giant Howard Cross after his round.

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Amway and BWW Week of Giving

For over 30 years, Amway’s Independent Business Owners

and their employees have raised more than $30 million for

Easter Seals nationwide. Inspired by the generosity of Bill

and Peggy Britt and their organization along with BWW

Charities, hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands

of volunteer hours help us change lives here in New York.

This year the efinity Group of Amway IBOs joined the ranks

of top Easter Seals New York contributors.

On each of our regional development boards, Amway

IBOs give their time, talent and treasure, playing a vital role

the Easter Seals New York mission.

Week of Giving 2014 was a

summer volunteer program

for youth organized by the

We Live to Give Foundation

and Easter Seals New York.

High school students worked

with individuals living with

special needs or disabilities.

The week-long program was

conducted at Project Explore, Project Discover, outreach at

Port Jervis, Camp Colonie, and vocational services for New

York City veterans and older workers. They worked with

Easter Seals staff and clients to learn about the range of

services that we offer. In addition, the students served as a

key cadre of volunteers at the Citi Field Walk With Me

fundraising event.

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President’s Council Gifts Our President’s Council recognizes those special individuals who have contributed $1,000 or more.

Inspiration ($50,000+)

The Katzman Family

The Andreani Family

Independence ($25,000+)

Kulin and Mina Desai

Kanti and Lata Gala

Shivaram and Anjali Kumar

Manipal and Renuka Reddy

Raj and Sanjita Shah

Empowerment ($10,000+)

Bob Bonett

William D. and Mary B. Costello

Neil, Sirisha, Saahil, and Navya Gala

Mark Giordano

John L. Mascialino and Gail Zweig

Heather Mills

Opportunity ($5,000+)

Liz and Randy Berman

Nancy Carey Cassidy

Gerard J. Chambers

Andrew M. Cohen

William D. and Mary B. Costello

John Hayes

Albert Klutzz

Mark Legaspi

Scott Miller

Angelo and Claudia Nardone

Nicholas Nwoke

Tony & Frances Pappalardo

Daniel Pitnell

Joe Palumbo

Jonathan Sheppard

Lilli Shedlin

Dignity ($2,500+)

Julie Bazan and Michael D’Angelo

Sam and Sharon Carpenter

Theodore Civetta

Jennifer Connelly

John and Linda Donohue

Joan Dupler

Jack and Sue Eisenberg

Thomas Gallagher

Kimberly Hehir

Richard Lauricella

Jahn D. Levin

Anthony Marciano

Gerard P. Mattimore

Angelo Mazzone

Mario Mazzone

Johanna and John McGrath

Janice Moore

Scott Pollack

Aris Pavlides

Eric Schillinger

Kirby Silver

Jay D. Waldner

J. Michael and Gretchen Wood

Ability ($1,000+)

Marco Altieri

Frank Baird

Jeffrey Bartfeld

Liz and Randy Berman

Randolph I. Birchwood

Ms. Hayrim Byun and Dr. HongKeun Choi

Jerry Cardullo

Kevin Carey

Cely Castillo

Anthony Citrolo

Marsha Champion

Dr. Robert E. Cole

Mr. and Mrs. Garry T. Collins

Amanda Compton

Daniel Cooke

Mark Crockett

Mark F Dalton

Anjali and Kavan Desai

Mr. and Mrs. James M. DiBenedetto

Michael DiChiara and Claire DePauw DiChiara

Thomas W. Downs

Taylor Edwards

Karin Ericksen

Larry J. Gammon

Maria and Pablo Garcia

Myra Gordon

Elaine Greene

Rakesh and Leandra Gunta

Sanjeev and Deepa Gupta

Bert W. Hauk

Sreenivas Heruga

Mazy Holiday

Mark Hudak

Sandeep and Shilpi Jain

Sreeronga Kalavapalli

Michael Kerneklian

Philip C. Laffey

Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Lombardi

Mudit Maheshwari

Melissa McNamara

Scott Modlin

Jean Marie Naples

Narciso Nunez

Nick and Stephanie Nwoke

Gina Paradise

David Petri

Wolfgang Pfizenmaier

Jim Plukas

Christopher P. Poje, M.D.

Ralph Porfido

George Preininger

Rose Prestia

Katharine Rayner

Harsha Reddy

Thomas Renart

Mark Rohlin

Mickey Rolfe

Andrew Rush

Michael Russo

Sam R. and Vera A. Scavone

L. C. Sidelmann

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Siegel

Joseph Simeone

Gerald Snearly

Margie Snyder

Robert E. Stokey

Neil Sullivan

Keith Sweeney

Harsha Tirumalareddy

Elin Treanor

Hiland Turner

Randall and Marsha Voges

Loretto Van Buehren.

Kevin Wang

Dave Wilson

Elliot Weissbluth

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Westle

Russell and Beth Wohl

Patrick Yu

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Edgar Allen Founders Society*

Amway

The B. Thomas Golisano Foundation

BNY Mellon Foundation

Britt Worldwide Charities, Inc.

CVS Caremark Corporation

Dyson Foundation

Entergy

The FAR Fund

J&B Restaurant Partners

Kessler Family LLC

S. Katzman Produce

The Sandra Atlas Bass and Edythe & Sol G. Atlas

Fund, Inc.

We Live to Give Foundation

Inspiration ($50,000+)

Amway

BNY Mellon Foundation

Britt Worldwide Charities, Inc.

CVS Caremark

Dyson Foundation

Friendly Ice Cream Corp.

J&B Restaurant Partners

S. Katzman Produce

Walmart Foundation

We Live to Give Foundation

Independence ($25,000)

Entergy

Karpus Investment Management

Empowerment ($10,000+)

Century 21 American Homes

Easter Seals

efinity

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Heffernan Insurance Brokers

The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation Inc.

Raymour and Flanigan

Real Networks Foundation

Retail Project Management of New York

Opportunity ($5,000+)

Abrams, Fensterman LLP

A.C. Moore

The Allen Shedlin Foundation, Inc.

ARREVA

Baker Tilly

CityMD

Continental Food and Beverage

Continental Home Loans

The Davenport-Hatch Foundation

Easter Seals New Hampshire

Financial Architects/MassMutual

GLC Business Services

Healthcare Association of New York State

J. Sheppard Associates/Daybreak Legal Staffing

Kohl’s Department Stores

Law Offices of Andrew M. Cohen

Legaspi Associates

M&T Charitable Foundation

Manning & Napier Advisors

New York State Fraternal Order of Police

The Sandra Atlas Bass and Edythe & Sol G. Atlas

Fund, Inc.

Tanglewood Manor

Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury

Thomson Reuters

Top Banana LLC

Wilson Elser Markowitz Edelman and Dicker LLP

The Wright Family Foundation

Dignity ($2,500+)

Ameriprise Financial Services

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Century 21 Mariciano

Coca-Cola Refreshments

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

High Tower Holding LLC

JCPR, Inc

J&D Superior Finish

LeChase Construction Services, LLC

Mazzonne Management Group

United Way of Greater Rochester

Waldner’s Business Environments

Xceed Financial Credit Union

Ability ($1,000+)

1864 Hempstead Highway Realty

Astoria Federal Savings

Adams Fensterman

Angels in Your Home

Atlass Switch

Autism Speaks

A Express

Beth Page Federal Credit Union

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

CB&I

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc

Capital District Transportation Authority

Century 21 Brokers Council of Metro NY and LI

Certified Moving and Storage Company

Chemung Canal Trust Company

Data Device Corporation

DGC Capital Contracting Corp.

Diamond Reporting Service, Inc.

EcoLab

Economic Planning Health Group

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Fulep Fire Protection

eRealty Title Agency Corp

Genesee Regional Bank

Girodano Builders

Heng Ann Inc

HSBC

Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative Associa-

tion

Ironworks Inc.

Island Acoustics

JFB Architect

Jerome and Dolores Zuckerment Gewirtz Charitable

Trust

Just Plumbing.

Laffey Fine Homes

LDI Color Toolbox

Long Beach Century

Manhattan Parking Group

MassMutual Center for Wealth Preservation

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

Neopost

New York Business Brokerage

New York Hospital Queens

Parents of Autistic Children—Hudson Valley

Paychex Inc

Postler & Jaeckle Corp

Plukas Funiture

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments Inc

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Security Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Stewart's Shops Corp.

Suffolk County Detectives Association, Inc.

Tattoo Lous

Team Industrial Services

Total Records & Logistics Group

Turner Construction Company

United Northern Mortgage Bankers

President’s Council Gifts

Our President’s Council recognizes businesses and organizations that have raised or contributed $1,000 or more.

*We sincerely thank the dedicated Edgar Allen Founders Society members who have each cumulatively donated and/or raised more than $100,000 for Easter Seals New York.

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We salute the following individuals for their support as LEGACY SOCIETY members.

This group of dedicated friends have included Easter Seals New York in their estate plans to further our mission of helping those in need.

To learn more about our planned giving opportunities, please go to: www.eastersealsny.org

SPECIAL THANKS: ESNY thanks the following individuals, businesses and organi-

zations for their in-kind support, helping us provide for our clients in need.

AC Moore

Amway

Banfi Wine

Blue Apple Productions

Bubkat Bounce!

CVS

CityMD

Dave Boon & Sons

Disney

Eric Mower and Associates

Hamlet Country Club

Jennifer Connelly PR

K Mart

LA Fitness

Manhattan Beer Distributors

MassMutual Financial Architects

Plukas Furniture

Raymour and Flanigan

Rezultz Training

S. Katzman Produce

Southwest Airlines

Soulful Sounds

Starbucks Coffee

Target

The Kessler Family of Restaurants/Friendly’s

Valley Cats

Walk Radio

Walmart

Wegman’s

Zweigle’s

Mario Andeani

Stephen Katzman

Charlie Mule

Joseph Palumbo

Joe Teta

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We gratefully recognize the thousands of gifts

received under $1,000. Too numerous to list individually, we appreciate the warmth

and support our donors demonstrate in making these gifts.

We make every effort to acknowledge our donors appropriately.

If we have made an error, please contact the Development Office at (212) 220-2290.

Ethel Adler

Robin Baldini

Joan Benson

Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Chalmers

Elizabeth Corkish

Mr. & Mrs. James DiBenedetto

Juana Estevez

Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Gray

Martha Hess

Ms. Veronica G. Jones

Clara B. Low

John L. Mascialino & Gail Zweig

Johanna & John McGrath

Betty W. McNutt

Mrs. Janice M. Moore

Aris Pavlides

John & Jean Raper

Jay Rashkin

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Richardson

Ms. Dorothy J. Schauffler

Peter & Kathleen Sear

Dr. Bernard Tofany

Rose Weinstein

Craig W. Wright

Anonymous (3)

Estate of Marilyn Amber

Estate of Helen Auer

Estate of Mildred T. Bohrer

Estate of Leon A. & Hilda P. Hickok

Estate of Victor Von Klemm

Estate of Constance Trueb

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New York State Board Members

Chair

Joseph A. DiChiara, Entergy

Vice Chair

Neil Gala, Gala International

Treasurer

Kavan Desai

James Bee, Morgan Stanley

Daniel Cooke, Entergy

James M. DiBenedetto, Wilson Elser

Dr. Kanti Gala, Ph.D., Amway, Britt Worldwide

Philip C. Laffey, Laffey Fine Homes

Richard Lauricella, Wilson Elser

Mark Legaspi, Legaspi Associates, Inc.

John L. Mascialino, Greenberg Traurig

Gerard P. Mattimore

Heather Mills

Tim Murray, Crossroads Insurance Answers

Sam Scavone, Vernon Hills Contracting Corp

Eric Schillinger, Xceed Financial Credit Union.

Jonathan Sheppard, DayBreak Legal Staffing

Neil Sullivan

David VanBlarcom

Thomas R. Westle Esq, Blank Rome LLP

J. Michael Wood, Chamberlain D’Amanda

Patrick Yu, CPA Baker Tilly

Capital District Board Members

Chair

Richard Lauricella, Wilson Elser

Vice Chair

Daniel Cooke, Entergy

Alan Baker, Creative Marketing Concepts

Mike Carroll, Toshiba Business Solutions

Mark Crockett, BWW Amway

Robin B. Frank, HANYS

Jonathan Hansen, Carter Conboy

Scott Miller, Ameriprise

Andrew Rush, Eric Mower and Associates

Keith Sweeney, Tri-City Valley Cats

Hudson Valley Board Members

Chair

Neil Sullivan

Vice Chair

Sam Scavone, Vernon Hills Contracting Corp.

Randall Berman, Continental Food and Beverage

James M. DiBenedetto, Wilson Elser

Joseph A. DiChiara, Entergy

Mike Essig, NY State Fraternal Order of Police

Michele A. Lazzara, Marks Paneth & Shron LLP

Anthony Marciano, Century 21 Marciano

Kirby Silver, A-Express

Sharon H. Stern, Esq., Volt Information Sciences

Jason Tretton, CVS

Kevin Wang, Noviant

Winston T. Wei, Advanced Wealth Solutions

Long Island Board Members

Chair

Mark Legaspi, Legaspi Associates, Inc.

Vice Chair

Philip C. Laffey, Laffey Fine Homes

Frank C. Baird, Center for Wealth Preservation

Anthony J. Citrolo, CPA-NY Business Brokerage

Andrew M. Cohen, Esq. The Law Offices of

Andrew M. Cohen

Thomas Gallagher, Century 21 American Homes

Tobi R. Innerfield, Quality Shredding

Ari Mendrinos, Starbucks

Frances Lawrence Pappalardo, Pappalardo Inc.

Tony Pappalardo, Pappalardo Inc.

Gina Paradise, Atlas Switch Company

Jackie Rubino, Tattoo Lous/United Ink/Inked

Republic

Jill Saltarelli, HSBC

Mehmet Sengulen, Grassi and Co.

Jerry Snearly, J&B Restaurant Partners, LLC

Joseph Tedesco

New York City Board Members

Chair

Neil Gala, Gala International

Vice Chair

Jonathan Sheppard, DayBreak Legal Staffing

Marc S. Albert, Esq, Law Offices of Marc S. Albert

Kankan Bhattacharyya, Amway, Britt Worldwide

Elaine P. Congress, DSW, LCSW

Jennifer Connelly, JC Public Relations, Inc.

Kavan Desai

Kulin Desai

Victor Fonseca, Heffernen Insurance

Steve Frumento, CVS

Kimberly Hehir, Landmark Hotel Group

Jason Hilliard, Office of the Comptroller, NYC

Philippa L. Karteron

Stefanie Katzman, S. Katzman Produce

Michael Kerneklian, HSBC

Shivaram Kumar

Brendan Leavy

John L. Mascialino, Greenberg Traurig

Conrad McCook, NY Life

Melissa McNamara, Global Strategy Group

Scott Pollack, American Express Business Travel

Chris Shearn, YES Network

Alfred Silverman, Silpro, Inc.

Thomas R. Westle, Esq., Blank Rome LLP

Russell G. Wohl, Esq., Skadden, Arps, LLP

Patrick Yu, CPA, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Western Region Board Members

Chair

J. Michael Wood, Chamberlain D'Amanda

Vice Chair

Eric Schillinger, Xceed Financial

Marco Altieri, Angels in Your Home

Kyle Bollinger, Taylor Builders

John Donohue, Merkel-Donohue

Jack Eisenberg

Michael Hayes, GLC Business Services

Terry Kelly, M&T Bank

Mark Rohlin, Mission Commercial Realty

Nikki Rudd, News 10 NBC

Joseph Simeone, Hunt Real Estate ERA

Dave VanBlarcom, Kessler Restaurants

Owen Wilson, Raymour & Flanigan

Future Leaders Board NYC

Aalim Brown

Georgiana Chen

Claire DePauw DiChiara

Michael DiChara

Sabrina McKenzie

Justin Moore

Chris Kenul

Angela Palladino

Oliver Roe

Jeremy Westle

Easter Seals New York Board Members