Our Mission:
The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the business, industrial, agricultural and civic interests of New Paltz and the surrounding areas, and to promote integrity and good faith among all segments of the community; to encourage just and equitable principles in business; to acquire, preserve and distribute industrial, commercial and civic statistics and information of value; and to assist in representing New Paltz and the surrounding areas in the considerations and decisions of local, state and national agencies to make our area a better place to live and make a living.
Board Officers
Chairman Ernie VanDeMark, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. 1st Vice Chairman Chris Drouin, Beyond Wealth Management 2nd Vice Chairman Craig Shankles, PDQ Printing and Graphics Treasurer Mindy Haynes, Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell CPAs
Board of Directors
Frank Curcio, Bank of America
Tom Edwards, Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits
Helen Gutfreund,LMT, Bodymind Massage Therapy
Constance Harkin, Ulster Savings
Richard Heyl de Ortiz, Historic Huguenot Street
Kay Hoiby, Freefall Express /dba Blue Sky Ranch
Walter Marquez, Antiques Barn at Water Street Market
Dr. David Ness, Certified Chiropractic Sports Practioner
Kathleen Packard, KathodeRay Media
Patrick Turner, Little Pond Consulting
Shelley Turk, Rocking Horse Ranch
Sue Van De Bogart, St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
Helise Winters, SUNY New Paltz Office of Regional Education
Financial Advisor
Jerry Luke, Fox Hill Bed and Breakfast
Emeritus Members
Robert Leduc, Mohonk Mountain House
Rick Lewis, Riverside Bank
Off. Scott Schaffrick, New Paltz Police Department
Sue VanVoorhis, M&T Bank
Chamber Staff
President Joyce M. Minard Membership Director Cathy Hyland Director of Marketing and Communications Christine E. Crawfis Communications and Program Administrator Janet Nurre Assistant Director of Finance and Membership Lucy Paradies Founding Member Elizabeth Bickmore
