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 Chris Drouin, Beyond Wealth Management 1st Vice Chairman Frank Curcio, Bank of America 2nd Vice Chairman Craig Shankles, PDQ Printing and Graphics Secretary Connie Harkin, Ulster Savings Treasurer Mindi Haynes, Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell CPAs Legal Advisor James Yastion, Esq, Law Offices of James Yastion, PLLC Past Chair Ernie VanDeMark, Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.
Board of Directors
Tom Edwards, Fox and Hound Wine & Spirits
Richard Heyl de Ortiz, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
Kay Hoiby, Freefall Express /dba Blue Sky Ranch
Glen Kubista, Glen F. Kubista & Associates
Wade Lott,
Walter Marquez, Antiques Barn at Water Street Market
Dr. David Ness, Certified Chiropractic Sports Practioner
Glenn Sutherland, Catskill Hudson Bank
Patrick Turner, Little Pond Consulting
Sue Van De Bogart, St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
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 Michael A. Smith Director of Marketing and Communications Christine E. Crawfis Member Relations Associate Susan Colchamiro Communications and Program Administrator Janet E. Nurre
