Board of Directors | Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Our Board of Directors are a dedicated and strategic group of professionals from diverse industries. Collectively, they work towards creating initiatives to support a positive business climate for our members.

EDWIN C. ANKER IV, AIA (2021 Board Chair)
Phinney Design Group

ASHLEY CASTLE
GlobalFoundries

TAMI COLE
Documentation Strategies, Inc. (DocStrats)

CHRISTOPHER CONWAY
AMRI

KATHARINE K. DORAN, CPA
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C.

STEVEN FLENORY
WB Games New York

SAM GRECO III
Greco Construction, Inc.

MIKE HAMEL
HMA Contracting Corp.

REEVE HAMILTON
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute

KENDRA HART
Martin Electric

MEGHAN KEENHOLTS, ESQ.
E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy

DAVID KRUPSKI
NBT Bank

REGINA S. LAGATTA
Hudson Valley Community College

CHRISTOPHER LOSZYNSKI
DeCrescente Distributing

CHRISTOPHER MCKENNA
CAP COM Federal Credit Union

JOHN MILLET
Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc.

CHRISTINE NEALON
TRIP & RCHR

E. PATRICE PERKINS
Startup Grind Albany

KATHLEEN PINGELSKI
MicroKnowlege, Inc.

ELIZABETH REISS
The Arts Center of the Capital Region

DANIEL SAUER
CDPHP

JEFFREY SIMONS
East Greenbush Central School District

STARLETTA R. SMITH
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region

CECIL F. STODGHILL
The Doane Stuart School

JAIME WATSON
Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)

SCOTT WILEY
Hoosick Valley Contractors, Inc.

BRIAN WILLIAMS
Rensselaer County Department of Employment & Training

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Albany, NY – As COVID-19 cases decline and vaccinations rise, Capital Region professionals are increasingly returning to offices, and employers are hiring and optimistic about further job growth as the economy recovers. However, those expectations are clouded by a significant recruiting challenge, with 4 of 5 employers saying they can’t find…

Catholic Charities Celebrates Camp Scully's Century of Summers

Wynantskill, NY – On MONDAY, JUNE 21, Catholic Charities Tri-County Services' Camp Scully celebrated a major milestone: 100 years of service to children and families in the region. The celebration included a tour of the newly-renovated camp grounds, a reception and a brief speaking program. Camp Scully’s anniversary year kicked off with a lofty…

“Paws Where You Are” Virtual Walk Lets Animal Lovers Help Homeless Pets Their Way on Their Day, July 9-16

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) has a fun and easy way for animal lovers of all ages to help homeless pets through a virtual event called Paws Where You Are, taking place July 9-16, 2021. Participants can walk, run, hike, ride or choose any activity they wish in support of the animals. Take part alone or with a pet, with a friend or with a…

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Upcoming Events

College Presidents Panel: What Does The Future Hold for Higher Ed?

Hear directly from local college presidents as they discuss their vision for a post-pandemic future in higher education. As major employers in the…

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Check-in & Lunch; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Panel Discussion

Ribbon Cutting for The Arts Center of the Capital Region “From Troy to Troy” Murals

From Troy to Troy is a public art project conceived in response to the protest murals created June 2020. Artists who live or work in Troy were invited to…

11 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting for Curtis Lumber East Greenbush

The Chamber will help Curtis Lumber East Greenbush celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. About Curtis Lumber Curtis Lumber East…

11 a.m.

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