Meet Our Board of Directors

The Orange County Partnership is guided by a dynamic Board of Directors whose diverse expertise spans energy, engineering, manufacturing, consulting, finance, and beyond. Their leadership, insight, and commitment help drive our mission forward—fueling smart growth and shaping a stronger economic future for Orange County.

Mary Beth Bianconi

Delaware Engineering

Board Chair & Governance Committee Chair

Ryan Hawthorne

Central Hudson Gas & Electric

Vice Chair & Governance Committee

Kurt Kaehler

Perreca Electric Company

Secretary & Governance Committee

Gregory Peckham

Peckham Industries

Treasurer & Audit/Finance Committee

Melissa Cobuzzi

M&R Energy Resources Corporation

Audit/Finance Committee

Michael Gilfeather

Orange Bank & Trust

Audit/Finance Committee

Alexander "Sandy" Mathes, Jr.

Mathes Public Affairs

Mike O'Connor

Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Jason Giordano

PKF O'Connor Davies

Nick Karnavezos

RBT CPAs

Meet Our Emeritus Board

Our Emeritus Board consists of distinguished former leaders whose wisdom and experience continue to guide our mission. These esteemed members provide invaluable insights, drawing from their rich history of service and dedication to economic development. Their ongoing contributions help us honor the past while forging a path toward a thriving and innovative future.

Lou Heimbach

Visionary / Innovator

Donna Cornell

Robert Hannan

Robert Kaehler

Alan Marks

Ralph Martucci

Alan Seidman

James P. Smith

William Vacca

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