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Board of Directors

The NYSRPS Board is a group of distinguished individuals from a varied background of park, recreation, and therapeutic professions, as well as commercial enterprises that serve park and recreational needs. This dedicated group oversees the interests of NYSRPS and works to protect and advance the interests of its constituents.

NYSRPS Board is comprised of representatives from across New York State, elected by the NYSRPS membership.

  • Region 1 - Hudson Valley, Long Island, Metro and Westchester
  • Region 2 - Central NY, Capital Region, Adirondack-Lake Champlain and North Country
  • Region 3 - Genesee Valley and Niagara Frontier

Executive Board

Nick Berlin

President

Town of Perinton

Term Expires  2026

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Paul Blake

Past President

Retiree

Term Expires 2026

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Incoming President

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Naomi Sosnowski

Vice President

Professional Development
Town of Amherst

Term Expires 2025

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Dana Durso

Secretary

Village of Briarcliff

Term Expires 2027

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Elizabeth Graczyk

Vice President

Membership Services

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Sally Veltidi

Treasurer

Town of Easchester 

Term Expires 2027

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Representatives

Robert Kaczmarek

Region I

Town of Scarsdale

Term Expires 2026

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Emily Lauri

Region I

Suffolk County

Term Expires 2027

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Peggy Kenyon

Region II

Town of Manlius

Term Expires 2027

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Region II

 Term Expires 2027

 

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Craig Ross

Region III

Town of Henrietta

Term Expires 2027

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Nicole Ruberto

Region III

Erie County

Term Expires 2026

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Samantha Arone

Future Professional

Village of Tarrytown

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