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SEPP Board Members

Board Officers, Directors and Advisors

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SEPP, Inc.

OFFICERS

Chair | Thomas Dellapenna
Vice Chair | Kevin McLaughlin
Treasurer | Alex McLaughlin
Secretary | Daniel Schofield

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Christopher Barker
Leonard Basso
Susan Brown
Bruce “Ethan” Cook
Stacey Duncan
David Harder
Ronald Harting
James M. Hayes
David Hughes
Ronald Keibel
Linda MacDonald
Peter (Mike) Maciak
John Mauro
Julie Sweet
Jennifer Yonkoski
Nagely Valerio

BOARD LEGAL ADVISOR

John Jones

SEPP Management Co., Inc.

OFFICERS

Chair | Thomas Dellapenna
Vice Chair | Kevin McLaughlin
Treasurer | Thomas Augostini
Secretary | Daniel Schofield
Personnel | Leonard Basso

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Christopher Barker
Susan Brown
Bruce “Ethan” Cook
Stacey Duncan
Benji Federman
David Harder
Ronald Harting
James M. Hayes
David Hughes
Ronald Keibel
Linda MacDonald
Peter (Mike) Maciak
John Mauro
Alex McLaughlin
Julie Sweet
Jennifer Yonkoski
Nagely Valerio

BOARD LEGAL ADVISOR

John Jones

SEPP Foundation, Inc.

OFFICERS

Chair | Benji Federman
Vice Chair | Kevin McLaughlin
Treasurer | Thomas Augostini
Secretary | Daniel Schofield

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Christopher Barker
Leonard Basso
Susan Brown
Bruce “Ethan” Cook
Thomas Dellapenna
Stacey Duncan
David Harder
Ronald Harting
James M. Hayes
David Hughes
Ronald Keibel
Linda MacDonald
Peter (Mike) Maciak
John Mauro
Alex McLaughlin
Julie Sweet
Jennifer Yonkoski
Nagely Valerio

BOARD LEGAL ADVISOR

John Jones

Thomas Augostini

Thomas Augostini

Board Member Since: 2017

Previous Board Membership: 2000–2008

Current Employment:

Employee Benefit Consultant | Haylor, Freyer & Coon

Education:

Master’s Degree in Public Administration | Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science | University at Albany
Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts | SUNY Broome Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

New York State Insurance Licenses in…
- Life, Accident & Health
- Property & Consulting

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Chair – Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation Board
Member | New York State Government Finance Officers Association
Member | New York State Public Employer Labor Relations Association
Past President | New York State Association of Municipal Finance Officers
Past Board Member | Public Employer Risk Management Association
Past Member | New York State Conference of Mayors Executive Committee

Philanthropic Activities:

Member | Johnson City Knights of Columbus
Member | Sons of Italy Endicott Lodge
Member | Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York Board of Directors
Treasurer and Board Member | Johnson City Community Action Team
Past Chairman | Johnson City Senior Citizen Center

Local Office:

Deputy Supervisor | Town of Union
Councilman | Town of Union

Past Employment:

Account Manager | Northeast Association Management, Inc.
Clerk/Treasurer | Village of Johnson City
Inter-Municipal Agreement to Assist with Clerk/Treasurer Duties | Village of Endicott
Labor Service Representative | New York State Department of Labor
Management Analyst | City of Elmira

Christopher Barker

Christopher Barker

Board Member Since: 2023

Current Employment:

Account Executive | Park Outdoor Advertising

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Mortuary Science | Simmons Institute of Mortuary Science
Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice | SUNY Broome Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

New York State Licensed Funeral Director
Pennsylvania Licensed Funeral Director
New York State Notary Public

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Member | Broome County Funeral Directors Association
Sub-Committee Member | Broome County Department of Social Services
Member | National Funeral Directors Association
Past Vice President | Broome County Funeral Directors Association

Philanthropic Activities:

Donor and Supporter | United Health Services Foundation
Chris has also helped advertise the Binghamton Pond Hockey Festival on behalf of various local non-profit organizations.

Past Employment:

Funeral Director | Allen Memorial Home
Funeral Director | Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc.

Personal Information:

Chris is a lifelong Binghamton resident, eager to use his role on the SEPP Board to revitalize the community he’s always called home.

Leonard Basso

Leonard Basso

Board Member Since: 2011

Board Chairman - 2015-2017

Current Employment:

Current Employment: Retired

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business | State University of New York at Oswego
Associate’s Degree in Business, Marketing/Management | SUNY Broome Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

Licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Investment Board Member | Broome-Tioga Workforce NY
Zoning Board of Appeals Member | Town of Kirkwood
International Business Expert | Business Council for Peace
Past Chairman | Broome-Tioga Workforce NY
Past Advisory Board Member | Greater Binghamton Airport
Past Board Chairman | Greater Binghamton Airport
Past Member | National Association of Realtors
Past Member | New York State Association of Realtors
Past Member | New York State Commercial Association of Realtors

Philanthropic Activities:

Past Advisory Board Member | En-Joie Golf Club

Past Employment:

Vice President - Operations | Willow Run Foods, Inc.
Vice President - Transportation | Willow Run Foods, Inc.
Transportation Manager | Willow Run Foods, Inc.
Vice President - Sales | Rogers Service Group/United Van Lines

Personal Information:

Leonard is a dedicated, lifelong Broome County resident. He fosters pride in his community through consistent, and continued, local board service.

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Bruce “Ethan” Cook

Bruce “Ethan” Cook

Board Member Since: 2023

Current Employment:

Director of Sales | Cushman & Wakefield Pyramid Brokerage Company

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration | Binghamton University, Concentration: Supply Chain Management
Associate’s Degree of Science in Business Administration | SUNY Broome Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

New York State Licensed Real Estate Broker

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Leadership Team Member | Business Network International of Binghamton, NY

Philanthropic Activities:

Chairperson | Ducks Unlimited - Broome County Chapter
Member | Broome County United Way Emerging Leader Society
Member | GHS Federal Credit Union Advisory Board
Past President | Vestal Rotary Club

Past Employment:

Sales Associate | Modern Marketing Concepts
Development - Athletics Department | Binghamton University

Personal Information:

Ethan is an outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about his family and our community he was born and raised in. He’s thrilled to leverage his commercial real estate expertise to help fill the need for quality, affordable housing in the Southern Tier.

Thomas Dellapenna

Thomas Dellapenna

Board Member Since: 2019

Current Employment:

Risk Manager | Broome County Government
Attorney | Thomas J. Dellapenna, Jr. Law Office
Adjunct Professor - Legal Research and Writing | SUNY Broome Community College

Education:

Juris Doctor | Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science | Niagara University

Professional Licenses/Training:

Admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States of America | 1999
Admitted to the New York State Bar | 1996
Admitted to the Broome County Bar | 1995
Admitted to practice law in New York State | 1995

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Broome County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Magistrates Association
Board Member | Binghamton-Johnson City Sewage Treatment

Philanthropic Activities:

Board Member | Broome County Charities
Knights of Columbus

Past Employment:

Of Counsel | Vitanza, Aaron & Fitzgerald
Vice President of Operations and General Counsel | Dellapenna Associatess

Local Office:

Magistrate | Town of Union
Magistrate | Village of Johnson City

Personal Information:

Thomas is a lifelong resident of Johnson City, who spends much of his time volunteering for his children's sports and Catholic Schools of Broome County functions.

Stacey Duncan

Stacey Duncan

Board Member Since: 2019

Current Employment:

CEO | Leadership Alliance: This is the strategic partnership between the Broome County Industrial Development Agency/Local Development Corporation (IDA/LDC) and the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Stacey serves as the CEO of both organizations.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Society and Sociology | St. Bonaventure University

Professional Licenses/Training:

Economic Development Finance Professional | National Development Council

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Advanced Manufacturing Workgroup Co-Chair | Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council
Member | New York State Economic Development Council
Board Member | Excellus Regional Health
Member | Conrad & Virginia Klee Foundation
Board Member | Roberson Museum and Science Center
Past Advisor | George Washington University’s Women in Leadership Advisory Council
Past Treasurer | Broome County Land Bank

Philanthropic Activities:

Member | St. Bonaventure University Alumni Association Triple Cities Chapter
Coach | Maine-Endwell Youth Field Hockey Program

Past Employment:

Deputy Director, Community & Economic Development | The Agency Broome County IDA/LDC
Director of Marketing & Business Development | The Agency Broome County IDA/LDC
Executive Director | Broome County Land Bank Corporation
Government Relations Manager | Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
Race Coordinator - Greater Binghamton Bridge Run | Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce

Personal Information:

Stacey was named to City & State New York’s 2022 and 2023 Economic Development Power 100 Lists and the 2022 Upstate Power 100. She was also presented with City & State’s ‘Above & Beyond’ Award, honoring the 50 most influential and thought-provoking women in New York who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their field, combined with having made significant contributions to society.

Ronald Harting

Ronald Harting

Board Member Since: 2021

Current Employment:

Senior Technical Director | O’Brien and Gere Engineers/Ramboll

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Civil Technology | SUNY Broome Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

General Electric Industrial Power Engineering School
Allen-Bradley and Square D PLC Systems - Training Seminars

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Southern Tier Electric Council

Philanthropic Activities:

President and Founder | Charles L. English Windsor Museum
President | Windsor Presbyterian Church
Session Member | Windsor Presbyterian Church
Scout Leader | Windsor Club Scout/Boy Scout Troop
Past Scoutmaster | Windsor Club Scout/Boy Scout Troop
Past Little League Coach | Windsor Youth Sports
Past Teen League Coach | Windsor Youth Sports

Local Office:

Mayor | Village of Windsor
Past Trustee | Village of Windsor

Past Employment:

Electrical Facilities Design | IBM

Personal Information:

Ronald has worked for O’Brien and Gere Engineers for 40+ years. Dedicated to his hometown of Windsor, he currently serves as the mayor (elected in 2008) and served as Trustee for 12 years. He’s been married 46 years and enjoys his children and grandchildren. Ronald was also the lead organizer to obtain ownership of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Station in Windsor, restoring the building and creating a nonprofit local museum!

David Hughes

David Hughes

Board Member Since: 1994

Board Chairman - 2001-2003

Current Employment:

President | Riverside Cemetery Association

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Electrical Technology | Mohawk Valley Technical Institute

Professional Licenses/Training:

IBM Mechanical Engineering Internal
IBM System Development Program
David took various internal IBM and University courses, such as: Optics, Acoustics, Human Factors Engineering, etc.

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Founder and Past President | Northern Broome Cemetery Maintenance Partnership
Past Member | Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Past Member | American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Philanthropic Activities:

Advisory Committee Member | Northern Broome CARES
Past Advisory Committee Member | Northern Broome Senior Center

Past Employment:

Owner | PC Creations Consulting
Elector Assessor | Town of Triangle
Advisory Systems Analyst (Engineer) | IBM
Radioman 2nd Class | United States Navy

Personal Information:

A native of Watertown, NY, David and his wife Jean enjoy their retirement working on projects on their home in Whitney Point, NY.

John Mauro

John Mauro

Board Member Since: 2022

Current Employment:

Owner | J. A. Mauro Enterprises, Inc.

Education:

School of General Studies - Liberal Arts Program | Binghamton University
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Business Administration | SUNY Broome Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner | New York State Department of Labor

Professional Affiliations/Organizations:

Member | New York State Association of School Business Officials
Member | New York State Finance Officers
Member | New York State Fire Chiefs Association
Board Member | Broome County Fire Chiefs Association
Past President | Johnson City Community Action Team
Past Board Member | New York State Society Municipal Finance Officers
Past Committee Member | New York State Association of City and Village Clerks

Philanthropic Activities:

Past Chief | Deposit Fire Department
Past Treasurer | Deposit Rotary Club
Past President | Hale Eddy Small Fry Football Association
Past Vice President | Deposit Midget League
Past Treasurer | Deposit Lumberjack Festival

Past Employment:

School Business Executive | Johnson City Central School District
School Operations Office | Johnson City Central School District
School Business Executive | Deposit Central School District
Village Clerk/Treasurer | Village of Deposit
General Manager | Henlee Supply, Inc.
Officer Manager | Gebler Associates, Inc.

Personal Information:

John served as the Chief of the Deposit Fire Department for 6 years, but has 30+ years of experience as a volunteer firefighter. After his retirement in 2015, he’s continued to work with schools on business management practices and construction project management. Over the years, he’s also coached and managed many youth football and baseball teams, as well as served Rotary clubs and Masons. He is a proud father of three sons, all in public service.

Daniel Schofield

Daniel Schofield

Board Member Since: 2016

Board Chairman - 2019-2021

Current Employment:

Deputy Commissioner of Public Works | Town of Union

Education:

Associate’s Degree of Arts and Sciences | Sullivan County Community College

Professional Licenses/Training:

National Incident Management Systems
Six Sigma Operations | IBM Corporation
Management Leadership Competencies - Internal Education | IBM Corporation
Diversity Works - Internal Education | IBM Corporation
New Manager Training - Internal Education | IBM Corporation
Manufacturing Technical Education - Internal Education | IBM Corporation

Philanthropic Activities

Present:
- Member | Sons of Italy Endicott
Past:
- Member | Union-Endicott Education Foundation

Local Office:

Past Chairman | Broome County Legislature
Past Legislator | Broome County Legislature
Past Chairman - Finance Committee | Broome County Legislature
Past Trustee | Village of Endicott
Past Member | Binghamton University Council

Past Employment:

Commissioner - Public Works | Broome County Government
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works - Division of Solid Waste | Broome County Government
SAP Development Manager | IBM Corporation
Lead Accounting Manager | IBM Corporation
Federal and State Tax Analyst | IBM Corporation
Supply Chain, Logistics Analyst | IBM Corporation

Personal Information:

Dan has spent his entire professional career serving Broome County in various public positions. In his off hours, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren.